Tag Archive for: City of Huntsville

Huntsville Hospital expands clinical space and welcomes new executive to lead regional operations

Huntsville Hospital Health System is undergoing significant growth, both in physical infrastructure and leadership, to meet the demands of North Alabama’s expanding population. The Alabama Certificate of Need Review Board has unanimously approved a five-story addition to Huntsville Hospital’s Madison Street Tower, adding 154,000 square feet of clinical space. The $150 million project aims to […]

Leidos donates $1.75m to Drake State, advancing opportunities in advanced manufacturing

Leidos has pledged $1.75 million to Drake State Community & Technical College in Huntsville, Alabama. This landmark donation will enhance educational opportunities, providing students with hands-on experience in advanced technical and manufacturing fields. In honor of the gift, Drake State’s upcoming advanced manufacturing facility will be named the Leidos Advanced Training Complex. “At Leidos, we […]

Invariant Corporation secures $200m contract to enhance Marine Corps Counter-UAS Capabilities

Huntsville-based Invariant Corporation has been awarded a $200 million contract by the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command to develop an advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) Engagement System (CES). This firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement marks its largest contract to date. The CES will integrate with the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) and be mounted […]

Tupelo Honey brings modern Southern flair to MidCity

Tupelo Honey, an Asheville-based branded eatery, has opened at MidCity.  The self-described “Southern Kitchen and Bar” is decidedly contemporary. An open layout, light wood, and boho-inspired beaded chandeliers immediately tip diners off to the fact that this is not the type of place to serve Southern food that is looking over its shoulder to the […]

Real Estate Update: NAR projects increased sales, inventory for 2025

National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, speaking alongside NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz, discussed projections for the real estate market in 2025 at an NAR event at Boston. “We’ve seen after presidential elections—and it doesn’t matter who wins—that there’s usually a slight boost in home sales,” Yun said. “It removes some uncertainty. […]

Madison County State of the County Address focuses on budgets, transportation and new courthouse

Fresh off his re-election as Madison County Commission Chairman, Mac McCutcheon delivered the 2024 State of the County address on Wednesday where he highlighted the strides made over the past year and outlined future plans for the county. The event drew a large crowd at the Von Braun Center,  and emphasized the work of the […]

Deltek unveils major user experience upgrades and AI innovations at ProjectCon

Deltek has unveiled major advancements in user experience and product features at its annual Deltek ProjectCon conference, held this year with over 3,700 attendees. The event, which draws a mix of customers, industry experts, sponsors, and partners, centered around the idea of “Powering Transformation.” A centerpiece of the announcements was Deltek Harmony—a new user interface […]

AI Symposium returns to HSV, highlights applicability and resources for local business

The U.S. Space and Rocket Center (USSRC) will once again be hosting an AI Symposium.  The upcoming symposium, titled “AI Symposium 2025: Autonomous vs. HITL (Human-in-the-Loop),” will be held from January 28 to 30, 2025. Like last year, the event will be held at the Space Camp Operations Building on the USSRC campus.  Nancy Noever, […]

Downtown Huntsville, Inc. launches digital gift card to support local businesses

Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) has introduced the Downtown Explorer Card, a new digital gift card aimed at supporting local dining, retail, and entertainment venues in Downtown Huntsville. Partnering with Yiftee, a leader in community e-gift card solutions, DHI has created a convenient way for both residents and visitors to explore and enjoy the diverse businesses […]

Six north Alabama awarded 2024 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed scholarship

Six students from the University of North Alabama (UNA) have been named recipients of the 2024 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship, recognized by representatives from both UNA and Bank Independent. The undergraduate scholarship recipients are: Henry Ajualip Huarcas, Freshman, Computer Science Ashton D. Bright, Sophomore, Criminal Justice Kadi A. Norato, Junior, Nursing Devin Wesley Riggs, […]