Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2 million to the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology to support three initiatives that apply biotechnology to strengthen the state’s agriculture and forestry sectors. The funding, provided through the Alabama Research and Development Advancement Fund, was part of a broader round of grants that also included awards to Auburn […]
As part of Community Planning month in October, four of five Huntsville City Council districts held public forums to discuss future plans. Town halls hosted by district representatives were held at the North Huntsville Public Library–Shurney Center (District 1, Michelle Watkins), Optimist Recreation Center (District 2, David Little), Sandra Moon Community Center (District 3, Jennie […]
Innovate Alabama has awarded $2.2 million in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) supplemental grants to 13 companies across the state, including eight based in Huntsville. The funding is intended to advance research, product development and job creation in sectors such as biotechnology, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, materials science and software. […]
Drake State Community and Technical College has established the Ellenae Fairhurst Endowed Scholarship in recognition of automotive executive and entrepreneur Ellenae Hart-Fairhurst. The scholarship honors her professional contributions and lasting impact on the industry. Once fully funded with a principal gift of $500,000, the endowment will provide a permanent source of financial support for Drake […]
The Ditto Landing Events Center project is moving forward, and the Huntsville City Council continues to provide aid to the project in the southernmost area of the city. At its most recent bi-monthly regular meeting, the council voted to give over $1 million to Grayson Carter & Son to complete the third phase of the […]
Ambrose, a leading vertically integrated investment manager specializing in Class A industrial, logistics and e-commerce real estate, has announced the sale of a 554,000-square-foot, Class A distribution hub situated on more than 40 acres at 1250 Cooperage Way in Trinity, AL, located within the Greater Huntsville region. The modern facility is fully occupied by First […]
The University of Alabama System has begun a national search for the next president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville. A presidential search advisory committee has been appointed to guide the process, which includes gathering input from stakeholders, developing the position profile and criteria, and recruiting and evaluating candidates. “UAH is a premier research […]
The city’s higher education leaders are bullish on the future. At the 2025 State of Higher Education event hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, presidents from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Alabama A&M University, Calhoun Community College, and Drake State Community & Technical College outlined how their institutions are fueling Huntsville’s economic engine […]
This week, Toyota Alabama began production on three new part lines for differentials that are vital to the company’s Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia trucks. These new differential production lines represent a $282 million investment from the manufacturer, along with the addition of 350 jobs at the Huntsville plant. A differential enables the wheels on the […]
First Horizon Bank has established the Huntsville Advisory Board, a new group aimed at guiding strategic planning, fostering business development, and strengthening community ties across Huntsville and the broader North Alabama region. The board brings together a roster of prominent local leaders who will advise the bank on opportunities to advance the city’s business climate […]
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