Tag Archive for: North Alabama

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

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 […]

Success cubed: System Studies and Simulation receives NAITA 2026 Global Trade Award

Seeing the opportunities of a global market, Huntsville-based System Studies and Simulation established S3 International to complement and expand its services overseas. As recognition of S3’s work on the international stage, the North Alabama International Trade Association awarded the company with the annual NAITA Global Trade Award.  The award was presented by NAITA President Daryl […]

Dr. Donald Leo, founding UGA engineering dean, is named UAH president

The founder of the University of Georgia’s College of Engineering has been named president of the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Dr. Donald Leo, who served as the first permanent dean of UGA’s engineering school, will be the 11th president of UAH. His appointment was announced Wednesday during a special called meeting of the University […]

WellStone opens first Madison location, launches upcoming online auction to support local mental health services for area residents

WellStone, a mental health services provider in North Alabama, has opened its first location in Madison.  Open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., the Madison campus is located at 9238 Madison Boulevard, Suite 900. The new location serves adults 19 and older. Programs include individual, group, and intensive outpatient therapy (IOP) for […]

Clearview Cancer Institute acquires Alliance Cancer Care to launch radiation oncology division

Clearview Cancer Institute has acquired Alliance Cancer Care to launch the practice’s radiation oncology division.  CCI is north Alabama’s leading physician-owned comprehensive cancer care center, according to a news release. Alliance’s eight radiation oncologists will lead the new division.  Alliance Cancer Care delivers more than 58,000 radiation treatments annually at clinics in Huntsville, Decatur, and […]

UAH Study Finds Service Bundling May Increase Customer Default Risk

New research from The University of Alabama in Huntsville challenges a long-held business assumption that bundling services into solution packages strengthens relationships between manufacturers and their customers. In a study published in Production and Operations Management, UAH Associate Professor of Marketing Dr. Yongchuan (Kevin) Bao and Assistant Professor of Management Science Dr. Yi Tan, along […]

TVA and Plus Power of Houston sign 20-year battery energy storage agreement

To help strengthen power affordability and American energy dominance, the Tennessee Valley Authority has entered a 20-year contract to add 200 MW/800 MWh of battery energy storage through a project in Jackson County. Houston-based Plus Power and the TVA, the nation’s largest public utility, announced the agreement Tuesday. Plus Power develops, owns, and operates battery […]

Palo Alto Networks joins UAH innovation hub to advance cybersecurity, AI collaboration

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has announced that Palo Alto Networks will join the university’s Invention to Innovation Center (I²C) as a Corporate Innovation Partner, expanding collaboration in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and mission-focused technology development. For UAH and the I²C, the partnership expands funded research collaborations and adds opportunities for experiential learning. Students […]

TARCOG opens headquarters in MidCity

“Out of the valley to the top of the mountain.” With those words in his invocation, James Lucas aptly described the new headquarters for the Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG). Lucas, the organization’s board president, helped lead Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the new $8 million office building. He was among […]

Drake State Foundation Announces 5th Annual Jazz in the City

The Drake State Foundation’s 5th Annual Jazz in the City will be held at Mars Music Hall at the Von Braun Center on Friday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m., featuring AJ Ghent and his Singing Guitar. Ryon Schultz and Nina Marie Live will open the evening with musical performances. The event will feature live jazz […]