Tag Archive for: Redstone Arsenal

Sit Down With Success: A Conversation with Mike Wicks

Engineer and entrepreneur Mike Wicks has had a remarkable career, successfully launching and selling two successful defense contracting businesses, creating his own charitable foundation, and embarking on a post-retirement second career in cancer research. In a recent conversation with the Huntsville Business Journal, the Huntsville native and Auburn University alum shared his journey, and attributed […]

Drake State and Yulista solidify partnership to bolster Madison County workforce development

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Drake State Community & Technical College and Yulista, a Huntsville-based defense and aviation solutions provider, announced a collaboration to create a robust talent pipeline and foster mutual growth.  Yulista is a partner in Drake State’s Connecting Students with Industry (CSI) program. The program provides students with hands-on experience at Yulista, allowing them […]

Redstone Arsenal 2023: FBI’s explosive growth, NASA’s Artemis thrust, and the rise of a technological hub

In the heart of the Rocket City, the Redstone Arsenal stands as a symbol of innovation, collaboration, and national defense. This year’s Annual Update, hosted at the Von Braun Center, unfolded as a transformative chapter, marked by significant expansions, cutting-edge facilities, and a vision that extends beyond the horizon. Facilitated by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber […]

Types of communication and how they can benefit your workplace

The ability to express ourselves and to be able to understand others affects every aspect of our lives from childhood to death. How we communicate and how well we communicate has a significant impact on our social life, our love life, and our professional life.  However, with a few notable exceptions – like public speakers […]

Huntsville’s MidCity announces partnership to facilitate funds for retail growth

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville’s MidCity District, a $2.2 Billion mixed-use district poised to become a cultural and entertainment destination, announced a strategic partnership with Benson Capital Partners (BCP). Founded by Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and governor of the New Orleans Pelicans, BCP brings a wealth of experience in venture capital and […]

Redstone Gateway announces completion of much anticipated development

HUNTSVILLE, AL –  Much to the excitement of North Alabama workers and traveling employees alike, the completion of a new addition to the ever expanding Redstone Gateway, a joint venture between COPT Defense Properties and Jim Wilson & Associates LLC, was just announced yesterday. The 150-room Fairfield by Marriott plans to open tomorrow, November 2, […]

Redstone Gateway to include major addition thanks to local partnership

Huntsville Hospital Health System and COPT Defense Properties (NYSE: CDP) have jointly confirmed that they will begin work later this year on a comprehensive primary care clinic at Redstone Gateway, a mixed-use development along Rideout Road near Redstone Arsenal’s Gate 9.  Huntsville Hospital’s Physician Care-Redstone is expected to open in the summer of 2024. “Providing a comprehensive and convenient […]

UAH director selected for 2023 Order of Prometheus Hall of Fame award in recognition of sustained uncrewed mission support

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Dr. Virginia “Suzy” Young, director of the Research Institute at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, has been elected to the 2023 Hall of Fame under the Order of Prometheus by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Pathfinder Chapter. Established in 2022, this […]

Asteroid Autumn at Marshall Space Flight Center: OSIRIS-REx returns as Psyche prepares to launch

As autumn leaves begin to fall in Huntsville, the engineers and scientists at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) on Redstone Arsenal are gearing up for an eventful season dubbed “Asteroid Autumn.” The excitement is palpable as MSFC crews dive into a series of asteroid-focused missions that promise to deliver groundbreaking discoveries and insights into the […]

KBR cuts ribbon on office space at Redstone Gateway

KBR, a company supporting NASA, military, CIA, NSA, FBI, and DIA operations hosted a ribbon cutting for its new office space at 6200 Redstone Gateway on September 20. The new office space is comprised of 150,000 square feet with laboratory space, a conference facility, and classified capabilities. Approximately 1,000 employees are to work in the […]