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Innovate Alabama celebrates region’s technology, entrepreneurship, innovation

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Innovate Alabama, a public-private partnership supporting technology, entrepreneurship and innovation, held an event in Huntsville on Monday evening as part of its statewide “Connecting Alabama: Igniting Regional Innovation” tour.  The event at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber recognized the contributions of more than 70 organizations across Madison, Limestone, Morgan, Lawrence, Franklin, Colbert and Lauderdale counties who […]

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Alabama A&M-Omni2Max athletics patch deal built on academic talent, workforce development

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When Alabama A&M announced its historic football patch deal with Omni2Max, it marked a continuation of a partnership that began about 10 months ago. A segment of that partnership resulted in the corporate football jersey patch deal making Alabama A&M the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to secure a corporate jersey-patch partnership for […]

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Stephanie Faught earns CFP® certification, promoted at Savant Wealth Management

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Savant Wealth Management, a fee-only registered investment advisor with offices in Huntsville, announced that Stephanie Faught has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and has been promoted from Associate Advisor to Financial Advisor. In her new role, Faught works closely with clients to help provide holistic, tax-smart financial planning and wealth management for individuals and […]

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Alabama A&M, Huntsville Hospital open first primary care clinic in North Huntsville

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It’s just what the doctor ordered. Or, rather, it’s what North Huntsville needed. In a major effort to address a dearth of health care access in North Huntsville, Alabama A&M and Huntsville Hospital have opened the first primary care clinic in that underserved but growing part of Huntsville. Officials from Alabama A&M and Huntsville Hospital […]

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U.S. Sen. Katie Britt gives 2026 legislative update in Huntsville, shares timeline for Space Command relocation

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On Friday, Feb. 13, Alabama U.S. Sen. Katie Britt spoke to a sold-out crowd at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s 2026 D.C. Legislative Update luncheon. During her address, she discussed judicial nominations, U.S. Space Command, legislative achievements, appropriations, funding for North Alabama, and various policy initiatives. During her speech, Britt addressed the 2025 government shutdown, which […]

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Huntsville Hosts Screening of My Mama Joe, Hope & Help with Producer Discussion

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In partnership with TARCOG’s Alabama Cares Program and the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) at Alabama A&M University, My Mama Joe, Hope & Help will be shown in Huntsville as part of an educational outreach effort called the Community Engagement Forum. The one-hour documentary, which broadcasts and streams nationally on the PBS platform, follows a […]

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Higher Education Powers Huntsville’s Economy, but May Face Headwinds

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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 […]

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Cornerstones of History: Walking Through Huntsville’s Black Business Legacy

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On May 17, the Historic Huntsville Foundation (HHF) hosted its second annual “Cornerstones of History” walking tour, guiding residents through the city’s downtown core to explore the often-overlooked legacy of Black masons, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders who helped shape Huntsville’s economy and culture after the Civil War. Led by HHF Executive Director Donna Castellano and […]

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Madison County Businesses Offer Workforce Education Options to Help Fill Skilled Trades Gap

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Last week, the Go Build Alabama campaign launched its updated training page, a centralized resource for skilled trades education in the Yellowhammer State.  The training page features a user-friendly directory of training opportunities, including high school career tech programs, apprenticeships, college pathways, and industry-specific certifications.  Go Build Alabama is a campaign that was created by […]

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Felicia D. Wilson: A legacy of service in culinary arts and hospitality management

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Interview by Carolyn Stephenson Photo provided by Felicia Wilson Felicia D. Wilson’s remarkable 55-year career in the culinary arts and hospitality industry has left an indelible mark on both Alabama A&M University (AAMU) and Aramark. Born in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee, and raised in a military family, Felicia’s early exposure to diverse cultures ignited a lifelong passion for service. […]

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