The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) announced that it has been designated a 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence by Dassault Systèmes. The designation recognizes and strengthens UAH’s ability to provide cutting-edge, hands-on training in model-based systems engineering (MBSE), simulation, virtual twin technology, and advanced manufacturing; preparing students and professionals for the future of digital […]
On October 1, 2025, the United States entered a partial government shutdown after Congress failed to pass appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year. The shutdown resulted from partisan disagreements over federal spending levels, foreign aid rescissions, and health insurance subsidies. The shutdown led to the furlough of approximately 750,000 federal employees. Essential services such […]
Huntsville has already established itself as one of America’s fastest-growing cities, but the next decade could make today’s home prices look like a bargain. A unique combination of national housing trends and local economic drivers is setting the stage for continued appreciation and investment opportunities. One of the biggest national factors is pent-up demand. The […]
Now that Huntsville residents and city leaders alike have had time to celebrate the relocation of the U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, what kind of changes can we expect to see in the coming months? The answer is even more complex than you might think. The headquarters relocation will bring new jobs, […]
Akima, a contractor that provides services to the federal government, has opened a new 35,000-square-foot office in Huntsville. The company marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new location adds to the presence of defense, aerospace, and technology businesses in the city. Attendees included Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon, […]
Last week, NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio spoke to University of Alabama in Huntsville students on campus at the Charger Union Theater, discussing his storied career and path to becoming a space explorer. By all accounts, Rubio has an impressive resume. In addition to his role as an astronaut, he is a board-certified family physician, flight […]
As Huntsville continues to grow into one of the nation’s leading hubs for government contracting, national policy shifts under the Trump administration could spell change on the horizon for local businesses. During a recent interview, Todd Overman, managing partner of Bass, Berry & Sims’ Washington, D.C., office and chair of the firm’s Government Contracts Practice […]
Huntsville, Alabama, is positioned to play a central role in one of the nation’s most ambitious defense initiatives. The Golden Dome missile defense program—a proposed multi-layer system combining space-based sensors, interceptors, and ground assets—aims to counter emerging missile threats, including maneuverable hypersonics and advanced cruise missiles. Announced by President Trump in early 2025, the program […]
Long before Toyota and Mazda established manufacturing plants in Huntsville, the state’s first automaker was producing cars at Redstone Arsenal. The Keller Motors Corporation (1947-1950), named after its president and former Studebaker executive George Keller, had designs on capturing an expanding market for station wagons as people began moving to the suburbs post-World War II […]
Construction firm Robins & Morton and COPT Defense Properties marked the completion of 9700 Advanced Gateway, a 50,000-square-foot high-bay facility located at Redstone Gateway, a mixed-use development along Rideout Road near Redstone Arsenal’s Gate 9. The pre-engineered metal building is the first of its kind at Redstone Gateway and the closest available to Redstone Arsenal. […]
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