Mission and Vision: Region’s Largest Spec Industrial Facility Breaks Ground

All it takes is a mission and a vision for Huntsville’s long-term strategic plan to build a multicounty regional economy in North Alabama to take shape. One of the components of that vision dropped into place recently as the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce and the Limestone County Economic Development Authority joined the Hollingsworth Cos. […]

Huntsville No. 2 for Career Opportunities in COVID-19 Recession

We’re not No. 1, but No. 2 is pretty good. In a recent study, Huntsville ranked No. 2 among the best places for career opportunities in the COVID-19 recession . SmartAsset analyzed 200 of the largest metro areas across seven metrics related to employment, income and access to professional development through higher education or career counseling. […]

STRATCOM Commander: No Time for Delay to Modernize

 The commander of the United States Strategic Command stressed that time is of the essence in modernizing U.S. defense capabilities. Adm. Charles Richard highlighted the nation’s preparedness in the most recent session of the Tennessee Valley Corridor Virtual Summit Series. Some 400 government, industry, and education professionals from across the Tennessee Valley Corridor attended the […]

TVA Rescinds ‘Misstep’ to Lay Off IT Workers

The Tennessee Valley Authority has rescinded its decision to lay off information technology workers and outsource their work as part of the restructuring process announced in June. Interim TVA Board Chair John Ryder and TVA President and CEO Jeff Lyash met Thursday with White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and White House Counsel Pat […]

H.C. Blake Helps Shopping Plaza Realize a New Purpose Through Repurposing

Walking into the building at the intersection of Oakwood Avenue and North Memorial Parkway is like stepping into many facets of history. The newly remodeled property is now home to H.C. Blake Co., Kim’s Diner and Betty Mae’s Restaurant, both which will be opening soon. Jim Batson, owner of H.C. Blake bought the property and […]

Ponder Properties Merges with NAI Chase Commercial Real Estate

Ponder Properties Commercial Real Estate and NAI Chase Commercial Realty, two of Alabama’s leading commercial real estate firms, Monday announced a merger, creating one of the largest full-service commercial real estate brokerage companies in  Alabama.   “Both firms have a long legacy and tradition in the Birmingham market,” said Charlie Grelier Jr., president of NAI Chase […]

Face-Coverings Said Helping in Local Battle Against COVID-19; Number of New Cases Declines

Madison Mayor Paul Finley: Let’s not get complacent

Failure Not an Option: Space & Rocket Center Launches ‘Save Space Camp’ Campaign

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Space Camp are in jeopardy of permanent closure due to devastating economic challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to remain open for future generations of visitors and campers, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Space Camp are launching a “Save Space Camp” campaign. The […]

Madison County Housing Market Still Thriving Despite Pandemic

The Madison County real estate market has maintained its traditional high-volume summer business, despite pandemic-related uncertainty and downturn in other local economic sectors, according to a recent study by the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors. The group, in partnership with the University of Alabama-Huntsville College of Business, released its second quarter Huntsville Area Real Estate […]

Data Suggest Local COVID-19 Curve Flattening

After a period of spiking coronavirus positive tests within Madison County, some good news surfaced last week. County Commission Chair Dale Strong said recent numbers suggest the COVID-19 curve is flattening. The national Center for Disease Control and Prevention reduced its suggested quarantine time and the Alabama High School Athletic Association announced fall sports would […]