June 8, 2020

President Trump signs PPP Flexibility Act

SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued this statement on June 8 following the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act.
June 8, 2020

USPTO Launches COVID-19 Response Resource Center

The United States Patent & Trademark Office has launched a new resource center that allows users to easily view information on a number of critical initiatives to aid the public throughout the ongoing crisis.
June 1, 2020

Chamber urges continued peaceful engagement on diversity, inclusivity in Huntsville

As we watch protests over police brutality turn to acts of violence in many U.S. cities, the Huntsville business community is prayerful that planned events in our city will continue to take place without conflict.
May 29, 2020

Food Banks in North Alabama say need has increased significantly in community

  By Sam Smythe COVID-19 has had a lasting impact on multiple facets of day-to-day life. For some people who have lost work and income during these last few months, finding ways to care for and feed their family has […]
May 22, 2020

Alabama’s Unemployment Rate for April is 12.9%

This is almost 10 percent higher than in early March. Here are the latest county-by-county figures.
May 22, 2020

Huntsville Toyota employee honored in White House ceremony for graduates

Jeffrey Neill, 46, is part of a group of graduates to be recognized, ranging from kindergarten through adult education programs. The event is symbolic for all those who missed graduation ceremonies across the United States due to COVID-19.
May 21, 2020

More restrictions eased: Theaters, bowling alleys, athletic activities, summer camps may reopen

Social distancing remains more important than ever, health officials stressed.
May 18, 2020

#ShowYourCoverHSV – City encourages mask wearing when you can’t be six feet apart

Are you wearing a mask at work when you can’t be six feet apart? We want to show it!
May 18, 2020

Event Safety Alliance Posts Reopening Guide

Here is information to help event professionals.
May 18, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey proclaims May 18 Women-Owned Business Day

by Bonnie Powers President, Women’s Business Council Governor Kay Ivey recognizes the economic contributions of the Women Owned Businesses in the State of Alabama to the overall health and future well being of our state. Therefore, Gov. Ivey has proclaimed […]
May 15, 2020

Updated Guidance from CDC for Businesses & Workplaces

The Centers for Disease Control has shared new information for preparing your workplaces and employees to operate safely during COVID-19.
May 8, 2020

Gov. Ivey announces easing of restrictions in “Safer at Home” order

This includes the ability for restaurants, bars, salons and gyms to reopen, but they must take precautions to do so safely. Here are some of the key points.
May 6, 2020

UA SafeState: Start-Up Safety Information

The University of Alabama offers this information to help companies enter "restart" mode.
May 6, 2020

Huntsville/Madison County Chamber again recognized by Site Selection Magazine

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is honored to win a prestigious Mac Conway Award for the second year in a row.  This was announced in the May 2020 issue of Site Selection Magazine, released this week.