State legislators highlight workforce development, infrastructure, education investments at Chamber’s annual legislative update

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The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce recently held their annual legislative update luncheon at the Jackson Center. The event location was packed with chamber members and local businesses eager to hear potential legislative plans from elected officials representing North Alabama.  The Alabama State Legislature is set to convene on February 4th.  The following state legislators […]

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Singing River Trail names new Executive Director

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The Singing River Trail (SRT) Board of Directors has announced that Misti Potter will serve as the organization’s new Executive Director. “We are thrilled to welcome Misti to the Singing River Trail team,” said Jared Mitchem, SRT Board Chair. “Her expertise in nonprofit leadership, combined with her proven ability to deliver impactful results, positions her […]

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North Alabama’s “Shark Tank” competition is back!

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Do you have a big idea that you would love to bring to life? Launch and Singing River Trail have announced that applications for the fourth annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition are now open.  The competition, modeled after the hit television series “Shark Tank,” allows local entrepreneurs the chance to turn their unique […]

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Child labor prevention, animal welfare, and worker’s rights among concerns presented at legislative forum

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On Monday, January 6, North Alabama senators and representatives from 13 districts showed up for the annual Madison County Legislative Delegation Public Forum. The Huntsville City Council Chamber was packed with citizens who came to have their voices heard by their elected representatives. Those who wished to speak signed up at the door. Speakers were […]

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The stage is set: commercial real estate in Huntsville poised to see continued success in 2025

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The Rocket City continues to capture attention as one of the region’s fastest-growing commercial real estate sectors.  As part of our continuing coverage of commercial real estate in the area, the Huntsville Business Journal talked with Brenda Conville, Vice President of Real Estate at Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC, to explore the market’s trajectory […]

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Rodan Development to construct modern industrial park in Decatur

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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.  […]

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Glaukos Corporation sees a bright future in Huntsville

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

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Local founders celebrated at gener8tor movie screening

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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 […]

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Real Estate Update: NAR economists cautiously optimistic for 2025

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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 […]

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