8 Huntsville companies among latest recipients of Innovate Alabama grants

Innovate Alabama has awarded $2.2 million in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) supplemental grants to 13 companies across the state, including eight based in Huntsville. The funding is intended to advance research, product development and job creation in sectors such as biotechnology, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, materials science and software.  […]

Record-Breaking 2025 North Alabama Airfest Boosts Regional Economy, Sets Dates for 2026 Event

The 2025 North Alabama Airfest at Pryor Field Regional Airport drew a record attendance of more than 12,500 visitors from over 35 states and three countries. The event attracted attendees to North Alabama for a weekend of aviation demonstrations and community activities. The event featured over 15 aerial performers delivering nearly four hours of nonstop […]

Higher Education Powers Huntsville’s Economy, but May Face Headwinds

The city’s higher education leaders are bullish on the future. At the 2025 State of Higher Education event hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, presidents from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Alabama A&M University, Calhoun Community College, and Drake State Community & Technical College outlined how their institutions are fueling Huntsville’s economic engine […]

Robins & Morton Completes $14M Concourse Renovation at Huntsville International Airport

Construction firm Robins & Morton has finished a $14 million renovation of Huntsville International Airport’s main concourse. The upgrades improve accessibility for travelers with the addition of a second elevator and an extra set of escalators. The project also replaced the existing elevator and escalators and added two new stairways.  Earlier this summer, a $5.7 […]

Huntsville Housing Market Forecast: Why the Next 10 Years Will Redefine Growth

Huntsville has already established itself as one of America’s fastest-growing cities, but the next decade could make today’s home prices look like a bargain. A unique combination of national housing trends and local economic drivers is setting the stage for continued appreciation and investment opportunities.  One of the biggest national factors is pent-up demand. The […]

Huntsville Gears Up for Space Command Arrival with Jobs, Roads and Housing Growth

Now that Huntsville residents and city leaders alike have had time to celebrate the relocation of the U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, what kind of changes can we expect to see in the coming months? The answer is even more complex than you might think. The headquarters relocation will bring new jobs, […]

From the Moon to Mars: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Seeks Small Business Partners for Future Missions

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) held its 40th Small Business Alliance Meeting last week on September 25 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.  This half-day event, which typically occurs twice a year, gave small businesses access to NASA leaders, as well as industry contacts from various companies and partners that interface with the […]

Strong: North Alabama Ready for Golden Dome, SPACEPORT, and More

If Congressman Dale Strong is reading the tea leaves right in Washington, D.C., the Tennessee Valley will be getting more than Space Command. “I believe that North Alabama will play an even larger role in Golden Dome than many of our own people here believe,’’ Strong, who represents Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District, told the Huntsville […]

NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio Visits UAH Campus, Shares Career and Life Advice with Students

Last week, NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio spoke to University of Alabama in Huntsville students on campus at the Charger Union Theater, discussing his storied career and path to becoming a space explorer.  By all accounts, Rubio has an impressive resume. In addition to his role as an astronaut, he is a board-certified family physician, flight […]

Mayor Battle Welcomes U.S. Space Command Commander to Huntsville

Mayor Tommy Battle welcomed Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM), to Huntsville on September 8. The visit marks an important step as the city and Redstone Arsenal begin the formal transition to host Space Command’s permanent headquarters. Mayor Battle and Gen. Whiting previously met in Colorado Springs, but this visit marked Whiting’s […]