Cummings Research Park

Yesterday we officially cut the ribbon to signify the grand opening of The Arcadia – the first mixed-use development in CRP East. This new luxury building will house more than 250 apartment units and commercial tenants on the first floor. We are very excited to open this facility up and continue to execute our Master Plan. Congratulations to the teams behind this development!

Happy Media Monday! Companies in Cummings Research Park continue to make headlines as expansions, contract awards, and grand openings keep popping up. Read all about the latest from 256Today: 💡https://lnkd.in/ezs5FwxH 💡https://lnkd.in/esXFtKam 💡https://lnkd.in/eFdE_baT

This is a cool (and newest) place to live inside the Park! The Arcadia is now leasing apartments and is minutes to places like MidCity District, The Orion Amphitheater, The University of Alabama in Huntsville and your Park company. We can’t wait to see what food and bev options open on the first floor. Take a look and share with anyone you know looking to move to the area! ARCADIA WEBSITE: https://ow.ly/g3EA50TPO5n

Christopher Udall, Director of the AgTech Accelerator at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, was featured on the ASmartPlace podcast, What’s So Smart, earlier this week. His journey to helping businesses in our community is pretty interesting! Spoiler…He started at a Mormon missionary and is now helping develop companies into million dollar ventures. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/exMibP5C

Last week, our community heard from our higher education institutions such as The University of Alabama in Huntsvilleand Calhoun Community College. The Research Park is blessed to have both of those institutions in the Park. We recognize the impact that these institutions are having in our Park and larger community through their students, faculty, research and engagement. Here are some fun facts: ◾Calhoun is the only community college in the U.S. located in a research park ◾UAH has one of the largest registered student Space Hardware Clubs ◾Calhoun was ranked as #1 college in U.S. for number of degrees and certificates awarded in Advanced Manufacturing Technology ◾UAH has more than 2,500 students in the College of Engineering Check out all the photos from the event here: https://lnkd.in/eRWyD7EK

We’ve reviewed nine different restaurants in Cummings Research Park in an effort to educate our community on the other offerings of our research park. Consider it food research! Here are just a few that you may have missed. 👉 See them all on Youtube at https://lnkd.in/g8J2UCKr

Business Facilities recognized Cummings Research Park as one of 8 hubs featured in the U.S. as a Top Innovation Hub to Watch. According to the article, one of the hallmark features of an innovation hub is collaboration. CRP offers a lot of collaboration opportunities, as well as resources to connect and help a business thrive. The list begins on page 88 in this digital edition. MORE: https://lnkd.in/ef_cJ6He

Looking for an accelerator program as an early-stage technology company? Our Defense-Tech Accelerator is a 12-week program that will help companies grow and scale in the defense and commercial markets without paying any fee or relinquishing equity. The goal for each participating company is to secure at least one prime contract with the U.S. federal government, one subcontract with a U.S. federal government prime contractor, partner with at least one prime contractor or OEM, or raise at least $100K in private capital funding within one year of their participation. Deadline is October 31st! Learn more and apply on our website at https://lnkd.in/eFvtVu3G

Benefits of doing work in Cummings Research Park: 🤝 develop close partnerships 🙂 quality of life opportunities 👨🎓 direct talent pipelines 👍 resources for small businesses Hear about some of them on the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s Youtube page: https://ow.ly/YVBv50TJKLH

The beautiful fall weather probably has you searching for ways to get outside.. well we have just the activity for you! Cummings Research Park launched Blue Bikes Bike Share program earlier this year, with three pilot locations throughout the Park. • The Point @ Lake 4 Station: 900 Explorer Blvd NW • Discovery Station: 635 Discovery Drive • Enterprise Station: Near 10151 Enterprise Way (At Enterprise/Discovery intersection) We have just the place for you to ride too ⤵️