Business — Page 19

SHEFFIELD — Bank Independent is once again being recognized for its exceptional workplace environment and dedication to its employees. For the sixth year in a row, the Sheffield-based financial institution […]

HUNTSVILLE – With categories covering education tech, sports tech, consumer goods, medical tech, and cybersecurity, gBETA Huntsville announced the five startups for its fall cohort. The three-month mentorship-driven program is bringing […]

LONDON — Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has received a $19 million contract from the Department of Defense to equip a fleet of new H-47 Chinooks for the UK Royal Air […]

LOS ANGELES — Three Huntsville-based companies are part of a $2.5 billion Space Systems Command contract. Axient, NTSI, and Sigmatech are among 12 companies, some of which have offices in […]

HUNTSVILLE — A “flexible option” to shop and dine in downtown Huntsville is available for visitors. The Downtown Explorer Card, a digital gift card to support local food, beverage, and […]

MADISON — It may not be quite hot cocoa weather yet, but that’s not stopping the Madison Chamber of Commerce from inviting residents to shop locally while enjoying the chocolatey […]

HUNTSVILLE – Citing the city’s space heritage and its Apollo legacy, a New York-based space construction firm moved its operations to the Rocket City. SpaceFactory, a pioneer in space and […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Rocket City is famed for its missile and defense businesses and this most-recent acquisition is a coming together of two Huntsville businesses in those industries. Special Aerospace […]

HUNTSVILLE — It’s been quite a ride that last six months for Huntsville’s Victory Solutions. In May, the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Woman-Owned Small Business was awarded a NASA grant for […]

HOLLYWOOD – A Huntsville company’s expansion in Hollywood came without a red carpet, fancy-dressed stars and no paparazzi. After all, it was in Hollywood, Ala., just outside of Scottsboro, not […]

NEW YORK — Boeing is exploring the sale of its space business, according to the Wall Street Journal. The aerospace giant is evaluating the sale of its NASA business, including […]

HUNTSVILLE — Bringing artificial intelligence and machine learning to the realm of space and missile defense is a prime objective of a Huntsville small business. To that end, 1st Edge has […]

HUNTSVILLE – CFD Research has been awarded a $12 million contract from the Sensors Directorate of Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The contract is to provide for […]

MONTGOMERY — Holiday spending in Alabama should be on par with or slightly under last year – $18.5 billion. While that’s not altogether the best news, it’s an improvement over […]

HUNTSVILLE – A trio of high-value contracts has given a boost to a Huntsville small business. Over the last three months, Invariant has been awarded contracts from the Defense Logistics Agency […]

Bank Independent appoints Compton as CFO

SHEFFIELD — Adam Compton has been named chief financial officer of Bank Independent. With more than 30 years of capital markets and operational experience, Compton brings strategic insight and financial […]

Third of a four-part series: 256 Today recently recognized area leaders in innovation and dedication to the nation. The Program of the Year is UAH’s Future Technologies and Enabling Plasma […]

HUNTSVILLE — After nearly a quarter century since opening its first office in the Rocket City, American Family Care continues to grow its presence in the Huntsville metro area. The […]

Second of a four-part series: 256 Today recently recognized area leaders in innovation and dedication to the nation. The Company of the Year is Radiance Technologies. HUNTSVILLE — From innovative engineers […]

HUNTSVILLE — Freedom Real Estate and Capital has chosen a company insider with nearly 30 years of experience in the construction industry to be its president. Lee Holland, the former […]

Almodóvar honored with AUSA's John W. Dixon Award

WASHINGTON – Cited for his “selfless leadership,” Rey Almodóvar, the co-founder and CEO emeritus of Intuitive Research and Technology, received the John W. Dixon Award at the Association of the […]

First of a four-part series: 256 Today recently recognized area leaders in innovation and dedication to the nation. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to COLSA founder Dr. Frank J. […]

HUNTSVILLE — The monumental impact of North Alabama is a testament to a distinct quality about the region and many of those who call it home: A combination of dedication […]

HUNTSVILLE — A pair of Huntsville businesses have come together in a joint venture to meet the needs of government customers. Radiance Technologies and Ignite Fueling Innovation have formed Radiance […]