Tag Archive for: Redstone Arsenal

North Alabama Commission Chairmen discuss growth, infrastructure, workforce development at Madison Chamber event

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The Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted its first State of the Region event Tuesday, July 28, at Toyota Field, bringing together elected officials, business leaders and community partners to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Alabama’s fastest-growing region. The highlight of the event, a panel discussion, featured Madison County Commission Chairman Ronald “Rex” Vaughn and […]

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UAH expanding intelligence and security studies programs

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Home to Redstone Arsenal, the Army Materiel Command, a growing FBI presence, NASA, the Missile Defense Agency, the Space Development Agency, the U.S. Space Command, defense contractors and countless technology firms, Huntsville offers a front-row seat to the industries and organizations that are increasingly driving national security policy. To help prepare tomorrow’s national security leaders: […]

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Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille Expands Alabama Presence with New Huntsville Location at MidCity District

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Perry’s Restaurants, a Texas-based restaurant group, has announced plans to open a second Alabama location in Huntsville. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille will be located in Huntsville’s MidCity District and is expected to open in summer 2027 at 1101 Mid City Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL 35806, just off University Drive near Research Park and Redstone Arsenal. […]

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Lt. Gen. Lawrence salutes partnership with community … except on the softball field

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In the midst of recognizing and thanking the community for its service and partnership with Redstone Arsenal, Lt. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, the deputy commanding general of the Army Materiel Command and senior commander of Redstone Arsenal, suddenly changed course and threw down the gauntlet. “You have not hosted military organizations,” he said Tuesday during the […]

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Ten-hut! Community lines up for annual Armed Forces Celebration

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“Pentagon of the South” That’s one of Huntsville’s nicknames and one it wears proudly. With more than 46,000 people working on Redstone Arsenal and more than $50 billion in federal budgets managed on the post, Redstone and the combined federal sector account for over half of the local economy. Redstone is the home of the […]

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AeroVironment’s $20.2M expansion in Huntsville to accelerate production of next-generation UAS interceptor

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AeroVironment continues to step up its anti-drone game in the Rocket City. The defense technology company said Tuesday it is investing $20.2 million in AV’s Huntsville facility to accelerate full-rate production of the Next-Generation Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Missile, known as Freedom Eagle-1.  In March, AV announced a $97 million contract to design and integrate prototype […]

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National nonprofit expands Vets in Space initiative to Huntsville

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With an aim of connecting area veterans to the nation’s aerospace and defense future, VetsinTech has launched ViT Vets in Space Huntsville. VetsinTech is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to boosting veterans into tech careers. ViT Vets in Space Huntsville is the latest expansion of its national Vets in Space initiative. Sponsored by Blue Origin […]

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Vic Poole: COPT Defense Properties, Project Manager

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Vic is invested in his community through his commitment to the Huntsville Heart Walk, and he is a strategic leader in construction and development through his work serving some of the largest U.S. defense contractors. In his role as a Project Manager at COPT Defense Properties, he delivers highly specialized, mission‑critical facilities that enable the […]

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Phoenix rising: Local nonprofit organization honored with national achievement award

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Rising above, going beyond. That’s the motto for Phoenix, a Huntsville-based organization that provides assistance programs for people with disabilities in the workforce. And for its work in rising above and going beyond, Phoenix has been recognized as a 2026 SourceAmerica Achievement Award winner. “We are most definitely honored to be recognized,” said President and […]

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

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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 […]

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