Coldwell Banker Commercial McLain Real Estate (CBCMRE) is marking its 50th year of continuous operation in Huntsville’s commercial real estate market. The company is also celebrating 40 years of service by D. Scott McLain, who has played a key role in the firm’s growth since joining in 1984. Founded in 1974 by Gene McLain, CBCMRE […]
Alabama A&M University has been chosen as the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to participate in a $2.8 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant aimed at establishing a groundbreaking undergraduate program in research administration and management. The initiative, led by Dr. Chris Brown, Vice President for Research at the University of Alabama at […]
Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC marked its 10th anniversary in a celebration that brought together local officials, business leaders, and community members. The event featured two significant announcements: the introduction of the first tenants at The Offices at Hays Farm and a generous donation of $10,000 to 10 local charities. “Freedom has come a […]
Huntsville has been ranked #1 on CBRE’s list of up-and-coming tech-talent markets in its annual Scoring Tech Talent report, which evaluates 75 U.S. and Canadian cities on their ability to attract and grow tech talent. Huntsville’s had a 17.9% growth in tech employment over the past five years and a 19.6% increase in tech wages. […]
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is advancing research to create peanuts resistant to aflatoxins, harmful toxins that threaten crops. Faculty Investigator Josh Clevenger, PhD, leads the project in collaboration with Peggy Ozias-Akins, PhD, from the University of Georgia, with support from Mars Wrigley. Aflatoxins, produced by Aspergillus fungi in hot, humid environments, pose serious health risks […]
PDW has been awarded a contract to provide its flagship C100 Group 2 small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) to support the U.S. Army’s Company-Level sUAS Directed Requirement. The C100, a highly portable vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone, will be deployed across Army units to bolster fire and maneuver capabilities in contested and near-peer environments. […]
Drake State Community & Technical College has initiated a new survey to assess broadband availability and digital access in Madison, Marshall, and Jackson Counties. This effort is part of a broader mission to address the digital needs of high-poverty and rural communities, ensuring equitable access to the digital tools necessary for success. As a central […]
Huntsville is set to make major safety improvements along a 3.25-mile stretch of Holmes Avenue, thanks to a $21.6 million federal grant. The upgrades will enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, particularly between downtown and the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). This project is a key part of the city’s larger effort to […]
CBRE Capital Markets’ Debt & Structured Finance team has successfully arranged a $16.5 million loan to refinance Westbury Square, a 117,689-square-foot neighborhood shopping center in Huntsville, Alabama. The CBRE team, consisting of Richard Henry, Mike Ryan, Brian Linnihan, and Taylor Crowder, represented Branch Properties, the owner of Westbury Square, which was acquired in March 2018. […]
The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) has teamed up with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc., and Innovate Alabama to launch the second phase of the HBCU Innovation Internship Program. This fall, the program will welcome a larger group of eight interns, a significant increase from its initial launch. After […]
