Rodan Development to construct modern industrial park in Decatur

Rodan Development announced this week that a two-phase industrial park will be developed in Decatur, Alabama, starting this year.  Summit Commercial Park will sit on 25 acres off of Summit Drive SE and will be home to 10 buildings, totaling up to 400,000 square feet of industrial space designed for flexible industrial and commercial use.  […]

Glaukos Corporation sees a bright future in Huntsville

Being one in a million is a dream, being one amongst over a hundred is a reality for Huntsville in a recent business decision that adds yet another feather to the Rocket City’s crowded cap.  Cummings Research Park is getting a new tenant with an eye on the future – Glaukos Corporation – which is […]

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 […]

Local founders celebrated at gener8tor movie screening

The red carpet was rolled out at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center on the evening of December 12 for a special VIP Screening of Pioneers of Progress, a documentary that celebrates the most recent cohort of founders from gener8tor Huntsville programs.  This project highlighted not only the gener8tor and Gbeta startup programs, but also […]

Real Estate Update: NAR economists cautiously optimistic for 2025

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) hosted its annual Forecast Summit, with NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun heading the online panel and presentation. The first point to take from the discussion is that experts believe mortgage rates will hover around the same level as they are currently throughout 2025. Yun cited the national deficit as […]

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 […]

Hays Farm development marks milestone in revitalization of South Huntsville

Last week, local leaders, developers, and community members gathered at Grissom High School for the Hays Farm Community Progress Update, hosted by the South Huntsville Main Business Association. The event offered insights into the progress and future of the Hays Farm development, a transformative project reshaping South Huntsville. Attendees heard from key figures including Mayor […]

City Council makes plans for North HSV renovations, talks housing and sustainability

In its most recent rendition, the Huntsville City Council delved into a series of urban development projects, including the Mill Creek and Blue Bike initiatives, aimed at enhancing the city’s infrastructure and promoting sustainable growth.   Affordability and transportation access The meeting opened with a focus on downtown development, highlighting efforts to increase diversity, affordability, and […]

Global Microsoft outage hits Huntsville airlines and businesses

A recent update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused a significant IT outage on Friday morning, affecting businesses both locally and globally. CrowdStrike’s cybersecurity software, utilized by numerous Fortune 500 companies, including prominent global banks, healthcare, and energy firms, is designed to detect and block hacking threats. Similar to other cybersecurity products, this software needs extensive […]

Huntsville embarks on $350m Mill Creek redevelopment project

The City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Housing Authority have secured a significant $50 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The goal of the grant, as outlined by the City’s longterm goals, is to help transform the area surrounding Butler Terrace and Johnson Towers into […]