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Oct. 2 is National Manufacturing Day, and we’re excited to profile employees in different manufacturing […]

As NASA works to ready the Space Launch System for America’s journey back to the Moon and then on to Mars, three companies are focusing on their work for the Human Landing System (HLS) program, which would take astronauts to the lunar surface.

You know the name Woody Anderson Ford, but did you know this longtime business also serves our community? They have been very busy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dealer Cathy Anderson shared an update with us recently.

The new Huntsville Madison County 9-1-1 Center is open and ready for your call, if you ever need emergency help. Hopefully you won’t, but it should give you peace of mind the new center is twice as big to serve our community’s growing population.

One of the most prominent vacant retail developments in the Huntsville metro area is getting a $23.5 million investment. In August, we learned Publix will be the anchor grocery store at The Market at Hays Farm. In fact, we’re already seeing movement on the property.

On the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, the Historic Huntsville Foundation, the Twickenham Town Chapter of the DAR, and the Councill High School Alumni Association are creating a lasting tribute to Huntsville’s pantheon of suffrage heroes.

Throughout the changes that have turned Huntsville from a farming community to a high-tech, history-making tourist destination and economic engine, Julian Butler played a critical role for 35 years as the county attorney.

In 2019, WE3 (Women: Empower, Equip, and Encourage) was established to empower, equip, and encourage female Madison County employees to pursue leadership roles and increase gender diversity within the county.

We had a lively call talking about elections! This was our weekly Zoom call with Chamber members, and our featured guests were Frank Barger, Madison County Probate Judge, and Debra Kizer, Madison County Circuit Clerk & Absentee Election Manager.

On September 30, we were pleased to host a great discussion with Women in Missile Defense experts, as they shared their experiences and discuss how our community can work together to further expand the role of women in missile defense. This was hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, the Women’s Business Council, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon Technologies.

This announcement includes eight companies that have expanded or located here this year, but have not had an announcement.

Help us celebrate small businesses and individuals who have helped this city grow into the community we all love at the 2020 Annual Small Business Awards!