Palo Alto Networks joins UAH innovation hub to advance cybersecurity, AI collaboration

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has announced that Palo Alto Networks will join the university’s Invention to Innovation Center (I²C) as a Corporate Innovation Partner, expanding collaboration in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and mission-focused technology development. For UAH and the I²C, the partnership expands funded research collaborations and adds opportunities for experiential learning. Students […]

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ASCTE opens $12.5M student activities facility, unveils Isenberg Research Institute

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While celebrating the opening of a 1,100-seat student activity facility Friday, officials with the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering Foundation saved the best for last. “We are building another building today,” said Alicia Ryan, ASCTE Foundation Board president. “It’s going to house a national research institute – the first in the nation – […]

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TARCOG opens headquarters in MidCity

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“Out of the valley to the top of the mountain.” With those words in his invocation, James Lucas aptly described the new headquarters for the Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG). Lucas, the organization’s board president, helped lead Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the new $8 million office building. He was among […]

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Dynetics wins $617 million Army contract for next-gen weapon system

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Dynetics has been awarded a $617 million contract by the Army to produce its Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment Two systems, the Department of Defense announced Wednesday. The contract, valued at $617,164,135 will fund the purchase of launcher systems, retrofitting prototype launchers, buying all-up-round magazines, soldier trainers, weight representative training devices, contractor logistics services, initial […]

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Space Command Intelligence Directorate begins Redstone operations

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The first operational facility of the U.S. Space Command on Redstone Arsenal is open for business. Personnel with the command’s J2 Intelligence Directorate relocated Wednesday to Redstone Arsenal and are among the first Space Command personnel to make the permanent move. The occasion marked the first of an estimated 200 personnel who will relocate from […]

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Annual Nonprofit Conference Returns May 12 at Von Braun Center

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Nonprofit professionals, board members, and volunteers across North Alabama will gather for a one-day nonprofit conference on Tuesday, May 12, at the Von Braun Center. Hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, the annual NAVIGATE conference focuses on providing nonprofit leaders with knowledge, strategies, and networking opportunities. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to […]

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A new program wants to keep Alabama’s young builders from leaving

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Every year, young Alabamians with big ideas make the same calculation: stay and struggle to find your people, or leave for Atlanta, Nashville, or somewhere with a more established startup scene. A new statewide program called Unlock Alabama is betting they don’t have to make that choice.   Backed by a $300,000 grant from Innovate Alabama […]

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Drake State Foundation Announces 5th Annual Jazz in the City

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The Drake State Foundation’s 5th Annual Jazz in the City will be held at Mars Music Hall at the Von Braun Center on Friday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m., featuring AJ Ghent and his Singing Guitar. Ryon Schultz and Nina Marie Live will open the evening with musical performances. The event will feature live jazz […]

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India Consul General boosts collaboration with Huntsville companies

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While India and the United States share similar histories, both are former members of the British empire, they also share similar political systems as the two largest democracies in the world. The two nations also share economic interests that extend to Huntsville by linking local companies with India’s growing economy. “Of five or six of […]

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Forrest Harrington joins First Horizon Bank’s Huntsville Commercial Banking Team

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First Horizon Bank has announced that Forrest Harrington has joined its Huntsville Commercial Banking Team as Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Banking Relationship Manager. Harrington comes to First Horizon with 30 years of commercial banking experience and an extensive background in commercial real estate. He is a strategic partner, providing customized financial solutions that help […]

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