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.
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.