Local university to partner with AMIIC to boost advanced manufacturing training for students

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Integration Center (AMIIC), a Huntsville-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing manufacturing technologies. The memorandum of understanding, signed on Sept. 16 at UAH’s Shelby Center for Science and Technology, grants UAH students access to AMIIC’s state-of-the-art laboratory space […]

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HSV company wins second Defense Logistics Agency Contract to strengthen cybersecurity for Digital Twins

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Sentar, Inc., a women-owned small business specializing in advanced cyber-intelligence solutions, has secured a new contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to enhance cybersecurity measures for digital twins. Digital twins, virtual models of physical machines, are increasingly used in manufacturing and other industries. Protecting them from cyber threats is essential to safeguarding both physical […]

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Huntsville’s newest independent bookstore celebrates grand opening

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After operating as “a bookstore without a bookstore” for years, The Snail on the Wall is officially a bookstore with an actual bookstore.  That is how Lady Smith, the owner of Huntsville’s newest independent bookstore, described her journey at the store’s ribbon cutting ceremony this past Friday.  The Snail on the Wall bookstore is in […]

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Alabama firm completes construction of state-of-the-art medical office in HSV

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Robins & Morton, a leading construction firm, has finished work on Rheumatology Associates of North Alabama’s (RANA) new medical office in Huntsville, Alabama. The new facility, located in the Bellewood Park area, spans 20,500 square feet and is built on 2.1 acres of land. The one-story building is designed to optimize patient care and efficiency, […]

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Coldwell Banker Commercial McLain Real Estate celebrates 50 years in Huntsville market

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Coldwell Banker Commercial McLain Real Estate (CBCMRE) is marking its 50th year of continuous operation in Huntsville’s commercial real estate market. The company is also celebrating 40 years of service by D. Scott McLain, who has played a key role in the firm’s growth since joining in 1984. Founded in 1974 by Gene McLain, CBCMRE […]

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Alabama A&M selected as sole HBCU for multi-million dollar project to shape uncharted career path

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Alabama A&M University has been chosen as the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to participate in a $2.8 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant aimed at establishing a groundbreaking undergraduate program in research administration and management. The initiative, led by Dr. Chris Brown, Vice President for Research at the University of Alabama at […]

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Wellstone prioritizing long-term mental health in children with first ever Pediatric Center

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Huntsville is now home to Alabama’s first 24/7 pediatric mental health crisis center, a 12,000-square-foot facility that provides 24 beds for children aged 12 to 18 at WellStone, Inc. This much-anticipated facility marks a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to improve mental health care for young people. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony on the 19th, […]

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Freedom Real Estate & Capital celebrates 10th anniversary with new tenants and community impact

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Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC marked its 10th anniversary in a celebration that brought together local officials, business leaders, and community members. The event featured two significant announcements: the introduction of the first tenants at The Offices at Hays Farm and a generous donation of $10,000 to 10 local charities. “Freedom has come a […]

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Real estate update: Federal Reserve cuts interest rates

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In a long-awaited move, the Federal Reserve announced that it has cut the federal funds rate by fifty basis points. The new federal funds rate, which acts as a benchmark for borrowing rates across the economy, is now reduced to 4.8%, the lowest rate since March of 2023. This is the first rate cut since […]

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Huntsville tops list of emerging north American tech markets

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Huntsville has been ranked #1 on CBRE’s list of up-and-coming tech-talent markets in its annual Scoring Tech Talent report, which evaluates 75 U.S. and Canadian cities on their ability to attract and grow tech talent. Huntsville’s had a 17.9% growth in tech employment over the past five years and a 19.6% increase in tech wages. […]

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