Drake State awarded $2.4 million federal grant to connect minority communities to high-speed internet

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – Drake State Community & Technical College received a $2.4 million grant award as part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Connecting Minority Communities Pilot (CMCP) program, to help eliminate historical broadband and computer access inequities in and around Madison County, Alabama. Drake State applied for the […]

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Huntsville’s Summit 7 adds threat protection to existing advanced specializations

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HUNTSVILLE, AL –  Summit 7, A Microsoft Gold Partner and the 2022 Microsoft US Compliance Partner of the Year, has earned yet another Advanced Specialization – Microsoft Threat Protection. To earn this coveted designation, Microsoft partners must demonstrate deep knowledge, extensive experience, and proven success in deploying Microsoft Threat Protection, Microsoft Cloud App Security, or […]

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Huntsville’s Department of Defense Contracts Review: July 11-15

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This series from the Huntsville Business Journal covers DoD contracts awarded to Huntsville-Madison County businesses. Each week, the Huntsville Business Journal will provide you with an update to the various military contracts that local businesses are awarded. This entry covers contracts listed on the Department of Defense daily postings from Monday July 11th – Friday […]

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Collins Aerospace Donates $17K to NALZS Education Program

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Located at the end of Lipscomb Road in Harvest, the future site of the North Alabama Zoological Society’s (NALZS) expansive zoo, aquarium, and research facility is already heaven on earth. The sounds of birdsong, rustling leaves, and trickling water blend with the lively chatter of children attending summer camp to create a sense of peace […]

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PeopleTec awarded $40 million contract to support Redstone Test Center

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – PeopleTec recently announced a $40 million contract in support of the US Army’s Redstone Test Center (RTC). The RTC Approach to Persistent Integrated Developmental (RAPID) Testing OTA provides RTC with the technical expertise and state-of-the-art facilities and capabilities to modernize test support for RTC’s broad customer base. Throughout this four-year effort, PeopleTec […]

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A deeper dive into the proposal for pro soccer team at “The Joe”

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Joe Davis Stadium will soon have a new look and also a new tenant to add to the city’s burgeoning profile. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle announced Tuesday what has been expected since the city decided to repurpose the venue, which at the time of its opening in 1985 was home to the Double-A minor league […]

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United Way of Madison County announces three year partnership to address community needs

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The United Way of Madison County continues its 79-year mission of giving back to the local community with the announcement that it has selected 27 nonprofit partner agencies to work with United Way over the next three years. Each of these organizations will receive grant funding and work closely with United Way to address targeted […]

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Regional Administrator to recognize North Alabama small business for “Made in America” mission

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Region IV Administrator, Allen Thomas, in his commitment to support small businesses manufacturing goods and products “Made in America”, recently surveyed the 9 SBA districts in the Southeast United States to determine and recognize firms creating impact through manufacturing efforts in their local communities. “Manufacturing businesses create great jobs […]

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Huntsville’s Department of Defense Contracts Review: July 04 – July 08

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This new series from the Huntsville Business Journal will cover DoD contracts awarded to Huntsville-Madison County businesses. Each week, the Huntsville Business Journal will provide you with an update to the various military contracts that local businesses are awarded. The first entry covers contracts listed on the Department of Defense daily postings from Monday July […]

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HSV Airport awarded $10 Million in BIL Funding

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville International Airport (HSV) has received a $10 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration that will be used to improve amenities and access in the airport terminal. The allocation is part of the $1 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal Program grants announced Thursday. “These funds will mean an improved experience for all our passengers at Huntsville International,” said Butch […]

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