October 3, 2023
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.
October 2, 2023
Meet David Perez, President and CEO of Phoenix Industries. You’ll quickly learn that David has a heart for helping people!
August 1, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.