August 17, 2023
The City of Huntsville ranks #1 for The Best Places to Live for Families in the U.S. for 2023-24! The ranking from U.S. News and World Report was based on affordability, quality of life and the job market.
August 14, 2023
August 10, 2023
Join us as we celebrate the diverse range of industries and expertise represented among the contenders – from technology startups revolutionizing the way we interact with the world, to local businesses and nonprofits that have become pillars of our community. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating Huntsville’s business community on Thursday, Sept. 28 in the VBC North Hall.
August 9, 2023
Drake State Community and Technical College and Huntsville Hospital proudly announce the graduation of the first cohort of graduates from their groundbreaking Nursing LPN Launch program. The 19 students will now begin work at Huntsville Hospital, helping to fill a critical nursing shortage.
August 7, 2023
We are pleased to share with you that Huntsville, Alabama has landed the UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in 2026. The races will be held September 4-7, 2026, Labor Day weekend, in Cummings Research Park. This premier event will bring approximately 600 of the world’s para-cyclists, along with their support staff and families, to Huntsville.
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 31, 2023
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (July 31, 2023) – The communities of the Tennessee Valley region are disappointed to learn the White House has reversed a decision that would have moved Space Command headquarters to Redstone Arsenal, as two lengthy selection processes recommended. […]
July 24, 2023
Huntsville is Alabama’s most educated city, coming in just inside the top 25 nationally, according to a new ranking by Wallethub. The ranking of the 150 most populated U.S. metropolitan statistical areas looked at 11 metrics within two categories: educational attainment and quality of education and attainment gap.
July 24, 2023
July 21, 2023
By Ken Smith Senior Director, Research & Information Services Each quarter, the Chamber partners with the University of Alabama Center for Business & Economic Research to support the Alabama Business Confidence Index. This survey of local and statewide business leaders […]
July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (July 17, 2023) – Kömmerling USA, which is located in Chase Industrial Park in Huntsville, has announced an expansion and additional jobs for the local facility. Kömmerling’s Huntsville plant will add two new production lines to manufacture window […]
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.