HudsonAlpha hosts Nobel Laureate Dr. Harold Varmus for talk on cancer research and scientific innovation

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology hosted a talk with Nobel Laureate Dr. Harold Varmus on the evening of November 19 at the Jackson Center.  Dr. Varmus, working alongside his University of California San Francisco colleague Dr. Michael Bishop, discovered oncogenes. This discovery earned the two men the Nobel Prize in the category “Physiology or Medicine” in […]

HSV hosts National Travel Conference, highlights global tourism trends and local economic growth

The National Tour Association (NTA) hosted Travel Exchange, a travel and tourism conference for packaged travel professionals, from November 17 – 20 at the Von Braun Center.  The four-day conference featured panel discussions, exhibitors from around the globe, and excursions out into the community — including a meet and greet at the Botanical Gardens, dinner […]

Huntsville Hospital expands clinical space and welcomes new executive to lead regional operations

Huntsville Hospital Health System is undergoing significant growth, both in physical infrastructure and leadership, to meet the demands of North Alabama’s expanding population. The Alabama Certificate of Need Review Board has unanimously approved a five-story addition to Huntsville Hospital’s Madison Street Tower, adding 154,000 square feet of clinical space. The $150 million project aims to […]

Leidos donates $1.75m to Drake State, advancing opportunities in advanced manufacturing

Leidos has pledged $1.75 million to Drake State Community & Technical College in Huntsville, Alabama. This landmark donation will enhance educational opportunities, providing students with hands-on experience in advanced technical and manufacturing fields. In honor of the gift, Drake State’s upcoming advanced manufacturing facility will be named the Leidos Advanced Training Complex. “At Leidos, we […]

Invariant Corporation secures $200m contract to enhance Marine Corps Counter-UAS Capabilities

Huntsville-based Invariant Corporation has been awarded a $200 million contract by the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command to develop an advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) Engagement System (CES). This firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement marks its largest contract to date. The CES will integrate with the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) and be mounted […]

Tupelo Honey brings modern Southern flair to MidCity

Tupelo Honey, an Asheville-based branded eatery, has opened at MidCity.  The self-described “Southern Kitchen and Bar” is decidedly contemporary. An open layout, light wood, and boho-inspired beaded chandeliers immediately tip diners off to the fact that this is not the type of place to serve Southern food that is looking over its shoulder to the […]

Real Estate Update: NAR projects increased sales, inventory for 2025

National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, speaking alongside NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz, discussed projections for the real estate market in 2025 at an NAR event at Boston. “We’ve seen after presidential elections—and it doesn’t matter who wins—that there’s usually a slight boost in home sales,” Yun said. “It removes some uncertainty. […]

Madison County State of the County Address focuses on budgets, transportation and new courthouse

Fresh off his re-election as Madison County Commission Chairman, Mac McCutcheon delivered the 2024 State of the County address on Wednesday where he highlighted the strides made over the past year and outlined future plans for the county. The event drew a large crowd at the Von Braun Center,  and emphasized the work of the […]

Army Aviation Association hosts Cribbins Readiness Conference in HSV, highlighting latest in military rotorcraft technology

The Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) hosted the Cribbons Readiness Conference from November 11 to 13 at the Von Braun Center.  The AAAA is over 20,000 members strong and is led by Major General (Retired) Walt Davis, who is the organization’s 36th president.  “The Cribbins Readiness Conference is a two-and-a-half-day event held annually in […]

Deltek unveils major user experience upgrades and AI innovations at ProjectCon

Deltek has unveiled major advancements in user experience and product features at its annual Deltek ProjectCon conference, held this year with over 3,700 attendees. The event, which draws a mix of customers, industry experts, sponsors, and partners, centered around the idea of “Powering Transformation.” A centerpiece of the announcements was Deltek Harmony—a new user interface […]