Amid national headlines about corporate layoffs and economic uncertainty, some Huntsville businesses are still growing, a sign of resilience in the local economy. Capstone Research Corporation, a Huntsville-based defense contractor founded in 2019, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in Cummings Research Park. The facility expands the company’s labs, integration space, and […]
Later this week, community leaders in Huntsville will host a two-day resource event for federal employees affected by the government shutdown, which has been in effect since Oct. 1. The event will take place Thursday and Friday, Nov. 6–7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive SW. […]
Innovate Alabama has awarded $2.2 million in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) supplemental grants to 13 companies across the state, including eight based in Huntsville. The funding is intended to advance research, product development and job creation in sectors such as biotechnology, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, materials science and software. […]
Drake State Community and Technical College has established the Ellenae Fairhurst Endowed Scholarship in recognition of automotive executive and entrepreneur Ellenae Hart-Fairhurst. The scholarship honors her professional contributions and lasting impact on the industry. Once fully funded with a principal gift of $500,000, the endowment will provide a permanent source of financial support for Drake […]
Calhoun Community College has opened a new state-of-the-art Respiratory Therapy Lab on its Huntsville campus, marking the launch of its first Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Respiratory Therapy program. The initiative represents a major milestone for the college and North Alabama, addressing the region’s growing demand for respiratory therapists and the rising number of […]
The city’s higher education leaders are bullish on the future. At the 2025 State of Higher Education event hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, presidents from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Alabama A&M University, Calhoun Community College, and Drake State Community & Technical College outlined how their institutions are fueling Huntsville’s economic engine […]
This week, Toyota Alabama began production on three new part lines for differentials that are vital to the company’s Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia trucks. These new differential production lines represent a $282 million investment from the manufacturer, along with the addition of 350 jobs at the Huntsville plant. A differential enables the wheels on the […]
Families in the Huntsville area will have the chance next week to preview, and be among the first applicants for, the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS), the state’s newest specialty public high school. ASHS is going to be the fourth tuition-free residential, public high school in Alabama, and it is being built in Demopolis […]
Most Loved Workplace® has released the 2025 America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®. The rankings, published as a custom content feature in the Wall Street Journal, highlight 100 organizations across industries that are transforming employee experience and redefining retention strategies in today’s economy. Bank Independent was ranked #32 on this prestigious list, which recognizes employers […]
First Horizon Bank is committing $150,000 to support Huntsville’s expanding startup ecosystem through programs run by gener8tor. The funding supports gBETA Huntsville and Spark at MidCity, delivered in partnership with gener8tor, a nationally ranked startup accelerator and venture capital firm, and the Apollo Coalition. By leveraging the Innovate Alabama Tax Credit Program, First Horizon is […]
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