Tag Archive for: City of Huntsville

National Cyber Summit Underway in Huntsville

The 12th annual National Cyber Summit officially begins today at the Von Braun Center, with experts from across the country in town to discuss cyber threats, security and impacts on economic development. The conference was part of Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle’s projects in the creation of the Cyber Huntsville Initiative. With the city’s history in […]

And the Beat Goes On As the Huntsville Amphitheater Takes Shape

Like the first composition by an omnificent maestro, the Huntsville Amphitheater is rising from the firmament at MidCity with its own unique structure and harmonious arrangement – a masterpiece of design, acoustics, provision, and intimacy.  Going up so fast its benefactor Ryan Murphy of Huntsville’s Venue Group could barely contain his giddiness in the recent […]

HudsonAlpha Collaborates with Drake State to Provide Genomic Testing for its Employees

What can your DNA tell you about your health or how you will respond to a particular prescription medication? Genetic analysis is a valuable means to identify and predict the potential for disease. However, the cost, access, and understanding of its usefulness have been hurdles to implementation in the healthcare setting. Over the past several […]

Huntsville New Trans-Pacific Freight Hub; Inaugural Flights to Hong Kong

While the domestic supply chain has for the most part recovered, international logistics is still trying to capture the heightened demands of the pandemic-hit air freight market.  Kerry Logistics Network Limited has chosen Huntsville for their “America’s hub” with inaugural flights originating from Hong Kong to Huntsville International Airport beginning this month.  This new Trans-Pacific […]

Huntsville City Council Approves 2022 General Budget; Boost for Culture and Business Development

Yesterday, September 23, the Huntsville City Council unanimously voted to move forward with Mayor Tommy Battle’s $245 million 2022 fiscal year budget.  As a recap for last week’s council meeting on the specifics of the budget, the council focused on questions regarding public safety, road resurfacing, mental health care, parks and recreation, and an increased […]

Huntsville Lawyers Answer Questions about Business and Vaccinations for Employers and Employees

As the pandemic and its variants linger, companies are under increasing pressure to mandate vaccines. Employers and employees alike are beginning to question the legal ramifications of mandates in Madison County, as well as seeking clarifications about their potential culpability in enforcing them. Both parties have a flurry of questions ranging from ‘Can a business […]

Catering Services Rebounding After Tumultuous Year

Area caterers are getting back on track after more than 18 months that saw the heat lamps turned off for their food-related businesses. “We’re doing better in that things are about to get back on an even keel. But it has been tough,” said Narvell Patton, owner for 24 years of Catering by Narvell.  “People […]

Newest Renovations Add to the Long History of Lincoln Mill

Huntsville’s historic Lincoln Mill has been undergoing a complete renovation to “transform the development into the amenity-rich office complex it was meant to be,” according to Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate.  Located near downtown Huntsville’s bustling core, Lincoln Mill has always stood out for its accessibility, location, architecture, and historical influence. These features combined make it […]

Trader Joe’s Announces Huntsville Opening Date

Finally, the news that the Huntsville-Madison County community has been waiting for: the Huntsville Trader Joe’s location will open Thursday, September 30. The store will only be the second location in the entire state of Alabama, behind Birmingham’s location that opened back in 2015. Trader Joe’s is a national chain of community driven and focused […]

Renovations, Updates Moving Along at Joe Davis Stadium

The big berm and scoreboard at Joe Davis Stadium that “Parkway Jose” Canseco smashed bombs over is gone. So, too, is the double-wall outfield fence where raccoons lived and occasionally appeared. The concourse, once teeming in late summer with chatter, music and occasional playoff cheering, is quiet. The 35-year-old stadium is undergoing renovations for a […]