Build it and they will come. But first, funds need to be raised to buy the land to build it on. Bringing a world-class zoo and aquarium to north Alabama is no easy feat. Despite the excitement and enthusiasm that’s been generated, coupled with the many endorsements received from government leaders in North Alabama, generating […]
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) recently hosted its inaugural Leadership, Inspiration, Focus and Teamwork (LIFT) Academy at Space Camp®. The LIFT Academy was developed to assist young adults by providing them with the tools needed for success in college, careers, and life. It was a three-day program filled with leadership development, teamwork building, […]
After the New Year’s midnight toast, retailers and small businesses will have a rude awakening. Their retail or commercial leases are indexed for inflation. In November 2021, the annual inflation rate in the US jumped to 6.8%, the highest it’s been since June 1982. After many years of taking low inflation for granted, inflation is […]
Have a love for good food and fine beverages? Mark your calendars for January 25th! The Taste of Huntsville is coming to the Von Braun Center. As a time-honored tastebud focused celebration, the Taste of Huntsville is an event that is not to be missed. Organized and hosted by the Huntsville-Madison County Hospitality Association (HMCHA), […]
Since hosting its press conference in early 2021, the North Alabama Zoological Society’s (NALZS) announcement of bringing a zoo and an aquarium to the Rocket City has been met with excitement and enthusiasm. It’s no secret that building a world-class zoo doesn’t happen overnight. Despite the consensus of the community wanting a zoo, there is […]
What’s coming soon to the Lincoln Mill campus and will be serving up a full menu of barbecue dishes that are prepared with internationally inspired flavors? Fusion Barbecue, a locally owned and operated barbecue concept, that’s what. Debuting sometime in late spring, Fusion Barbecue will be joining an already enticing array of retail businesses and […]
There’s nothing quite like a pandemic to shake up the best laid research plans. In late 2018, researchers at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in collaboration with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) were awarded a $3.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study nitrogen efficiency in sorghum. Sorghum is a grain with […]
By advocating the collective power of encouragement, diversity, equity, and inclusion, women can literally move mountains. As November came to an end, the WEDC Foundation celebrated its 20th Anniversary through its annual fundraising event, Women Honoring Women. Women Honoring Women recognizes prominent women in the community who have created a legacy by overcoming obstacles and […]
Despite all the recent negative press and doomsaying, there are still good things happening in the world. Giving Tuesday just happens to be one of those things. Kicking off the holiday season with a day of inspired charitable giving, Giving Tuesday falls on the last Tuesday in November, right after Thanksgiving and well enough before […]
There’s nothing like the specter of a pandemic to put a damper on things. It was especially hard for Huntsville Ballet, for the year 2020 was also the year of no annual Nutcracker performances. Canceling the performances was a difficult decision for Phillip Otto, Artistic Director for Huntsville Ballet. The Huntsville Ballet’s production has been […]
