Economic Development Highlights

Huntsville ranked #9 among top 20 most talent-dense innovation hubs across the South, ranked by 15 metrics that look at the employment, business environment and education.

(MONTGOMERY) – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday recognized five outstanding Alabama companies for their international […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – April 14, 2025 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has opened a […]

In CBRE Research’s annual Scoring Tech Talent report, Huntsville is listed as the top market for tech talent. The rankings were recently published by Site Selection.

Huntsville ranked #9 among top 20 most talent-dense innovation hubs across the South, ranked by 15 metrics that look at the employment, business environment and education.

Huntsville ranked 5th among the 20 best Southern metro areas for tech development in a recent study by CommercialCafe. The report analyzed nine metrics such as tech job density, median earnings and quality of life and found that Huntsville offers an appealing mix of affordability, specialized industries, and a steady talent pipeline.

HUNTSVILLE, AL – SpaceFactory, a pioneer in space and terrestrial construction technology, has announced its relocation to Huntsville, Alabama, where it will centralize its operations in a new facility near Campus 805.

Huntsville made Worth’s list for 2024, offering the best mix of economic strength, affordable housing, and livability.

Starting a small business and eventually making it big has long been synonymous with the American Dream. With this in mind, CoworkingCafe set out to find the top U.S. cities where aspiring business owners can thrive in 2024.

Huntsville ranks #1 on CBRE’s list of up-and-coming North American tech-talent markets in the annual Scoring Tech Talent report, which ranks 75 U.S. and Canadian markets according to their ability to attract and grow tech talent. Huntsville’s local tech employment has grown by 17.9% in the past five years and its tech wages have increased by 19.6%.

Forbes recently published this great feature on Huntsville! Travel writer Jordan Lippe-McGraw recently visited the Rocket City and shares her thoughts on Space Camp, the food scene, art, trails, and much more.

Why visit Huntsville in September? For one thing, you can belt out your favorite anthems under the Alabama stars with fellow music lovers at John Hunt Park at the South Star Festival on Sept. 28-29. Beyond the music, September offers pleasant weather to explore Huntsville’s lush parks and rich history comfortably.