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Bigoney Wins Chamber Sales Award • Huntsville Utilities launches new software system • Torch Technologies Co-Founders Presented with Award

Some top cities are relatively cheap: Johnson City, TN, Huntsville, AL, Shreveport, LA, Fairbanks, AK, and Kingman, AZ, for example, all boast home prices under $300K. That’s not only under the national average, but it also comes alongside desirable living conditions, whether Johnson City and Fairbanks’ outdoor access or Huntsville’s thriving job market. All 5 cities saw their move ratios increase in 2025.

Special Aerospace Services Rebrands as Aurex / Save The Date! P.R.O.P.E.L. Small Business Summit / First High-Bay Facility at Redstone Gateway

The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded Richard Bigoney of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce the Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award. The award recognizes career sales achievement, with awards based on the total number or total dollar amount of chamber membership sales.

The CRP DefenseTech Accelerator is a 12-week accelerator program for early-stage technology companies with innovative products that can be grown and scaled in the defense and commercial markets. Applications for Cohort 2 are open through August 29.

In our cover story, we feature some of the alumni of Nichols Research who went on to found or lead some of Huntsville’s most successful current companies.

Clint Kirkland has been very active with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber for several years. He is now Executive Vice President and Madison County Regional President of CB&S Bank.

The summit will place a strategic spotlight on high-growth, high-impact industries including advanced manufacturing, aerospace, biotechnology, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure. By uniting entrepreneurs, small businesses, investors, industry leaders, and ecosystem partners, P.R.O.P.E.L. aims to create a collaborative environment where innovation and opportunity converge. Save October 28-29 on your calendar!

Huntsville City Schools Opens New Tech Center / Bill Roark Addresses Senate Committee / Several construction projects underway on Redstone Arsenal / New CVB Destination Guide

Redstone Arsenal celebrates SSCF Graduation for Class of 2025 / MSFC 65th Anniversary Celebration Breakfast / Huntsville International Airport’s record breaking month