The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology recently held its first public education event of the year, HudsonAlpha U Night, at The Jackson Center. At the event, Kelly East, HudsonAlpha’s Vice President for Educational Outreach, shared six stories of recent genomics and biotech discoveries. The stories were selected from several scientific breakthroughs and applications listed in this […]
Last week, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce and The Schools Foundation (TSF) hosted their State of Schools breakfast at the Von Braun Center. Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s 2025 Board Chair Jeff Samz opened the event, introduced notable attendees, and updated attendees on the chamber’s efforts in supporting all three school systems. “In the Chamber’s 2025 […]
Thrive Alabama recently hosted President George W. Bush at the Von Braun Center to fundraise for the organization’s capital campaign, “When One Thrives, All Thrive.” The initiative aims to raise $8 million for a 72,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art healthcare center in Huntsville. The Huntsville Business Journal caught up with Thrive CEO Mary Elizabeth Marr after the […]
Love is in the air, but if Valentine’s Day snuck up on you this year, don’t worry—Huntsville has several special options to make your weekend special. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening or a fun day out with friends, these seven last-minute date ideas will help you create unforgettable memories without the stress. From cozy […]
Huntsville’s Botanica is a special gem for indoor plant collectors. The shop, located off of Governor’s Drive close to the heart of Huntsville, specializes not only in offering quality plants to customers, but also thorough education on how to take care of the potted flora. Kitt Campbell, a longtime employee of the store, took over […]
On Friday, February 7th, Science and Engineering Services LLC (SES) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 111,000-square-foot hangar and facility at the Huntsville International Airport (Port of Huntsville.) SES is headquartered in Huntsville and specializes in modifying and integrating manned and unmanned aviation platforms, providing support to ground systems, and providing aviation training. The […]
On Wednesday, January 29, four NASA astronauts from Expedition 71 — Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Tracy C. Dyson — visited the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. During their time at the center, the crew shared compelling insights into their 2024 missions to the International Space Station. Dominick served as commander, Barratt as […]
On Monday, January 27, the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) held their largest-ever partnerships forum at the Space Camp Operations Building in Huntsville. More than 200 people attended in person, while an equal number participated virtually. According to MSFC event organizers, the goal of this forum was to “ … bring together industry, academia, […]
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce recently held their annual legislative update luncheon at the Jackson Center. The event location was packed with chamber members and local businesses eager to hear potential legislative plans from elected officials representing North Alabama. The Alabama State Legislature is set to convene on February 4th. The following state legislators […]
The Rocket City continues to capture attention as one of the region’s fastest-growing commercial real estate sectors. As part of our continuing coverage of commercial real estate in the area, the Huntsville Business Journal talked with Brenda Conville, Vice President of Real Estate at Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC, to explore the market’s trajectory […]
