Huntsville Committee of 100 announce latest Board of Director appointments

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Committee of 100, a membership based organization of 332 CEOs and professionals focused on long-term economic development, high-quality public education and cooperative local government, announced the election of Chris Hanback, a partner with The Ventis Group, as the Chair of the Committee of 100 Board of Directors and Bree Wilbourn, partner with Grace, Matthews & Debro, as the BizPac Chair for the term 2024-2025. “I […]

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AAMU Board expands community partnerships, establishes new historic position

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – During a regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting last Friday, Alabama A&M University (AAMU) announced the approval of various new community partnerships and initiatives. Alongside institutional updates from President Daniel K. Wims and other Cabinet members, the meeting showcased a series of collaborative efforts aimed at advancing the university’s mission. Notable among […]

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Huntsville company honored on Channel Company’s 500 List 2024

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – Summit 7 announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Summit 7 to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2024. The MSP 500 list compiled by CRN serves as a comprehensive guide to identifying and recognizing the top Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in North America. MSPs play a […]

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New facilities and partnerships among goals for Pelfrey as Marshall Director

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On February 5, 2024, Joseph Pelfrey stepped into his role as director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Up until then, he had been acting director since July of 2023. Pelfrey has been with NASA for two decades, holding several positions from aerospace engineer to deputy center director. He recently held a press conference to […]

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Port of Huntsville’s Intermodal Center reports record growth, driving economic impact for 2024

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In 2023, the International Intermodal Center at the Port of Huntsville revealed yet another year of expansion. The inland port in North Alabama experienced a significant increase of 24% in rail lifts compared to the previous year, totaling 27,597 lifts in 2023, up from 22,210 in 2022.  Serving as the sole inland port in North […]

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Billboard: Orion Amphitheater Top East Coast Amphitheater in 2024 list

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – The awards continue to come streaming in for the Rocket City as now a major venue in North Alabama has scored national recognition. Billboard has named Huntsville’s very own Orion Amphitheater as the “Top East Coast Amphitheater” on the 2024 Top Music Venues list, a list thank includes only 26 other venues […]

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Representative Strong secures $7M for Huntsville International Airport

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Representative Dale W. Strong helped secure a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant for $7 million that will go towards terminal improvements at Huntsville International Airport. The grant funds were awarded from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Airport Terminal Program. The grant will fund eligible portions of renovations at the airport such as the expansion of the concourse […]

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UA System board approves Dr. Ronnie Hebert as vice president for student affairs, dean of students at UAH

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has a new vice president for student affairs and dean of students. Dr. Ronnie Hebert, who has been serving as the university’s interim vice president of student affairs and dean of students, was approved for the position by The University of Alabama System (UAS) Board of Trustees during […]

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Sit Down With Success: A conversation with Alison Brown of Cabana Wax

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Six years ago, Mobile-native Alison Brown was working in Huntsville as a lawyer, specializing in business litigation. She enjoyed working with small businesses at the law firm so much that she decided to open a business of her own and one that Huntsville didn’t have: a Brazilian wax studio. In 2018, Brown left law behind […]

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Small Business Spotlight: Talking tastings and the wine trade with Huntsville’s Wine Cellar

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Brandi Edmonds admits that she had limited knowledge about wine before she stepped in to assist her friend and former owner of The Wine Cellar, Annette Birchfield, at the shop. But over time, Edmonds fell in love with wine culture and the Huntsville wine community, so much so that she and her husband Jason became […]

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