Freedom Real Estate & Capital celebrates 10th anniversary with new tenants and community impact

Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC marked its 10th anniversary in a celebration that brought together local officials, business leaders, and community members. The event featured two significant announcements: the introduction of the first tenants at The Offices at Hays Farm and a generous donation of $10,000 to 10 local charities. “Freedom has come a […]

Huntsville prepares for AICyberCon: Exploring AI’s impact on cybersecurity

It’s been an interesting year so far in AI with several new models and product launches from voice to robotics.  I still feel that the market, especially Wall Street, is trying to grapple with the true value of this technology in the long term. As a city, we are in a similar position. The big […]

UAH launches first of its kind AFROTC Program

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, has officially launched its Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) operating location. This program is unique, marking the first of its kind for the Air Force or Space Force ROTC in the United States. “We are incredibly proud to bring […]

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 […]

DisruptHR Huntsville 2024 blasts off with rapid-fire insights into the Human Resources Industry

On August 20, 2024, over 100 attendees, speakers, and sponsors gathered at the Davidson Center of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center for the second annual DisruptHR Huntsville event. The local chapter of this event is organized by Ben Eubanks, founder of HR Summer School.  For those unfamiliar, DisruptHR is an international series of events […]

Community leaders tour planned expansion space for community music technology center

On Thursday August 15, Mayor Tommy Battle and several other city officials toured the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center in anticipation for its upcoming makeover set to happen within the next two years.  The announcement comes just in time for Music Month here in HSV. Huntsville city leaders are officially in the planning stage of […]

Fleet Feet HSV partners with Hays Farm to kick of Fall with free community event

Fleet Feet Huntsville is gearing up for its highly anticipated Fleet Feet Fall Fitness Festival (F5) on September 7, 2024, at Hays Farm. This FREE community-focused event offers a day packed with fitness activities for all ages. The day kicks off with the Path to Positivity 5K Run at 8 a.m., followed by a Kids […]

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 […]

Mayor Battle welcomes international firm to Huntsville, highlights city’s economic growth

Stanton Chase, a top-ranked global leadership advisory and retained search firm, has recently expanded to Huntsville with a new office. Mayor Battle helped welcome the firm at the 106 Jefferson hotel on July 29.  “Founded in 1990, Stanton Chase serves as a global leadership partner, recognized for exceptional results around the world. Our firm is […]