December 20, 2024
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.
November 5, 2024
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.
October 12, 2024
Huntsville made Worth’s list for 2024, offering the best mix of economic strength, affordable housing, and livability.
September 13, 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%.
August 9, 2024
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.
July 25, 2024
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.
July 15, 2024
The Huntsville metro was recently ranked 5th among the country's top 20 metros for millennials and ranked 3rd regionally behind Austin, TX and Raleigh, NC, according to CommercialCafe. The ranking results are based on population growth, demographic share, income levels, access to employer-based health insurance, and more. Learn more about the rankings here.
June 25, 2024
This strategic move, aided in part by a partnership between the city and Huntsville International Airport positions Skyfire at the center of a thriving aerospace and defense hub, fostering collaboration and innovation within the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry.
October 23, 2023
(October 23, 2023) – The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville and the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber announce three new grant-funded initiatives targeted at addressing increased capacity for childcare in Huntsville. Childcare has been consistently identified as a critical workforce challenge, and these efforts aim to support and increase the industry.
September 21, 2023
SmartAsset examined employment, income, commute, benefits and affordability data for 340 of the largest U.S. cities and Huntsville ranked #1. Huntsville is fairly inexpensive to live in based on average job pay. On average, housing costs make up only 15.9% of the $70,757 annual median salary. Unemployment was 3.9%, compared to an average of 6.9% across all cities.
August 17, 2023
The City of Huntsville ranks #1 for The Best Places to Live for Families in the U.S. for 2023-24! The ranking from U.S. News and World Report was based on affordability, quality of life and the job market.
July 17, 2023
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (July 17, 2023) – Kömmerling USA, which is located in Chase Industrial Park in Huntsville, has announced an expansion and additional jobs for the local facility. Kömmerling’s Huntsville plant will add two new production lines to manufacture window […]