September 16, 2020

Web Call (September 16): Jody Singer, Matt Massey

We were happy to have Jody Singer, Director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and Matt Massey, President of the Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering on our call!
September 15, 2020

AAMU: Leader in STEM

Alabama A&M University recently produced this video that highlights different programs and developments currently happening on campus.
September 8, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey to Alabama: It’s Now or Never for Census Participation

MONTGOMERY – With the last day for Census 2020 participation set for September 30, Governor Kay Ivey is urging all Alabamians who have not completed their forms to do so as quickly as possible. "Folks, it’s now or never, and this is the time to act and to ensure Alabama has the future we hope to plan for," Gov. Ivey said.
August 18, 2020

Raytheon Technologies invests $4M in Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Aug. 18, 2020) — Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) gave a $4 million grant to the newly formed Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) to help prepare students for cybersecurity careers in government and industry.
August 18, 2020

New Mural Honoring Women’s Right to Vote is unveiled in downtown Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE (August 18, 2020) - A new mural honoring the centennial of the 19th Amendment is now part of downtown Huntsville’s landscape thanks to a joint effort between the Women’s Economic Development Council (WEDC) and Arts Huntsville.
August 7, 2020

EOS, SCI and Trail Life Troop 1613 offer support for medical clinic at Downtown Rescue Mission

The groups donated vinyl covered chairs and fully equipped cubicles to Huntsville Hospital Mobile Medical Unit's medical clinic at the Downtown Rescue Mission. A Trailman from Trail Life Troop 1613, Hudson O’Neill, had the idea for the project and sought donations from SCI and EOS.
August 7, 2020
Hollingsworth Companies groundbreaking

Company breaks ground on 400,000 SF Industrial Facility in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (August 6, 2020) - Local and state officials and members of the business community gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 404,738 SF industrial building in the SouthPoint Business Park in Huntsville, Alabama. This will be the 11th facility developed by The Hollingsworth Companies in SouthPoint, which has provided the community with facilities that support hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in investments.
August 3, 2020

Drop Everything & Get Counted: Wednesday, Aug. 12

August 12 is designated statewide as the Census Day of Action for Alabama Businesses, and it's critical that we boost our participation rate.
August 3, 2020
Lucia Cape

Chamber Leader Selected for Economic Recovery Fellowship

Lucia Cape one of 42 nationwide selected to participate HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (August 3, 2020) — Lucia Cape, Senior Vice President of Economic Development, Industry Relations and Workforce at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, has been selected by the Association of Chamber […]
July 31, 2020

Boeing gives ‘Save Space Camp’ campaign $500,000  

Boeing has made a $500,000 leadership gift to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Save Space Camp campaign. Launched Tuesday, July 28, the campaign is seeking to raise a minimum of $1.5 million to sustain operations of the museum and to be able to reopen Space Camp in April 2021.
July 30, 2020

Launch of the Mars Perseverance rover has several Alabama connections

Thursday’s launch of the Mars Perseverance rover was a huge success for NASA and its partners across the country and right in our own backyard.
July 30, 2020

Make Your Vote Count: Important Information for Nov. 3 General Election

We've compiled important dates, information, and resources for residents of Madison County as we approach municipal elections on August 25 as well as the general election on November 3.
July 29, 2020

Rocket City Mom: Information on Virtual School Support

Several local businesses have expanded their services to provide virtual support to students this fall. Rocket City Mom will continue to update this list.
July 29, 2020

COVID-19 Testing Recommendations & Requirements

There are a lot of questions about testing, and when an individual can go back to work. Is another test needed? Here is the latest guidance from the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.