June 5, 2018

Workforce4theFuture: Chamber Launches Career Awareness and Recruitment Initiative

By Lucia Cape, CCE Senior VP of Economic Development Huntsville/Madison County Chamber This article appears in the June 2018 issue of Initiatives Magazine. Since 2010 the Huntsville Metro has added more that 23,000 new jobs to its economy, and our employment […]
June 5, 2018

Honor & Healing for our Veterans

By Claire Aiello June 5, 2018 This article appears in the June 2018 issue of Initiatives magazine. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Huntsville/Madison County community takes great pride in honoring our military. Later this month, we will celebrate Armed Forces Week […]
June 3, 2018

U.S. Space & Rocket Center Working To Restore Our Rockets

Contributed by Holly Ralston U.S. Space & Rocket Center This article appears in the June 2018 issue of Initiatives Magazine. There is a legacy that rises tall in Huntsville’s skyline. Embodying the greatest technological achievements of the 20th century, the iconic […]
June 1, 2018

South Huntsville Business Association Earns Main Street Designation

June 1, 2018 (Huntsville, AL) – The City of Huntsville and the South Huntsville Business Association (SHBA) are honored to be selected as one of three new Main Street designated communities in Alabama this year. The proposed Main Street district […]
May 29, 2018

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama announces new $388M investment for next-generation engines

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey joined Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC President and CEO Dong Ryeol Choi Tuesday to announce that Hyundai is investing $388 million to construct a plant dedicated to manufacturing engine heads and enhance existing operations to […]
May 29, 2018

Cummings Research Park Unveils New Website

By Erin Koshut & Amy Willige This article appears in the June 2018 issue of Initiatives Magazine. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – We’re super excited about the recent launch of the new Cummings Research Park website. The new site, cummingsresearchpark.com, acts as […]
May 25, 2018

Do you know about the benefits of Historic Preservation Tax Credits?

You’re invited to learn how your community may benefit from Historic Preservation Tax Credits. The Alabama Historical Commission will present a discussion on Friday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on this topic. It will be held at […]
May 25, 2018

Par Pharmaceutical invites companies to participate in June 20 career fair to help employees find jobs

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (May 25, 2018) – Par Pharmaceutical plans to close later this year, and is still working diligently to find jobs for its team members.  The company’s closure impacts approximately 860 employees. Starting in August 2017, the company began […]
May 25, 2018

Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville moves to new location

The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville has moved to a new location.  It is now located at 303 Williams Ave SW #1031, Huntsville AL 35801. “Over the last nine years, we’ve seen strong growth in our staff, funds, projects, grant […]
May 25, 2018

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A. Builds Executive Team

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (May 25, 2018) – Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. (MTMUS) announced today two new members of its executive team. Ikuo Sugiyama has been named Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Huntsville native Mark Brazeal joins the new organization […]
May 21, 2018

Google Fiber invites you to a one-year thank you breakfast!

  Google Fiber has been in Huntsville for one year and wishes to say thank you to the business community! Come enjoy breakfast, and chat with other small business leaders. The Google Fiber team will share a few updates about […]
May 15, 2018

Armed Forces Celebration 2018: Help us thank our military!

By Claire Aiello HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The 2018 Armed Forces Celebration is an annual week-long series of events in June where we show our appreciation to those who serve our Country as soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines.  We also say thank […]
May 8, 2018

Second Year of ESA’s Space Exploration Masters Competition Underway

By Lucia Cape, CCE Senior VP of Economic Development, Industry Relations & Workforce Year Two of the European Space Agency’s Space Exploration Masters competition opened on May 1, and the Chamber’s sponsored contest with Scottish aerospace services pioneer Astrosat includes an […]
May 3, 2018

Boosting Huntsville’s Air Service: Q&A with Bill Swelbar, Airline Industry Strategist

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – (May 3, 2018) – William (Bill) Swelbar is a leading strategist for the airline industry. He is a Research Engineer in MIT’s International Center for Air Transportation, where he is affiliated with the Global Airline Industry Program […]