Once you're here, you may be shocked to experience freeways that live up to their names because they're free of congestion. Traveling throughout the region on Interstate 65, Interstate 565 and U.S. Highway 72 will get you to your destination quickly – often with lovely scenic views of mountains and rivers along the way.

Filling the tank won't cost a fortune

A gallon of gas in the Tennessee Valley will cost you less than most places around the country.

• Huntsville, Alabama: $1.92
• Boston, Massachusetts: $2.15
• Denver, Colorado: $2.05
• Washington, D.C.: $2.26
• San Jose, California: $2.78

(Source: gasbuddy.com)

A rich heritage of innovation and economic growth

The Tennessee Valley has been at the forefront of developing technology since the 1950s, when NASA relocated a team of scientists to Huntsville to design, assemble and test the rockets that put the first men on the moon. Today the region is home to some of our nation's most cutting-edge aerospace, defense and high-tech companies.

Besides the Missile Defense Agency, leading employers in the area include:

• NASA
• Boeing
• SAIC
• Northrop Grumman
• Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
• Camber Corporation
• ADTRAN, Inc.
• HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Careers for your spouse

Whether it is technology, health care, education or another field, there are many opportunities for non-MDA employees to work alongside smart, well-rounded colleagues. The region's robust, diversified economy means your spouse or significant other can continue to thrive professionally.

Resources:

• Initiatives magazine, which profiles innovative companies in the region
• Business Alabama, read by more than 50,000 executives, managers and business owners each month
• Indeed.com/Huntsville, the world's leading search engine for jobs
• Upcoming events sponsored by the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce