Tag Archive for: City of Huntsville

Free 2 Teach CEO Alison Kling shares strategies for nonprofit growth at Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville’s annual conference

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Hundreds of nonprofit leaders, community partners, corporate sponsors, and volunteers gathered for the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville’s 13th annual NAVIGATE Nonprofit Network Conference in Huntsville on May 12 at the Von Braun Center.  According to the foundation, this year’s conference drew a record 582 registrants representing 244 organizations from across the region.  The annual […]

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey highlights local growth during Huntsville/Madison County Chamber luncheon

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On Wednesday, May 13, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey spoke to business and community leaders during the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s 2026 Alabama Update luncheon at the Von Braun Center.  During her speech, Ivey highlighted economic development, education gains, and infrastructure investment across the state. Ivey began her address by stating that her administration’s focus on key […]

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Leidos to build new cruise missile, increase workforce in Huntsville

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Continuing its legacy of advanced missile technology, Leidos will deliver a new cruise missile for the nation’s “Arsenal of Freedom” initiative. The project will also bring an expansion to the company’s workforce and facilities in Cummings Research Park. The missile is expected to go into production next year. According to a news release, Leidos will […]

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Sports tourism continues record-setting pace of economic impact in Huntsville

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Records are made to be broken and Huntsville’s sports tourism industry is setting the pace. For the fourth straight year, local events teamed to post record-breaking economic impact numbers, according to a report released Wednesday by the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau. And teamwork was cited as the key to the success as the […]

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Forget I-65 ‘parking lot’, Allegiant Air offers flights from Huntsville to Gulf Shores

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Imagine leaving Huntsville and getting to the white sand beaches of the Gulf in less than an hour. That’s right. There is now an option to the grueling ritual of spending the equivalent of a workday on I-65. And with the last day of school and the Memorial Day weekend on the horizon, summer travel […]

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Christopher Lindsey: Boeing, Technical Lead Manufacturing Engineer

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Christopher Lindsey is a Technical Lead Manufacturing Engineer at Boeing, where he leads a team of engineers and drives manufacturing excellence. A native of Lineville, he is passionate about mentorship, leadership, and community impact. Christopher is an active member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated & The National Society of Black Engineers and a recipient […]

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Foster Gregory: Morris, King, & Hodge P.C., Associate Attorney

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Foster Gregory is a North Alabama, Shoals area, native. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Alabama, and his juris doctorate from Emory University School of Law. Throughout his legal education, he was uniquely exposed to many of the diverse aspects of the justice system while working positions with entities such as […]

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Chris Allen: Story Financial Partners, Huntsville Market President | Senior Managing Director

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Chris Allen began his banking career after earning a B.S. in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, and Contract Management from Athens State University. After two years in retail banking, he transitioned to commercial banking in 2015 and has spent 11 years developing and managing a large commercial client portfolio. He joined Story Financial Partners in 2025, leading the […]

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Antoinette Hawthorne: Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce, Chief Administrative Officer

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Antoinette Hawthorne is an entrepreneur, strategist, and advocate for economic empowerment across Alabama. As Chief Administrative Officer of the Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce and Regional Manager for the Huntsville Metro Black Chamber of Commerce, she coordinates programs leading statewide initiatives supporting hundreds of small businesses, equipping entrepreneurs with resources for innovation, digital readiness, […]

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Blue Origin Expands Huntsville Operations, Adding 100+ Jobs to Support Thruster Production

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Blue Origin recently announced plans to add more than 100 jobs in the Huntsville area to support its growing presence in Alabama’s aerospace economy. The new positions will support the company’s thruster production. Blue Origin has now grown from an initial commitment of approximately 300 jobs to well over 1,600 employees building the future of […]

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