Tag Archive for: City of Huntsville

Huntsville’s Invariant Corporation secures over $200M in defense contracts

Invariant Corporation, based in Huntsville, has been awarded a series of high-value contracts from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Advanced Technology International (AMTC), and the Naval Energetic Systems and Technologies (NEST), collectively amounting to more than $200 million. These contracts will see Invariant leverage its expertise in modeling and simulation, optics, hardware, and software development […]

Billy Reid celebrates 20 Years, showcasing growth of North Alabama’s fashion industry

Iconic fashion designer Billy Reid marked 20 years in business with a three-day celebration of food, fashion, art, and music.  The Shindig festival, held from October 11 to 13 in Florence, Alabama returned after a five-year hiatus brought on by the pandemic. Reid began hosting his Shindigs in 2009 as a way to bring fashion […]

HudsonAlpha names Dr. Florencia Behn as new Vice President for Research Administration and Development

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has appointed Dr. Florencia Behn as its new Vice President for Research Administration and Development, effective November 1, 2024. In her new role, Dr. Behn will lead the institute’s research administration, overseeing policies and strategic partnerships with external organizations. She will also collaborate with Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Rick Myers to […]

Signature Aviation business expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel offering to new national locations

Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, has announced the expansion of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program to six additional U.S. locations. This move follows a supply agreement with Valero Marketing and Supply Company, a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO), to bolster Signature’s commitment to environmental sustainability in aviation. […]

Huntsville’s higher ed leaders highlight workforce development and collaboration at inaugural State of Higher Education event

The Jackson Center was packed on the morning of October 17 for the inaugural State of Higher Education breakfast, hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber.  The presidents of Madison County’s four public colleges and universities — Alabama A&M University, Calhoun Community College, Drake State, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville — participated in a […]

UAH celebrates 10 years of SWIRLL and announces new partnership to enhance severe weather research

Zeb Leffler is a second-year Master’s student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Department of Atmospheric and Earth Science. In the spring of 2023, Leffler was the operator and driver of the MAX (Mobile Alabama X-Band Radar) weather truck for a 15-hour field campaign when an EF3 tornado touched down in Hazel Green. On […]

IronMountain Solutions CEO Hank Isenberg honored with 2024 community philanthropy award

The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville has named Hank Isenberg, CEO of IronMountain Solutions, as the recipient of the 2024 Community Philanthropy Award. This award is presented annually to individuals or families who exemplify exceptional generosity and commitment to improving the quality of life in the Huntsville community. Melissa Thompson, CEO and President of the […]

Local company secures $400 million anti-drone system contract with U.S. Marine Corps

Huntsville-based Invariant and California’s Anduril Federal have been awarded a $400 million contract by the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command to deliver a Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Engagement System. The contract covers hardware, software, and support services, with work to be conducted at both companies’ facilities in Huntsville, Alabama, and Costa Mesa, California. The firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, […]

Hays Farm development marks milestone in revitalization of South Huntsville

Last week, local leaders, developers, and community members gathered at Grissom High School for the Hays Farm Community Progress Update, hosted by the South Huntsville Main Business Association. The event offered insights into the progress and future of the Hays Farm development, a transformative project reshaping South Huntsville. Attendees heard from key figures including Mayor […]

Chalker Group expands to Huntsville, celebrates growth with ribbon cutting at Davidson Center

Chalker Group announced their expansion from Birmingham into Huntsville with a ribbon cutting on the afternoon of October 9. The celebration was held on the second floor patio of the Davidson Center, in the shadow of the Saturn V rocket. The event was hosted in partnership with the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.  Founded in Birmingham […]