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

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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. […]

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

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

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IronMountain Solutions CEO Hank Isenberg honored with 2024 community philanthropy award

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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 […]

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

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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, […]

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Hays Farm development marks milestone in revitalization of South Huntsville

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

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BAE Systems completes delivery of 400 advanced missile warning systems to U.S. Army

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BAE Systems has delivered 400 2-Color Advanced Warning Systems (2CAWS) to the U.S. Army as part of the Limited Interim Missile Warning System (LIMWS) program. Designed to protect utility, heavy-lift, and attack helicopters, the goal of these missiles is to enhance the survivability of Army aircrews by using multi-spectral sensors and machine learning algorithms to […]

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Huntsville named a top U.S. city for small business growth, ranks #4 nationally

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Huntsville, Alabama, has earned a spot as one of the best cities in the U.S. for small businesses, ranking #4 in CoworkingCafe’s latest report. The city’s impressive growth, thriving economy, and supportive business environment have positioned it as a prime location for entrepreneurs looking to launch or expand their ventures. Huntsville’s small business scene benefits […]

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Poarch Creek-Owned Media Fusion earns NASA’s Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year award

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Media Fusion, a tribally-owned business of the Poarch Creek Indians, has been awarded with the Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year award by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The award, presented at the 38th Marshall Small Business Alliance meeting held at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration in Huntsville, highlights Media Fusion’s significant contributions […]

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