Stats & Facts – Week of March 5, 2018

Published on March 8, 2018

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Carbo Load Before Your Run

New locations for Huntsville Pediatric Associates and Edgar’s Bakery are going into a new 35,000 square foot building at the site of the former Copeland’s near the corner of Airport and the Parkway adjacent to John Hunt Park.

Let the Games Begin

Huntsville will host the Alabama State Games in June. This is the first time the event has been in Huntsville in 13 years.

Growth in Maintenance

The aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul market could grow by 4%, with annual expenditures reaching $114.7 billion by 2028, according to Oliver Wyman.

Women Mean Business

Startups with at least one female founder build companies with an average of 48% female workers, according to FundersClub. This is twice the average reported by U.S. technology startups without female founders.

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.