Entries by Lori Connors

Hometown Lenders Donates $500,000 to Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children Pediatric Unit Upgrade

Thanks to a $500,000 donation from Hometown Lenders, the Huntsville Hospital Foundation recently announced that it will fund a full renovation of the Pediatric unit at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children. Not only is this one of the largest outright one-time corporate contributions in the Foundation’s history, but it will also be the first […]

“Be a Little Wild” with NALZS: Seeking Nature Camp Counselors

Although the “Zoo for You” may be out on the horizon, still in the planning phase, the North Alabama Zoological Society (NALZS) continues to be quite active in the community. Starting May 31st, NALZS will host their “Be a Little Wild” Nature Camp sessions and they are seeking a few good volunteers to assist as […]

Mark Your Calendar: Entertainment Mecca Main Event Opens February 25th

This weekend, it’s time to get your fun on! The Main Event Family Entertainment Center will be celebrating its grand opening on Friday, February 25th.  Main Event invites everyone to join them at their ribbon cutting ceremony from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Then, at noon, they will open the doors to the public. The […]

Drake State to Host Free Financial Aid Workshop for High School and College Students

‘Tis the season for completing cumbersome financial aid paperwork for the fall. The same time each year, millions of students apply for financial aid in hopes of receiving funds to offset the cost of attending college. One of the biggest obstacles they face is the daunting Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, known by […]

CyberHuntsville Update: CISA Issues “Shields Up” Advisory to DIB Companies

With rising geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently issued a “shields up” advisory. This advisory includes the Defense Industrial base (DIB), which is one of 16 official U.S. critical infrastructure sectors. Over the past year, cyber incidents have negatively impacted many organizations […]

ACCS Opens its New Innovation Center – Enrollment Begins for Rapid Workforce Training

The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) has recently opened its $10 million Innovation Center. Civic leaders, students, and industry partners were all on hand to celebrate the kickoff, an event that carries with it much significance for Alabama’s workforce needs of tomorrow.  According to business and workforce development leaders throughout the state, the need for […]

HudsonAlpha Researchers Recognize Biomarkers and Potential Treatments for Ovarian Cancer

Despite significant gains made in cancer diagnosis and treatment over the last 50 years, ovarian cancer remains the second most common, as well as the deadliest, of all gynecological cancers in the United States. Ranking fifth in cancer deaths among women, it accounts for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. […]

AMIIC Celebrates with a Ribbon Cutting for its Workforce Development Hub

Many area luminaries and civic leaders, along with those from the neighboring Huntsville and Madison communities, were on hand to celebrate the official opening and ribbon cutting for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Integration Center’s (AMIIC) new facility and lab at 5021 Technology Drive in Huntsville.  Greg Brown, Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Chairman and Co-CEO […]

Coming Soon: Innovate Huntsville and the 7th Annual Entrepreneurial Awards

Looking for a weeklong event filled with networking opportunities, coupled with valuable information and education to help entrepreneurial ventures and small businesses not only survive, but thrive? Look no further, because Innovate Huntsville Week is coming up February 22nd-25th. The good news for 2022 is that Innovate Huntsville will be hosting many of their events […]