2015 Brings New Business and Construction

2015 has already opened with a bang, literally and figuratively speaking.  The biggest surprise of the new year is the opening of the new manufacturing plant, Polaris. 

The corner of Bob Wallace and Memorial Parkway has had slow construction going for a while. But now the scope of what is going in there can finally be seen as the outlines of the new Regions Bank and Whole Foods can be seen. The shopping complex is rising rather quickly so if you are in the area take a look.

Along University Drive/72 West, there has been recent construction as well. Capital Park Apartments expansion permits for a Fitness Center, Car Wash, and Clubhouse and construction of Hiley Audi dealership moving further Westward from its current position near Hiley Volkswagen dealership.

We will keep you updated on anything else we hear.

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A Few Photos from The Shops of Merchants Walk Groundbreaking

Here are just a few photos from the groundbreaking that took place yesterday off of Bob Wallace which is to be The Shops at Merchants Walk. Speakers at the event included Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and South Region president of Whole Foods, Omar Gaye. Both gave wonderful speeches. Omar Gaye spoke about this being the third Whole Foods in Alabama and one that was demanded by the local population. Mayor Battle spoke of this being only a continuation of the vision of the Memorial Parkway revitalization.

Beginning of the Event in which everyone is just beginning to take their seats.

Shovels ready to be passed out.

Groundbreaking with Mayor Battle (center), and Omar Gaye (center left of Mayor in white shirt)

The Wrap Up 

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This weekend 4/25-4/27 is Panoply 2014!

That's right, Panoply is back once again. And for how great 2013 was for this event (several team members took home some great artwork), we can't wait to see what's available this year.

Dates and Times:

• April 25 Friday: from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• April 26 Saturday: from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• April 27 Sunday: from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m

An updating schedule of the stage activity can be found at al.com.
Also per al.com: "Advance tickets ($7.50 per day) for Panoply 2014 are available online via artshuntsville.org until April 25. At the gate, daily admission is $10. Kids 12 and under admitted for free."

Information on the Beer & Wine Tent.

WHNT's coverage of Panoply.

Information from The Arts Council website on Panoply.

Information on Downtown Huntsville Road Closures during Panoply.

We hope to see you there!

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Many New Business opening their doors in the Huntsville Metro Area

With Huntsville's westwards expansion to County Line Road and beyond, new businesses have moved in and have been created.

Rendering by Colonial Properties and Trust, managing Promenade Pointe

Promenade Pointe is a  perfect example of all the businesses starting to flourish.  Promenade Pointe is 1/2 mile East of County Line Road, but West of Balch and lies on 53 acres of land previously annexed by the City of Huntsville.  Currently in the shopping district there is Walmart, Panda Express, Zaxby's, and Car Wash Express.  New and just moving into the Pointe are IHOP, Firestone, and Family Security Credit Union.  Also mentioned moving in are Sports Clips Hair Salon, Stevi B's Pizza, Lisa's Nail and Spa, and Urban Chez Restaurant.  There is also a possibility of having a Verizon Wireless right off of Balch as well.

This was only Phase 1 of the master developers plan for the area.  Phase 2 is said to be on the western end of the development and will be 80,000 sqft of commercial space.  Phase 3 will be an apartment complex on 27 acres.

Today's Tidbit: In a new survey that was just released, the top two Automotive Manufacturing States are Tennessee, and Alabama respectively.  Alabama has risen from #7 to #2 with and expansions of Mercedes Benz, Honda, and Hyundai.  

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