Some of the biggest acts in music history have strolled down the halls of the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville. That venue has served as the location for most of Huntsville’s major events since the doors were opened in 1975. The VBC offers multiple venues for presenting cultural, educational, entertainment, conventions as well as […]

Randy Sparks said there’s something peaceful and relaxing about taking a boat ride under the stars in the evening. “Sometimes, I go out into the middle of the lake, shut the motor off and just let the boat drift. It’s just a pleasant experience,” said Sparks, an avid fisherman and boater who lives on Logan Martin […]

Growing up, Sahani food truck owner David Kimani had a dream of building a business. Early during the pandemic, Kimani and his family had the opportunity to purchase a food truck. After about a year of planning, they finally opened for business in May 2021, serving up authentic Kenyan dishes within Birmingham’s vibrant food scene. “It started […]

When Rebecca Denson and her husband, Clint, launched Sachai Tea Co., the idea of improving their community, and the world, were key components of their business plan. The same is true for Chris Sims and his partners at CAVU, a virtual career- and business-development company. The like-minded companies are among the first in Alabama to seek and […]

Research at the University of Alabama (UA) continues to grow, recording the eighth straight year of record external funding for projects that expand knowledge and spark innovation. In fiscal 2021, sponsored awards totaled $171 million, a 1.6% increase over the previous year. UA received 814 sponsored awards, a nearly 19% jump from fiscal 2020. Sponsored awards include […]

MOBILE, Alabama – Mobile-based FGP Holding, which owns Frios Gourmet Pops and FGP Manufacturing LLC, announced plans today for a rapid expansion and production ramp-up along with a move into the former Crown Products facility at 3107 Halls Mill Road in Alabama’s “Port City.” The project features a capital investment of more than $20 million […]

With new developments popping up all over town, business in Birmingham is booming. Ultra-modern lofts and cozy city condominiums are continuously adding to the skyline. And with the number of restaurants, bars, and retail shops growing by the day, there are more than enough ways to spend the day. One of the latest is Mercantile on […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Monday announced the election of the organization’s officers, executive committee members and board of directors for 2022. According to a release, this year’s slate of individuals who will serve in leadership positions for BCA was recently approved at its annual meeting. BCA announced that Mike Kemp had been […]

The City of Huntsville recently approved a project agreement with Facebook, now officially known as Meta, which will expand the tech giant’s campus in the North Huntsville Industrial Park. Meta currently operates two data center buildings in the Rocket City, with a third building being granted regulatory approval by the city nearly a month ago. […]

Fort Payne-based Artemis Shielding, a veteran-owned and operated radiation shielding manufacturer, is working to remove toxic lead from shielding materials in various industries. Artemis Shielding provides custom solutions for the medical, nuclear, security and testing industries. The company recently entered the aerospace industry. A release stated that Artemis’ Radiation Shielding Material (RSM) in February of […]

Mobile operator and technology company C Spire on Tuesday announced that it had officially completed its acquisition of Troy Cablevision, Inc. and Union Springs Telephone Company, Inc. According to a release, the agreement’s finalization enables C Spire to meet the growing need for broadband and other technology services in Alabama’s Wiregrass region. In announcing the […]

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) last week announced that Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation in Huntsville had been awarded a $1.38 billion contract for the production of the U.S. Army’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). Designed to be the nation’s most advanced air and missile deterrent, the IBCS will serve to connect sensors with the […]

UAB Hospital, the flagship hospital of the UAB Health System, is now the eighth largest hospital in the nation, up three spots from 2020, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. UAB Hospital has 1,207 hospital beds. “As the University of Alabama at Birmingham continues to make record-breaking strides in all pillars of our mission, we are proud to be […]

How can we improve the state’s global reputation? What does Alabama do well that people outside of Alabama don’t know about? Dozens of leaders from across Alabama’s public and private sectors gathered Dec. 14 to discuss those and other marketing questions during the Innovate Alabama Symposium hosted by the state’s new Alabama Innovation Corporation. Miller Girvin, […]

FORT DEPOSIT, Alabama – For more than 85 years, Priester’s Pecans has helped families across Alabama and beyond celebrate the holidays, and the Lowndes County company continues to write new chapters in its storied history. The pecan processor and handmade candy operation is in the middle of its busiest time of the year, as more […]

EUFAULA, Alabama — Humminbird, a leading maker of marine electronics products, officially launched construction work on a multimillion-dollar expansion project at its Eufaula facility to allow the company to meet strong consumer demand for its technologies. The expansion project will increase the production and assembly areas at the Alabama plant by 25 percent. The project […]

All issues related to workforce development continue to be at the forefront of economic development discussions. While working to confront challenges related to the topic, key information is needed to assess focus areas and set forth initiatives to address outstanding needs. The Alabama Workforce Council has released key data points which provide an outline of […]

Christmas Day will see the launch of NASA’s historic James Webb Space Telescope which will allow mankind to gain a deeper understanding of early space formation. The momentous occasion is made possible due in part to the significant efforts of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. According to NASA, the James Webb Space Telescope […]

The Alabama Capital Network (ACN) on Monday announced that it will assume oversight and operational control of the Birmingham Venture Club (BVC). ACN, a community economic development organization that facilitates relationships between investors and entrepreneurs, will take on BVC meetings and activities as a functional project. According to a release, BVC will maintain its distinct […]

Cooler weather is often a welcome relief from the dog days of summer, and a cooler market also may bring some relief to Alabama home buyers. In addition to the usual seasonal market slowdown, Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, sees a market cooling trend as first-time buyers are on the […]

BREWTON, Alabama – Provalus, an information technology services firm that seeks to tap talent in underserved communities, has opened a 55,000-square-foot headquarters in Brewton, a small city located in rural South Alabama. Governor Kay Ivey joined company leaders and local officials at a ceremony this week to mark the official opening of the new Provalus […]

SELMA, Alabama — Alabama officials announced today Globe Metallurgical Inc. (GMI), a subsidiary of Ferroglobe PLC, a leading producer of silicon metal and specialty alloys, is moving forward with a plan to restart an idled silicon metal facility in Selma. The Dallas County facility will employ about 100 people and conduct business with 150 local […]

High school students from Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston Counties gathered in Ozark last week for the 2021 Power of Youth Leadership Forum, an event designed to enhance their leadership and networking skills through mentoring by local business leaders. Alabama Power Community Relations Manager David Norwood kicked off the event by telling the 150 students about […]

Scientists are closer to solving a solar heating puzzle using direct data now that NASA’s Parker Solar Probe (PSP), on which The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) teamed to develop an instrument suite to directly measure particles from the solar wind, has for the first time entered a region never before explored. PSP has […]