Entries by Gus Wintzell

Leidos successfully completes Lonestar program

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Leidos, a Fortune 500® science and technology company, announced the successful completion of the Lonestar tactical space support vehicle’s on-orbit demonstration. Lonestar, a technology demonstrator designed to provide space-based situational awareness directly into the hands of the tactical warfighter, launched on July 1, 2022, from the Mojave Air and Space Port. The U.S. […]

New Huntsville company formed after strategic merger agreement

Cover image provided by Marty Sellers of SellersPhoto. Brightstar Capital Partners announced the formation of Astrion, an engineering company focused on delivering products to the U.S. Government’s Civilian, Defense, and Space communities. The new company formed from the merger of Oasis Systems and ERC, which brings more than 60-years of combined experience and proven results. The […]

All Points announces major additions to Kennedy Space Center development

HUNTSVILLE, AL – All Points Logistics, a technical services provider to the aerospace industry with a strong presence in Huntsville, has completed an early milestone in establishing new commercial infrastructure-as-a-service operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The All Points’ Space Prep team, in conjunction with NASA, has completed all necessary physical environmental studies, […]

Pair of new buildings on HudsonAlpha campus recognized in 2023 Construction Awards

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Two new additions to the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s 152-acre campus were honored at the 20th annual Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of North Alabama 2023 Excellence In Construction Awards Celebration held on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Jackson Center. HudsonAlpha’s Kathy L. Chan Greenhouse and the Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) global headquarters were recognized as award […]

Real Estate Update: Insurance premiums a storm on the horizon

The real estate market has been buffeted by the twin perils of inflation and interest rates, with inventory issues further complicating matters.  Last week, experts sounded the alarm on another disrupting factor for the continued future: the rising cost of home insurance in a world of climate change.  At last week’s National Housing Conference’s affordable […]

Raptor Scientific acquires Huntsville-based company MEDTHERM

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Raptor Scientific, a provider of test and measurement instrumentation, announced the acquisition of Huntsville, Alabama-based MEDTHERM Corporation. MEDTHERM is a provider of heat flux sensors, infrared radiometers, and thermocouples for mission-critical applications in the Aerospace, Defense, Space, and Industrial markets. The acquisition of MEDTHERM represents a significant milestone for Raptor Scientific, as […]

Huntsville City Schools breaks ground on new facility aimed at career and workforce development

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville leaders and community representatives were present this Wednesday at the intersection of North Memorial Parkway and Max Luther Drive for a groundbreaking new development aimed at enhancing the city’s educational facilities. Huntsville City Schools hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming Central Office and Career Tech Facility, a project that will […]

Governor Ivey confirms rebate checks on the way to 1.9M Alabama tax filers

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that one-time tax rebates authorized in her 2023 budget are now on their way to 1.9 million Alabama tax filers. Since December 1, which was the start date authorized by law, officials have worked around-the-clock to process the one-time tax rebates. Governor Ivey tasked the Alabama Department of Revenue with […]

Alabama company continues expansion into Huntsville to enhance project growth in the area

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Alabama-based national program management firm HPM Leadership announced a new phase of expansion into Huntsville with the opening of a larger office location in Huntsville. Since 1997, the company has focused on representing owners in managing the planning, design and construction of capital projects, and has completed numerous projects across North Alabama. […]

Huntsville Chamber announces career fair for students and recent graduates

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is collaborating with local and regional colleges and universities to connect college students with career opportunities in the Rocket City!  College students who are home on holiday break are encouraged to attend the Huntsville: ASmartPlace College Career Fair on Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Chamber, located at […]