Tag Archive for: U.S. Space Command

Space Command Intelligence Directorate begins Redstone operations

The first operational facility of the U.S. Space Command on Redstone Arsenal is open for business. Personnel with the command’s J2 Intelligence Directorate relocated Wednesday to Redstone Arsenal and are among the first Space Command personnel to make the permanent move. The occasion marked the first of an estimated 200 personnel who will relocate from […]

Huntsville Housing Market, Child Care Costs and Affordability Trends: Why the Rocket City Is Balancing Growth Better Than Most

As Americans approach Tax Day this year, many are thinking about more than their tax returns.  A recent taxpayer survey from WalletHub found that 78 percent of Americans said they were more concerned about affordability than taxes. Rising housing costs, child care expenses and everyday living costs have reshaped how households across the country evaluate […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville visits Huntsville, discusses Iran war and North Alabama’s growing role in defense

Speaking at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Washington Update Breakfast on March 9, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville discussed a wide range of topics, focusing on both North Alabama and the nation at large. During his speech at the Von Braun Center, Tuberville acknowledged the Iran War, Huntsville’s role in the conflict, U.S. Space […]

‘Rocket City Rising’ to meet geospatial challenge

Stating that innovation is more than rockets and research, Mayor Tommy Battle announced plans for this month’s GEOHuntsville Summit and its theme “Rocket City Rising.” The annual event – highlighted by a breakfast keynote address from Lt. Gen. Richard L. Zellmann, deputy commander of the U.S. Space Command – is March 26 at the Huntsville […]

State, Local Leaders Break Ground on Affordable Housing Development in Athens

ATHENS, Ala. — State and local officials broke ground at The Grove at South Jefferson in Athens, a first-of-its-kind affordable housing development supporting North Ala. workforce growth, on Fri., Feb. 20, 2026.  The Grove at South Jefferson is an historic public-private partnership set to offer affordable multifamily apartments in response to increasing workforce demands and […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt gives 2026 legislative update in Huntsville, shares timeline for Space Command relocation

On Friday, Feb. 13, Alabama U.S. Sen. Katie Britt spoke to a sold-out crowd at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s 2026 D.C. Legislative Update luncheon. During her address, she discussed judicial nominations, U.S. Space Command, legislative achievements, appropriations, funding for North Alabama, and various policy initiatives. During her speech, Britt addressed the 2025 government shutdown, which […]

2025 Redstone Update: Ongoing Changes in Place for Arsenal, Space Command Working to Expedite Move from Colorado

As Redstone Arsenal’s role in national defense continues to expand, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Redstone Update provided insight into the missions, investments, and organizational changes shaping the installation’s future. Held on Wednesday, December 10, at the Von Braun Center, the annual update brought together military leaders, federal agency representatives, and community stakeholders […]

Huntsville Gears Up for Space Command Arrival with Jobs, Roads and Housing Growth

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, […]

Huntsville’s Federal Contracts Market Remains Strong Amid Uncertainty

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 […]

Three Huntsville business leaders on the year to come

As the new year begins and a new presidential administration takes office, the future remains uncertain in many ways. However, as events unfold rapidly on the national and international stages, we often lose sight of the fascinating and important developments happening right in our own community. The folks at Huntsville Independent Press, First Merit Solutions, […]