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.
April 7, 2020

Status Update: SBA Loan Programs

This information is from the Alabama Small Business Development Center Network.
April 7, 2020

SBDC shares updates on EIDL, PPP programs

Information presented here is correct as of April 6. After 48 hours, please refer back to ASBDC.org for updated information.
April 7, 2020

Gov. Ivey announces Ribbons of Hope campaign

During the duration of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Gov. Ivey encourages the people of Alabama to tie ribbons around a tree or pole in their front yard as a symbol to remind everyone to pray for medical personnel, first responders, and for one another.
April 7, 2020

Fox Army Health Center issues update on services

In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and to increase safety for staff and patients, Fox Army Health Center has announced several changes.
April 6, 2020

FAQ on Alabama’s Stay at Home Order

Many questions have come in since Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issued a Stay at Home order for our state on April 3. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions for individuals and businesses.
April 6, 2020

Want to make masks for the hospitals? Here are instructions

Huntsville Hospital has shared this step-by-step instructional guide for people who would like to sew masks for healthcare workers.
April 6, 2020

Unemployed workers: Relief offered through Downtown Huntsville Charitable Fund, Land Trust of North Alabama

This program will assist unemployed and furloughed workers in the Downtown Huntsville Core and Downtown Huntsville Districts. The Land Trust will temporarily hire these workers to help with trail upkeep.
April 3, 2020

Governor Ivey issues Stay at Home order for Alabama

April 3, 2020 Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has issued a Stay at Home order to be applied statewide.  The order is effective beginning Saturday, April 4, at 5:00 p.m. and will expire Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Read […]
April 3, 2020

City of Huntsville supports State Health Department’s order to stay home

“This is a deliberate and measured response to the COVID-19 threat that faces our state and our community," said Mayor Tommy Battle. "The coming four weeks will be significant as the epicenter of this virus hits Alabama.
April 3, 2020

We’re all in this together… six feet apart!

Updated April 3, 2020 During this global health and economic crisis, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is committed to providing support to all companies and organizations in our community. To that end, we are extending our member communications services and support […]