New Huntsville company formed after strategic merger agreement

Cover image provided by Marty Sellers of SellersPhoto. Brightstar Capital Partners announced the formation of Astrion, an engineering company focused on delivering products to the U.S. Government’s Civilian, Defense, and Space communities. The new company formed from the merger of Oasis Systems and ERC, which brings more than 60-years of combined experience and proven results. The […]

Huntsville’s job creation numbers supporting Commercial Real Estate through rising interest rates

It has been fairly well documented this year how rising interest rates have affected the housing markets in the Huntsville area compared to nationwide trends. However, what effect are these rates having on the commercial development side of the real estate sphere?  To answer this question, the Huntsville Business Journal talked to local experts while […]

All Points announces major additions to Kennedy Space Center development

HUNTSVILLE, AL – All Points Logistics, a technical services provider to the aerospace industry with a strong presence in Huntsville, has completed an early milestone in establishing new commercial infrastructure-as-a-service operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The All Points’ Space Prep team, in conjunction with NASA, has completed all necessary physical environmental studies, […]

Pair of new buildings on HudsonAlpha campus recognized in 2023 Construction Awards

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Two new additions to the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s 152-acre campus were honored at the 20th annual Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of North Alabama 2023 Excellence In Construction Awards Celebration held on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Jackson Center. HudsonAlpha’s Kathy L. Chan Greenhouse and the Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) global headquarters were recognized as award […]

MDA, Boeing complete initial interception of ballistic missile in space

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and a Boeing-led industry team successfully intercepted an intermediate-range ballistic missile in space during the latest test of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense, or GMD, system. The test validated GMD’s Capability Increment 6B configuration, which gives the Missile Defense Operators more time, space, and flexibility to intercept ballistic […]

Real Estate Update: Insurance premiums a storm on the horizon

The real estate market has been buffeted by the twin perils of inflation and interest rates, with inventory issues further complicating matters.  Last week, experts sounded the alarm on another disrupting factor for the continued future: the rising cost of home insurance in a world of climate change.  At last week’s National Housing Conference’s affordable […]

City Council talks legality of recent Sustainability appointments, highlights Art Museum updates

Yet another debate highlighted a busy night for the Huntsville City Council. The docket for last Thursday’s meeting included discussions on the validity of Mayor Battle’s Sustainability Commission appointments, as well as key highlights from the Project Share program and the Huntsville Museum of Art. Sustainability Commission quarrel  District Five Councilmember John Meredith noted concern […]

UAH College of Science receives $2M to fulfill chemistry initiatives

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Science has received a $2 million gift from the William Henry McMullen III Trust to fund three initiatives in the Department of Chemistry. Barbara Wadsworth, McMullen’s daughter, selected UAH for the donation to honor the memory of her father, an analytical chemist. UAH is a part […]

Bank Independent announces new promotion aimed at enhancing customer relations

Bank Independent has announced the promotion of Jennifer Smith to Business Development Officer for Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan counties. “We are dedicated to fulfilling our customers’ banking needs by cultivating meaningful partnerships,” said Rick Wardlaw, CEO of Bank Independent. “In her new role as Business Development Officer, Jennifer will represent our bank’s brand in the communities […]

Raptor Scientific acquires Huntsville-based company MEDTHERM

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Raptor Scientific, a provider of test and measurement instrumentation, announced the acquisition of Huntsville, Alabama-based MEDTHERM Corporation. MEDTHERM is a provider of heat flux sensors, infrared radiometers, and thermocouples for mission-critical applications in the Aerospace, Defense, Space, and Industrial markets. The acquisition of MEDTHERM represents a significant milestone for Raptor Scientific, as […]