CFD Research Corporation Expands Operations in Cummings Research Park

Huntsville’s own CFD Research Corporation (CFD) has recently expanded its footprint within Cummings Research Park (CRP). The company’s new facility, located on Discovery Drive, is just a short two-minute walk from CFD’s primary headquarters on Moquin Drive. This expansion adds nearly 22,000 square feet of office space, with 40 new offices and additional room for […]

How the $418 million NAR settlement will change Real Estate transactions in the Tennessee Valley

As part of the proposed $418M settlement to the NAR lawsuit, there’s going to be a few changes for both buyers and sellers in the TN Valley.  The first big change is that buyer agreements are now required before viewing a home. It’s always been a requirement to go over a RECAD disclosure (even though […]

Expanded HBCU innovation internship program welcomes new cohort and employer partners

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) has teamed up with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc., and Innovate Alabama to launch the second phase of the HBCU Innovation Internship Program. This fall, the program will welcome a larger group of eight interns, a significant increase from its initial launch. After […]

Bridge Street to add new national brand to HSV retail offerings

Bridge Street Town Centre is set to enhance its collection of brands with the arrival of Warby Parker, a popular direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand. The new store, occupying a 1,587-square-foot space next to The Cheesecake Factory, is scheduled to open its doors on September 14. This addition will bring Bridge Street’s number of retail stores to […]

Drake State announces new program with goal of boosting local workforce development

Drake State Community and Technical College is introducing a new pilot program, the Skills for Success – Flooring Installation Technician course. This unique program, the first of its kind in the region, is being offered free of charge to participants. The course is specifically designed to equip graduates with the skills needed for a successful […]

Huntsville City Council discusses use of more than $85.5M in funding

Huntsville City Council’s August 22 meeting was packed with a melting pot of discussions, from financial strategies to combat inflation to the introduction of new community projects.  One of the key highlights of the meeting included the approval of a $19M recreation facility at John Hunt Park, transforming Huntsville’s recreational sport landscape.  $19M John Hunt […]

Congressman Dale Strong highlights federal investments and economic impact on Alabama’s Fifth District

Congressman Dale Strong, who represents Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District, provided a Washington Update to hundreds of members of the Huntsville community on August 19 at a luncheon held at the Von Braun Center. Strong was accompanied to Huntsville by his wife, Laura Strong.  The luncheon afforded Congressman Strong with the opportunity to report on the […]

Real Estate Update: Market primed as interest rates begin to drop

Real estate markets across the United States have begun responding to lowering interest rates.  In the first week of August, the average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped to 6.73%. As a result, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported that mortgage applications jumped 6.9% over that week, while refinance applications rose 16% over that […]

Huntsville City Schools Board candidates discuss challenges and strengths ahead of election day

The Huntsville Council of PTAs and The Schools Foundation partnered to host a public forum with the Huntsville City Schools Board of Education candidates. The forum was held in the auditorium of the Academy for Academics and Arts (AAA) on the evening of August 12.  The meeting was opened by Deb Stern, President of the […]

District 5 School Board candidates Broadenax and Mathews face off in debate ahead of election

Zara Broadenax and Carlos Mathews (incumbent) are competing to represent District 5 on Huntsville’s School Board.  On August 10, Broadenax and Mathews participated in a debate-style forum at St. Luke Christian Church on Sparkman Drive. The public forum was the last meeting in the “Meet Your Candidates Series,” which was hosted by five local nonpartisan […]