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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TQL Huntsville has opened in Bradford Office Park within Cummings Research Park. It is located on Bradford Drive. The Huntsville location is TQL’s third office in Alabama, joining Mobile and Birmingham.

The event was highlighted by a significant Hays Farm Announcement and $100,000 in donations to local charities.

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%.

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber honored local small businesses and individuals during the 39th Annual Small Business Awards Gala, held at the Von Braun Center on Thursday evening. Congratulations to all the winners!

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