New Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau Initiatives Aim to Extend Traveler Stays and Support Local Partners

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The Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is continuing to invest back into the Rocket City with their latest marketing initiatives, a mobile visitors center and a new, improved website.  The mobile visitor center will travel to various community events, festivals, and gatherings across Huntsville and Madison County. Jennifer Moore, president and CEO of […]

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Huntsville Business Community Reaches $1 Million Milestone to Elevate Teaching Excellence

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On November 6, business and education leaders gathered at Campus 805 to celebrate a significant milestone in public education investment: the successful completion of a $1 million fundraising campaign designed to support 500 teachers pursuing National Board Certification across Huntsville City, Madison City, and Madison County school systems. The Raise Your Hand initiative, a unique […]

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Drake State honors veterans with inspiring event in Huntsville

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Drake State Community and Technical College hosted a special event celebrating veterans at the Von Braun Center on November 3. Sal Gonzalez, Marine Corps Veteran, musician, and spokesperson for the Wounded Warrior Project Warriors Speak Initiative, was the headlining speaker for the event. Through music and storytelling, he shared his personal struggles and victories with […]

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City of Madison Swears in New Mayor and Council Members, Marking Shift in Leadership

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This August, voters in the city of Madison elected a new mayor for the first time in over a decade.  On November 7, Mayor Ranae Bartlett and six new city council members were officially sworn into office during a standing-room-only ceremony at Madison City Hall. Immediately following the event, the Huntsville Business Journal spoke with […]

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UAH Named 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence by Dassault Systèmes

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) announced that it has been designated a 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence by Dassault Systèmes. The designation recognizes and strengthens UAH’s ability to provide cutting-edge, hands-on training in model-based systems engineering (MBSE), simulation, virtual twin technology, and advanced manufacturing; preparing students and professionals for the future of digital […]

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Shutdown Resource Event Set for Nov. 6–7 in Huntsville

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Later this week, community leaders in Huntsville will host a two-day resource event for federal employees affected by the government shutdown, which has been in effect since Oct. 1. The event will take place Thursday and Friday, Nov. 6–7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive SW. […]

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District Town Halls Offer Glimpse Into Huntsville’s Next Chapter

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As part of Community Planning month in October, four of five Huntsville City Council districts held public forums to discuss future plans. Town halls hosted by district representatives were held at the North Huntsville Public Library–Shurney Center (District 1, Michelle Watkins), Optimist Recreation Center (District 2, David Little), Sandra Moon Community Center (District 3, Jennie […]

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8 Huntsville companies among latest recipients of Innovate Alabama grants

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Innovate Alabama has awarded $2.2 million in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) supplemental grants to 13 companies across the state, including eight based in Huntsville. The funding is intended to advance research, product development and job creation in sectors such as biotechnology, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, materials science and software.  […]

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Greenway Expansion, Ditto Landing Project Gain Momentum with Council Support

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The Ditto Landing Events Center project is moving forward, and the Huntsville City Council continues to provide aid to the project in the southernmost area of the city. At its most recent bi-monthly regular meeting, the council voted to give over $1 million to Grayson Carter & Son to complete the third phase of the […]

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Public Safety a Priority, McCutcheon Says at State of the County

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Safety first. Things like infrastructure and employee pay were among the topics, but public safety was the theme during the “State of the County’’ luncheon Thursday at the Von Braun Center. Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon’s presentation in a full Saturn Ballroom at the VBC had the budget saved until the end to “emphasize […]

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