Stats & Facts – Week of June 5, 2017
Published on June 8, 2017
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GATR Expands
GATR Technologies broke ground on a facility in Cummings Research Park. The 63k sq. ft. facility will double its footprint. This represents a $7.5M investment.
More Growth
Huntsville is now the third-largest city in Alabama , reports the U.S. Census. Its population stands at 193,079. Since 2010, the City has added 12,974 residents for a 7.2% population growth.
Apple App Development Initiative
The Alabama community college system is one of six selected by Apple for a new app-development curriculum. Drake State will be one of three schools to offer it.
Best of the best
For the 6th year in a row, Intuitive Research and Technology was ranked on the Military Times Best for Vets Employers List.
Stats & Facts is a weekly series covering City of Huntsville economic development announcements, relevant national and regional statistics that could impact the Rocket City region and informational nuggets that span industries. It is compiled by Business Relations Officer Harrison Diamond.
