HudsonAlpha Showcases Spring 2023 AgTech Accelerator Cohort

On June 22, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology (HudsonAlpha) hosted its second AgTech Accelerator showcase in partnership with gener8tor, a global startup accelerator, in Saturn V Hall. The five startups that received $100k each in investments from gener8tor each pitched its agricultural technology product to the attendees. Respectively, the founders of OmniVis, Khepra, SAVRpak, Terra Bioforge, […]

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Alabama to Celebrate 30 Years

On August 3rd, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will celebrate 30 years of educational exploration at the UAH Conference Training Center. The celebration will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the registration deadline set currently on Thursday, July 20.   August 3rd is celebrated […]

Signature Aviation Hosts Groundbreaking for Brand New FBO in Huntsville

Signature Aviation, the world’s largest private aviation terminal operator, proudly announced the commencement of construction on its Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facility at Huntsville International Airport (HSV) on June 13 with a groundbreaking ceremony. This occasion marked a significant milestone in Signature Aviation’s commitment to providing services to the aviation community and solidifies its partnership […]

Aerobotix Receives Outstanding Sales Growth Award from global robotics leader FANUC

Aerobotix, an AS9100-certified FANUC robotics integrator for the aerospace and defense industries, announces today that it recently received a special sales award from FANUC America, the global leader in CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs. Aerobotix was recognized with a 2022 Outstanding Sales Growth Award, which FANUC presents to an Authorized System Integrator whose calendar-year unit bookings increased […]

WellStone Breaks Ground on Madison County’s First Inpatient Mental Health Center for Children

Construction crews broke ground this week on an inpatient mental health crisis care  center for children and adolescents. The 24-bed, 12,000 sq. ft. facility will be the first of its kind in  Madison County. The pediatric wing will be adjacent to WellStone Emergency Services (WES), which  opened in its new state-of-the-art facility last fall on […]

Real Estate Update Special Edition: Advice for Prospective Homeowners

For National Homeownership Month held in June, the Huntsville Business Journal asked the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors (HAAR) about what would-be homeowners can do to navigate the current market conditions, and make the best financial decisions for their households.  But before getting into those tips, HAAR President Chris Hulser offered some insights as to […]

Madison County Tourism Impact Exceeds $2 Billion

The Alabama Tourism Department released its 2022 Alabama Tourism Economic Report, which shows that the travel and tourism industry in Madison County has surpassed previous estimates and brought in $2.1 billion dollars in tourism revenue.  This represents a 20% increase of the 2021 figures.  With a record 3.9 million visitors in 2022, Madison County became […]

IERUS Technologies announces the launch of new engineering software company Nullspace, Inc.

IERUS Technologies, an established defense contractor in Huntsville, AL, has announced a new spin-off company, Nullspace, Inc. Nullspace, Inc. will focus on delivering advanced engineering software for electromagnetics applications. With strong backing from IERUS and initial seed funding of $500K, Nullspace, headquartered in Irvine, Calif., is off to a strong start. The three co-founders all hold PhDs […]

Bank Independent Hosts Block Party to Kick Off Newly Opened Downtown Location

Bank Independent let their presence be heard and felt through downtown Huntsville on Tuesday, June 13 as hundreds gathered in the streets to witness the grand opening of the bank’s newest location.  Bank Independent and Prince Holdings, who partnered on the development project, celebrated the 225 Holmes Avenue with live music, free swag for everyone […]

Former Westlawn Middle School Now Open as West Huntsville’s Newest Modern Office Center

On the afternoon of Wednesday, June 14, hundreds of Huntsville community members gathered in anticipation to see the city’s newest office space.  What makes this space so different from the rest in the city? Well, many of our readers probably attended middle school in this new complex.  Local developers Garret Coyne and Beth Stender Boyer […]