Council change causes controversy, approval received for infrastructure strategy on Bob Wallace

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Image;: Provided by Sarah Zupko, Huntsville Business Journal At its July 7 meeting, the Huntsville City Council made key decisions on several significant issues, including the implementation of smart traffic technology, the demolition of hazardous buildings, and changes to the broadcasting of public comments. Recognizing Local Beekeepers The council honored the Madison County Beekeepers Association’s […]

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Akima secures $563 million contract to support Redstone Arsenal

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Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), a subsidiary of Akima, has been awarded a significant contract to provide installation support services at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. This contract, granted by the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone (ACC-R), spans a potential 10-year period and could be valued at $563 million if all options are exercised. Scott […]

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UAH embarks on $216 million transformation of Executive Plaza site

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is taking the next step in campus revitalization with the university’s most ambitious project to date. UAH is moving forward with plans for the multi-phased development of the 58-acre Executive Plaza Development site, aiming to transform the site into a vibrant multi-use district. The property is set to […]

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Sentar secures $172.7 million cybersecurity contract with NIWC Atlantic

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Sentar, Inc., a women-owned small business specializing in advanced cyber-intelligence solutions, has been awarded the Cybersecurity Risk Management Operations (RMOPS) recompete task order by the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic). This task order, which includes one base year and four option years, holds a potential total value of over $172.7 million if all […]

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Huntsville greenlights $7.1 million urban park project

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Huntsville’s City Council has approved a $7.1 million construction contract with Bailey-Harris Construction Company to develop a new nine-acre urban park in south Huntsville, named Hays Farm Central Park. The park will offer an array of features, including a gazebo, windmill, lagoon and waterfall, pavilion, and restrooms. Additionally, there will be a fitness court created […]

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Will AI take our jobs, even in Huntsville?

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Cover image: Provided by www.shrm.org. First of all, AI is currently only taking very niche, very specific jobs. Mainstream news and clickbait will tell you that the hundreds of thousands of cut jobs in the last year are due to AI. Actual reporting and research is not confirming this as of yet. A poll from […]

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Happy 4th of July from the team at HBJ!

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Dear Valued Readers, As we gather to celebrate the 4th of July, we reflect on the profound significance of this day in our nation’s history. It marks the birth of our country, and signifies the sacrifices made by our forebears and honors the enduring principles that define the United States of America. This year, as […]

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16 must-see summer events coming to Huntsville this month

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Markets, concerts, and other fun events abound in and around Huntsville during the warmer months. See what’s coming up in July!  Click on the event title for more information about a particular event.  Events are free and family-friendly unless otherwise noted. Leashed pets are usually welcome. 2024 City of Madison Star Spangled Celebration July 3 […]

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What you need to know about the city of Huntsville’s upcoming municipal elections

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The city of Huntsville will hold its next Municipal Election on Tuesday, August 27. Voters in Districts 1 and 5 will have the opportunity to vote for their City Council and School Board candidates of choice.  As the sole candidate for mayor, Tommy Battle was declared the winner at the City Council meeting held on […]

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From car wash confessions to legislative lessons: The case for regulating wholesaling in alabama

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Recently, I took my car to get cleaned at a local car wash company in town.  The logo on my car sparked a conversation with a young kid checking me in. He wanted to tell me that he was a real estate investor and wholesaler and told me about his recent “deal.” He said unfortunately […]

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