Freedom Real Estate & Capital celebrates 10th anniversary with new tenants and community impact

Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC marked its 10th anniversary in a celebration that brought together local officials, business leaders, and community members. The event featured two significant announcements: the introduction of the first tenants at The Offices at Hays Farm and a generous donation of $10,000 to 10 local charities. “Freedom has come a […]

Huntsville tops list of emerging north American tech markets

Huntsville has been ranked #1 on CBRE’s list of up-and-coming tech-talent markets in its annual Scoring Tech Talent report, which evaluates 75 U.S. and Canadian cities on their ability to attract and grow tech talent. Huntsville’s had a 17.9% growth in tech employment over the past five years and a 19.6% increase in tech wages. […]

Huntsville celebrates local excellence at 39th Annual Small Business Awards Gala

Local small businesses and members of the Huntsville business community were honored on the evening of September 12 at the 39th Annual Small Business Awards Gala. The event, hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, was held in the Von Braun Center’s Saturn Ballroom.  The glitzy evening began with a cocktail hour, which was followed by […]

Huntsville based PDW wins contract to supply drones to US Army

PDW has been awarded a contract to provide its flagship C100 Group 2 small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) to support the U.S. Army’s Company-Level sUAS Directed Requirement. The C100, a highly portable vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone, will be deployed across Army units to bolster fire and maneuver capabilities in contested and near-peer environments. […]

Huntsville Mayor Battle kicks off fifth term with overview of city goals and plans

Mayor Tommy Battle is celebrating his “Sweet Sixteen” as he enters his fifth term of service to the city of Huntsville. Mayor Battle was first elected to the position in 2008, and has served in the intervening 16 years.  The mayor spoke to Huntsville residents in a “State of the City Address,” held on September […]

Drake State seeking community input to help bridge digital divide in North Alabama

Drake State Community & Technical College has initiated a new survey to assess broadband availability and digital access in Madison, Marshall, and Jackson Counties. This effort is part of a broader mission to address the digital needs of high-poverty and rural communities, ensuring equitable access to the digital tools necessary for success. As a central […]

Real Estate market adjusts in anticipation of Fed Reserve cuts 

Interest rates remained flat during the first week of September, slowing down a multi-week decrease that experts attribute to the market preparing for the much-anticipated Federal Reserve cuts expected to be announced at the Fed’s next meeting, on September 18.  “I do believe in anticipation of this cut, most of the reduction has been built […]

CFD Research Corporation Expands Operations in Cummings Research Park

Huntsville’s own CFD Research Corporation (CFD) has recently expanded its footprint within Cummings Research Park (CRP). The company’s new facility, located on Discovery Drive, is just a short two-minute walk from CFD’s primary headquarters on Moquin Drive. This expansion adds nearly 22,000 square feet of office space, with 40 new offices and additional room for […]

Huntsville Hospital opens new Pediatric Cardiology Clinic, expands heart care for children

Huntsville Hospital Heart Center Pediatric Cardiology will open its doors to patients on Friday, September 6.  The offices of the new practice are located in Suite 101 of the Huntsville Hospital Professional Tower, located at 420 Lowell Drive. An open house and ribbon cutting for the pediatric cardiology clinic was held on September 4. Mayor […]

ChurchStreet Family Restaurant & Hospitality Group Honored as Alabama Retailer of the Year

A light rain could not dampen the mood as a crowd gathered outside of Mazzara’s Vinoteca, located in the Humphreys-Rodgers House on Gates Avenue, to celebrate the announcement that ChurchStreet Family Restaurant & Hospitality Group has been named one of five Alabama Retailers of the Year for 2024. The announcement took place on the morning […]