PeopleTec awarded $40 million contract to support Redstone Test Center

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 […]

City of Huntsville to transform former armory into community center

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The City of Huntsville’s efforts to provide more recreation offerings at John Hunt Park will soon include a new community center geared toward the senior population. The City Council voted Thursday to approve a contract with Lee Builders to transform a former National Guard armory into the Raymond W. Jones Community Center. The state […]

Sit Down With Success: A Conversation With Connor Knapp of Piper & Leaf

Sit Down With Success is a feature of the Huntsville Business Journal on entrepreneurs and their keys to success. This month’s individual is Connor Knapp and his success with Piper & Leaf.  Two miles past the Tennessee River on US-231S /431S, the new Piper & Leaf headquarters greets travelers with a roadside sign featuring its […]

Venture capital firm gener8tor recruiting for Huntsville accelerator programs

It’s easy for small business owners to dream big about the future of their companies, but actually bringing those visions to life can be challenging when it comes to finding investors and mentors. Thankfully, Huntsville is no ordinary city for small businesses when it comes to meeting those needs.  Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship […]

Huntsville’s NeXolve celebrates James Webb Space Telescope’s major science milestone

HUNTSVILLE, AL – With celebrations ongoing for the achievements set forth by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, one Huntsville-based company is celebrating its very own technology that helped the Telescope capture the stunning images. Webb is equipped with the most advanced tools ever assembled, including Huntsville-based NeXolve Holding Company’s sunshield layers. After its historic launch in […]

Warehouse needs grow as more businesses move into Huntsville

Less than two years ago, as Huntsville’s population began to mushroom, the city didn’t have the structures to handle the business growth that came with it.  That’s changed along with the number of residents that continues to rise, making Huntsville the largest city in the state. Recently, the city was named No. 1 as the […]

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

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 […]

Huntsville is the 2nd best-paying midsize U.S. metro for architects

The U.S. economy today has no lack of opportunities for architects. An ongoing shortage of housing stock contributed to the dramatic spike in housing prices over the last two years, illustrating a need for professionals who can help make design and construction more affordable and efficient. The threat of climate change has increased interest in […]

The Final Stretch: Starting Your Small Business, Part 8

This is the eighth and final part of a multi-part series that will help prospective entrepreneurs to develop the tools they need for a successful business venture.  As your dream business draws ever closer to becoming a reality, it’s time to put the last finishing touches on it and tie up a few loose ends. […]

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

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 […]