Space & Rocket Center Unveils New Mannequin Skywalker Exhibit

The force was with students from the Ardmore Boys & Girls Club as they got the first view of Blue Origin’s unveiling of the Mannequin Skywalker exhibit at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.  In partnership with Blue Origin’s nonprofit, Club for the Future, who recently made a $1 million donation to support Space Camp […]

Public to Get Glimpse of New Skatepark Design

The design for Huntsville’s new skatepark, which was approved to be built on three acres at John Hunt Park in January, will be unveiled at a public viewing Wednesday at Fractal Brewing Project at 3200 Leeman Ferry Road. The gathering is sponsored by the City of Huntsville, Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, The Skatepark Project […]

Avilution Opens Newest Facility Adding to Tech, Aerospace Growth of Jetplex Industrial Park

Huntsville’s evolution as an aerospace and technology hub took another step forward with the opening of Avilution‘s newest facility on the Huntsville International Airport campus. Formerly situated in a corporate airplane hangar at the airport, the aviation technology company Avilution now resides in a spacious, cutting-edge standalone facility nearby with a 6,000 square foot office and […]

Chicken Lovers Are Slimthusiastic About New Slim Chickens Now Open at Clift Farm

If cars wrapped around the building twice at the drive-thru, and people waiting in the parking lot for the dining room to open at 10:30 a.m. isn’t a sign “Slimthusiasm” has taken hold of Madison chicken lovers, then just wait until Slim Chickens opens their second location at Town Madison in December! Alan Renfroe and […]

County COVID-19 Cases Down, but Federal Mandates Approaching

Cindy Doty, senior consultant for PassionHR Consulting, Inc., explained issues facing employers and workers regarding President Joe Biden’s mandate that some companies require COVID-19 vaccinations. And three times during her presentation at Wednesday’s weekly coronavirus press briefing at the Huntsville City Council chambers she stressed this: neither the city nor the state are issuing these […]

Ardent Preschool & Daycare Brings Excellence in Childcare to Clift Farm

Schools are crucial to supporting and sustaining economic growth in any growing community and the 550-acre pedestrian-friendly Clift Farm development just got an A+ grade as Ardent Preschool & Daycare broke ground on their fourth Madison County campus on Uncle Frank Boulevard next to the Publix at Clift Farm in Madison. The school is expected […]

Boeing Awarded Aviation Week’s 2021 Program Excellence Award

When it comes to continuous space habitation in orbit, it’s good to have the support of an exceptional partner. That’s the kind of relationship Boeing has with NASA.  Recently, Boeing had the honor of receiving the Aviation Week’s 2021 Program Excellence Award for Prime Sustainment Work for its role in supporting the International Space Station […]

The Cheesecake Factory Opens For Business

With the grand opening of Bridge Street’s newest restaurant Tuesday, October 26, Huntsville officially became the home of the state’s second location of The Cheesecake Factory.  Long lines of excited customers eagerly awaited the opportunity to sample some of the eatery’s many menu items in its spacious, attractive dining room at Bridge Street in the […]

Science and Technology Come Alive This Weekend at 2nd Annual STEAMfest 2021

Huntsville’s contributions to space, missile defense, cybersecurity, and engineering make it one the world’s most important centers for science and technology. All of it will be on display at the 2nd Annual Huntsville Science Festival’s STEAMfest 2021 this Saturday, October 30 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission is free. This year, STEAMfest 2021 is […]

2021 Best Places to Work Award Winners Announced

The Best Places to Work® Awards are back in person after taking the ceremony virtual for the 2020 awards back in April.  These awards represent a major achievement for the growth of the Huntsville-Madison County area, and a point of pride for many companies and their employees for maintaining an excellent standard of workplace development, […]