From History to Innovation: The Rise of Black Entrepreneurs in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama, may be synonymous with rocket science and space exploration, but beyond its technological reputation lies a story of resilient African American entrepreneurs whose contributions to the city’s growth are as groundbreaking as the innovations that brought Huntsville into the global spotlight.  For decades, Huntsville’s Black business owners have not only shaped the city’s […]

TVA partners with ASCTE on cyber security innovation

The cutting-edge Alabama School for Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) is growing its campus. The soccer field next door to the new tennis courts lacks only a gravel path to be ready for the start of preseason practice. The Sentinel Center, which will house a gym and serve as home to many of the school’s […]

Invariant Corporation transitions to 100% ESOP ownership

Huntsville-based defense contractor, Invariant Corporation, is proud to announce its transition to a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP.  This strategic move highlights the company’s impressive growth in recent years and underscores its dedication to fostering a strong employee culture.  Invariant will offer this option as a cost-free benefit. Offering the ESOP at no […]

Expanding horizons: how Huntsville’s key commercial real estate developments will reshape the city in 2025

It’s no secret that Huntsville has seen an incredible amount of growth and development over the last several years. With this in mind, the question now is: how are developers and city planners sustaining all of this momentum in 2025 and beyond? To get an idea of what the city’s commercial real estate development forecast […]

Defense contractor employees volunteer to honor veterans at the holidays

Saturday, December 14 was National Wreaths Across America Day.  The mission of Wreaths Across America is to remember fallen veterans, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom. The annual event takes place through coordinated wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 4,600 locations in all 50 U.S. […]

QinetiQ US grows defense footprint with Huntsville expansion

QinetiQ US, a leading defense and national security company, celebrated its expansion into Huntsville on Tuesday while also strengthening its commitment to delivering mission-led innovation to key defense and aerospace sectors. The company marked the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce at its new office on Market […]

Boeing to cut 150+ Huntsville jobs amid national workforce reductions

Boeing has announced that they will lay off over 150 Huntsville employees, beginning on January 17, 2025.  The Huntsville layoffs are part of nationwide Boeing terminations. The aerospace and defense company has announced that it plans to reduce its national workforce by 10% — for a total loss of 17,000 jobs. “Our business is in […]

Army Aviation Association hosts Cribbins Readiness Conference in HSV, highlighting latest in military rotorcraft technology

The Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) hosted the Cribbons Readiness Conference from November 11 to 13 at the Von Braun Center.  The AAAA is over 20,000 members strong and is led by Major General (Retired) Walt Davis, who is the organization’s 36th president.  “The Cribbins Readiness Conference is a two-and-a-half-day event held annually in […]

AI Symposium returns to HSV, highlights applicability and resources for local business

The U.S. Space and Rocket Center (USSRC) will once again be hosting an AI Symposium.  The upcoming symposium, titled “AI Symposium 2025: Autonomous vs. HITL (Human-in-the-Loop),” will be held from January 28 to 30, 2025. Like last year, the event will be held at the Space Camp Operations Building on the USSRC campus.  Nancy Noever, […]

Local universities, ROTC cadets partner to sharpen field skills at Redstone Arsenal training

ROTC cadets from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Alabama A&M University, and the University of North Alabama took part in field training exercises (FTX) from Nov. 7-9 at Redstone Arsenal. Although the grenades used were plastic, the cadets treated the training with full seriousness, demonstrating the importance of accountability and preparedness. “In the […]