August 1, 2023

Initiatives – August 2023

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.
August 1, 2023

HREGI Profile: Huntsville International Airport

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.
July 14, 2023

Huntsville Historical Artifacts Arrive Unexpectedly

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. 
June 7, 2023

HREGI Profile: Fite Building Company

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.
June 6, 2023

Initiatives – June 2023

The cover story features the groundbreaking for UAH's new engineering building, and you can also read about our latest work on child care, small business profiles, the recent Washington DC and Montgomery Trips and more.
April 3, 2023

Initiatives – April 2023

Our newest issue of Initiatives magazine is on its way to your office! Our cover story is about the recent Change of Command at Army Materiel Command. Read online.
April 3, 2023

HREGI Profile: Synovus Bank

Beth Sippel is Market President of Synovus Bank and a long-time volunteer with the Chamber. She is currently serving on the executive committee as the vice chair of HREGI. We profile her in our April 2023 issue of Initiatives magazine.
February 1, 2023

Initiatives – February 2023

Four of our five most recent Chamber board chairs are Alabama natives, primarily from north Alabama. For this first issue of 2023, we invited them to share their perspectives on the changing face of the Rocket City.
February 1, 2023

HREGI Profile: Corporate Tax Advisors, Inc.

Mike Woeber, CPA is Chief Executive Officer of Corporate Tax Advisors, Inc. The company works exclusively with eligible companies to leverage tax incentives as a strategy for growing their businesses. We profile him in our February 2023 issue of Initiatives magazine.
December 1, 2022

HREGI Profile: DESE Research

Michael Kirkpatrick is Chairman/CEO of DESE Research, Inc., one of Huntsville’s oldest family owned and family managed small businesses in the defense and aerospace markets. We profile him in our December 2022 issue of Initiatives magazine.
October 5, 2022

Revitalizing Cummings Research Park East

We’re seeing a lot of activity in Cummings Research Park this year. While CRP West continues to develop, we’re seeing more - and new - activity happening in in the older, eastern section of the Park. We’re spotlighting some of that revitalization in this cover story as CRP celebrates 60 years.
October 4, 2022

HREGI Profile: SMX

Charles Hawkins is Vice President of SMX's, Army, Space & Civil Division, Engineering & IT Business Unit. We profile him in our October 2022 issue of Initiatives magazine.
August 1, 2022

HREGI Profile: Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS and ValleyMLS.com

ValleyMLS.com aims to help thousands of real estate professionals in north Alabama to continue their work as community advocates and defenders of the American Dream of homeownership.
June 1, 2022

HREGI Profile: BL Harbert International

BL Harbert International is a diversified construction company working in the U.S. and abroad. The company is one of the country’s most influential contractors, a leader in sustainable construction, and a top design-builder.