HudsonAlpha Generated $4 Billion for Alabama’s Economy

A recent study conducted by the Center for Management & Economic Research at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) shows since its inception, HudsonAlpha has made a $4.2 billion impact on the Alabama economy, with nearly a billion of that coming over the last two years. The overall amount of $4.2 billion ($5 billion […]

UAH breaks ground on new 80,000-square-foot Raymond B. Jones Engineering Building

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) held a groundbreaking ceremony today for a new 80,000-square-foot engineering facility that will be named in memory of Raymond B. Jones, long-time business and community leader and past chairman of the UAH Foundation. The facility, which received initial approval by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees […]

Penske Truck Leasing Opens Newly Designed “One Stop Shop” to Serve Customers

Anyone who leases 18 wheelers from Penske Truck Leasing now has a brand new facility on One Aviation Way to act as a one stop shop for all the needs of the company’s customers. This new facility is partly replacing a current facility in Madison and will be a hub for customers to service rental […]

Huntsville’s Spring Home Buying Guide

It’s April, and spring is in full swing, with its warm weather and enough pollen in the air to choke a yak. For those in the business of real estate, spring also represents the revitalization of the market, as both buyers and sellers shake off winter seasonal malaise and get back down to business.  April […]

Singing River Trail encouraging public input on Western Route Plan

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Singing River Trail (SRT) invites the public to take part in a planning session for its upcoming expansion throughout Western Alabama. The North Alabama non-profit is hosting a public review of its Western Master Route Plan on April 12th in Decatur and on April 13th in Florence. Singing River Trail’s Western Route will […]

Housing supply continues to increase, but can it meet demand?

The latest weekly report from the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors (HAAR), dated for the week ended March 18, demonstrates that the inventory of homes for sale in Huntsville/Madison County has continued to increase.  The inventory of single-family units saw a 92% increase, up to 2,508 homes, while townhouses and condo units saw a 66% […]

Innovate Alabama awards more than $3 million in small business grants

Innovate Alabama announced the second round of recipients of the Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant, awarding more than $3 million to 19 small businesses across the state. The funds will be used to help these local business owners grow roots in Alabama by supporting the development and marketability of modern technology.  The initiative will continue to enhance Alabama’s […]

Huntsville Business Included in 2023 National Small Business Week Award Nominations

On March 14, 2023, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, announced the Small Business Persons of the Year from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.  The State, District of Columbia, and Puerto […]

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing and Team ONE Partners Host Job Fair

On April 1, 2023, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) and its Team ONE partners will hold a joint Team ONE Job Fair at the Huntsville Marriott at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, from 7:30 until 11:30 am. This event will be a great opportunity for attendees to learn more about MTM and the suppliers and […]

February Monthly Report Shows Dramatic Slowdown

The Huntsville Area Association of Realtors (HAAR) has released its monthly report on the state of the market over the month of February.  Of the various statistics compiled in the report, the dramatic increase in average time spent on the market stood out the most.  The average time a house in Huntsville-Madison County spent on […]