Entries by Katie Holt

Torch Co-founder Bill Roark Speaks at U.S Senate Committee Hearing: Shares Support for Employee Stock Ownership Legislation

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On Thursday, July 24, Bill Roark, a Huntsville resident and co-founder of Torch Technologies, appeared before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee in Washington, D.C. Roark spoke to the committee to share his support for the Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act.  The hearing coincided with the introduction of the bipartisan […]

Navigating NASA: Small Businesses Gain Strategic Guidance from Marshall Experts

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On Wednesday, June 25, the Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship hosted the city’s latest NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) event.  The agenda for the event included a welcome from Catalyst’s COO, Sandy Edwards; CEO Lisa Mays; and Don Carver, President of Cepeda Systems.  For the main portion of the event, staff members from […]

Bank47 Celebrates Huntsville Launch with Community Event, Encourages Connection and Service

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This May, Bank47 held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new location on Church Street. To celebrate this milestone, the financial institution held an event at The Ledges on June 26th.  The celebration featured heavy hors d’oeuvres, an assortment of beverages, a unique and interactive keynote speech from Dr. Kevin Elko, and […]

New Downtown Restaurant Surprises with Unique Ambiance and Locally Inspired Cocktails

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One Eleven, a new restaurant in downtown Huntsville, officially opened on June 9 to much excitement, quickly becoming a buzzworthy destination for locals and visitors alike. Located just a few blocks away from Big Spring Park and the downtown square, the eatery is well-placed in the heart of the city. It even has a storied […]

Village of Providence Set to Expand Residential Footprint with New Developer, Local Builders

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The Village of Providence (VOP) will begin construction in June or July of this year on a new expansion of the neighborhood, Phase 13, adding 84 new housing units to one of Huntsville’s most recognized mixed-use communities. Ford Classic Homes, based out of Middle Tennessee, is taking over as the new development company for the […]

National Security in the Digital Age: INSA’s Common Threads Returns to Huntsville

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For the fifth year, the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) brought its Common Threads event to Huntsville. This year’s theme, Cyber Threats & the Evolving National Security Landscape, set the tone for unclassified and classified programming at the Jackson Center.  At the event, public and private sector leaders came together to network and address […]

Department of Defense and DARPA host networking events in Huntsville

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Defense researchers, innovators, and industry leaders convened in Huntsville for a Department of Defense SciTech Connect Networking Event, which aimed to strengthen ties across the defense, science, and technology community. DoD SciTech Connect is a new initiative launched in December 2024 by the U.S Government.  According to the DoD, this new platform was created to […]

Navigate Nonprofit Network Conference Empowers Local Leaders to Make a Greater Community Impact

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On Tuesday, May 6, the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville hosted its 12th annual Navigate Nonprofit Network Conference. This event provides professional development and networking opportunities for the nonprofit community, including staff, board members, and volunteers. Ann Kvach, Director of Programs for the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, spoke with the Huntsville Business Journal to […]

Madison County Businesses Offer Workforce Education Options to Help Fill Skilled Trades Gap

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Last week, the Go Build Alabama campaign launched its updated training page, a centralized resource for skilled trades education in the Yellowhammer State.  The training page features a user-friendly directory of training opportunities, including high school career tech programs, apprenticeships, college pathways, and industry-specific certifications.  Go Build Alabama is a campaign that was created by […]

Alabama Basketball Coach Nate Oats Headlines Village of Promise Fundraiser in Huntsville: Praises Organization’s Community Impact

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On Tuesday, April 23, hundreds of supporters gathered in the Saturn Ballroom to celebrate and raise money at the Village of Promise’s (VoP) 2025 Speaker Series event.  This year’s fundraising dinner featured Alabama Men’s Basketball Coach Nate Oats as the special guest speaker. VoP helps children and families in under-resourced Huntsville neighborhoods by supporting them […]