April 22, 2020

U.S. Chamber: Top Line Summary of New CARES Act Funding

Here's the latest information on additional funding that Congress has approved. (Issued April 22, 2020)
April 22, 2020

Facebook launches $100M Small Business Grant program

Facebook has launched a Small Business grant program to support local businesses with up to 50 employees. The deadline to apply is May 6 at midnight.
April 21, 2020

Gov. Ivey: Alabama’s ‘Stay at Home Order’ in effect through April 30

Governor Kay Ivey presented this update on April 21, along with State Health Officer Scott Harris, Secretary of Labor Fitzgerald Washington, and others.
April 21, 2020

UPDATE: Take 5 to Give $5 Campaign raises $670,000 for Local Emergency Relief

Take 5 to Give $5 is a way of taking part in #GivingTuesdayNow — a global day of generosity created to help us come together and give back in response to unprecedented needs caused by COVID-19.
April 20, 2020

KÖMMERLING USA makes PVC sheets to support essential healthcare work

Huntsville-based KOMMERLING USA, part of the international profine Group, has been quick to support its network of plastics distribution partners across the USA and through its regional supply hubs. The business was declared ‘essential’ following the ‘stay at home’ order […]
April 20, 2020

Alabama SBDC hosting series of mini town-hall Q&A sessions

Each webinar will include any news/updates on the SBA Disaster Loan & Paycheck Protection Program, but will focus on Q&A from participants.
April 20, 2020

Senior Sprint Career Fair to take place virtually this year

This year’s Senior Sprint will become a virtual experience and take place on May 13-15th. This is the second year for our Senior Sprint, which is designed to help put graduating high school seniors who haven’t decided their next move, […]
April 17, 2020

Jobsite Safety and Recordkeeping Guidance for Coronavirus

The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) has provided a detailed plan to outline the steps that every employer and employee can take to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
April 16, 2020

Statement by Secretary Mnuchin and Administrator Carranza on the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

Both urge Congress to appropriate additional funds for the Paycheck Protection Program.
April 15, 2020

Treasury, IRS unveil online application to help with Economic Impact Payments

"Get My Payment" allows people to provide direct deposit information and gives a payment date.
April 15, 2020

Coronavirus Rumor Control

What is true and what's not? FEMA has published information to help stop the spread of rumors.
April 14, 2020

Q&A Webinars: Disaster Loans & PPP

The Small Business Development Center will host these every day this week at 11 a.m. with the latest guidance.
April 14, 2020

PPP Lender List: Open to Non-Customers

Many small businesses have already started received PPP funding! However, most banks are only accepting applications from current customers, putting some businesses in a bind. The Alabama SBDC is in the process of vetting local and online lenders that accept applications from new customers.
April 10, 2020

Huntsville man maps out memorable Good Friday Maple Hill Run

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (April 10, 2020) – We want to show you something pretty special as we approach Easter.  Ken Smith, our Research and Information Services Director at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, is a runner and mapped out a special route […]