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 […]
April 10, 2020

PPP & EIDL Updates, from the Alabama SBDC

Issued April 9, 2020 PPP & EIDL Updates PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) • On April 8, the U.S. Treasury published updated FAQs on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Notable guidance includes: • Timing: The lender must make the first disbursement […]
April 10, 2020

Alabama Dept. of Labor Begins Paying Federal $600 Stimulus Benefit

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Thursday, April 9 that Alabama has begun paying the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefit that was established with the passing of the federal CARES Act on March 27, 2020. […]
April 9, 2020

Emergency Supplies: Chamber coordinating local manufacturing donations

Does your company have the capability to manufacture masks, medical gowns or other personal protective equipment (PPE) for our local hospitals? Here's information on how to proceed. We're also collecting supplies for the Madison County Medical Society.
April 8, 2020

Gov. Ivey Launches State’s Guide to COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Altogetheralabama.org is an online resource that will serve as a hub of information for the state’s response to the coronavirus crisis.