Huntsville Young Professionals (HYP)

Cartridge on Wheels, local supplier of ink and toner for desktop printers, was recognized on February 26th as the fastest growing Cartridge on Wheels franchise.

Southern Convention Services, Inc. (SCS), a leader in event production, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sigma Services of America, Inc. (SSAI). Huntsville-based SSAI is a woman veteran-owned business that provides event registration and administrative support, graphic design, and has extensive experience in government contracting.

All Chamber of Commerce Members who sign up for a new membership prior to March 31st will receive a special discounted annual membership due of only $500 for the first year!!

The Board of Trustees of Crestwood Medical Center has elected Tony Jones and Darla R. Cowart, MD, as new members effective January 29, 2010.

The Alabama Tourism Department has once again identified the U.S. Space & Rocket Center as Alabama's number one tourist attraction among those who charge an admission. Also making the state's Top Ten list were two other Huntsville attractions, including the Huntsville Botanical Gardens, coming in at sixth place, and the Early Works Museum Complex at ninth. The Space & Rocket Center reported 470,000 visitors

The Apartment Association of North Alabama Presents "The Greatest Trade Show on Earth" Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 4 - 7 p.m. at the Huntsville Jaycee Building.

The Arts Council, Inc. (TAC) announced today that the Panoply Arts Festival would take place Friday-Sunday, April 23-25, at downtown Huntsville’s Big Spring International Park and Von Braun Center and that this year’s theme is “Home is Where the heART Is!” 

Tintronics, a Huntsville, Alabama-based company supporting the national electronic manufacturing industry, is now certified to provide AS9100 REV B and ISO9001:2008 level services to its customers.

The AEgis Technologies Microsystems Group has been awarded a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract for New Laser Eye Protection Technology for Visors with the United States Air Force.

The Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses (CCJW) announced that Huntsville will host three conventions this summer. The CCJW conventions are scheduled to be held June 25-27, July 2-4 and July 9-11.

Mr. Charles L. Ray Jr., Dr. Dorothy Huston, and Mr. Steve Fisher were elected to three year terms on the volunteer Board of Directors of Redstone Federal Credit Union.

Demonstrating their skills in penetrating a computer network, Dynetics security and information technology (IT) professionals won the top three spots in a Capture the Flag (CtF) competition sponsored by the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (AF ISR Agency) / A6 Det 4 at its recent annual conference held in San Antonio, Texas.

The Biztech-UAHuntsville Alliance is pleased to announce that Bradley Byrne, candidate for Governor of Alabama, will be at Biztech on March 2 at 9:30AM to discuss his ideas and listen to ideas from the Alliance and the community on economic development and job creation in Huntsville.

It’s that time of year again! Once again the Museum heads full swing into celebrating one of the most important exhibitions: Youth Art Month. This year marks the 23rd annual Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition of student artwork on view in the Grisham Gallery. Flyer »

Burr & Forman LLP announces eight new partners from four of its Southeastern offices: Brad A. Baldwin, Kwende B. Jones, William J. Long IV, Briana M. Montminy, Marc P. Solomon, Bradley B. Vance, Calvert (Callie) Sullins Whatley, and Thomas M. Wood.

- 2010 Schedule of Professional Development Seminars »

On-Demand Printing saves time, money and eliminates waste. How many times do you print more of something than you really need to supposedly keep printing costs down, then wind up throwing material away because it became out dated?

Sequel Youth and Family Services (“Sequel”; www.sequelyouthservices.com) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Three Springs, Inc. (“TSI”; www.threesprings.com), a leading provider of specialized behavioral health treatment for adolescents.

The UNCF Building Bridges to Opportunity Gala is one of UNCF’s signature fund-raising events and one of Huntsville’s premiere social occasions. It is hosted by the North Alabama UNCF Planning Committee and Oakwood University. Sponsors include local corporations, civic groups, the faith community, and individuals. Flyer »

Conditioned Air Solutions, a heating & air conditioning, electrical and plumbing service provider has joined Nexstar, a world-class professional training organization. Focus Electrical Service and Greenway Plumbing are divisions of Conditioned Air Solutions, LLC.

Effective January 1, 2010, Tara Graphics became the new owners of Sky Box Sport Scenes (SBSS). SBSS brings the baseball stadium experience to fans yearround with officially licensed Major League Baseball (MLB) photomurals.

Robert “Bob” O. Baron, founder and CEO of Baron Services has been named Fellow of the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the nation’s premiere scientific organization for those involved in the atmospheric and related sciences.

Redstone Federal Credit Union presented a $3,565 check to representatives of the North Alabama Children’s Miracle Network – Credit Union for Kids initiative from funds raised during 2009.

Logistics & Environmental Support Services Corporation (LESCO) announced its acquisition by local businessman Don Miller, former founder, president, and principal shareholder of MILTEC.

Committed to providing patients with innovative, safe and effective treatments options, Crestwood Medical Center offers the only laser ablation treatment approved to clear blockages in arteries above the knee. Crestwood Medical Center is using Spectranetics’ TURBO-Booster to treat Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and restore blood flow to the legs and feet.

Visit the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau website www.huntsville.org and click on the 2010 Distinctive Destination link to cast your vote to name Huntsville the fan favorite destination. Once you register, you can vote as many times as you like until the voting ends on February 28. Vote early and vote often to select Huntsville as the 2010 Fan Favorite!

In recognition of the economic power of privately held business, DiversityBusiness.com, the nation's leading business-to-business monitoring organization, recently named MartinFederal as one of the top small businesses in the United States.

For more information, contact Norm Light, Director, Business Development, MartinFederal Consulting, Inc. at 256-572-1769.

Rev. Samuel "Billy" Kyles will be Oakwood University’s featured student chapel guest speaker, 9:50 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, at the Oakwood University Church, 7000 Adventist Boulevard. He is the only living person who actually spent the final hour of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life with him that fateful night of his assassination.

Valentine's Contests & Bama Players @Parkway Place »

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) recently announced the award of the first set of winners for the prestigious MiDAESS contracts. APT Research, Inc, a Huntsville based company, was one of the three initial winners with a contract valued at up to $209M.

Exhibition April 19- May 31
Entry deadline: Monday, March 15

For the second year, the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is sponsoring an art competition that uses the backdrop of DNA Day and features DNA, genetics and biotechnology as inspiration. The winning artist will receive a $1,000 cash award for the purchase of the work which will become a permanent part of the institute's collection.

Chicago® will be performing at the 22nd annual Huntsville Classic Dinner. The legendary band will take the stage at the VBC Arena on Friday, May 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets to the concert can be purchased for $35 per person at the VBC Box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or at any Ticketmaster outlet. This year’s Huntsville Classic Dinner and Golf Tournament will benefit Huntsville Hospital’s Orthopedic Surgery program. For more information, please call Huntsville Hospital Foundation at (256) 265-8077 or visit www.huntsvillehospital.org/foundation.