Initiatives

Read along as we spotlight recent developments in downtown Huntsville in our cover story. We also profile local small businesses and wrap up our recent Montgomery Trip.

Carey Miller shares how she and her family landed in Huntsville and how Deloitte is making an impact in the business community.

In our February 2024 issue of Initiatives magazine, we asked a New York public relations company to share their impressions of Huntsville. You’ll be interested to read their take on the Rocket City. That, plus small business features, information for newcomers, a preview of what’s ahead for our Women’s Business Council in 2024 and much more. Please share the issue around your office!

Jada Leo of The Westmoreland Company shares information about his background, business philosophy, and why he wants to make a bigger investment on the local front.

We are excited to debut our cover story for our December issue of Initiatives magazine, to be delivered this week! As we kick off nominations for next year’s Best Places to Work® Awards, we spotlight three companies in our Best Places to Work Hall of Fame. Read the issue online.

Evan Wagner is President & CEO of Avion Solutions, Inc., a 100% Employee-Owned engineering and logistics services company. We profile him in our December 2023 issue of Initiatives magazine. He shared what he learned from his company’s participation in Best Places to Work®.

Our October issue of Initiatives explores local investments made by our community to improve quality of life. These include music and entertainment, recreation, and more.

Meet David Perez, President and CEO of Phoenix Industries. You’ll quickly learn that David has a heart for helping people!

In our August issue, Dr. Clarence Sutton, the new superintendent of Huntsville City Schools, shares his plans for the district. Also, one company shares how they are engaging the sharp minds of young talent during their summer internships.

Butch Roberts, CEO of Huntsville International Airport, shares several updates with us including upcoming renovations to improve accessibility for travelers, marketing campaigns, and new pickup options, including a cell phone waiting lot.

The Chamber recently received a package in the mail containing several copies of the “Satellite EXTRA” edition and a number of newspaper clippings from February  of 1958, chronicling Huntsville’s role launching the first US satellite into orbit and the local celebrations that followed the launch.  The clippings provide terrific insight into the events of that day and the days that followed. 

Jack Fine is president and CEO of Fite Building Company. We profile him in our June 2023 issue of Initiatives magazine. The company’s recent projects include Radiance Technologies, U.S. Space & Rocket Center, TOC, Drake State, and UAH.