Happy Memorial Day from the Huntsville Business Journal team

Dear HBJ Readers, As we gather together with our family and friends on this Memorial Day, let us pause to honor and remember the brave members of our armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage and dedication have safeguarded the freedoms we cherish and enjoy today. This […]

Huntsville City Council kicks off first meeting in new city hall with slew of new ordinances

The Huntsville City Council hosted its first meeting in its new chambers on May 23, covering only a few business items. Unfinished Business Items The council reviewed an ordinance amending ordinance number 8979, which pertains to the city’s classification and Salary Plan ordinance. Another ordinance discussed aimed to amend budget ordinance number 23762, modifying the […]

Technology and National Security remain key at the 2024 Defense Innovation Summit

UAH’s Invention to Innovation Center (I2C) hosted the “Defense Innovation Summit: Emerging Technologies for National Security” on Thursday, May 23. The invitation-only gathering was created to facilitate stronger ties between individuals working in different sectors of the national security landscape.  “The primary aim of the summit is to establish a network that connects three key […]

City of Huntsville celebrates historic opening of new downtown city hall

A ribbon-cutting and grand opening for the new Huntsville City Hall was held on the morning of May 21.  Huntsville residents were invited to celebrate this momentous occasion alongside Mayor Tommy Battle and other city leaders.  The grand opening of the new municipal building marked the culmination of a two-year construction project that formally began […]

Lockheed Martin leads collaboration in NASA’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle

Returning to the moon isn’t enough for ARTEMIS Program, it’s about establishing permanent residence  In humanity’s quest to explore beyond the boundaries of space, every step, every vehicle, and every partnership counts. NASA’s Artemis program stands to return humans to the Moon’s surface, not just for brief visits but for extended stays and sustainable exploration.  […]

Huntsville retains top ten ranking for Best Places to Live

HUNTSVILLE, AL — Huntsville has been ranked as the 7th best place to live in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2024-2025. The annual rankings, which serve as a guide for individuals and families looking for the ideal place to call home, consider factors such as affordability, quality of life, job opportunities, and […]

Historic Huntsville Foundation celebrates Cornerstones of History Heritage Trail project funding

The Historic Huntsville Foundation (HHF) celebrated National Preservation Month in May with the receipt of two grants to fund a major upcoming project. The nonprofit historic preservation organization received grants from the Alabama Humanities Alliance and the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville/Ruth and Lyle Taylor Endowment Fund.  The project, Cornerstones of Freedom Heritage Trail, is […]

Local business talks democratizing knowledge and building community around Artificial Intelligence

Two Wednesday evenings a month, you will find J Langley on campus at HudsonAlpha — welcoming both regulars and newcomers to discuss all things AI. Langley, Chief Technical Officer at CohesionForce, Inc., is also the founder of Huntsville AI, LLC. The organization was created to democratize and share knowledge about emerging technologies in and around […]

Hospital and healthcare expansion major focus at inaugural Heartbeat of Healthcare summit

On May 15, the Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural Heartbeat of Healthcare event. The event featured a panel of government officials and healthcare experts. Mary Lynne Wright, the president of Madison Hospital, talked about the hospital’s tremendous growth. When the hospital opened on February 28, 2012, Wright projected it would take five to […]

Madison Mayor Finley welcomes substance recovery expansion with Longleaf ribbon cutting

Longleaf Recovery, a substance use recovery center, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on the morning of May 14. The new facility, which is located near Toyota Field, will provide outpatient treatment for up to 60 clients at a time.  Madison Mayor Paul Finley, Longleaf Chief Executive Officer Colin Harris, and Longleaf Chief Operations […]