North Alabama International Trade Association Showcases New Brand at Space & Missile Defense Symposium

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The North Alabama International Trade Association (NAITA) introduced its refreshed brand identity, updated website, and new promotional video during the 2025 Space & Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama. Representatives from the NAITA team and board members, alongside government officials, Huntsville/Madison County Chamber representatives, C3 Labs, and representatives from the Office of the Consulate General […]

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Golden Dome and SPACECOM in limbo as Huntsville waits on Washington

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They threw a three-part party near the end of the second day of the Space & Missile Defense Symposium on Wednesday at the Von Braun Center. First up was a combined Salute to the Warfighter and Oath of Enlisted Ceremony, complete with a champagne toast shared by the families of new enlistees and Army, Air […]

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Tearful Rep. Strong is “100 percent sure” Space Command is Coming to HSV

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On July 30, 2025, at the Von Braun Center, Rep. Dale Strong tearfully declared he is “100 percent sure” that U.S. Space Command will relocate to Redstone Arsenal. He also hailed the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB) as a safeguard for 90,000 Alabama jobs, particularly in defense and aerospace sectors critical to Huntsville. But […]

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Robins & Morton Celebrates Completion of First High-Bay Facility at Redstone Gateway

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Construction firm Robins & Morton and COPT Defense Properties marked the completion of 9700 Advanced Gateway, a 50,000-square-foot high-bay facility located at Redstone Gateway, a mixed-use development along Rideout Road near Redstone Arsenal’s Gate 9. The pre-engineered metal building is the first of its kind at Redstone Gateway and the closest available to Redstone Arsenal. […]

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Federal Windfall or Fiscal Fog? Breaking Down the NASA Budget Shift

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Huntsville is no stranger to federal twists and turns. From Saturn V to today’s Artemis missions, the city has long weathered Washington’s ups and downs while steadily expanding its aerospace, defense, and tech footprint. Now, as the Senate weighs amendments to the “Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1), local business owners are rightly asking how Sen. Ted Cruz’s proposed spending […]

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Armed Forces Celebration in full swing as Mohan praises Tennessee Valley’s military support

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Featured speaker Chris Mohan, a United States Army lieutenant general and commander on Redstone Arsenal, heaped plenty of praise on his fellow service members during the Armed Forces Celebration luncheon Wednesday. He did, however, save some praise for civilians in the region as he addressed the crowd at the Von Braun Center’s Saturn Ballroom. The […]

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Global Tech Powerhouse Chooses Huntsville as U.S. Headquarters

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Huntsville’s reputation as a leader in aerospace and military defense is well established. The city is a regional and national hub for high technology. Now, add global to the growing list. Titomic, already with operations in Australia and New Zealand, not only opened a facility in the area as it enters the U.S. market but […]

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Alabama, Colorado continue to clash over final site for Space Command headquarters

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As an ongoing political tug-of-war drags on between Alabama and Colorado to land the permanent Space Command headquarters, frustration grows among politicians from both states. The decision, with Dr. Troy E. Meink’s approval by the U.S. Senate three weeks ago as the new Secretary of the Air Force, is expected any day to either move […]

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Two Weeks of Tribute: Armed Forces Celebration Expands for U.S. Army’s 250th

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Military families looking to save money over the next two weeks can find numerous deals and discounts in one place. In honor of the annual Armed Forces Celebration that has been extended this year, shops in Parkway Place are offering bargains throughout the mall. At least 15 stores are participating. The annual celebration is traditionally […]

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Invariant Corporation Appoints Bill Roark to Board of Directors

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Invariant Corporation has announced the appointment of Bill Roark to its Board of Directors. A seasoned entrepreneur and respected leader in the defense industry, Roark brings more than three decades of Department of Defense-related experience to Invariant’s strategic leadership. Roark is the co-founder of Torch Technologies, Inc., co-founder of Starfish Holdings, the parent company of […]

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