February 5, 2025
Congratulations to our latest winners of the Distinguished Service Award, Shane Davis and LaFreeda Jordan! Our 2024 Board Chair, Sameer Singhal, also handed the gavel over to our new Chair, Jeff Samz.
February 3, 2025
In our February cover story, we check in on some of Huntsville's manufacturing powerhouses that make things go! You'll also see small business profiles, community highlights, and we also debut our new Guiding Stars program to support newcomers, or people who might just be hearing about our community and want to learn more. Thank you to all of our members who read and advertise in Initiatives.
February 3, 2025
In this profile, we meet Gary Tucker, President & CEO of Huntsville Coca-Cola. He joined the company in November 2022 and transitioned to his current role last October. He says he is fortunate to market the most recognizable brand in the world, Coca-Cola. Tucker says many people are surprised when they discover how many packages and flavors we carry, over 500 items including Powerade, Monster Energy and Fairlife among others.
January 24, 2025
U.S. Paralympics Cycling Set to Return to Huntsville for 2025 Time Trial, World Cup Qualifying Races
We are thrilled to announce that America's top Para-cyclists will return to Huntsville for the 2025 U.S. Paralympics Cycling Time Trial. The one-day event will be held on March 29, 2025 in Cummings Research Park, and will determine Team USA’s roster for the first two UCI Para-Cycling World Cup competitions of the 2025 season.
January 6, 2025
Here's an updated list of the Huntsville-area companies that have earned the designation! If you haven't taken the assessment yet, we encourage you to do so today!
December 9, 2024
A federal court in Texas recently suspended the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements. Under the act, most small businesses in the U.S. would have been required to file information about their owners with the Treasury Department by January 1.
December 6, 2024
We encourage all local 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to enter the National Civics Bee®! You start by writing an essay, which is due on February 4, 2025. Select participants will be chosen for local competitions, who can then advance to the state and national competition. There are local and state cash prizes, and the grand prize is $100,000 for college!
December 5, 2024
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (December 5, 2024) – We are excited to announce the inaugural cohort of the CRP DefenseTech Accelerator, an effort between the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, Cummings Research Park, and Treble One. Twenty companies applied to be in the first cohort, and after an extensive selection process, five were chosen to participate.
December 2, 2024
In our December issue of Initiatives, we showcase the public art displays at Huntsville's new City Hall. Please make a point to see these beautiful pieces in person -- Arts Huntsville will be opening a new round of guided tours in 2025.
December 2, 2024
Meet Sara Beth Wilcox, Vice President & Division Manager for Brasfield & Gorrie in Huntsville. She shares some of her favorite projects with us, as well as the perspective she brings as a woman to a lead role in construction.
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.
October 3, 2024
In our October issue, we feature recent investments in the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, including significant renovations to Rocket Row in the back area and the Shuttle Pathfinder now back on its stack. Also look for photos from our Small Business Awards Gala, a new permanent exhibit coming to the Huntsville Botanical Garden, and renewed efforts to support a #LitterFreeHSV.
October 1, 2024
Zach Young, President & CEO of GTEC, has traveled on our Montgomery and Washington DC Trips. In this HREGI profile, he shares what he’s learned about Huntsville’s impact in state and national conversations.