Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville Celebrates $100 Million in Grants Distributed

The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville (CFGH) has reached an impressive goal in distributing $100 million in grants since its founding in 2008. According to the organization, more than 78% of grant funds awarded went to recipients in Huntsville and North Alabama. Over 2,000 nonprofits have received funding from the CFGH during the past 18 […]

Huntsville Defense Contractors Partner with Wreaths Across America to Honor Huntsville Veterans During Holiday Season

Volunteers from Northrop Grumman’s VERITAS group, along with community partners, recently honored the lives of local United States military members at Valhalla Memory Gardens on Winchester Road. As part of the National Wreaths Across America Day, participants placed approximately 1,000 wreaths on veterans’ graves at the cemetery in North Huntsville on December 13. VERITAS is […]

2025 Redstone Update: Ongoing Changes in Place for Arsenal, Space Command Working to Expedite Move from Colorado

As Redstone Arsenal’s role in national defense continues to expand, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Redstone Update provided insight into the missions, investments, and organizational changes shaping the installation’s future. Held on Wednesday, December 10, at the Von Braun Center, the annual update brought together military leaders, federal agency representatives, and community stakeholders […]

Huntsville City Council to Vote December 18 on Annexing an Additional 700 Acres

The growth of North Alabama, specifically Huntsville, is a topic of daily discussion among residents, city, county, and state leadership, and even the nation at large. From the long-awaited announcement of Space Command’s move to Redstone Arsenal, to increasing commercial developments, and Eli Lilly’s new $6 billion manufacturing facility, Madison County is growing at an […]

Stadium Commons Announces New Phase One Tenants

Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate has announced that five additional brands—Free People, Free People Movement, Ferren Boutique, VSL Nail Spa, and a forthcoming American restaurant from Power Brands Hospitality—will join Hattie B’s Hot Chicken at Stadium Commons as part of phase one of the development project. Located at 3312 S Memorial Parkway, the highly anticipated commercial […]

Thompson Gray Moves HQ to South Huntsville’s Hays Farm

Thompson Gray has moved into its new headquarters at Hays Farm. The relocation reflects the company’s continued growth and its ongoing presence in the Huntsville region, where it supports Department of Defense customers. The new headquarters is located in South Huntsville’s Hays Farm development, which includes retail and green space and is situated near Redstone […]

Eli Lilly Plans $6 Billion Investment, 450 Jobs in Huntsville

Eli Lilly plans to invest more than $6 billion in Huntsville with the development of a new manufacturing facility, according to the company. The facility will focus on domestic production of small molecule synthetic and peptide medicines, including oral GLP-1 treatments. Once built, the project is expected to create approximately 450 jobs, including positions for […]

Drake State and Huntsville Hospital Launch RN Program to Strengthen Nursing Workforce

Following the success of the landmark LPN Launch Program collaboration between Drake State Community and Technical College and Huntsville Hospital, both institutions proudly announced the new RN Launch Program with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. The signing event took place Monday, December 1, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Nursing […]

Business Alabama Honors Bank Independent as One of the State’s Top Employers

Bank Independent was recently named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama for the sixth consecutive year. This annual program, now in its fourteenth year, was created by Business Alabama magazine and Best Companies Group to recognize employers that demonstrate excellence in workplace culture, employee satisfaction, and overall employee experience. “This recognition […]

HudsonAlpha and gener8tor kick off sixth AgTech Accelerator cohort with 10 startups

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in partnership with startup accelerator gener8tor, has launched its Fall 2025 AgTech Accelerator featuring 10 startup companies selected for the cohort. This 7-week pre-accelerator non-investment program will provide concierge support and connections for early-stage agricultural startups to advance their technologies, attract investment and grow their businesses. “This cohort of ten companies […]