Entries by Gus Wintzell

The Alabama Business Intelligence Center Expands

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) is announced the expansion of the Alabama Business Intelligence Center (AL BI Center). To strengthen and streamline the organization, EDPA’s economic development research function will be aligned with and housed within the AL BI Center. EDPA has provided economic development research support for state, regional and local allies […]

Teledyne Brown Engineering Critical Science Equipment Launched on SpX-27

The SpaceX International Space Station (ISS) Cargo Resupply Mission launched on March 15 from Cape Canaveral, Florida successfully transported 12 pieces of hardware designed and manufactured by Teledyne Brown Engineering. This hardware will be used in the Ring Sheared Drop (RSD) experiment facility aboard the ISS. The experiment’s goal is to understand and control protein […]

Singing River Trail encouraging public input on Western Route Plan

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Singing River Trail (SRT) invites the public to take part in a planning session for its upcoming expansion throughout Western Alabama. The North Alabama non-profit is hosting a public review of its Western Master Route Plan on April 12th in Decatur and on April 13th in Florence. Singing River Trail’s Western Route will […]

NASA names astronauts to next moon mission, including Space Camp graduate

NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced the four astronauts who will venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis. The agencies revealed the crew members Monday during an event at Ellington Field near […]

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical Named ACCA’s 2023 Residential Contractor of the Year

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller), the region’s premier provider of residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical service and repair, has been named Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)’s 2023 Residential Contractor of the Year. Every year, ACCA presents its Residential Contractor of the Year award to one contracting company that has demonstrated […]

Boeing donates $250,000 to assist with tornado recovery and relief efforts in Mississippi and Alabama

Boeing is committing $250,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts in Mississippi and Alabama following the deadly tornadoes that affected communities across the region. “Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the recent tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama,” said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations. “We’re partnering closely with organizations that can quickly provide […]

NAITA to Host Foreign Military Sales Industry Day at the U.S. Space Rocket Center

The North Alabama International Trade Association (NAITA) announced that the NAITA FMS Industry Day featuring the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) will be presented on Thursday, April 13, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, in the Davidson Center for Space Exploration. The NAITA Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Industry Day provides the business community […]

Madison County Water Department launches in-house billing, meter reading and customer service

Madison County Water Department (MCWD) officially launched its in-house billing, meter reading and customer service transitioning from Huntsville Utilities’ original services. MCWD will now read meters, prepare and mail billing statements, and perform all aspects of customer service with in-house systems and personnel. This transition will ensure more timely problem resolutions and more efficient customer service, […]

Drake State Frontiers Program Progresses in 3D Printing for Eventual Lunar Living

The Drake State Community & Technical College Frontiers Research Program recently used a robotic arm to complete the first half of the tallest 3D-printed structure in the State of Alabama. This visual and technologically advanced project took place on March 23 at the Drake State Community & Technical College campus. In November, Drake State advanced […]