Initiatives

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.

If you’re new to the Rocket City, you may not be familiar with our history of innovation. In our cover story, the Chamber’s Mike Ward and Erin Koshut review some of the moments that cultivated our growth and also look ahead to a new opportunity that’s knocking right now.

Tim King shares why MTSI’s unique culture is its greatest asset, and why the company continues to engage with the Chamber to help their team stay connected with our community’s growth and advancements.

We are pleased to share our new Small Business Resources guide with you. Also, check our latest Best Places to Work® winners, Industry Visits, and a new survey the United Way of Madison County asks you to take.

Goodwyn Mills Cawood likes to help people build communities. Here, learn about recent projects for the company, and about Jason Harper, whose role includes governmental affairs and business development.

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®.