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A<strong>SMART</strong><strong>PLACE</strong><strong>TO</strong><strong>LIVE</strong>,2011 GUIDE <strong>TO</strong>MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA<strong>WORK</strong><strong>AND</strong><strong>PLAY</strong>A PUBLICATION OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTYwww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com leAlabamaUSA.com| 256.535.2000 535.2000CHAMBEROF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISONCOUNTY| 1


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A<strong>SMART</strong><strong>PLACE</strong><strong>TO</strong><strong>LIVE</strong>,<strong>WORK</strong><strong>AND</strong><strong>PLAY</strong>8 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


2011GUIDE <strong>TO</strong>HUNTSVILLEMADISON COUNTY,ALABAMA❖Published byThe <strong>Huntsville</strong> Times2317 Memorial Parkway SW<strong>Huntsville</strong>, AL 35801256.532.4250 phone256.532.4183 fax❖PUBLISHER | Bob LudwigEDI<strong>TO</strong>RIAL DIREC<strong>TO</strong>R | Jim SteeleWRITERSKimberly Ballard | Bob LabbeDiana LaChance | Wendy ReevesAnna Thibodeaux | Anna Claire VollersART DIREC<strong>TO</strong>R | Leslie FranklinPHO<strong>TO</strong>GRAPHY DIREC<strong>TO</strong>RMichael MercierVICE PRESIDENT OF ADVERTISINGNatalie PruittADVERTISING MANAGERSRay Johnson | David McGheeSteve Wilson | Lori Ziegelmann❖2011 Guide to <strong>Huntsville</strong>/<strong>Madison</strong>County, Alabama is publishedby The <strong>Huntsville</strong> Times forthe Chamber of Commerce of<strong>Huntsville</strong>/<strong>Madison</strong> le/MisonCountycontents<strong>LIVE</strong>…12 | FAMILY FRIENDLYAmenities and low living costs make <strong>Huntsville</strong>/<strong>Madison</strong> Countya great place to raise children20 | THE GOOD LIFELow costs and high quality surprise many a newcomer28 | MANY SHADES OF GREENArea melds its natural beauty with environmental awareness34 | A VERY <strong>SMART</strong> <strong>PLACE</strong>Educational excellence and learning are top priorities44 | FULL SPECTRUM<strong>Huntsville</strong> is a regional hub for state-of-the-art health care50 | SPLASH OF COLORA vibrant arts community stimulates the senses<strong>WORK</strong>…58 | THE PENTAGON OF THE SOUTHRedstone Arsenal’s success is key to ‘America’s New Federal City’64 | AN ECONOMIC DYNAMOCummings Research Park is the heartbeat of R&D here70 | A TECHNICAL TITANNational acclaim crowns area’s innovation prowessFor membership information, contact:The Chamber of Commerceof <strong>Huntsville</strong>/<strong>Madison</strong> County225 Church Street<strong>Huntsville</strong>, AL 35801256.535.2000 phone256.535.2015 faxwww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.comFor more information about thispublication, call 256.532.4250.The <strong>Huntsville</strong> Times also producesarea guides, magazines, and otherspecialty publications.Copyright©2011 The <strong>Huntsville</strong> Times.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole orin part without written permission is prohibited.<strong>PLAY</strong>…78 | A FUN <strong>PLACE</strong><strong>Huntsville</strong> area is perfect for the active lifestyleCONNECTIONS…88 | DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION88 | <strong>TO</strong>P EMPLOYERS89 | CHAMBER STAFFON THE COVER“The Power of Thought” is a statue that was gifted to the HudsonAlpha Institutefor Biotechnology by sculptor Victor Issa. The Institute has a threefold mission:genomic research, economic development and educational outreach.www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 9


WELCOMEdear friend,Thank you for picking up a copy of the 2011 Guide to <strong>Huntsville</strong>/<strong>Madison</strong>County, A Smart Place to Live, Work and Play. This publication is designed toprovide information to newcomers and long-time residents alike about some ofthe business areas that help drive our local economy and make the <strong>Huntsville</strong>Metropolitan Area such a dynamic business community.Throughout the guide you will see, in words and photos, some of the areas thatdrive our technology-based economy such as Redstone Arsenal and CummingsResearch Park. Likewise, the area continues to attract people from across thecountry based on excellent salaries and career opportunities as well as our highquality of life, low cost of living, short commute times and a vibrant andthriving arts and recreation community.When the new Census data was released, the <strong>Huntsville</strong> MetropolitanStatistical Area surged in growth over the past 10 years to become Alabama’ssecond largest metro. And that growth continues to be fueled by a diversityof industry in several areas including aerospace and defense, life sciences,computer science and advanced manufacturing.As the lead economic development organization for <strong>Huntsville</strong>/<strong>Madison</strong> County, the Chamber’s primary mission isto prepare the community for economic growth, attract new employers, help existing industries expand and recruittalented workers to fi ll available jobs. We accomplish this thanks to Chamber members and public partners investingin the <strong>Huntsville</strong> Regional Economic Growth Initiative (HREGI), which also allows us to recruit targeted industries;help existing employers meet their expansion needs; promote the community’s image nationally and internationally;work with our local and regional universities and colleges for economic and workforce development; and continue tocreate a platform of economic diversity and growth.Your Chamber of Commerce is here to provide you with information and personalized service to meet your needs.Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information at 256-535-2000 or visit ourweb site at www.huntsvillealabamausa.com. We believe that when it comes to businessand career opportunities in our community, you will discover the truth in what we sayand believe: the sky truly is NOT the limit in <strong>Huntsville</strong> and <strong>Madison</strong> County!Charlie Kettle2011 Chair of the BoardChamber of Commerce of <strong>Huntsville</strong>/<strong>Madison</strong> County10 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


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<strong>LIVE</strong>family friendlyAMENITIES <strong>AND</strong>LOW LIVING COSTSMAKE A GREAT <strong>PLACE</strong><strong>TO</strong> RAISE CHILDRENBy Anna Claire VollersA few years ago, Matt and Mandy DeOriolived in Durham, N.C., and were consideringtheir options. Matt had just fi nished hismedical fellowship at Duke University andwas considering jobs in a variety of locations,including North Carolina, New Mexico,Florida, and <strong>Huntsville</strong>, Ala.“We really looked all over and had theability to go anywhere,” says Matt. “But it wasa pretty clear decision where to go.”Mandy, who grew up in Colorado, admitsshe didn’t know much about <strong>Huntsville</strong> whenone of Matt’s former fellow residents from theMayo Clinic invited him down to look at a jobopening at The Orthopeadic Center in<strong>Huntsville</strong>.“We came out here,” Mandy says, “andlooked and I was so pleasantly surprised byeverything, from the neighborhoods to thecleanliness. For Matt it was a great job offer,great opportunity, and overall it seemed to bea safe place to raise a family. From everybodythat we talked to, there was not one negativething that I ever heard about <strong>Huntsville</strong>.“We came and we looked and we loved it,but we still continued to look at otherlocations,” she says. “Nothing compared to<strong>Huntsville</strong>. So this is where we ended up andwe’re very happy.”The DeOrios settled in Hampton Covewith their children, <strong>Madison</strong>, 6, and Tyler, 4.Matt is an orthopedic surgeon with asubspecialty in foot and ankle at <strong>TO</strong>C andMandy is a physician’s assistant who is nowa stay-at-home mother.The DeOrios’ story illustrates what manyfamilies and national media outlets havelearned about the <strong>Huntsville</strong>-<strong>Madison</strong> Countyarea: it’s a great place to raise a family.In one of many such rankings, <strong>Huntsville</strong>was named to the list of 10 Great Cities forRaising Families by Kiplinger’s PersonalFinance Magazine in August 2010. Kiplinger’scited <strong>Huntsville</strong>’s affordability – home pricesare 20 percent below the national averageand cost of living is 10 percent below thenational norm for medium and large cities –solid area schools, thousands of acres ofwoodlands and natural parks, and theSouth’s largest children’s museum12 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


Ashley Cabra and her son Hunter Cabra of <strong>Huntsville</strong>,look at a Monarch butterfly on Mexican butterfly weed atthe <strong>Huntsville</strong> Botanical Garden butterfly house.Photo by Glenn BaeskeBEST OF BOTH WORLDS“<strong>Huntsville</strong> has so many of the opportunitiesof a big city, but it has the safety andconvenience of a small town,” says SusanOzment, Realtor with Keller Williams Realtyin <strong>Huntsville</strong>.Mandy DeOrio says her family feels safein the community.“We love our neighborhood. We spendquite a bit of time with our neighbors. We’realways outside, kids are playing; it’s a greatenvironment for the kids,” she says. “We dofeel very safe in general.”<strong>Madison</strong> County’s relatively quickcommute is something that comes as apleasant surprise to many who move in fromother urban areas.“I will say that was a huge factor thatdrew us here, that we did not want to live ina big city and have to deal with major traffi cjams every day,” says Mandy. “We saw that thetraffi c here was so manageable and not bad atall. You have your peak times during the day,but it’s not bad when you compare it to a bigcity. That was a big factor for both of us.”After a full workday on Redstone Arsenalor in Cummings Research Park, parents cancommute home and still have time to spendwith their children at a variety of localactivities, venues and events.“My clients are pleasantly surprised tofi nd activities as diverse as Broadway plays,local theater, ballet, opera and our ownSymphony Orchestra, big name performersand tractor pulls,” says Ozment. “Whatastounds them is how easy it is to do thesethings. [In other cities] they usually spent1-3 hours of every day commuting, whichleft them unwilling to get back in their carsto go to an event. They love the convenienceof <strong>Huntsville</strong> and their commute total of lessthan 30 minutes.”A variety of museums and other localvenues have programs geared especiallytoward children and families. The Historic<strong>Huntsville</strong> Depot and EarlyWorks Children’sMusuem – the South’s largest hands-onhistory museum – are favorites of theDeOrio family.Brian BellomyAgent7910 S. Memorial Pkwy.Suite D<strong>Huntsville</strong>, AL 35802(256) 539-7530www.brianbellomy.com0907504Family iswhy wedo it all.We all feel the same commitmentto care for our families. Helping youmeet your insurance needs is partof my commitment to you. Like agood neighbor, State Farm is there. ®CALL ME <strong>TO</strong>DAY.0000206457-010000215111-01www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 13


Matt and Mandy DeOrio of Hampton Coverelocated to <strong>Huntsville</strong> a few years ago fromDurham, N.C. Their children, <strong>Madison</strong> and Tyler,love going to EarlyWorks museum.Photo by Michael Mercier14 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


“Every other week and more so duringwarmer weather, we go to the Train Depot,”says Mandy. “They love to play there and ridethe trolley. During the colder weather, we’llgo to EarlyWorks and play there.“We’re members of the <strong>Huntsville</strong>Botanical Garden and we try to get out thereand enjoy it. We go to sporting events whenwe can.”Mandy calls the <strong>Huntsville</strong> BotanicalGarden, with its Butterfl y & Nature Center,variety of classes and outdoor events, a“hidden treasure for us.”Says Ozment, “The Botanical Garden,Burritt on the Mountain, Alabama ConstitutionVillage and the <strong>Huntsville</strong> Museum ofArt offer camps and classes for buddingartists, historians, botanists and entomologists.And I love to be able to tell visitors about theparades and train excursions available fortheir children.”One of <strong>Huntsville</strong>’s best-known attractionsis the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, homeof U.S. Space Camp, an IMAX theater and avariety of science and entertainment-relatedexhibitions. Burritt on the Mountain, theAlabama Constitution Village, Historic<strong>Huntsville</strong> Depot and EarlyWorks Children’sHistory Museum bring history to life for kidsof all ages. Sci-Quest Hands-On ScienceCenter offers interactive science and engineeringexhibits that are both educationaland entertaining. The <strong>Huntsville</strong> Museum ofArt has two brand-new interactive children’sgalleries that teach the fundamentals of art View of the crowd from Jefferson St. overpassat Brewfest at Historic <strong>Huntsville</strong> Depot.Photo by Bob Gathany Part of the Wyle Coyote team - Athena Jenkins,Graeme Duthie and Steve Moore at the Whistle StopFestival at <strong>Huntsville</strong> Depot. Photo by Bob Gathanywww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 15


and let kids explore the history of the world’s majorart movements. The <strong>Huntsville</strong> Botanical Gardenhas a Children’s Garden, the Nature & Butterfl yHouse, as well as acres of planted gardens andnatural fl ora and family-friendly events. All ofthese museums and locations offer events, campsand classes for kids throughout the year.“We have wonderful playgrounds wherechildren of all physical abilities can play,” saysOzment. <strong>Madison</strong> County is home to a variety oflocal parks, state parks and miles of nature trails.“Hikers love our mountains and nature trails.”Professional sporting events such as the<strong>Huntsville</strong> Stars minor league baseball and<strong>Huntsville</strong> Havoc hockey are popular, too.A myriad of local arts organizations – fromFantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre to the<strong>Huntsville</strong> Ballet Company to the <strong>Huntsville</strong> YouthOrchestra – offer local children the opportunity toparticipate in the arts and nurture their talents, aswell as view quality performances geared especiallyfor them. Young athletes have the opportunity tojoin numerous school and community sports teams,from popular sports like baseball to ones like rugby.“Our children participate in sports not commonto the South, such as lacrosse and ice skating,” saysOzment.And there’s no shortage of free entertainmentfor families. The cities of <strong>Huntsville</strong> and <strong>Madison</strong>each offer live outdoor concerts weekly during thesummer. Many of the local movie theaters alsooffer free screenings of children’s movies eachweek during the summer.“Just to be able to take the kids to the moviesduring the summer and enjoy that with friends,”says Mandy, “it’s great.”STRONG AREA SCHOOLSIt’s hard to talk about a good place to raise afamily without talking about the schools. <strong>Madison</strong>County is home to three school districts – <strong>Huntsville</strong>City, <strong>Madison</strong> City and <strong>Madison</strong> County – wherestudents consistently test at or above average onstate and national standardized tests, and facultyand staff continue to receive statewide and nationalrecognition for their efforts. International Baccalaureateprograms, Advanced Placement courses With the weather as nice as it can be, some <strong>Huntsville</strong> kidsheaded to Kids Space to play. Mariah Cleveland, right, triesher hand at the trapeze rings while her sister Ceniyah Banks,watches from left. The girls were at the playground with theirmother Latasha Banks of <strong>Huntsville</strong>. Photo by Glenn Baeske16 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


0000207938-014009 University Drive NW256.830.6690<strong>Huntsville</strong>521 <strong>Madison</strong> Street SE256.519.2085Downtown <strong>Huntsville</strong>6388 Hwy 431 S256.539.6234Hampton Cove6104 University Drive NW256.705.1950Perimeter Park8018 Hwy 72 W256.705.1960<strong>Madison</strong>0000211450-01www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 17


and corporate internship opportunities areavailable to area high school students.“We have nationally recognized highschools and we send our children to verycompetitive colleges and universities,” saysOzment.Many of <strong>Madison</strong> County’s local andinternational companies, such as Boeing,Adtran, Toyota and SAIC support localpublic schools through a variety of projects,including funding learning programs andsponsoring teams for competitions in fi eldslike robotics and engineering.The DeOrios’ children aren’t old enoughyet for public school, but Mandy says theschool system played an important role inher family’s decision to move to the area.Her children are zoned for Hampton CoveElementary.“Everybody has said the public schoolsystem here is very good,” she says. “Obviously,there are private schools and you cantake that route as well.” Kids young and old enjoy the hands on exhibitsat Sci-Quest Hands On Science Center.Photo by Glenn BaeskeHer children are currently enrolled in apreschool affi liated with a local church,where she says they are very happy.“I think that was a big part of ourhappiness in our transition moving here,”Mandy says. “If the kids had been unhappy,that would have been a major reason for meto look elsewhere.”When her daughter <strong>Madison</strong> is askedwhat her favorite part about living in<strong>Huntsville</strong> is, she shouts, “School!”<strong>Huntsville</strong> City Schools serve approximately23,000 students in 29 elementaryschools, 14 middle schools and seven highschools. In 2009, Grissom High School madeNewsweek’s list of Top 1,500 Public Schools inthe Nation for the seventh straight year.<strong>Huntsville</strong> City Schools’ Class of 2009 earnednearly $29 million in scholarships. Forstudents with special interests, <strong>Huntsville</strong>City has a variety of magnet programs,including creative and performing arts at theAcademy of Academics and Arts (K-8) and atLee High School (9-12); engineering at LeeHigh School; international education and alaw academy at Johnson High School (9-12);and science and foreign language at theAcademy for Science and Foreign Language(K-8).<strong>Madison</strong> City Schools serve more than8,600 students at seven elementary schools,two middle schools and one high school. Testscores on national standardized tests areconsistently above the national average atall schools. The City of <strong>Madison</strong> is a highlyeducated community where approximately70 percent of adults hold bachelor’s degreesor higher. Bob Jones High School is onNewsweek’s list of Top 1,500 Public Schools inthe Nation and has been ranked in Newsweek’sTop 5 Percent of America’s High Schools. In2008, Sports Illustrated voted Bob Jones theNo. 1 Sports Program in Alabama and theScholastic Art & Writing Association votedBob Jones as Alabama’s No. 1 Art Program.<strong>Madison</strong> County Schools serve morethan 19,000 students at 28 schools outsidethe <strong>Huntsville</strong> and <strong>Madison</strong> City limits. Testscores system-wide run at or above thenational average and above the state average.Partnerships with area organizations likeHudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology andCalhoun Community College enhance studentlearning. Special programs for specific18 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


interests include Sparkman High School’sMedical Academy, and the EngineeringAcademies and history programs at Sparkmanand Buckhorn.Private independent and religiouslyaffi liated schools in <strong>Madison</strong> County offereducation from preschool through highschool. Beyond high school, the <strong>Huntsville</strong>area offers world-class higher education atinstitutions like the University of Alabama in<strong>Huntsville</strong>, Alabama A&M University andOakwood University, in addition to severalcommunity and technical colleges. The Academy for Academics and ArtsStars and Clowns perform at Panoply during5th Grade Days. Photo by Robin ConnLOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATIONFinally, <strong>Madison</strong> County is ideally locatedin the South for daytrips and weekendexcursions to larger cities.“The proximity to Atlanta, Birmingham,Nashville and Chattanooga is perfect, justperfect,” says Mandy.“And without having to actually live inthose cities,” adds Matt.The DeOrios also like being able to driveto the beach in a day.“When we go to the beach,” says Mandy,“we have so many of our own items that wecouldn’t possibly pack on a plane – betweensnorkeling gear, boogie boards and beach gear.It’s so easy to be able to load it up in the carand go down with all of our luggage.” Whenthey do have to fl y, <strong>Huntsville</strong> InternationalAirport simplifies the process, says Matt.“You can park close, get out quickly,” hesays. “In a bigger city, there’s more hasslefl ying out with a family. Here it’s easy to fl y in,easy to fl y out.”SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY<strong>Madison</strong> County is unique in that manyof its residents have moved in from otherparts of the country and the world due to thelarge number of high tech jobs available.“We’ve never felt like outsiders,” saysMatt. “We’ve never felt like we were considered‘from elsewhere.’ Everyone has beenwelcoming. There are so many people in<strong>Huntsville</strong> who did not grow up in <strong>Huntsville</strong>or didn’t necessarily grow up in the South.”Ozment, also not a native Huntsvillian,agrees.“My clients are always impressed by howclean <strong>Huntsville</strong> is and how friendly we are,”she says. “I moved here 22 years ago and justlove <strong>Huntsville</strong>.”www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 19


<strong>LIVE</strong>the good lifeLOW COSTS<strong>AND</strong> HIGH QUALITYSURPRISE MANYA NEWCOMERBy Kimberly Ballard“ ‘Absolutely not!’ was my wife’s fi rstreaction seven years ago when I told her I hadbeen offered a significant career opportunityin <strong>Huntsville</strong>, Ala.,” recalls Jason Champion,owner of Hamilton-Ryker of <strong>Huntsville</strong>, aC-level recruiting agency specializing in IT,engineering and executive searches. Championsays she cried the whole trip after they leftthe metropolitan buzz of Atlanta.Yet as they entered <strong>Huntsville</strong> from theeast, coming in through Hampton Cove withits subtle mixture of peaceful suburbia andundeveloped farmland, they passed theRobert Trent Jones golf course and turnedleft at the busy intersection at Sutton Road.A Super Wal-Mart sits alongside a Lowe’sand numerous popular fast food restaurants,similar to any outlying suburb of Atlanta. Asthey came across <strong>Huntsville</strong> Mountain intoJones Valley, she said, “I can do this.”Less than a year afterward, “you couldn’thave budged her from <strong>Huntsville</strong>,” Championsays.It’s just one of many stories newcomerstell about their move to <strong>Huntsville</strong>, and whilethe area’s aesthetics and Southern hospitalityplay roles, Mayor Tommy Battle says a moveto <strong>Huntsville</strong> means improving your qualityof life.“Our cost of living is 10 percent lowerthan the national average,” he says, and thereis an ongoing and concerted effort to keep itthat way. “Part of it is our lack of annexation,which keeps us all one community operatingunder one administration,” Battle explains.“Most cities are broken up into smallermunicipalities.”Considered the most reliable source ofcity-to-city comparisons of key consumercosts, the Council for Community andEconomic Research’s ACCRA Cost of LivingIndex supports the mayor’s claim. Evaluatednext to comparable technology communitieslike San Jose, Calif.; Richmond, Va.; Orlando,Fla.; Raleigh, N.C.; Austin, Texas; and20 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


Jason & Erin Champion at their home in <strong>Madison</strong>.Photo by Bob GathanyCharlotte, N.C., <strong>Huntsville</strong> beats all six bysignificant margins in the overall compositeindex, as well as in housing, utilities andhealth care.Consistently ranked over the past threeyears by business and consumer magazinesas a top performer in many areas of economicgrowth and quality/cost of living, <strong>Huntsville</strong>continues to prove its recognition based onthe merits. In July, CNNMoney.com named<strong>Huntsville</strong> one of the nation’s most affordablecities. Ranked No. 19, <strong>Huntsville</strong> is a citywhere residents “see their incomes go thefurthest,” the website says.HOUSINGLeena Jacobs, an accredited buyerrepresentative and residential Realtor forWeichert Realty, says a 3,000 square-foothouse can be bought in Hampton Cove for$200,000. “If you choose to go out closer toCummings Research Park, you can fi nd aloft-style condominium in one of the choicestparts of <strong>Huntsville</strong> at the Village ofProvidence starting in the mid-$100,000s,” she says.“I moved here after my momtransferred to <strong>Huntsville</strong> fromAlexandria, Va., with BRAC,” saysChristine Schaefer, facilities securityoffi cer at Intuitive Research. “I had atwo-bedroom townhouse in D.C. thatcost $365,000. I bought a four-bedroomhouse here for just under $200,000.The same house in D.C. would haverun $600,000. I would never havebeen able to afford it.”“There are two factors thatimmediately shock people whenthey start shopping for a house in<strong>Huntsville</strong>,” Realtor Jacobs says. “Thefi rst is the range of choices. You arenot constrained by your price range.In most cities, people dream of livingin a gated community or on the water,or in a family oriented subdivisionwhere you see young couples walkingtheir dog and a nice little schoolwithin walking distance for the kids.In <strong>Huntsville</strong>, you can live downtown, Mayor Tommy Battle being interviewed in his offce for a magazinearticle. Photo by Michael MercierProfessionalism is KEY.Would you trust your pool man to perform heart surgery on your loved one? Or, yourphysician to monitorthe pH balanceinyourpool? Thegardenertomonitor your investmentportfolio? How about your broker in charge of your mulch and pesticides? Ofcourseyou wouldn’t.There ispeace of mind in hiring the right professional for every job. AtCapstoneRealty,webelieve thesinglelargest investment youwillmakeinalifetimeisyourhome. For that reason alone, we hire only the finest REAL<strong>TO</strong>RS® to guideyou through the relocation and home buying process.We pride ourselves onproviding area tours, designed to better informyou ofthe lifestyle our fine city has tooffer. Wespend countlesshours getting to know the community, understandingmarket trends and working to answer your questionswith the utmost ofintegrity.So,ifyou areconsidering amovetothe <strong>Huntsville</strong>area, there isnobetter choice. Call us today.256.382.7300 • www.choosecapstone.comwww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 210000208003-01


on the mountain, in a subdivision likeBlossomwood, out near Research Park, or inJones Valley without sacrificing a whole lot.”The second factor is property taxes.TAXES“On a $400,000 house in D.C. or Seattle,standard property taxes will run you about$5,000 to $6,000 per year,” Jacobs explains.“In <strong>Huntsville</strong>, they are about $2,100 to$2,200; and on a $200,000 house, $1,200per year.”How is this possible?“We have intentionally kept taxes lowand we continue to work every day to keepthem low,” says Battle. “We do it by keepinggovernment effi cient. Our magic – so tospeak – is having city employees double up onjobs, eliminate waste, and run city governmenton a shoestring budget.” He points out thatwhile <strong>Huntsville</strong>’s sales tax is 8 percent, salestax in Montgomery, Birmingham and Mobileis 10 percent.“In D.C. you pay taxes on everything youown, including your car,” Schaefer says. “Thatincludes taxes on car tags, emissions, annualinspections, etc. When I went to my bank inD.C. to negotiate my mortgage, they saw howlow my property taxes were. They said, ‘Thiscan’t be right,’ but I assured them it was.”START A BUSINESSArea Development named <strong>Huntsville</strong> No. 7on its Most Attractive Metro for Business list.Entrepreneur recognized <strong>Huntsville</strong> as thenation’s leading Small City with Big Opportunities;and Forbes named <strong>Huntsville</strong> one ofthe nation’s Top 10 Places for Business andCareers. “<strong>Huntsville</strong> held 159 ribbon-cuttingsthis year,” Battle says. “That means that duringa time most of the country is seeing a downturn,in <strong>Huntsville</strong> business is growing, relocatinghere and opening multiple locations.”It’s a business move that has made sensefor Cecilio “CJ” Kentish, owner of KTiExpress Courier. “My wife and I moved to<strong>Huntsville</strong> about a year ago from Orlando,Fla.,” Kentish says. “Because my wife has agood job, I was able to open my own business.In <strong>Huntsville</strong>, we rent a three-bedroomapartment, plus I rent offi ce space thatincludes utilities, phone, Internet, water andtrash, for the price we paid for a two-bedroomapartment in Orlando.”There are a lot of people able to fulfilltheir dreams of opening that dress shop orrestaurant, especially if one spouse is securein their job, says Donna Blue, VP of theWeichert Community Affi liates division ofWRTG. “In the commercial end of things,there is not as much negotiation going on in<strong>Huntsville</strong> as most business people areaccustomed to in larger cities,” she says.Blue says for most savvy businesspeoplemoving here from Los Angeles, renting andbuying offi ce space is like attending a bluelight special. “They are used to paying $25 to$30 a square foot at the bare minimum,” shesays. “You can get offi ce space in CummingsResearch Park right now for $14 to $16 asquare foot, and in older buildings as low as$12 to $14; plus, building owners are morefl exible in their terms.”She says the commercial market wasdormant in 2009, but leasing has picked upin 2010. Retail has slacked off a little becausebanks want a lot of money down, but newcompanies are still coming to serve Departmentof Defense clients, the Base Realignmentand Closure relocations, and <strong>Huntsville</strong>’sgovernment agencies. All are very positiveNOTYOURAVERAGE BEANCOUNTERSWhat makes Decosimo different fromany other CPA firm in the region? Mostfirms offer audit and tax services totheir clients. At Decosimo, weoffer awide range of services ranging fromthe traditional audit and tax to businessvaluation and forensic services. Ourclients expect more, and we deliver withdiverse solutions that help you meet yourobjectives and acommitment to servicethat issure toexceed your expectations.ATLANTA | CHATTANOOGA | CINCINNATIDAL<strong>TO</strong>N | GR<strong>AND</strong> CAYMAN | HUNTSVILLEKNOXVILLE | MEMPHIS | NASHVILLE256.517.1111 | decosimo.com/beancounters0000206459-0122 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


for prime contractors and subcontractors,who view the new 468-acre RedstoneGateway offi ce park and CRP as impressiveand affordable opportunities for relocation.“There is a little uncertainty involved,”Blue says. “I was recently asked to help aclient fi nd space in the range of 3,000 squarefeet to 30,000 square feet. I told him, ‘Youare going to have to narrow that down orI will be dragging you all over <strong>Huntsville</strong>!’and his response was, ‘Honestly, Donna,I don’t know where I will be in terms ofgrowth in six months to a year.’”0000211059-01SUSTAINABLE GROWTH“People ask if our growth and low costof living is sustainable,” Battle muses. “It isabsolutely sustainable because of <strong>Huntsville</strong>’swidespread diversity.” Raytheon is expandingto create 300 jobs with an average salary of$50,000 per year. In January 2010, the U.S.Army announced it was moving the ArmyContracting Command to Redstone Arsenal,bringing more than 300 jobs with an averagesalary of $85,000. BRAC will continue tobring an influx of jobs and residents, thisyear and beyond.In the biotechnology fi eld, the Hudson-Alpha Institute for Biotechnology continuesto build and expand its 150-acre campus atCRP. Toyota Motor Manufacturing AlabamaInc. is expanding its operations in theTennessee Valley. “You can see we just keepmoving forward,” Battle says. “With theArmy’s portfolio and missile defense, NASA’snew work with heavy propulsion and spacescience, and don’t forget the IntermodalCenter out at the <strong>Huntsville</strong> InternationalAirport with its International Trade Zone,we are building and shipping militaryequipment and support to our allies allover the world.”LOW UTILITY COSTSAnother category where <strong>Huntsville</strong> is astandout is in low utility costs, according toACCRA’s Cost of Living Index. The cityowned<strong>Huntsville</strong> Utilities is a TennesseeValley Authority distributor, which makesfor attractive rates. Bill Yell, communicationsdirector at <strong>Huntsville</strong> Utilities, says that eventhough TVA changes the rates every month,<strong>Huntsville</strong> Utilities is able to hold the lineagainst most any non-TVA system in thecountry. “In December, the going nationalBuilding aBetter Network.Building aBetter Community.At ADTRAN ® ,webelieveinthe powerofconnecting —whether it is withnetworks or people. Formorethan 20 years,ADTRAN has been improvingtelecommunications and building better networks through smartsolutionsand innovation. From the telephone to the Internet to IP Television, ADTRANis powering the networks that keep our communities connected.ADTRAN is aproud member of the <strong>Huntsville</strong>/<strong>Madison</strong> Countycommunity.Whether youare anew or established member of the localcommunity,weinvite youtoconnect with us today,atwww.adtran.comADTRAN, Inc.901 Explorer Blvd.<strong>Huntsville</strong>, AL 35806256 963-8000www.adtran.comCopyright ©2009 ADTRAN Inc. All rights reserved. ADTRAN and NetVanta are registered trademarks of ADTRAN, Inc.0000207788-01www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 23


Low cost of living has bolstered <strong>Huntsville</strong>’spopularity and enabled its housing market to bemore vibrant than others in the region and nation.Photo by Dave Dieterrate is 12 cents per kilowatt hour. <strong>Huntsville</strong>Utilities is holding at 8.2 cents per kilowatthour.”He says that as a municipal utility, thepower company has only to worry aboutfunding for operating the system, for newconstruction and to set aside funding forcontingency plans in case of an emergencyor crisis. “Unlike investor-owned utilities andco-ops, we are not out to make a profit to payhigh salaries and investors. We offer a serviceto customers at the lowest possible costs.Like the city, we run an effi cient system.”LOW HEALTH CARE COSTS“A lot of hard work is done here every dayto help keep the cost of health care as low aspossible,” says Burr Ingram, vice president ofcommunications and marketing at <strong>Huntsville</strong>Hospital. “Quality care really is less expensivethan care that isn’t. With no real ability toimpact what we are paid, we have to makecost control a major focus.”Health care costs seem to follow thepattern of lower costs for everything in theTennessee Valley region and do not seemaffected by the national costs of drugs andequipment. “<strong>Huntsville</strong> Hospital’s costs are inthe lowest 25th percentile in the nation. Oneof the main reasons for this is because we area large, high volume community hospital,”Ingram says. “Being busy is a huge factor inour ability to hold down costs. Simply said,we can spread our costs over a larger patientbase, and our local, not-for-profit ownershipis an advantage because all of the fundsgenerated are plowed back into the care thatis provided to the community. In our opinion,providing quality, effi cient care is much moreattainable from this approach.”TRANSPORTATION“With the exception of I-4, you cannottravel a road in the Orlando area withoutpaying tolls,” says KTi’s Kentish. “Because ofmy business, I am constantly on the road. Ihave saved anywhere from $50 to $75 a weekin highway tolls, not to mention the cost ofgasoline, which is 20 cents to 30 cents higherper gallon in Florida.”“It is all part of that high quality of livingfactor,” says Champion, the owner of Hamilton-Ryker. “I used to say I could ride my bike towork faster than I could get there driving inAtlanta. After seven years, I still get tomeetings sometimes 20 or 30 minutes earlybecause I misjudge how long it will take mein traffi c. I warn my recruits who come fromChicago or Boston, you will know you have itbad when you complain it took you 16minutes to get to work instead of 12 because24 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


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A sign of the times in <strong>Huntsville</strong>.Photo by Eric Schultz Christine Schaefer moved to this area fromWashington D.C. three years ago and has foundeverything less expensive than in the DC area.Photo by Dave Dieterin traffi c or driving around looking for a placeto park.”“There are a lot of things I love about<strong>Huntsville</strong>,” Schaefer says, “but everything,and I mean everything, is cheaper. I tooksome clothes and my bed comforter to thedry cleaner. In D.C. the comforter alonewould have cost $50 or $60 to have drycleaned.When I picked up the cleaning, thebill was only $20. I told the owner, ‘You musthave forgotten my comforter,’ and she said,‘No. It’s all there.’”GET INVOLVED“<strong>Huntsville</strong> is an accepting city,” saysMayor Battle. “You can get involved in thingsyou may never have had a chance to doanywhere else. I moved to <strong>Huntsville</strong> in 1980.In 1984, I ran for City Council and won. TodayI am Mayor of this great city. I encourageothers get involved.”“It’s easy to become part of the community,”Champion says. “It is so easy to replace thethings you dread leaving behind when youmove away, like your babysitter, your church,a hair dresser, or a civic group. If you getinvolved in <strong>Huntsville</strong>, people will invite youto community events and refer you to doctorsand reliable babysitters.”Finally, Forbes recently named <strong>Huntsville</strong>one of the Top 10 Smartest Cities in theWorld, and Mayor Battle said he believes it.“<strong>Huntsville</strong> stretches the limits of our cerebralcapacity, with more engineers in one city thananywhere else in the country,” he says. “Is itany wonder <strong>Huntsville</strong> is known as a smartplace to live, work and play?”www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 27


<strong>LIVE</strong>many shades of greenAREA MELDSITS NATURAL BEAUTYWITH ENVIRONMENTALAWARENESSBy Anna Claire Vollers<strong>Madison</strong> County is full of green spacesand outdoor recreation opportunities. Andin order to keep the community beautiful forfuture generations, the City of <strong>Huntsville</strong> andits surrounding communities have implementeda myriad of green and sustainableinitiatives – some that date back decades andsome that are on the cutting edge of today’shigh-tech innovations.RECREATION <strong>AND</strong> GREEN SPACE<strong>Madison</strong> County is home to a widevariety of community parks, greenways,public spaces, nature preserves and wildlifesanctuaries. In fact, one-third of <strong>Huntsville</strong> –46,000 acres – is green space.Hays Nature Preserve and the GoldsmithSchiffman Wildlife Sanctuary form <strong>Huntsville</strong>’slargest and most undeveloped parklands.Hikers and mountain bikers can enjoy morethan 10 miles of trails that explore hardwoodforests, swamps, bottomlands and sloughs.The Flint River runs through Hays NaturePreserve and is a popular spot for canoeists.The Goldsmith Schiffman Wildlife Sanctuaryis part of the North Alabama Birding Trailand is home to abundant wildlife.“There’s not a time that I’ve been outthere and not seen deer, or 40 turkeyswalking around, because there’s no huntingand no personal animals allowed there,” saysJoy McKee, director of Operation GreenTeam (OGT), which manages Hays andGoldsmith Schiffman. “You can go out andobserve and enjoy.”28 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


Evan Willis, Adley Willis and Jada Poe enjoy awalk through The <strong>Huntsville</strong> Botanical Garden.Photo by Robin ConnThe Land Trust of North Alabamacontinues to buy and preserve green spacesfor public use and enjoyment, and its spacesare popular with hikers and other outdoorenthusiasts. Free guided hikes, seminars andother events are available at Land Trust andOGT-maintained green spaces. Popular areastate parks include Monte Sano State Park onMonte Sano Mountain, Joe Wheeler StatePark and Lake Guntersville State Park. BothJoe Wheeler and Lake Guntersville also offergolf, fi shing and marinas for boating.Community greenways are popular placesfor runners, walkers, bikers, skaters, peoplewalking dogs and others looking to boosthealth through outdoor exercise. Thegreenways are the perfect places to meetneighbors and enjoy the great Alabamaweather.GREENER <strong>AND</strong> CLEANER<strong>Madison</strong> County is full of people who arepassionate about the environment, aboutconserving resources and preserving theircommunity for the next generation.“For a town our size, we are really doingwell with green issues,” says McKee “We cango a lot further, and there are so many thingswe can accomplish and want to accomplish.But to me, this city has so much pride, andpride is what begets action.”Citizens from all points in the community,from the mayor and elected leaders toneighborhoods, civic groups, corporate partnersand individuals have banded together to takeaction and help make <strong>Huntsville</strong>, <strong>Madison</strong>and its surrounding communities a leader ingreen and sustainable initiatives. <strong>Huntsville</strong>was rated No. 18 in America’s 50 GreenestCities by Popular Science and was named oneof the Top 10 Greenest Cities by The GreenGuide. The Huffington Post recognized<strong>Huntsville</strong> among seven “unexpectedly green”cities nationwide.A few years ago when Mayor TommyBattle took offi ce, he created the Green 13Council for Sustainability, whose membersspent a year researching and gatheringinformation, and eventually created a bookfull of recommendations that will help<strong>Huntsville</strong> create a more sustainable future.“The goal of the Green 13 was to createa report to provide the 30,000-foot-view ofhow we could do things across the board,”says Lori Severin, project manager andsustainability offi cer for 4Site Inc., and amember of the Green 13. “Things werebroken down into seven buckets of focus,everything from the physical environmentto the built environment to energy totransportation to education.”The City of <strong>Huntsville</strong> is working towardzero waste in all of its public offi ces, saysMcKee. And many local grassroots organizationswork toward helping the communityimplement sustainability initiatives.“They are a great platform to bring animportant topic to the forefront,” saysSeverin, “get some focus around it andhopefully get it in front of the right organizationthat might be able to affect change.”Organizations across the city also hostevents, including the Green Cities Summit,which engaged leaders in industry, commerceand government in addressing the community’sfuture in sustainability, and the GreenU festival, a community-wide event open tothe public and hosted by the <strong>Huntsville</strong>Botanical Garden. More than 2,000 peopleThe University of Alabama in <strong>Huntsville</strong>UA<strong>Huntsville</strong> offers certificate programs and short courses taught by leading practitioners who mix theoryand application to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for today’s highly integrated careers.Engineering, Management, and Information Technology programs are offered daytime, evenings,weekends, and online in the following areas.• Aerospace and Flight Systems• Missiles and Subsystems• Modeling and Simulation• Radar Applications• Systems Engineering• Test and Evaluation• Business Communication• Contract Management• Executive Leadership• Project Management• Proposal Management• Supply Chain Management• Database Systems• Digital Design and Development• Information Assurance• Microsoft and Adobe Products• Programming LanguagesCustomized Corporate Training AvailableTailored programs, delivered where andwhen your organization needs them.Contact us today for an appointment.0000207778-01An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity InstitutionCourse listing and schedule available – www.PCS.uah.edu256.824.6013 •800.448.4035www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 29


Late afternoon at the <strong>Madison</strong> County Nature Trail onGreen Mountain, Jeanne Rodes and her son, Marc Rodesof <strong>Huntsville</strong>, walk across the dam. Photo by Ellen Hudsonattended last year and it continues to grow.A big Earth Day celebration at Hays NaturePreserve also sees several thousand inattendance each year.Many innovative, sustainability-focusedbusinesses call the <strong>Huntsville</strong> area home.Local corporations have banded together tocreate the Sustainability Council of theTennessee Valley and have hosted events oncorporate social responsibility.“The council’s goal is to help provide anarea that companies can come to getinformation on corporate issues pertaining tosustainability,” says Severin. “It’s a forum forthose issues to be talked about and addressed,where partnerships can occur, and whereinformation can be exchanged.”Local organizations, such as the Hudson-Alpha Institute for Biotechnology, are alsostriving for energy effi ciency in new buildingconstruction, and the non-profit NexusEnergy Center works to create partnershipsamong entrepreneurs, businesses andgovernment entities working on sustainabilityinitiatives.One such initiative has Nexus partneringwith <strong>Huntsville</strong> Utilities to secure a grantfrom the Department of Energy to allow<strong>Huntsville</strong> Utilities to provide energy surveysto local customers, complete with recommendationsfor ways to reduce energy usage andcoupons to help customers make therecommended changes.“<strong>Huntsville</strong> Utilities found through a pilotprogram a few years ago that <strong>Huntsville</strong> lovesstuff like this,” says Ruchi Singhal, director ofthe Nexus Energy Center and a member ofthe Green 13. “They had a waiting list foraudits, there were so many people interested.It’s defi nitely something this community isgeared for and responsive to. We’re noticingin the Southeast that not all communities arelike that, so <strong>Huntsville</strong> is a little bit unique inthe sense that we end up having waiting lists,whereas some places can’t generate enoughinterest.”On the municipal end, Operation GreenTeam has been “cleaning and greening” thecity of <strong>Huntsville</strong> since the 1970s. OGTeducates the community about recyclingprograms and mobilizes volunteers to help30 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


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0000207793-01Mary LawrenceNMLS 180085256.755.1008Shelle NeupertNMLS 181069256.653.4880Diane KorbNMLS 203383256.425.2867keep the city clean, but also undertakes a hostof other projects, many of which are unique tothe area.“We have a program where we actuallywork with the homeless in keeping theirareas cleaned up,” says McKee. “You’re goingto have homeless, and they have needs.”OGT provides garbage bags for thehomeless and works with the <strong>Huntsville</strong>Police Dept. and the Dept. of Corrections tomake sure the garbage bags are picked up,which helps keep homeless living areas clean.OGT operates the Litter Hotline, wherecitizens can call in to report littering offenses.“Right after we instituted the LitterHotline,” says McKee, “it cut down on litterin <strong>Huntsville</strong> proper by 50 percent.”The <strong>Huntsville</strong> area also has a unique wayof eliminating household waste. <strong>Huntsville</strong> isthe only city in Alabama that has a Waste-to-Energy Facility, which converts waste intosteam power.“In fact, all over the United States, thereare maybe 130 or so facilities, but we haveone here,” says McKee. “That means we don’thave to have as many landfills. And thatmeans the current landfill we have will lastapproximately 50 years longer than it wouldhave (without the Waste-to-Energy facility).The steam heats and cools Redstone Arsenal.That’s a wonderful environmental tool to beable to use.”OGT educates the public about <strong>Huntsville</strong>’scurbside recycling program, and offersdrop-off locations for recycling items notClaudia RossiNMLS 213987256.656.9982HaleyUnderwoodNMLS 192700256.541.50030000215072-01 Aldridge Creek Greenway runs for 3.5 milesfrom Mountain Gap Road to Ditto Landing.Photo by Dave Dieter32 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


accepted in the curbside bins, such asplastic caps, electronics, waste oil, hazardousmaterial and other items. OGT also has anextensive school education program,including a fi fth-grade education initiativeand a reusable-bag initiative. OGT is workingon buying a baler in order to capture theblack buckets used by landscapers, and hasinstituted a tougher stance on plasticpolitical signs in the public right-of-way.The plastic gathered by OGT is sent a fewhours down the road to a plastics plant inTroy, Ala. for recycling.Throughout the year, OGT commands averitable army of volunteers – more than40,000 in 2010.“Of course we would like to get thatnumber even higher, but we feel like that’s ahuge number of volunteers that are cleaningor greening,” says McKee. “It speaks volumesfor <strong>Huntsville</strong> that we have so many volunteers.”FOR MORE INFORMATIONOperation Green Team:www.hsvcity.com/greenteamNexus Energy Center:www.nexusenergycenter.org Christian and Conner Reynolds learn abour recycling from Operation Green team robot Seymore Green during theGreen U environmental workshop at the <strong>Huntsville</strong> Botanical Garden. Photo by Robin ConnASSURANCE & RESILIENCE | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | MODELING & SIMULATION | SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & INTEGRATIONAgility.Precision.Efficiency.0000207772-01Ready for what’s next.The strategy and technology consultants ofBooz Allen Hamilton combineaproven ability in innovation, engineering, and technical expertise with anearly 100-year heritage instrategicmanagement consulting to solve our clients’ most pressing challenges. Whether you’re managing today’s issues orlooking beyond the horizon, count onustohelp you be ready for what’s next.Ready for what’s next. www.boozallen.comwww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 33


<strong>LIVE</strong>a very smart placeEDUCATIONALEXCELLENCE <strong>AND</strong>LEARNING ARE <strong>TO</strong>PPRIORITIESBy Wendy ReevesSmart people desire smart children, andthat’s one of the reason’s <strong>Huntsville</strong> wasnamed among the Top 10 Smartest Cities inthe world by Forbes. The community workstogether to make benefi cial changes happen.Local educators, residents and businessesinsist on continual strengthening for a sturdylocal educational system. Local and internationalcompanies such as Boeing, Toyota,SAIC, Pratt & Whitney and RBC Bank areinvolved in public schools through TheSchools Foundation. The companies’endeavors include improving math scores,funding distance learning programs andsponsoring teams for a rocket competition.In January, The Schools Foundationlaunched the Speak Up initiative, in whichresidents can get directly involved with theguidance of the school districts. DebbieBeaupre, the foundation’s executive director,calls the effort a true grassroots initiative“focused in on what the community says itwants but hasn’t yet fi gured out how to get.”Newcomers are invited to particpate inthe Speak Up initiative, Beaupre says.Lifelong or brand new, residents with orwithout children are offered an opportunityto get directly involved with the guidance ofthe school districts. A series of 300 commu-34 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


UAH student Maggie Frank sets up a Particle ImageVelocimeter (PIV) system in one of the university’spropulsion program labs. <strong>Huntsville</strong> High students biology students learn aboutgenetically modified organisms in Melissa Kunze’s class.Jennifer Hutchinson, left, a biology specialist with AlabamaScience in Motion and Melissa Kunze, center with IDbadge on, help students put their samples in the correctwell holes which will then be tested using electrophoresis.Photo by Dave Dieternity conversations provides an opportunityfor people to offer input and opinions aboutpublic education in <strong>Huntsville</strong>, <strong>Madison</strong> and<strong>Madison</strong> County school systems.The content from the community meetingswill be used to develop a jointly ownedstrategic plan for each school district to guideour schools, Beaupre says. This shared visionwill identify opportunities for action and keyresources for each school system.“Newcomers will have an immediate wayto get involved to help make sure our schoolsremain strong,” Beaupre says. “The meetingsare not griping or fault-finding sessions.They are very structured around positiveaction and designed to bring in the resourcesin the community to schools to accomplishwhat we expect.”Beaupre says those interested in morespecifics should check out the web page atwww.speakupalabama.org.The area’s standard of educationalexcellence can be measured in its number ofNational Merit Scholarship Corp. fi nalists.For the 2011 scholarship program, 57 studentsfrom area schools were included. MeritScholars came from Athens High School,Bob Jones High School, Buckhorn HighSchool, Pope John Paul II Catholic HighSchool, Columbia High School, FaithChristian Academy, Grissom High School,home schooled students, <strong>Huntsville</strong> HighSchool, New Century Technology HighSchool, Randolph School, Sardis High School0000207359-01www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 35


Leah Gilbert, a fourth-grader at Challenger Elementary, learns how to investigate acrime scene during a space class. Photo by Eric Schultzin Boaz, Scottsboro High School, Sparkman High School, WestminsterChristian Academy and the nearby Lincoln County High School inFayetteville, Tenn.There are three public primary education school systems within<strong>Madison</strong> County. By size, they are <strong>Huntsville</strong> City Schools, <strong>Madison</strong>County Schools and <strong>Madison</strong> City Schools. Area public schools arerecognized as national leaders in reading and math initiatives. Thereare also many private schools to provide families an alternative forpreschool through high school education.CITY OF HUNTSVILLEMore than 23,000 students attend <strong>Huntsville</strong> City Schools.Academically, schools here are among the best in the nation, accordingto national standardized test scores and magazines like U.S. News &World Report and Newsweek.<strong>Huntsville</strong>’s average reading score on the SAT was 67 points abovethe national average in 2009-2010, says Keith Ward, school spokesman.Additionally, more than 63 percent of the faculty and staff membershave advanced degrees, and many have won awards and recognitionfor their efforts. The U.S. Department of Education has bestowedBlue Ribbon status on Virgil I. Grissom High School.The graduating classes of 2010 proved their mettle, with 547seniors receiving nearly $34.7 million worth of scholarships. Theaverage composite ACT score was 22.2.The SchoolMatch national research fi rm has for 17 consecutiveSoldier on. Your army of support stands ready.Snap this tag with your smartphone to view our company trailer.Blackberry users must first “save” video to phone before viewing.®www.logicorehsv.comReadiness Accelerated.0000207910-0136 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


years recognized <strong>Huntsville</strong> City Schools forits annual What Parents Want award, whichhonors school districts that make strides tomeet the needs of their communities. Onlyabout 16 percent of school systems nationwidereceive this honor.For students with special interests, fi vedifferent magnet programs give hands-onexperience, from music and theater, to rocketsand robots, to inter- cultural understanding.They are the Academy for Academics & Arts,Academy for Science & Foreign Language,Johnson High School International Education,Lee High Creative & Performing Arts and LeeHigh School Pre-Engineering. The systemalso has an International Baccalaureateprogram, numerous advanced placementcourses and the Earthscope EnvironmentalEducation Program, which connects elementary-agechildren to their Earth throughfield trips.More than 7,000 students in middleand high school are getting a jump on theirfuture through career technical programs.A comprehensive K-12 technology programincludes distance learning labs and aclosed-circuit television system that expandeducational opportunities beyond theclassroom. For instance, through a grantshared with the local EarlyWorks Museum,the school system helped develop virtualfi eld trips on topics such as the Civil War,<strong>Huntsville</strong> history and holiday traditions.Organized extracurricular programs startin middle school, and include music, football,baseball, basketball, swimming, tennis, track,cheer and many others.The strength of its schools was among thereasons <strong>Huntsville</strong> was named the one of thecountry’s Best Place to Live by the websiteRelocate-America.com.INTUITIVE has asolid track record oftechnical and programmaticsupport to clients throughout defense, commercial, and governmentalsectors. Over the past decade, companies and organizations throughout theworld have trusted INTUITIVE’s extensive experience. Our approach couplesthe latest technology with engineering expertise, analytical proficiency, andkeen managerial oversight.From design through production to sustainment, INTUITIVE provides awidearray ofcapabilities including:•Systems Analysis &Integration•Project&Technology Management•Development &Rapid Prototyping•Production SystemsAnalysis &Support•Quality&Reliability Support•Technical Services•Simulation Analysis &ModelingContact us today for more information on howINTUITIVE CAN SERVE YOU!Research Park |<strong>Huntsville</strong>www.irtc-hq.com0000207789-01UA<strong>Huntsville</strong>THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLEMADISON COUNTYMore than 20,000 students attend the<strong>Madison</strong> County School system and approximately1,300 special needs students areserved throughout the system.<strong>Madison</strong> County’s reputation as anoutstanding school system is well established.The quality of education the system providesand its high expectations are exemplified byits National Blue Ribbon High School, aLighthouse Blue Ribbon Elementary Schooland a CLAS Banner School, to name a fewof the accomplishments in the district.0000207797-01www.uah.eduBusiness Engineering Liberal Arts Nursing Sciencewww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 37


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Central School student Blaine McCarver attachesaluminum strips that carry electricity from a battery tothe lights in a carboard house he helped build and wire.The gifted students in Kimberly VanHooser’s class studiedvarious types of electrical circuits, built cardboard housesand wired them with working lights in each room.Photo by Robin Conncompetitive athletic programs, programs inthe arts, and other extracurricular activitiesto develop well-rounded students.All schools in <strong>Madison</strong> County areaccredited by AdvancED, the parent organizationof the Southern Association of Collegesand Schools Council of Accreditation andSchool Improvement (SACS CASI). SACSCASI also gave it system-wide accredition.CITY OF MADISONThe county’s youngest system is consistentlytop rated in the state and nation. TheCity of <strong>Madison</strong> formed its own system whenit separated from the <strong>Madison</strong> County SchoolSystem in 1998. Today the system has morethan 8,700 students served by one high school,two middle schools and seven elementaryschools. A second high school is currentlyunder construction and is scheduled to openfor the 2012-2013 school year.<strong>Madison</strong> City Schools has earned nationalrecognition in academics, sports and art, aswell as individual teacher awards. Standardizedtest scores are above the national average atall schools. Its strong schools are why theCity of <strong>Madison</strong> was named one of America’sTop 50 Small Towns by CNNMoney.comBut accolades are nothing new for thissystem. In 2009 Newsweek magazine rankedthe system among the nation’s top 1,500public school systems. In 2008, U.S. News &World Report placed Bob Jones High in thetop 2 percent nationwide. Newsweek placedit in the top 5 percent. In addition, the U.S.Department of Education has given Blue Ribbonstatus to Bob Jones High and Liberty Middle.Student athletes can participate a varietyof sports, including football. Bob Jones High’sLady Patriots basketball team took the statechampionship for its division two years in arow. Swimmers, volleyball players andcoaches also have placed top in the state. ButSuperintendent Dr. Dee Fowler says while thesystem excels in extracurricular activities, itsfoundation is solidly placed on academics.“Our house is built on the rock of academics,”Fowler says. Bob Jones High School had twopresidential scholar candidates and fourMilitary Academy Appointments. The schoolwas also named a 2010 CLAS Banner School.The ACT profile report shows that 86percent of <strong>Madison</strong> students are ahead of thenational average on projected college grades,Fowler says. One reason for that is becausethe system offers 24 Advanced Placementcourses, more than any other school in thestate. “We have AP excellence,” he says.On the AP Data Equity in Excellence,Bob Jones High School has an index scoreof 32.6. What that means, Fowler says, isthat 32.6 percent of <strong>Madison</strong> students takeAP classes and score high enough to earncollege credit for that course.Fowler is also proud to note that onaverage about 52 percent of <strong>Madison</strong> studentsreceive college scholarships. For example, for2010 graduates, that meant more than $32.3million in scholarships offered. Of thatnumber, many students were offered multiplescholarships, Fowler says. Just over $11million in scholarship funds were accepted.Staying on top requires a strong focuson technology. Fowler says the majority of<strong>Madison</strong>’s classrooms are equipped withinteractive boards, voice amplificationsystems and document cameras. Each schoolhas student response systems and laptop labswww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 39


Randolph middle school students celebrate thecompletion of NaNoWrMo, National Novel WritingMonth. Boe Santos works on the cover of his projecthe calls “Under Attack”. Photo by Dave Dieterthat are shared between classrooms.<strong>Madison</strong> City Schools’ use of advancedtechnology has gained state and nationalrecognition. Every classroom is networkedwith Internet access. Students and teachersalso have outside access from anywhere inthe world to their network fi les, email andprograms through a secure web portal.The secondary schools also allow studentsto use their personal digital devices on theguest network. As a state and regional leaderin the use of educational technology, <strong>Madison</strong>City Schools was selected as one of threeSupport Centers for the ACCESS (AlabamaConnecting Classrooms, Educators, andStudents Statewide) Distance Learningprogram. The Support Center works withschools in 18 counties across North Alabama,hires and supervises ACCESS teachers,manages course registration, and providestraining for teachers, counselors, principalsand facilitators.ACCESS provides the opportunity forevery Alabama public high school student totake a wide variety of video conference orweb based courses at no cost to students orparents. Begun in 2006, ACCESS is now thesecond largest distance learning program inthe country. Students may take ACCESScourses ranging from basic to advancedplacement. ACCESS has provided fundingto every Alabama public high school withgrades 10-12 to purchase equipment for a21st Century Classroom.ACCESS also provides virtual fi eld tripsthroughout the year, and a concentration ofspecial virtual events during DistanceLearning Week. Students have used theACCESS 21st Century Classrooms tointerview UAB research teams in Antarctica,visit the US Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany,attend a live recording session at FAMEStudio in Muscle Shoals, Ala., and experiencenumerous other opportunities.For more information, please visit theACCESS web site at http://accessdl.state.al.us.PRIVATE SCHOOLSFor more than 20 years, the <strong>Huntsville</strong><strong>Madison</strong> County Private School Associationhas been committed to educating children forthe future in a spirit of excellence. HMPSA ismade up of both religious and private schools.“Each school has its own mission, buttogether the schools share the main goal ofeducating children and preparing them to besuccessful in the future,” says Patti Simon,HMPSA president. “Most of our memberschools are accredited and offer educationfrom pre-school through high school.”Private schools vary in size and offer avariety of program specializations. Simonsays local private schools don’t compete witheach other or the public school systems. Shesays they simply offer an alternative to publicschools.“Our website is a wonderful tool forparents to use when researching the schoolsin <strong>Huntsville</strong> and <strong>Madison</strong> County areas,”Simon says. The website may be found atwww. huntsvillemadisonprivateschools.org.The organization hosts an annual “Parade ofSchools” each March so families can visit andtour the schools, meet the staff and gatherinformation.Randolph School is North Alabama’s onlyindependent, K-12, college preparatoryschool and has long been regarded as thepreeminent institution of its kind in theregion. In 2009, the school opened a secondcampus, a $27.5 million facility to betterserve its Upper School students, providemore space for its K-8 children on the DrakeCampus, and address the growing demandfor a Randolph education.Randolph upholds high standards in theareas of academics, the arts and athletics,40 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


5 60 19 schools took part in the 2011 Alabama RegionalFuture City Competition at UAH’s Shelby Center.National Engineers Week sponsors the competitionnationwide for 6-8th graders to foster interest in math,science and engineering through hands-on real-worldapplications. During the five-month competition, studentsdesign and build models of future urban centers. RamRamachandren, right, talks with students from ASFL aboutthe city they named “Estrellaville.” They are, from left, SherriNolet, Eugenia Young, Samuel Jackson and Tori Zapalac.Photo by Dave Dieterbelieving that a strong foundation for alifelong love of learning begins in kindergarten.The Lower School program exposes childrento the arts, science lab and languages. Acrossthe curriculum, students receive individualattention and forge strong relationships withteachers and coaches. In keeping with theschool’s deep commitment to characterdevelopment, a robustly developed HonorSystem, beginning in the Lower School, isadministered by students themselves in theUpper School with guidance from facultymembers.Typically, 20 percent of the membersof each graduating class are recognizedas fi nalists, semifinalists, or commendedscholars in National Merit Scholarshipcompetition. More than two-thirds of juniorsand seniors take at least one AP course. In2010, 98 students took a total of 215 tests.Virtually all graduates attend four-yearcolleges, including all 61 members of theClass of 2010.Randolph holds dual accreditation fromSAIS/SACS and is a member of the National,Southern and Alabama Associations ofIndependent Schools; the National andSouthern Associations of College andAdmissions Counselors; The College Board;the National Honor Society; and the CumLaude Society.COLLEGES <strong>AND</strong> UNIVERSITIES<strong>Huntsville</strong> area colleges, universitiesand technical schools offer a huge variety ofaccredited courses. Some have well-ingrainedcooperative education programs that giveELOCATING <strong>TO</strong> HUNTSVILLE/MADISON, AL?“Put yourself in the hands of one of the oldest and most trustednames in the <strong>Huntsville</strong>-<strong>Madison</strong> Real Estate Market”Personal Service |Free Relocation Programs |Accredited Buyer’s RepresentativeRental Homes &Lease Purchases Available |Quality of Life Information SourceOne Complete Source for All Active MLS ListingsCarey RosenblumBroker, GRI, CRS, ABR“A Rose is just arose until it Blums...”“Outstanding in Our Field”0000214563-01000210021021301Toll Free: (800) 839-9501 •www.rosenblumrealty.com •office@rosenblumrealty.com •2314 S. Memorial Parkway •<strong>Huntsville</strong>, AL 35801www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 41


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Caleb Waddle, an electro-optical engineer, talks toJulian Shields, a student, as part of Redstone Arsenal’shosting over 100 students in the Gains in the Educationof Mathematics and Science program at AMRDEC.Photo by Eric Schultzstudents paid, real-world experience in thearea’s internationally connected high-techand research companies.• THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA INHUNTSVILLE is a doctoral-granting, highresearch activity institution with approximately7,700 students. UA<strong>Huntsville</strong> serves as theanchor tenant for Cummings Research Park,the second largest research park in America.Ray Garner, school spokesman, says theuniversity puts a sharp focus on research,with professors and students involved incutting-edge development of military andscientific projects.“We have one of the largest researchexpenditures in the nation among universitiesour size,” Garner says. “Much of it comes throughpartnerships with industry, NASA, the U.S.Army and Department of Defense agencies.”UA<strong>Huntsville</strong> prepares students fordemanding positions in business, engineering,liberal arts, nursing and science through its66 academic programs at the bachelor’s,master’s and doctoral degree levels.Several programs are nationally rankedacademically and for their research activity,including: atmospheric science, computerscience, electrical engineering, and mechanicaland aerospace engineering.UA<strong>Huntsville</strong> is listed as “Very Competitive”by Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges, theonly public university in Alabama to berecognized in this fashion.Garner says approximately half of theuniversity’s graduates earn a degree inengineering or science, making the universityone of the leading producers of engineers andphysical scientists in Alabama.• Since opening as a land-grant institutein 1875, ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY hasexpanded to include fi ve colleges: arts andsciences, business, education, agricultural andenvironmental science, and engineering andtechnology. The university also offers master’sand doctoral degrees, online continuingeducation courses, and internationalprograms that give students a worldwideview into the subjects they study.Student athletes can make their mark on aBulldog team playing football, basketball, soccer,baseball, softball, tennis, golf, or track and fi eld.The university placed in Tier 4 amongMaster’s Universities in the South, accordingto U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges2010. It is also listed among the Top 50 in arating compiled by Black Enterprise/Day Star.• OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY is ahistorically black, Seventh-day Adventist,liberal arts institution founded in 1896, andis the United Negro College Fund memberinstitution in Northern Alabama. Theuniversity trains its students for service andleadership, offering approximately 60 degreesin more than 16 academic disciplines.Students are regularly involved in communityprojects and disaster relief. U.S. News &World Report highlights Oakwood as 27thamong historically black colleges anduniversities. Leslie N. Pollard began his termas Oakwood’s 11th president on Jan. 3.• J. F. DRAKE STATE TECHNICALCOLLEGE is a two-year, public institutionof higher education that provides the citizensof North Alabama with fl exible, innovativecareer and technical education at a reasonablecost. The college is student-centered and offerscareer-oriented diploma, certificate andassociate degree programs and courses, aswell as comprehensive, specialized trainingfor business and industry.Areas of study include health sciences,computer information systems, engineeringgraphics, offi ce systems, industrial electronicsand accounting. The college also providestraining to the service sector of the communitythrough programs such as heating and airconditioning, electrical, automotive, cosmetologyand barbering.Marty Dubey, public relations director,says the growing hospitality industry in ourregion has driven the demand for specializedtraining through the culinary arts andhospitality management programs, whichprepare graduates for careers in the hotel andrestaurant fi eld. Additionally, the collegetrains graduates to work in the advancedmanufacturing industry though the welding,machine tool and industrial systems programs.• CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE,the largest two-year college in the state, has acampus in Cummings Research Park, makingit the only two-year college in a research parkin the nation. Students earn degrees thatequip them to complete studies at a four-yearcollege or go right to work. Calhoun has thestate’s fi rst and only associate’s degreeprogram in Biotechnology, which began Fall2007 in partnership with the HudsonAlphaInstitute for Biotechnology.• Also located in <strong>Huntsville</strong> areFLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,STRAYER UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OFALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM’S HUNTSVILLEREGIONAL MEDICAL CAMPUS, VIRGINIACOLLEGE AT HUNTSVILLE <strong>AND</strong>FAULKNER UNIVERSITY.www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 43


<strong>LIVE</strong>full spectrumHUNTSVILLEIS A REGIONAL HUBFOR STATE-OF-THE-ARTHEALTH CAREBy Wendy ReevesFrom birth to growing old gracefully,any medical issue life throws your way canbe handled effi ciently with the best physiciansand nurses, and the latest cutting edgetechnology, in <strong>Huntsville</strong>, a regional healthcarehub serving North Alabama andSouthern Tennessee. The quality and breadthof healthcare services offered locally landed<strong>Huntsville</strong> Hospital in the August edition ofU.S. News & World Report for reaching ahigher standard of care for patients withcoronary artery disease, heart failure andstroke as recommended by the AmericanHeart and American Stroke associations.HUNTSVILLE HOSPITALEstablished in 1895, <strong>Huntsville</strong> Hospitalis a community-owned, not for profit hospital– the second largest in the state and the ninthlargest publicly owned hospital system in thecountry.“<strong>Huntsville</strong> Hospital and its affiliatesare committed to locally-governed healthcareto ensure quality and accessibility toall in need,” says Burr Ingram, vicepresident of communications.Facilities and affi liates include <strong>Huntsville</strong>Hospital, <strong>Huntsville</strong> Hospital for Women &Children, Athens-Limestone Hospital, TheHeart Center, Helen Keller Hospital inSheffield and Decatur General Hospital.Other facilities include an outpatient MedicalMall, three wellness centers and <strong>Madison</strong>Medical Park, where the new <strong>Madison</strong>Hospital is currently under construction.“<strong>Huntsville</strong> Hospital features one ofAlabama’s largest surgical programs, with40 operating suites and nearly 32,000 annualsurgeries performed in an array of specialties,including cardiac, vascular, urology, neurological,orthopedic, pediatric, spine andtrauma surgeries,” says Ingram. “Robotic44 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


Dr. Jay Morrison checks the pulse of TomarhaSimmons, an RN, in his Blackwell Towers office.Photo by Eric Schultztechnology is available for many of theseprocedures.”The new <strong>Madison</strong> Hospital will serve theCity of <strong>Madison</strong> and communities in western<strong>Madison</strong> County when it opens in February2012. The facility is tentatively scheduled tooffer services such as obstetrics, surgery,medical, emergency/urgent care, specialprocedures, non-invasive cardiology, imaging,physical therapy and sleep disorders.“The City of <strong>Madison</strong> has seen tremendousgrowth in recent years, and is expectedto continue to expand in coming years,”Ingram says. “We’re building <strong>Madison</strong>Hospital with that in mind. The facility willopen with 60 beds, but has been designedwith the capacity to expand to 200 beds asthe community grows.”<strong>Huntsville</strong> Hospital for Women & Childrenis one of only three dedicated hospitals forpediatric care in the state, and is home toone of only six St. Jude Children’s ResearchHospital affi liate clinics in the country.Then, there are the numerous nationawards and recognitions for excellence forthe treatment of cardiac and stroke patientsat <strong>Huntsville</strong> Hospital.“Our cardiovascular surgery program isamong the most advanced in the Southeastand has been ranked in the nation’s top 10percent for quality by the Society of ThoracicSurgeons,” says Ingram. “And our emergencytrauma program is the largest in Alabamaand is led by fi ve board-certified traumasurgeons.” Patricia Wells works out on a treadmill at the<strong>Huntsville</strong> Hospital Medical Mall Wellness Center.Photo by Robin Conn <strong>Huntsville</strong> Hospital veteran employee Mary LynneWright is prepared to change hats when <strong>Madison</strong> Hospitalis complete in early 2012. Photo by Robin Connwww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 45


CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTERCrestwood Medical Center is a state-ofthe-artfacility with easy access to physiciansand technology. “The attitude of our employeesis that we treat each patient and familylike our own family because that’s how weview our community,” says Dr. Pam Hudson,CEO of Crestwood. “We are a full servicehospital, a community hospital.” Hudson saysthe hospital can care for just about any needwith the highest quality of care.“We certainly are a major provider ofservices that anybody needs here – and weare all fortunate in our community to havetwo very good hospitals,” Hudson says. “Butit’s not enough to just be good. You have tostrive to be great, and we participate in anumber of regulatory agencies for surgeriesfrom bariatric to hip and knee replacements.And we also have advanced certification inacute care for the elderly.” A surgical team works with equipment in an operating room at Crestwood Medical Center. Photo by Eric Schultz46 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


Crestwood also participates in theCenters of Excellence program. “A patientcoming to a Center of Excellence knows thatthe practitioners and the hospital are adheringto the latest research-based guidelines,”Hudson says. “An example of that is ourCenter of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery.We are also a Blue Cross Center of Distinctionfor hip and knee replacement, as well as forour bariatric surgery.” Over the last severalyears, Crestwood has done approximately2,200 bariatric surgeries.The hospital is recognized by the JointCommission on Accreditation, it is a Tier OneBlue Cross hospital, and it has a high qualitymetric with low infection rates. “These arethings that are important to our community,”Hudson says. “It’s important to have highservice standards and to perform well on themetrics of the Hospital Consumer Assessmentof Healthcare Providers & Systems.”Crestwood’s Women’s Center is a leadingprovider of women’s services. “We’ve alwayshad a connection and partnership with thewomen in our community,” Hudson says.After setting up an advisory board of women,the hospital saw a way to improve its services.Today, it takes three to four days, not three tofour weeks, from the time of an abnormalmammography test to diagnostic biopsyreports. That’s one example of how a hospitalset the bar higher and now the results arestandard procedures in the area, Hudsonsays. Another important area of women’sservices involves maternity services. Thehospital offers free prenatal classes, offers aLevel 2 Nursery capable of caring for babiesthat may have challenges at birth.Crestwood also excels in cardiac care.Hudson says the standard of cardiac care hasevolved over the years to what is now presentin its Emergency Department. If someonecomes in with signs of an acute heart attackthat it’s standard procedure to administerdrugs to open up the arteries in order toprevent further damage to the heart.“It’s an imperative, timely and appropriateinitiative we embraced seven to eightyears ago when we launched the EmergencyPCI program,” Hudson says. “We invitedJohns Hopkins here to help us set up ourplan with state-of-the-art equipment andbest practices.”Hudson says that involves a dedicatedteam of professionals who drop whatever0000207741-01 0000207791-01www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 47


0000214069-01they’re doing when the pager goes off so theycan get to the hospital to help the patient.A lot of times a heart attack is diagnosed by aparamedic en route to the hospital and thedoctors arrive before the patient. “Our goalis from the time a cardiac patient comesthrough the door to the time the arteries areopened in the Cath Lab is 70 minutes – wellunder the national guidelines of 90 to 120minutes,” Hudson says. “It’s all about ourteam of nurses and physicians, who pledgedto this community that they will be ready forthem in that way.”Crestwood sees 40,000 EmergencyDepartment patients each year. Its SurgicalDepartment performs 700 to 800 surgicalcases a month – the majority on an outpatientbasis. Hudson says Crestwood’s technologykeeps pace and eclipses technology standards.Another area the hospital focuses on iscaring for mature or aging Americans, asbaby boomers are getting to the age that theyare using more hospital services. Crestwood’sdedication to the aging population and itssupport of programs like the Center for Aginghelped <strong>Huntsville</strong> become named one of thenation’s Top Ten Best Places to Retire inSeptember 2010 by cnnmoney.com.CLEARVIEW CANCER INSTITUTE7067 Old <strong>Madison</strong> Pike •Ste 170<strong>Huntsville</strong>, AL 35806256-721-7006 •Fax: 256-721-70070000207777-01Clearview Cancer Institute is a leader incancer treatment, offering excellence in patientcare, research and education. Leslie Vallely,communications director, says you will fi nd ahealth care team dedicated to providing youwith the best possible care at CCI.“On your team are specialists related tothe diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Theseexperts will combine their knowledge andskills to develop a treatment plan specificallyfor you,” she says. “At Clearview CancerInstitute, the same expertise you fi nd atnational cancer centers is available right herein North Alabama.”As a preferred clinical trial site amongleading researchers, Clearview stays at theforefront of new and effective treatmentoptions. Vallely says services provided includemedical oncology, hematology, gynecologiconcology, radiation oncology, research andclinical trials, genetic counseling, imaging,full laboratory, social services and cancereducation program. In addition to the twooffi ces in <strong>Huntsville</strong>, there are Decatur,Athens and Scottsboro offi ces.48 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


Front of Clearview Cancer Institute.Photo by Mike MercierThe physician staff includes 12 medicaloncologists and one gynecologic oncologist.Staff oncologists have trained at some of thecountry’s leading cancer center institutionsand maintain their expertise throughcontinuing education and clinical research.Vallely says support groups are availableon an on-going basis, offering patients andtheir families an opportunity to share andlearn in a compassionate environment.“Clearview Cancer Institute is whereleading-edge treatment and compassionatecare come together in a powerful prescription,”Vallely says. “As the region’s leadingcancer center, they have learned that successnever comes from just one thing. It’s everything— technology, experience, and attitude— all working together for the best outcome.It’s all part of hope, and the science of healing.” Marsha Mason, assistant lab manager, enters in samples to be tested at the Clearview Cancer Institute.Photo by Eric Schultzwww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 49


<strong>LIVE</strong>splash of colorA VIBRANTARTS COMMUNITYSTIMULATES THE SENSESBy Anna Claire Vollers<strong>Huntsville</strong> and <strong>Madison</strong> County are hometo an energetic, thriving arts community thatoffers something for everyone – from theaterto the symphony, whether you’re a volunteerparticipant or an enthusiastic supporter.“<strong>Huntsville</strong> has an extremely vibrant,diverse and large arts community,” saysAllison Dillon-Jauken, executive director ofThe Arts Council Inc. of <strong>Huntsville</strong>. “At TheArts Council, we have over 103 member artsorganizations in theater, dance, music, visualarts, literary arts, you name it. You can fi nd itall in <strong>Huntsville</strong>.”It takes a special blend of volunteers,amateurs, professionals and an appreciativepublic to create the melting pot that is the<strong>Madison</strong> County arts community.“Both performing and visual arts thrivehere, and the arts community works witheach other to create as many partnershipsand community programs as possible,” saysJenny Lane, communications director for the<strong>Huntsville</strong> Museum of Art. “There’s a realsense of comradeship here between thedifferent organizations. All of us are aboutbringing forth the best experience possibleand sharing it with the community.”For people who are interested in gettinginvolved, performing or showcasing theirtalents – whether it’s painting sceneries,performing on stage or auditioning for theSymphony Orchestra – there is an organizationin the <strong>Huntsville</strong> area for them.50 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


Panoply Arts Fest 2010 fireworks.Photo by Glenn Baeske <strong>Huntsville</strong> Symphony Orchestra violin lessonsinstructor Wendy Corron helps Ridgecrest Elementaryschool third-grader Corrionna Turner with the proper wayto hold a violin during lessons. Photo by Robin Conn“There are so many opportunities to getinvolved,” says Dillon-Jauken. “Many of ourorganizations are run by volunteers, sowhatever interest you may have, there’ssomewhere you can participate. I can saypersonally that’s very unique to <strong>Huntsville</strong>.”Volunteer and professional organizationsrun the gamut: the <strong>Huntsville</strong> SymphonyOrchestra, <strong>Huntsville</strong> Community Chorusand a myriad of instrumental and vocalgroups in every genre; ballet and dancecompanies; theater troupes catering to a widevariety of styles of theater, including somejust for children; many venues and galleriesfor visual arts, including the newly expanded<strong>Huntsville</strong> Museum of Art; avant-gardeperforming groups that defy classification;and many, many more.The <strong>Huntsville</strong>-<strong>Madison</strong> County artscommunity provides events and performancesthroughout the year. One of the biggest andmost highly anticipated is Panoply, aweekend-long outdoor arts festival held inthe spring each year at Big Spring Park.“Panoply is one of <strong>Huntsville</strong>’s signatureevents,” says Dillon-Jauken. “It represents allkinds of arts for all ages. There’s somethingfor everyone.”Stages across the park showcase musicand performing arts by local organizationsand professionals. Local artists sell their artin the Art Marketplace, while a Global Villagefeatures booths and activities that represent awide variety of cultures. Kids can get involvedin make-and-take crafts, enjoy face paintingand concessions, and cheer on their friends atthe many arts-related competitions heldthroughout the weekend.Summertime in <strong>Huntsville</strong> and <strong>Madison</strong>County is full of free outdoor concerts. Thecities of <strong>Huntsville</strong> and <strong>Madison</strong> both hostweekly live outdoor concerts throughout the Nora McCarty of <strong>Huntsville</strong> tries out making like astatue with the help of performance artist Michelle Harrellat Panoply Arts Fest 2010. Photo by Glenn Baeskewww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 51


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Sylvia Banks of <strong>Huntsville</strong> reads a description of artwork at the <strong>Huntsville</strong> Museum of Art. In foregroundis Andy Warhol’s Moonwalk (Pink) 1987. Photo by Dave Dieter The Davidson Center for the Arts Grand Opening Gala. Photo by Glenn Baeskeofferings to the community, including two new interactivegalleries for kids.“The museum has always been committed to creatinga world-class venue for arts exhibits and communityprogramming,” says Lane. “With our expansion, we areable to book some of the larger traveling exhibitions thatwere too big for our previous space. The expansion alsogives us the opportunity to show more of our permanentcollection.”The Museum and other groups also offer classes ona variety of visual arts for beginning through advancedartists. Display spaces for visual arts can be foundthroughout the community, from funky cafes to professionalgalleries and shops.For those interested in more diverse styles and formsof art, Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment is an idealdestination. It houses more than 50 artists and art groupsin a renovated historic mill. These artists practice a varietyof media, from a glass blowing studio to the FlyingMonkey Arts Center, theater groups, fi lm makers, and thePurgatory Lounge.Ashley Vaughn and her husband, Andy, are active inthe Lowe Mill arts community and the owners of WhiteRabbit Studios, a lifestyle photography and design company.They also own Vertical House Records, a record storethrough which they help promote local and regional bands.“We are both huge music lovers,” says Vaughn, “so it’swonderful to be surrounded by something you love soMAKINGSUREAMERICATHE BEAUTIFULREMAINSAMERICATHE FREE.THIS IS HOWAmerica will always be the land of the free. Becauseit is the home of the brave men and women of ourmilitary forces. Wherever they serve, on land, seaor air, their courage is inspiring. Their commitmentto our nation and our way of life is unwavering. Wethank them –each and every one –for their serviceandsacrifice.0000211964-01©2011 Lockheed Martin Corporationlockheedmartin.com/howwww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 55


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<strong>WORK</strong>pentagon of the south’REDS<strong>TO</strong>NEARSENAL’S SUCCESSIS KEY <strong>TO</strong> ‘AMERICA’SNEW FEDERAL CITY’By Diana LaChanceGovernment Executive magazine hasdubbed <strong>Huntsville</strong> “America’s New FederalCity.” The list of federal agencies that call<strong>Huntsville</strong> home is long, but at its core is the38,000-acre Redstone Arsenal. <strong>Huntsville</strong>’sseminal agency was NASA’s Marshall SpaceFlight Center, which was built on 1,840 acresof Redstone Arsenal land in 1960 to housefamed space-race rocket scientist Dr. Wernhervon Braun and his team of scientists andengineers. Since then, <strong>Huntsville</strong> has regularlywelcomed the arrival and establishment onthe Arsenal of new agencies, including theMissile Defense Agency, the U.S. ArmyAviation and Missile Research Developmentand Engineering Center, the U.S. Army Spaceand Missile Defense Command, and theDefense Intelligence Agency.Many of Redstone Arsenal’s 72 federalagencies arrived as part of the 1995 and 2005Base Realignment and Closure process, whichcontinues to bring a wealth of federal jobsand countless support service opportunitiesto the city. “Redstone Arsenal has grownsubstantially through the BRAC process,gaining important new missions and verysignificant command responsibilities,” saysMichael D. Ward, the vice president ofgovernmental affairs at the Chamber ofCommerce of <strong>Huntsville</strong>/<strong>Madison</strong> County.<strong>Huntsville</strong> and Redstone Arsenal have ahistory of success that is attractive to federalagencies. For example, the transfer of the U.S.Army Materiel Command to Redstonelocated the Army’s premiere provider ofmateriel readiness to <strong>Huntsville</strong>. Commandedby the fi rst female four-star general in theArmy, Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, the commandis responsible for technology, acquisitionsupport, materiel development, logisticspower projection, and sustainment for theentire force across the spectrum of jointmilitary operations. Everything a soldier eats,shoots, drives, wears, fl ies, or uses to commu-58 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


Maj. Gen. James E. Rogers, new Commander ofRedstone Arsenal and the Aviation and Missile Command.Photo by Glenn Baeskenicate fl ows through the Materiel Command.Likewise, the relocation of the Army’sAviation and Missile Research Developmentand Research Center brought to <strong>Huntsville</strong>the Army’s focal point for providing research,development, engineering technology andservices for aviation and missile platformsacross their lifecycle. AMRDEC has a staffof over 2,500, including more than 1,900scientists and engineers.The Army Materiel Command andAMRDEC are just two recent examples ofthe Arsenal’s ascendancy in support of U.S.interests and the warfi ghter. That growth hasstimulated the <strong>Huntsville</strong> region’s privatesector, as well. Dozens of governmentcontractors such as Dynetics, Jacobs Engineering,Teledyne Brown Engineering, SAIC,Northrop Grumman, CSC, Boeing andLockheed Martin have moved to <strong>Huntsville</strong>to provide support services to the Arsenal’sfederal organizations. With them hasblossomed a plethora of smaller subcontractorfi rms, some started locally and othershaving located in <strong>Huntsville</strong> as businessopportunities have fl ourished. Combined, theArsenal’s federal agencies and their affi liatedcontractors around the city provide 37,000jobs. The Arsenal is responsible for nearly$6 billion of the state’s $9.8 billion in federalprocurements, and it accounts for $3.15billion in workforce salaries and $235 millionin income and sales tax, as well as another Maj. Gen. James Myles former commander of AMCOM,General Ann E. Dunwoody, Commanding GeneralArmy Materiel Command and Maj. Gen. James RogersAMCOM commander. Photo by Michael Mercier Colonel Robert Pastorelli, former U.S. Army GarrisonCommander - Redstone, speaks during the RedstoneGateway groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Eric Schultz0000207787-01www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 59


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have been preparing for the influx of people.“We’ve been working to prepare for thecompletion of the 2005 BRAC for fi ve years,”says Davis. “It’s involved a lot of give and takeand details being hammered out between thecity’s leadership, the Army and privateentities. And we would never have gottenthere without the camaraderie that comesfrom working toward the same goal.”For Davis, managing operations at theArsenal and keeping its many federal tenantssatisfied is akin to running a small city.“There are a bazillion things happening onthe Arsenal,” he says. With over $600 millionworth of construction work going right now,says Davis, “that creates a large economicimpact for the city in terms of employment.”In addition, there are a lot of interrelatedactions between the Arsenal and the city.Land usage is a case in point. The Arsenalemploys an enhanced-use leasing program tomake unused acreage available to the city fora variety of purposes. “We’ve annexed aportion of the Arsenal to <strong>Huntsville</strong>, whichhas in turn leased it to a private developer tocreate Redstone Gateway, a sort of CummingsResearch Park South,” says Davis. “Right nowit’s behind the gate, but soon we will moveour perimeter back to make our propertyavailable to the city.”Roads are another example of a projectthat requires close collaboration between theArsenal and the city. “If you go into any cityand ask about the road priorities, everyone hastheir own,” says Davis. “But when we neededfunds to widen Martin Road on the Arsenal,we were able to come together to ask the statefor the same thing. And now we’re all – <strong>Huntsville</strong>,<strong>Madison</strong>, and the Arsenal – benefi tingfrom that teamwork.” And that collaboration isgoing to be even more important goingforward, given the expected increase in traffi cthat will accompany the completion of the2005 BRAC. “We currently have more than48,000 vehicles coming through the Arsenal’sgates every day, and with the BRAC, we’regoing to have even more traffi c at all of ourgates,” he says. “So we’re working on thingsright now, like widening roads, to alleviateany anticipated traffi c issues.”Figuring out just where those traffi cissues will crop up is also part of Davis’ job,“because if there’s a traffi c problem out here,there’s most likely one in <strong>Huntsville</strong> or<strong>Madison</strong>,” he says. First, he sat down with Army Materiel Command Headquarters on Redstone Arsenal. Photo by Dave Dieter Von Braun II, part of the Wernher Von Braun complex on Redstone Arsenal. Photo by Dave Dieter National Center for Explosives Training and Research. The recently opened Army Materiel Command Band facility.www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 61


OakwOOdeducationexcellenceUNIVERSITYeternityexcellence0000207767-01developing leaders in service7000 AdventistBoulevard,NW <strong>Huntsville</strong>, Alabama 35896 256-726-7000 www.oakwood.eduToday’s Credit Union is...Strong, Secure, ThrivingYouget all the ServicesAll the DividendsPlus0000211489-01his team to get an idea of where peopleassociated with the BRAC would most likelydecide to live. “We looked at <strong>Madison</strong> Countyas a whole to see where people with the BRACwould be moving,” he says, “and we were ableto determine that the largest growth area isout west, between the Arsenal and theairport.” Davis then used that determinationto predict how traffi c patterns would changerelative to the Arsenal in the coming yearsand to decide what could be done to accommodatethem. “We know that more serviceswill be required from us in the future,” hesays, “so we want to be able to positionourselves now to meet those needs.”The Chamber of Commerce of <strong>Huntsville</strong>/<strong>Madison</strong> County has helped in the communicationprocess needed to effectively accomplishjoint projects, Davis says. “The Chamber isvery interested in what goes on at the Arsenal,”Davis says, “because they want new businessesto know about the contract opportunities wehave.” The Chamber also serves as a representativeof the Arsenal at the state level, saysWard. “We work very closely with the Arsenal’sleadership to identify critical issues, and withthe members of the Congressional delegationand state leaders to make sure that thoseissues are addressed,” Ward says. “Fortunately,the Arsenal’s and the city’s leadership enjoy avery close and collaborative working relationship,which has contributed greatly to thesuccess of both enterprises.”Direct DepositOnline BankingDebit CardLoans/MortgagesIRA’SVisa PlatinumConvenient ATMs with no service fee2401 Triana Blvd. •<strong>Huntsville</strong> |200 West Side Square •<strong>Huntsville</strong>www.rocketcityfcu.org0000214149-01 MRAAM (Surface Launch Advanced Medium RangeAir to Air Missle). Photo by Bob Gathany62 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


Army helicopters, such as the Black Hawk pictured here,go through night-time testing over Redstone Arsenal.Courtesy of U.S. Army0000212350-01www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 63


<strong>WORK</strong>economic dynamoCUMMINGS RESEARCHPARK THE HEARTBEA<strong>TO</strong>F R&D HEREBy Diana LaChanceIt covers 3,843 acres and is home tomore than 300 companies, making <strong>Huntsville</strong>’sCummings Research Park the secondlargest research and technology park in thenation. CRP can rightfully lay claim to beingthe heartbeat of <strong>Huntsville</strong>’s considerabletechnical prowess as an expansive researchand development engine that is rooted inthe nation’s defense, growing in software andhardware engineering and development,and bearing fruit in biotechnology.CRP’s reputation and success havegarnered numerous business-related accoladesfor the city, including being named to AreaDevelopment’s top 10 list of Most AttractiveMetros for Business, making USA Today’s topfi ve list of Communities Leading the EconomicRecovery, topping Entrepreneur’s list of thenation’s Leading Small Cities with BigOpportunities, being ranked by Forbes as oneof the nation’s Top 10 Places for Business andCareers, and earning the highest recognitionfor employment growth from Moody’sEconomy.com. <strong>Huntsville</strong> was also namedAmerica’s New Federal City by GovernmentExecutive magazine, which cited CRP as asignificant area of contractor expansion.“CRP has given the companies that makeup our city’s economy a place to locate acrossthe street from their customers, which areprimarily on Redstone Arsenal,” says RickDavis, who serves as CRP’s director at theChamber of Commerce of <strong>Huntsville</strong>/<strong>Madison</strong> County. “And the city has done afabulous job of creating a place where theirproperty values stay consistent while givingthem easy access to federal agencies such asNASA and the Army.”The park was the brainchild of MiltonCummings, the president of Brown Engineering(now Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc.)64 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


Aerial shot of Cummings Research Park.from 1958 to 1966.“There was asentiment that<strong>Huntsville</strong> needed tohave our contractingbase closer toRedstone Arsenal,rather than in thedowntown area,” saysDavis. Cummingscharged his vice Rick Davis, CummingsResearch Park Directorpresident, Joseph C. Moquin, with fi nding asuitable tract of land within proximity of thearsenal. The 382-acre parcel that Moquinidentified ultimately became the foundationof what was then known as <strong>Huntsville</strong>Research Park in 1962. It was renamedCummings Research Park in 1973 afterCummings died.Today, Davis cites CRP’s layout as a majorcomponent of its ongoing success. “The parkhas a great master plan. It’s easy to getaround, it has a great transportation infrastructure,and it’s aesthetically pleasing withits wide streets and landscaped medians,” hesays. “You have a world-class destinationwhere land is plentiful and relativelyinexpensive. That’s because the land is ownedby the city, which is in the economic developmentbusiness and not the real estatebusiness. They’re selling the land not to makemoney, but to provide jobs.”More than 25,000 employees work onCRP’s eastern and western sides, whichstraddle Research Park Boulevard. “Theeastern part was established fi rst, in the early1960s, with companies like Brown Engineering,Lockheed Martin and Boeing,” says Davis.“The western part was established in 1982,with companies like Dynetics, Camber Corp.,McDonnell Douglas (later acquired byBoeing), Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman.”The eastern side tends to have more generaloffi ce buildings, while the western side isprimarily devoted to research and development.“In order to preserve the city’s R&Dcapabilities, an ordinance was put in placewhen the western side opened up,” Davis says.“It mandated that a certain percentage of thefl oor plan would be devoted to R&D.”0000214381-010000208238-01www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 65


Dynetics Space Technologies Director Steve Cook,Propulsion Chief Engineer Tim Pickens and FASTSATProject Manager Mike Graves discuss the developmentof the FASTSAT-HSV satellite. Photo by Robin ConnOn the western side, the growth ofDynetics illustrates the success of the R&Dcommitment. Since its arrival in 1984, thefi rm has continually expanded. “We originallyhad what’s now called the systems building,which we expanded in 1988,” says MarcBendickson, company CEO/chairman.“Then in 1994, we built our second building,called the R&D building, followed by ourheadquarters in 2006.” Two more buildingsare in the works, adding to what Bendicksonsays was the company’s original plan for“more of a campus atmosphere” that wouldallow Dynetics to consolidate employeespreviously spread around the city. “CRP hasgiven us the opportunity to improve effi ciency,”he says, “by bringing our employees together.”Like Davis, Bendickson lauds the layoutand the convenience of the park. “I like theway the park is laid out, in terms of the streets.The trees and medians make it beautiful. Theytake good care of the landscaping,” he says.“Plus, it’s close to both <strong>Madison</strong> Square Malland Bridge Street Town Centre, which have aplethora of places to eat, so it’s easy to wineand dine customers when they come to visit.”It’s also a source of pride, says Bendickson.“I’ve had several visitors who have come downto meet with us, and as they drive around CRP,they’ll say, ‘We had no idea the city had such aconcentration of companies in just one area.’The collocation of all these companies in onearea underscores the impression that <strong>Huntsville</strong>is a high-tech area.”The Chamber of Commerce of <strong>Huntsville</strong>/<strong>Madison</strong> County is a big part of the reasonBusiness&PersonalSolutionsto meet your banking needs.We want to makebanking easyand convenientfor your businessand personalbanking needs, so thatyou have moretime forthe things in lifethatmatter most.Stop by one of our <strong>Huntsville</strong> locations today!2123 WhitesburgDrive(256) 519-430053 Hughes Road (256) 519-43600000214014-0166 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


.....................................................................................................................................................................why the park is successful, Bendickson says.“Rick and his folks do a great job of encouragingexpansion and working with thecompanies here. They also work well with thestate, the governor, the cities and the countycommission. So we have a partnership withall those areas, and the Chamber is the hubthat makes those connections work.”Certainly, this strong alliance betweenthe Chamber of Commerce and the city’sleadership played a large part in bringingmore jobs to CRP as a result of the 1995 and2005 decisions by the U.S. Dept. of Defense’sBase Realignment and Closure Commission.“The 1995 BRAC was implemented in 1997and that spurred a lot of growth in the park,”says Davis. “In fact, we’re still seeing growthrelated to that BRAC today. So there’s no Artist rendering of Dynetics Prototyping Facility. The new facility will be 226,500 total square feet with approximately110,000 square feet to prototype development and low-rate production space.CJ Crockett0000214895-01Cell: 256-213-8698Office: 256-258-0930cj.crockett@crye-leike.comWebsite: cjcrockett.com0000214559-01Creativity ConsultantsYour passporttoGermanyIhr Pass in die USAPeter MeisterAssociate Professor of German(Emeritus)The University of Alabamain <strong>Huntsville</strong>1591 Hughes Road, Suite G•<strong>Madison</strong>, AL 35758info@cyranocreativity.com 256-337-1172 cyranocreativity.comALABAMATEMPORARY &TECHNICAL SERVICES0000208114-012603 Artie St SW, Ste 12<strong>Huntsville</strong>, AL 35805.Phone: 256-539-8741Fax: 256-534-7040256-539-0505From your first home…to your finest estate.1-800-476-9418 204 Gates Avenue<strong>Huntsville</strong>, Alabama 35801 www.vvwrealtor.com0000206235-01Visitwww.alabamatemp.comfor list ofservices andavailable positionsDan MontgomeryCEOShannon FolgmannPresident256-258-2850 ext 2066767 Old <strong>Madison</strong> Pike,Suite 620 •<strong>Huntsville</strong>, AL 35806DEFENSE &SECURITY0000211340-01HUNTSVILLE6241 University Dr. Suite B-1<strong>Huntsville</strong>, AL 35806Phone 256-971-0113Fax: 256-971-5406Email: jeff.morgan@kellyservices.comJEFF MORG<strong>AND</strong>ISTRICT MANAGERDECATUR2704 6th Ave SESuite A-1Decatur, AL35603Phone 256-353-6415Fax: 256-350-8120Cell: 256-975-2578www.kellyservices.comwww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 670000211853-01


Dr. Joseph Ng teaches a synthetic biology classat the HudsonAlpha Institute. Photo by Eric SchultzWOSBQTEC, Inc.700 Boulevard South, Suite 203<strong>Huntsville</strong>, AL 35802256.883.7994www.qtecinc.comreason to think we won’t see the same thingwith the 2005 BRAC, which was almost threetimes as large.”There is still plenty of space for companieslooking to relocate to the park in the years tocome. Davis says there are 400 acres of landcurrently available and anywhere from90,000–100,000 square feet of offi ce spaceat any given time. “We think there’s enough inthe pipeline,” he says, “that we’ll continue tosee growth for the next decade.”In 2008, <strong>Huntsville</strong> stepped onto theworld biotechnology research stage with theopening of the HudsonAlpha Institute forBiotechnology, the fi rst building of a planned150-acre biotech campus in CRP. “This wasthe fi rst really significant establishment of anindustry sector in which we hadn’t been aplayer before,” says Davis. “It gave us instantcredibility in the life sciences area.” He creditsfounder Jim Hudson with putting <strong>Huntsville</strong>QTEC provides engineering, analytical, technical, and program/project support to assist in assuring U.S. preeminence in Space,Army and Air Force Aviation, and Missile Defense.0000207786-01 Dr Rick Myers and Dr K-T Varley look at a vial ofcell disruptors used in their cancer research. Dr Varleyis holding a picture of DNA. Photo by Glenn Baeske0000207798-01nLogic is an employee-owned small businessthat offers demonstrated performance toprime contractors and government customers.nLogic provides superior engineering and technical serviceswith acommitment to business integrity.✦ System Engineering and Integration ✦ Software Development✦ Modeling and Simulation ✦ Test and Evaluation✦ Information Technology ✦ Program Management4901 Corporate Drive, Suite H ✦ <strong>Huntsville</strong>, AL 35805Phone: 256.704.2525 ✦ Fax: 256.704.2540www.nlogic.com0000211971-0168 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


on the map in this regard. “There’s noquestion that those companies that have corecompetencies in the genetics fi eld will look tosee the work going on at HudsonAlpha andwill evaluate their business plan to collocateto where such fantastic work is being done,”Davis says. “The research staff that’s beenpulled in there, they’re rock stars in theirfi eld. That will be a great growth area forCRP in the future.”Davis spends his time making sure thepromise of a strong future for CRP materializes.“My job is recruiting new companies to cometo the park, assisting our existing industrywith its expansion plans, and marketing thepark around the country and the world,” saysDavis. “The marketing to the companies isdone face-to-face. We go meet with companyrepresentatives, because we feel that’s themost effi cient use of our resources. We’drather build relationships with the companyso that when they decide they want to moveto <strong>Huntsville</strong>, they already know what theywant and will hopefully decide to locate inthe park.”With CRP’s track record of success andits expansion into diverse fi elds of researchand development, <strong>Huntsville</strong>’s future as atechnology and innovation leader looks bright.www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 69


<strong>WORK</strong>a technical titanNATIONAL ACCLAIMCROWNS AREA’SINNOVATION PROWESSBy Anna ThibodeauxMore than 300 defense and aerospaceengineering and technology companies arelocated in the <strong>Huntsville</strong> area, with more than50 percent of <strong>Huntsville</strong>-<strong>Madison</strong> County’sjobs related to these industries. The area ishome to the U.S. Army’s Redstone Arsenal,NASA’s Marshall Flight Center that’s been inNorth Alabama since 1960 and assemblespayloads for the International Space Stationas just one of its functions, and the 3,843-acreCummings Research Park, the nation’s secondlargest R&D park.Nearly 85 percent of the area’s high-techcompanies are rooted in the Army or NASA,which could explain why U.S. News & WorldReport named <strong>Huntsville</strong> one of the nation’sTop 10 Places for Tech Jobs.Newsweek named <strong>Huntsville</strong> among itstop 10 high-tech haven cities. CNNMoney.com has named <strong>Huntsville</strong> as one of thenation’s most affordable cities. It wasrecognized as having the lowest cost of livingcompared to technology cities such as Austin,Texas; Charlotte, N.C.; Orlando, Fla.; Raleigh,N.C.; Richmond, Va.; and San Jose, Calif.The area’s technological roots date backto the rocket scientists who came here inthe 1950s and later started companies. Forexample Olin King, who worked with thelegendary German-American rocket scientistDr. Wernher von Braun at the Arsenal,started Space Craft Inc. (SCI) in a basement.Today, now known as Sanmina-SCI, it is an$8.3 billion electronics company.The Rocket City has a fi rm foundationof innovation built over several decades,cemented together by numerous federalagencies encompassing national defense,intelligence and manned space fl ight, andsupported with spin-off contractors andtechnological companies like Sanmina-SCI,Adtran and Intergraph, excellence ininnovation has been and continues to be thecity’s requisite quality for continued growthand development.With this kind of history and heritage,<strong>Huntsville</strong> has the advantage of expectingand being part of technological advancementsand innovative avenues for solving humanproblems. Its growing technological prowessnow embraces the newest frontiers ofbiotechnology.<strong>Huntsville</strong>’s HudsonAlpha Institute forBiotechnology “benefi ts from the ‘can-doculture’ created through the manned spaceprogram,” says O’Neal Smitherman, executivevice president of HudsonAlpha. “Today, thatmeans a community that embraces andfosters new and improved technologies for70 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a270,000 square foot facility with 12 biotech companiesand a nonprofit research center. Photo by Bob Gathanysolving humanproblems whileproviding positiveeconomic impact.<strong>Huntsville</strong>’s cultureincludes opennessto collaborativeefforts—andcollaboration is acornerstone of the O’Neal Smitherman,executive vice president ofHudsonAlphaInstitute—that, I believe, is unmatchedand therefore provides a true competitiveadvantage in achieving technologicaladvancements.”The Institute, a 270,000 square-footfacility, is further fueling growth in CummingsResearch Park. The HudsonAlpha facilityincludes 12 biotech companies anda nonprofit research center. <strong>Huntsville</strong>embodies the kind of knowledge-basedeconomy that Smitherman believes is thedirection the entire country should take inpositioning itself successfully in a knowledgebasedglobal economy.Driving this high-tech engine is what hecalls a “convergence of technologies” that ispropelling both the city and HudsonAlphatoward innovation.“The human capacity represented hereis a dense critical mass of people who possesshigh-level cognitive abilities and who havediverse fi elds of knowledge,” Smithermansays. “Just as importantly, you need anattitude that supports exploration, curiosityand willingness to trying new ways ofproblem-solving. That is <strong>Huntsville</strong>.”According to TechAmerica, <strong>Huntsville</strong>has one of the highest concentrations ofhigh-tech workers in the nation across alldisciplines. Since 2004, more than 27,000jobs have been created because of new andexpanding companies with more than $1.75billion in investment capital. The region hasnine colleges and universities, including theUniversity of Alabama at <strong>Huntsville</strong>, aresearch university, and Alabama A&MUniversity, one of the leading producers ofAfrican-American Ph.D.’s in Physics and thenation’s leading producer for African-American Ph.D.’s in Plant and Soil Science.The high-tech base matched with afavorable business environment helps keepAdtran based in <strong>Huntsville</strong>.“<strong>Huntsville</strong> is a business-friendlycommunity,” says company CEO Tom Stanton.“The city supports its business base andactively works to recruit new, diversifiedbusinesses through a low-tax structure andincentive programs.”Founded in 1985, Adtran has become aglobal provider of networking and communicationsequipment for telecommunicationsnetworks.“<strong>Huntsville</strong> ranks among the leadingcities for engineering talent,” Stanton says.“This is not only the city that sent man tothe moon, but defends our nation, enablescommunication and is charting a new coursein biotechnology. This high-tech populationdoes not take ‘no’ for an answer and workstogether to fi nd a better way to attack a givenproblem and develop a solution.”As an engineering-based company,Adtran depends on a quality workforce and<strong>Huntsville</strong> continues to provide a large baseof well-qualified talent. Having access to a0000212070-01www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 71


Adtran CEO Tom Stanton in the company’s high-tech lab with Total Access 5000 equipment,Adtran’s flagship product. Photo by Bob Gathanyquality workforce that includes those withdoctorates and a large population of engineersis integral to Adtran’s continued success.“<strong>Huntsville</strong> is located near a large numberof higher education institutions that offerexcellent engineering, science and technologyprograms providing easy access to a largepool of new technical talent,” Stanton says.“People make the difference. You must havethe right mix of people to invent, implementand innovate. Without a well-skilled, highlytrained workforce, high-tech industries liketelecom and biotech cannot succeed. Werequire a mix of the best and the brightesttalent on the market today. We need peoplewho not only invent and implement solutionsfor today, but innovate the solutions oftomorrow.”Stanton calls <strong>Huntsville</strong> “a shiningexample” of a city that promotes innovationand the entrepreneurial spirit. Not longafter he arrived in <strong>Huntsville</strong>, Adtran’sfounder, the late Mark Smith, decided tostart his own company.What started in Smith’s garage soonbecame Universal Data Systems. Thecompany was an innovator in analog modemtechnology and became so successful that it0000207770-0172 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


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UAH optical engineering students Grant Bergstueand Luke Burgess work with Dr. Richard Fork, professor ofelectrical and computer engineering, in the Laser Scienceand Engineering lab. Photo by Michael Mercierwas bought by Motorola. Following the sale ofUDS, Smith and a group of individuals decidedto explore innovations in communications.They started a venture that is now Adtran,which has become one of the most successfultelecommunications companies in the world.“Many times, as we meet with potentialcustomers or prospective employees, theyare somewhat surprised to discover that ahigh-tech, successful company like Adtran islocated in Alabama,” Stanton says. “When weexplain that <strong>Huntsville</strong> is a high-tech city,with a highly skilled workforce and a wealthof different technologies the attitude beginsto change. When we explain that Adtran islocated in Cummings Research Park, one ofthe largest research parks of its kind in theworld, that the city has one of the largestconcentrations of technical talent in the U.S.,and that the city is continually recognized asone of the best places to have a business andraise a family, it soon becomes clear whyAdtran calls <strong>Huntsville</strong> home. In the courseof our business, we bring visitors to <strong>Huntsville</strong>from all over the world. They always leaveimpressed by <strong>Huntsville</strong>’s beauty andhigh-tech presence.”The Rocket City has undergone a metamorphosisover the last several decades.“This once-sleepy little cotton town hasbloomed into a high-tech center for theSoutheast. A variety of industries includingaerospace, defense, communications, manufacturing,and biotechnology, just to name afew, now call <strong>Huntsville</strong> home,” Stanton says.“Companies like Adtran have grown with<strong>Huntsville</strong>, helping the city to grow andbenefi ting from that success, as well. Adtrancontinues to invest in the community, becauseas the community evolves and strengthens itsrole as a high-tech hub, Adtran and the othercompanies will benefi t.”As testimony to <strong>Huntsville</strong>’s entrepreneurialspirit, Mark Spencer, founder ofDigium and inventor of the Asterisk VOIP An inert 54-foot-tall ground based interceptor is liftedinto a training silo at The Boeing Company’s Jetplex facility.The system is used for training their team as the primecontractor for the Missile Defense Agency’s GroundBased Midcourse Defense System. Photo by Michael Mercier74 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


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Roy Priest, program manager, and John Burger set upa GATR portable satellite antenna at GATR Technologies.Photo by Eric Schultzsoftware, was mentored by the late MarkSmith, who co-founded Adtran.“There is a lot of innovation in <strong>Huntsville</strong>,but something specific here I’ve never seenany place else is the incredible people –innovators – all within easy reach,” Spencersays. “They’re available for lunch to talkand exchange ideas. It’s technology meetsSouthern hospitality.”Spencer loves to call the <strong>Huntsville</strong> area“Silicotton Valley.” From his offi ce windowoverlooking CRP, he sees the area’s innovatorsdoing cutting-edge work in biotech, telecomand aerospace. It’s fueled by the outstandingtalent drawn to <strong>Huntsville</strong>’s pioneeringbusiness community, as well as the area’squality of life.The Rocket City’s high-tech base hascertainly been benefi cial to Teledyne BrownEngineering, giving the company access to toptechnical talent. It’s also benefi cial forcorporate team-building so that area companiescan compete together for technical work,especially government contracts. Companiesalso benefi t from access to quality universities.“<strong>Huntsville</strong> is highly entrepreneurial,innovative and highly competitive,” saysTeledyne Brown President Rex Geveden.“In our company just in the past year, wehave received patents for an active orbitaldebris system, a chemical decontaminationprocess, and a new technology for launchingautonomous aerial vehicles. We also designand manufacture highly innovative productsfor the space, missile defense and nuclearenergy markets.”The <strong>Huntsville</strong>-based 1,315-employeecompany has 16 locations worldwide. Itspecializes in civil space, missile defense,national security, chemical and biological,and nuclear markets. Teledyne Brown has beennamed Alabama’s Large Manufacturer of theForover60years, Calhoun CommunityCollege hasserved thecommunity,providingeducationaland training opportunities across northAlabama.• With over 11,300credit students in the fall, Calhoun remains Alabama’s largest twoyearcollege and the 6th largest higher education institution (two-yearand four-year) inthe state.• Over600 nursing students enrolled this year (the largest class of nursing students inthe history of the College).• Calhoun is preparing tomorrow’sengineers. This year,over 450 Calhoun studentshave declared majors in Pre-engineering, Science or Mathematics.• Calhoun is the region’scommunity college: “Calhoun demonstrates that economicdevelopment needs to be aregional affair –Calhoun gives us atremendousadvantage.” - former Congressman Bud Cramer,October 2008• Calhoun has the state’s first and only associate’s degree program in Biotechnology,which began Fall 2007 in partnership with the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology.• The College provides workforce development training to over 100 businesses and morethan6,000 individualseach year.• In2008, Alabama Gov.Bob Riley announced that the state’sRobotics TechnologyPark would be located at Calhoun’s Decatur campus.Your Community. Your College. Your Future.0000214025-0176 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


Year by the Alabama Technology Networkand the Business Council of Alabama.<strong>Huntsville</strong> has been recognized as thenation’s “leading small city with big opportunities”by Entrepreneur magazine. For aSouthern city of its size, Geveden says it isalso surprisingly cosmopolitan, which makesit an attractive destination for technicalprofessionals.“I expect <strong>Huntsville</strong> to remain a topcenter of technical talent and innovationin the areas of space, aviation and missiledefense,” he says. “But just as <strong>Huntsville</strong>diversified into electronics manufacturing,telecommunications and biotechnology,I see <strong>Huntsville</strong> broadening and extendingits technically-based economy into othermarkets such as energy, cyber and robotics.With access to capital in a free marketeconomy, there is very little differencebetween technical and economic leadership.”For this reason, Geveden says <strong>Huntsville</strong>is poised to be a dominant economic forcenow and into the future. The educationalproximity to the <strong>Huntsville</strong>’s entrepreneurialtalent has also proven a real advantage topersons studying and conducting researchat UAH.“The types of problems and challengestackled in the classrooms and research labsare often at the leading edge of technology,”says Jeff Thompson, director of UAH’s Offi ceof Strategic Management Services. “Simplystated, the entrepreneurial communitychallenges the university and makes it betterand, hopefully, vice versa.”The university’s top areas of high-techresearch include propulsion, aerospaceengineering, applied optics, space physicsand astrophysics, Earth system science,information technology, rotorcraft engineering,modeling and simulation, and nanotechnologyand microdevices.UAH won $82 million in research awardsin 2009. The university is the fi rst in theU.S. to have Oak Ridge National Laboratoryoperate offi ces on its campus. Many UAHstudents are attracted to an entrepreneurialcareer path right out of the classroom.University faculty members are also involvedin feasibility assessment for new businesses,as well as participating in new ventures.This atmosphere is part of the reasonwhy Forbes named <strong>Huntsville</strong> as one of thenation’s Top 10 Places for Business andCareers, and as one of the Top 10 SmartestCities in the world.Although entrepreneurial vision is oftencelebrated, Thompson says, it takes a team oftalented members to make the vision a reality.“Of course new technologies, ideas andsolutions are generated in the research labshere on campus,” he says. “It is the mix oftalent, knowledge and entrepreneurial spiritthat stimulates game-changing innovation.”This is where <strong>Huntsville</strong> shines brightest.The Rocket City’s problem-solving prowessdates back to its early days of rockets andextends to modern times with impressive andsignificant biotechnological innovations.“The path to the future for this community– or any community for that matter – willbe defi ned by the knowledge base available toit,” Thompson says. “Many of the technologydriveneconomies such as Research TrianglePark, Austin and Silicon Valley, to name afew, integrate the value of at least one strongresearch university in its economic growthstrategies. UAH is striving to be an evengreater contributor to the successes in ourcommunity’s future.” Dr. Shawn Levy of the HudsonAlpha Institute forBiotechnology Genomic Services Laboratory studiesepigenetics impact. He looks on as Melanie Robinson,manager of the genome science lab, performs clusteringof flow cells to be analyzed in a genome sequencer.Photo by Dave Dieterwww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 77


<strong>PLAY</strong>a fun placeHUNTSVILLE AREAIS PERFECT FOR THEACTIVE LIFESTYLEBy Bob Labbe<strong>Huntsville</strong> and <strong>Madison</strong> County arewondrous locales for individuals and familiesto take root and experience a life of recreation,both participating and spectator. Regarded asone of the best areas in the country for overallhealth and family nurturing of growth andrecreation, the Tennessee Valley providesnumerous opportunities for activity.<strong>PLAY</strong>TIMENewcomers immerse themselves in whatis regarded as one of the premier cities in thecountry for recreational facilities. <strong>Huntsville</strong>and various <strong>Madison</strong> County communitiesboast a plethora of youth and adult recreationleagues and opportunities.A joint venture between the cities of<strong>Huntsville</strong> and <strong>Madison</strong> is the newly builtCreekwood Park located off Slaughter Road,which borders <strong>Huntsville</strong> and <strong>Madison</strong>. Thepark includes an 18-hole disc golf course, dogpark, pavilions, playgrounds and an extensionof the local greenway. In all, <strong>Huntsville</strong> boasts14 miles of paved trails through its protectedgreenways and nature preserves.Raising the bar of excellence, <strong>Huntsville</strong>has top-notch athletic facilities, many ofwhich are newly constructed or renovated.<strong>Huntsville</strong> Tennis Center has 24 lightedrubico courts. Becky Pierce Municipal GolfCourse is managed by Robertson Golf.78 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


Graham Crippen keeps cool while having fun at theJane K. Lowe Children’s Fountain in downtown <strong>Huntsville</strong>.Graham is the son of Holly Crippen of New Market.Photo by Glenn Baeske Laura Gokee walks with 9-month-old Kate, andErin Ross with 9-month-old Andrew, on the Indian CreekGreenway which connects with Creekwood Park.Photo by Dave DieterMetro-Kiwanis Sportsplex is comprised of sixlighted fi elds and is host to numerous leagueand special tournaments year-around.The Natatorium is located at BrahanSpring Park and features swimming anddiving all year while hosting numerous swimcompetitions. The Natatorium has been thehome swimming hole for many collegiate andOlympic swimmers.The City of <strong>Madison</strong>, which borders onthe western edge of <strong>Madison</strong> County, hassignificantly upgraded its recreation offeringsover the last two decades. Dublin MemorialPark includes indoor and outdoor swimmingpools, gymnasium, Dublin Tennis Center, anew disc-golf course, Kid’s Kingdom playgroundand several soccer fi elds. <strong>Madison</strong> alsohas Palmer Park, which can host baseball,softball, soccer and football programs.“The City of <strong>Madison</strong> is working onconstruction of three soccer fi elds at our MillCreek and Columbia Elementary Schools andadding lights on our soccer fi elds at PalmerPark to accommodate more playing time,”says Kory Alfred, recreation director for theCity of <strong>Madison</strong>. “Overall, the <strong>Madison</strong> Parksand Recreation Dept. does not have enoughathletic fi eld space to handle the influx ofvarious sports organizations, but the Cityof <strong>Madison</strong> continues to acquire land toconstruct additional athletic fi elds.”In addition, <strong>Madison</strong> is home to a DogPark at Mill Creek Greenway, various trailsin its parks and a new restroom/concessionfacility at Dublin Memorial Park.Many parks dot <strong>Madison</strong> County, andmost county communities sponsor youth andadult sports. The largest site is located in theMonrovia community, with its new indoorrecreation center alongside Phillips Park.Crestwood is Proudto be Your FullService Premier HospitalAs your full service premier community hospital, Crestwoodoffers awide rangeofmedicalservicesincluding outpatient surgery &diagnostics, emergency care,cardiology,women’sservices andmuchmore. It is our mission to serve our community by providing the highestlevel of quality patient care,clinicalexcellence and service excellence forall patientsand their families who choose Crestwood. Withadvanced technology and acaring team of health professionals, Crestwood is rightheretomeetyourhealth care needs. Learn moreatcrestwoodmedcenter.com.0000207026-01CommittedtoCommunity ServiceOne Hospital Drive • <strong>Huntsville</strong>, Alabama 35801 • crestwoodmedcenter.comwww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 79


Devin Campbell, a <strong>Huntsville</strong> Swim Association swimmer,swims the 100-meter medley during the Fran Norris swim meetat the Brahan Spring Park Natatorium. Photo by Eric Schultz<strong>Huntsville</strong> has a wondrous play park forchildren with Kid’s Space, which is locatedat Memorial Parkway and Airport Road.A similar playground for children, Kid’sKingdom, is located on the grounds ofDublin Memorial Park in <strong>Madison</strong>.An additional large acreage park whereprivate functions can be held is SharonJohnston Park, located in east <strong>Madison</strong>County off Winchester Road.The YMCAs of the area include marvelousfacilities in Southeast <strong>Huntsville</strong>, downtown<strong>Huntsville</strong> and the newest location in<strong>Madison</strong>, the Hogan Family YMCA. The68,000-square-foot facility features open-airarchitecture with plentiful natural light.The design is new and breathtaking.All of amenities of a fi tness center areincluded in the multi-million dollar facility,but the swimming pool is something to behold.There is a kid’s splash pad, kids pool, waterslide and lap swim area. For information, goto www.ymcahuntsville.org.OUTDOORS RECREATIONWhile conventional sports have andalways will be a mainstay of recreationalexploits, the great outdoors of the area isbooming with those who look to nature as afond way to get release from the stress ofdaily schedules. Two prominent locationsfor outdoors fun are Ditto Landing andMonte Sano State Park.Along the shores of the 650-mileTennessee River, Ditto Landing offers morethan 500 acres of delightful scenery for thoseon or near the currents of the TennesseeRiver. For boaters, Ditto Landing offers afull-service marina with wet slips, heated drystorage, the Alabama Marina Police and theU. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.Arriving at the facility on Hobbs IslandRoad just off South Memorial Parkway, youwind your way through nature at its bestwith bountiful trees, picnic areas andcampgrounds before emerging at the marina,which offers 102 covered and 68 non-covered The state-of-the-art fitness center at the newChris and Steven Hogan Family YMCA in <strong>Madison</strong>.Photo by Bob Gathany80 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


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Will McAllister, Jessica Foster and Carol McAllisterenjoy a picnic near the breakwater at the entrance toDitto Landing. Photo by Eric Schultzwet slips. Adjacent to the marina is a drystorage building that can accommodate250 boats, personal watercrafts and trailers.Ditto Landing is a complete recreationalfacility that includes the marina. With dryland facilities, Ditto Landing is more thanjust a boat marina. The U.S. Coast GuardAuxiliary and the <strong>Huntsville</strong> Power Squadroneach offer safe boating classes. The siteincludes a campground, recreational vehicleaccommodations and three pavilions.Atop Monte Sano Mountain along<strong>Huntsville</strong>’s eastern side, Monte Sano StatePark offers more than 2,400 natural acreswith more than 14 miles of trails. The parkalso offers cottages, camping, picnic areas andpavilions, playgrounds and an amphitheater.Newly restored, the historic Monte SanoLodge again welcomes guests.Nevertheless, it’s the hiking and bikingtrails overlooking <strong>Huntsville</strong> and <strong>Madison</strong>County that may close the deal for outdoorenthusiasts considering relocating here.Stunning vistas make the mountaintop afavorite nature attraction in <strong>Madison</strong> County.The trails range from mild elevation changesfor walkers to rough terrain for the moreserious hikers and bikers.The Green Mountain Nature Trail, a freeattraction, is located in southeast <strong>Huntsville</strong>.Natural beauty radiates from trails and anabundance of plants and wildlife. A lake,pavilion chapel and covered bridge makefor a perfect encounter for any recreationalhiker and outdoors lover. The Hays NaturePreserve in Hampton Cove, built by theCity of <strong>Huntsville</strong>, includes 1,000 acres forpassive recreation.Walking Trails have become very popularlocations for leisure exercise. These trails arelocated throughout the immediate <strong>Huntsville</strong>area. Hiking and walking trails are usuallymaintained by the city or county.The Land Trust of <strong>Huntsville</strong> & NorthAlabama hosts numerous hikes throughoutthe spring and summer months. One of theProviding Women's Health Care for over 40 years.Obstetrics . Gynecology . Infertility . Tubal Reversal . Endometrial AblationLaparoscopic &Hysteroscopic Surgery . 4D Ultrasound . Bone Density Testing . Robotic SurgeryCharles F. Warren, M.D.David L. Rushing, M.D.Gregg A. DeLisle, M.D.John David Wheeler, M.D.Jeanine M. Loncar, M.D.Michael J. Belmont, M.D.Timothy T. McMichens, M.D.Jackie Sameck, C.R.N.P. Kathy Hill, C.R.N.P. Diana Dowdy, C.N.M. PamFairclough, C.R.N.P.BOARD CERTIFIEDFour Convenient Locations910 Adams Street, Suite 300, <strong>Huntsville</strong> 250 Chateau Drive, Suite 145, <strong>Huntsville</strong>44 Hughes Road, Suite 1200, <strong>Madison</strong> 540 Hughes Road, Suite 7, <strong>Madison</strong>NEW PATIENTS WELCOME BY APPOINTMENT256-533-7420clinicforwomen.com0000206458-0182 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


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Stars shortstop Andy Machado leaps over Chattanooga’sJessie Mier after getting Mier out on an attempted steal.Photo by Bob Gathanying valleys, but you desire means of transportationother than hiking, 3H Stables has greathorses and friendly guides to handle riders ofall ages through a 500-acre wildlife preservealong the Flint River in north <strong>Madison</strong> County.For a more adventurous route through<strong>Madison</strong> County’s outdoors, canoeing isavailable. Chickasaw Canoeing offers expertlyguided trips down the Flint River just east of<strong>Huntsville</strong>. Two courses are available-forchildren, or take a more venturesome trek onthe backwaters leading to the TennesseeRiver. Located on U.S. 72 East, the newlyopened North Alabama Canoe & Kayak offersan array of canoe and kayaking possibilities.SPECTA<strong>TO</strong>R SPORTS<strong>Huntsville</strong> has the unique position ofhaving three professional sports teams:BASEBALL: The <strong>Huntsville</strong> Stars havebeen at home at Joe Davis Stadium for almostthree decades. The Double-A franchise of theMilwaukee Brewers, the Stars have broughta star-studded lineup of players who haveadvanced to the major leagues. The Stars’ seasonruns through spring and summer concludingin September. www.huntsvillestars.com.FOOTBALL: The newly formed AlabamaHammers play games as part of the SouthernIndoor Football League. Home games areplayed in the confines of the newly renovated,state-of-the-art Von Braun Center arena. Thefast paced, action-packed indoor football gamesare ones that thrill the audience at closeproximity of the playing fi eld at the VBC.The SIFL season runs March through June.HOCKEY: The <strong>Huntsville</strong> Havoc skatesacross the frozen rink of the VBC in exciting,always thrilling minor league action duringthe winter months. The Havoc participatesin the Southern Professional Hockey League.www.huntsvillehavoc.com.Ticket prices to all three professionalsports teams are reasonable. The games arefor the entire family to enjoy.<strong>Huntsville</strong> boasts two universities withathletic programs, Alabama A&M Universityand the University of Alabama in <strong>Huntsville</strong>. The <strong>Huntsville</strong> Havoc’s Kyle Laughlin (14) and Augusta’sLucas LaBelle (9) chase the puck during a game at theVon Braun Center Arena. Photo by Eric Schultzwww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 85


The start of the varsity boys competition during theMetro Cross Country Championships at John HuntRunning Park. Photo by Robin ConnBoth have athletic programs which aremembers of the NCAA. The two major crowdpleasing sports for the Bulldogs at AAMU,which are members of the NCAA Division I,are basketball and football, while UAH hasa Division I hockey team and a Division IIbasketball program. Both universities offera full-slate of teams in various other sports.Car racing has always been a mainstay inthe <strong>Huntsville</strong> area and offers a unique venuefor those enthralled by the sounds ofscreaming engines. <strong>Huntsville</strong> Speedway,located at the foot of Green Mountain nearthe Tennessee River, has been part of thecommunity since 1959. The quarter-miletrack hosts racing on Saturday eveningsduring spring through fall months. www.huntsvillespeedway.com.<strong>Huntsville</strong> Dragway is located near Harvest.Thundering sounds can be heard from thequarter-mile strip throughout the area almostyear round. www.huntsvilledragway.com.ACTIVE SPORTS ENTHUSIASTSThe <strong>Huntsville</strong> Track Club, established in1971, boasts over 1,300 members and hostsmore than 20 events annually, includingthree of the most decorated races in thesouth: Cotton Row Run 10K, the Rocket CityMarathon (www.huntsvilletrackclub.org),and the Sprint Triathlon.Disc golf has become very popular and<strong>Madison</strong> County sports several coursesincluding layouts at Dublin Park in <strong>Madison</strong>,Creekwood, located at the border of <strong>Huntsville</strong>and <strong>Madison</strong> at the Indian Creek Greenway,Brahan Spring Park, UAH and on RedstoneArsenal.The sport of rowing is one that combinesserenity and aerobic exercise. The Rocket CityRowing Club (RC2) has offered the way forthe aficionados of the sport for more than adecade. Based at Ditto Landing, RC2 givesaccess to the sport of synchronized concentrationto rowers on the Tennessee River for arelaxing but total body workout.We care enough to listen because sometimesfamily is more than justyour relatives.We provide DataManagement SolutionsSensor Decision MakingWe provide VisibilityBusinessData Decision MakingWe careWhen being able to remain in their ownhome is important to someone you love,Always There In-Home Care can help makethat possible. Our caregivers are caring bynature…and trained to care. We nurturespecial relationships with the seniors forwhom we care. Relationships that transcendhelping to maintain a home or preparingmeals. We listen. And we become friends.Because sometimes family is more than justyour relatives.For more information about Always There,call us today or visit our website for afreeonline assessment.Data AnalysisPattern RecognitionCalibrationCertificationVisualizationPrognostics /Health management4920 Corporate Drive, Suite J<strong>Huntsville</strong>, AL 35805256-630-2761www.fti-net.comCostsScheduleRiskTechnicalPerformanceFrontier Technology, Inc.Advanced Technology for Superior Solutions0000210292-01For you. And for them.256-539-1400 www.alwaysthereinc.com813-A Franklin St. <strong>Huntsville</strong>, AL 35801Formerly called Accordance Home Care0000212248-010000207790-0186 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


GOLFThe golf links include Hampton CoveGolf Course as part of the state-wide RobertTrent Jones Golf Trail. Two championshipcourses, one of which was newly renovatedin 2010, and one short course provide golfersof all levels challenging and beautifullayouts. Additional public courses can befound throughout <strong>Madison</strong> County including<strong>Huntsville</strong> Municipal, Sunset Landing andThe Links on Redstone Arsenal, which isscheduled to be open to the general publicthrough an extensive overhaul of currentRedstone Arsenal properties in the nexttwo years.INDOOR SPORTSIce skating has always been a fun way tobring a little of the North down home to theSouth and the multi-million dollar BentonWilcoxon Ice Complex has proven thatSoutherners love the sport. The year-rounddual rink offers recreational skating alongwith several adult and youth hockey leagues.All are held on two regulation-size rinks atthe complex located on Leeman Ferry Roadnext to Joe Davis Stadium.For bowling enthusiasts, the area has fi vebowling centers: Parkway Lanes, Pin PalaceLanes, Playmor Lanes and <strong>Madison</strong> BowlingCenter, while the Redstone Lanes BowlingCenter services civilian and military employeesand their families. Each has apro shop with the latest equipment and aqualified instructor.Leading the way in providing expertadvice and assistance in bowling is McCorvey’sPro Shop, with locations at the <strong>Madison</strong>Bowling Center, and Pin Palace BowlingLanes in <strong>Huntsville</strong>. Established in <strong>Huntsville</strong>in 1984 by owner Jeff McCorvey, McCorvey’sPro Shop is now one of the largest in theSoutheast, serving bowlers in six states.Darts has become a popular outlet forindoors competition and comradery at localvenues. The Rocket City Dart Association is alocal league that caters to local throwers andfeatures nationally recognized tournamentsthroughout the year. The RCDA is also anorganization that participates in numerouslocal charity events.ULTIMATE SPORTSFor athletes who are into ultimate sports,skateboard parks are becoming a hotbed ofaction with two parks in <strong>Madison</strong> County.Insanity Skate Park in <strong>Madison</strong> is the largestof these facilities. The 38,000-square-footfacility, which is part of a multi-facetedFamily Entertainment Complex and retailoutlet, allows boarders and inline skaters tocarve lines in concrete bowls as deep as12 feet. Skateboarding is the third mostpopular sport with teen-agers. Insanity SkatePark requires pads and helmets to skate.The fully staffed facility offers lessons andhas a pro shop to offer sales and repairs. Thecomplex also features the Cascading Falls27-hole Scale Golf Course fi tted with sandtraps and water hazards. The complexincludes batting cages for both baseball andsoftball and numerous retail outlets.The Lydia Gold Skatepark in <strong>Huntsville</strong> isa 7,500 square foot park that features a streetsection, banks, quarterpipes, boxes, pads andstairs with rails and hubbas.Paintball has become a very popular sportfor both men and women. The FPS PaintballField is located in <strong>Huntsville</strong> proper onPutman Drive. In <strong>Madison</strong> County, the HighSpeed Paintball Field is located in New Hope.An additional location is on U.S. 72 between<strong>Madison</strong> and Athens. Each is opened to thepublic year around. Billy Wood, Todd Stewart, Stuart Wilson and Pat Trammell participating in the John Stallworth CelebrityGolf Tournament at Hampton Cove Golf Course. Photo by Dave Dieterwww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 87


CONNECTIONSdemographicsINCOME & AGE(2009 ACS)AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME<strong>Madison</strong> County $75,911City of <strong>Huntsville</strong> $71,775City of <strong>Madison</strong> $94,538<strong>Huntsville</strong> Metro $73,316Source: American Community SurveyMEDIAN AGE<strong>Madison</strong> County 36.7City of <strong>Huntsville</strong> 36.9City of <strong>Madison</strong> 36.8<strong>Huntsville</strong> Metro 37.0Source: American Community SurveyHOME SALES FOR 2010Number of houses sold 8,436Average Selling Price $165,587Days on the Market 115Number of houses on the Market 7,699Median Selling Price $142,617Source: <strong>Huntsville</strong> Area Association of RealtorsHUNTSVILLE’S INDICA<strong>TO</strong>RS2010 COST OF LIVINGNational Average=100Composite Index 91.2Grocery Items 94.9Utilities 86.3Transportation 99.7Healthcare 91.8Misc. Goods & Services 99.7Source: The Council for Communityand Economic ResearchEMPLOYMENTTotal Non-AgriculturalEmployment 210,034Manufacturing 28,908Non-manufacturing 181,126Civilian Labor Force 168,102Employment 155,434Unemployment 12,699Unemployment Rate 7.6%Source: Alabama Department ofIndustrial Relations, Annual Averages2010 AIRPORT TRAFFICPassengers 1,363,926Cargo weight (2009) 307,818,742Source: <strong>Huntsville</strong>-<strong>Madison</strong> CountyAirport AuthorityHUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTYLEADING EMPLOYERSU.S. Army/Redstone Arsenal 30,000NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center 6,500<strong>Huntsville</strong> Hospital System 6,280The Boeing Company 3,000<strong>Huntsville</strong> City Schools 3,000<strong>Madison</strong> County Schools 2,389SAIC 2,242(Science Applications International Corporation)City of <strong>Huntsville</strong> 2,206UA<strong>Huntsville</strong> 1,675Sanmina-SCI Corporation 1,578Teledyne Brown Engineering 1,530ADTRAN, Inc. 1,475CINRAM, Inc. 1,450Intergraph Corporation 1,325Northrop Grumman Corporation 1,252Verizon Wireless 1,200<strong>Madison</strong> County Commission 1,122DirecTV 1,100Lockheed Martin Corporation 1,040Crestwood Medical Center 999January 2011, Chamber of Commerceof <strong>Huntsville</strong>/<strong>Madison</strong> County* includes on-site contractors88 | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY 256.535.2000 | www.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com


chamber staffEXECUTIVE STAFFTommy BensonInterim President /CEOtbenson@hsvchamber.orgLaura KendrickManager, Investor Relationslkendrick@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2036ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTEthan HadleyVice President, Economic Developmentehadley@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2022Steve FinnellDirector, Industrial Development /Existing Industrysfinnell@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2008Rick DavisDirector, Cummings Research Parkrdavis@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2018Harrison DiamondEconomic Development Coordinatorhdiamond@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2049Amy LockeIndustrial Dev. / Existing Industry Assistantalocke@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2083COMMUNICATIONSJohn SoutherlandCommunications Directorjsoutherland@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2086Kristi SherrardGraphic Designerksherrard@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2054GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRSMike WardVice President, Governmental Affairsmward@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2030Tina LeopoldGovernmental Affairs Assistanttleopold@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2031RESEARCH & INFORMATION SERVICESKen SmithDirector, Research & Information Servicesksmith@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2026Hiroko SedenskyWeb Designer / Research Specialisthsedensky@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2029Urisa SmithInformation Services Specialistusmith@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2080<strong>WORK</strong>FORCELucia CapeVice President, Workforcelcape@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2033Mark BrownDirector, Workforce Recruitmentmbrown@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2019Amanda BishopWorkforce Assistantabishop@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2032MEMBER & SMALL BUSINESS SERVICESJenni JeffersDirector, Member & Small Business Servicesjjeffers@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2011Terrie LedbetterMembership Representativetledbetter@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2043Mike BrazierMembership Representativembrazier@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2035Donna McCraryMembership Specialistdmccrary@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2027Kathleen ByrneEvents Coordinatorkbyrne@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2051Mitzi FloydSmall Business Coordinatormfloyd@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2089FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIONChristy NalleyDirector of Finance & Administrationcnalley@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2010Jamie GallienIT Managerjgallien@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2016Mary McNairyAccounting Specialistmmcnairy@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2014Lori WarnerAccounting Specialistlwarner@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2009Joe WatsonFacilities Supervisorjwatson@hsvchamber.org(256) 535-2053ASSOCIATED ORGANIZATIONSWOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTEROF NORTH ALABAMA (WBCNA)Chamber of Commerceof <strong>Huntsville</strong>/<strong>Madison</strong> County225 Church Street<strong>Huntsville</strong>, AL 35801Phone: (256) 535-2000Email: info@hsvchamber.orgwww.<strong>Huntsville</strong>AlabamaUSA.com | 256.535.2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HUNTSVILLE/ MADISON COUNTY | 89


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