HudsonAlpha Breaks New Ground with Campus Expansion

The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is the epicenter of ground-breaking work in biotechnology and genomics. In keeping with that image, it hosted a rather unique ground-breaking ceremony for the expansion of its campus. Not only was it masked and socially distant, but it also took place inside the Propst Center with the participants each donning […]

‘Heroic’ Partnership Helps Transition Veterans into Workforce

No one is better qualified than military veterans to fill some of the estimated 25,000 new jobs in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, construction, logistics, and technology Huntsville is projected to add over the next 18 months. To meet that demand, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation have forged a […]

Huntsville Artist Creates Commissioned Works for Lockheed Martin

Jessie Andrews turns downtown utility boxes into murals

Alabama Association of Nonprofits Names Executive Director

The Alabama Association of Nonprofits has named Danielle A. Dunbar as executive director, the board of directors announced. “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the Alabama Association of Nonprofits,” she said. “It is energizing to serve an organization that exists to sharpen nonprofits so that our industry can make life better in […]

Gregory Construction Renovating Homes, Rebuilding Lives with Lincoln Village Ministry

Lincoln Village Ministry is working to combat the destructive trends in area communities, one house at a time. The renovation of two houses on Levert Street is part of a collaboration between Gregory Construction and Lincoln Village Ministry. Gregory renovated two homes in December. This year, they plan to renovate four houses. With a team […]

The Alabama Genomic Health Initiative: Knowledge is Power

Imagine a world where disease can be quickly identified through genetic analysis. Once considered the stuff of science fiction, genomic sequencing is now emerging to the forefront as a valuable means to identify and quite possibly, predict disease. Genomic sequencing is an invaluable diagnostic tool for patients with rare genetic diseases. However, in the past, […]

It’s Nomination Time for the WEDC Foundation’s Women Honoring Women Gala

Get ready. Get set. It’s time to nominate a woman of impact! The WEDC Foundation has opened the nomination window to select candidates for the 20th annual Women Honoring Women event in September.  Women Honoring Women is the WEDC Foundation’s signature fundraiser, which recognizes area women who have created an impact in the Huntsville-Madison County […]

Zooming Toward the Top: The Catalyst Center Honors Top Entrepreneurs

What a difference a year has made. At this time last year, the Stone Event Center at Campus 805 was packed to capacity for the fifth annual Entrepreneurial Awards ceremony. This year, social distancing and masking up has presented new challenges to the big celebration. Or, perhaps, it has created new opportunities for honoring North […]

Bank Independent Collecting Food, Supplies for Area Food Banks

A few bucks can go a long way to feeding families. To help meet that need, Bank Independent is kicking off its seventh annual Food Share drive March 1 to benefit local food banks through the “Feed a Family for $5 with Food Share” campaign. Donors can bring non-perishable food and cash donations to any […]