Information on COVID-19 for the Huntsville/Madison County, Alabama community, including business resources.

May 11, 2020

Local Employers Still Hiring

There are many local companies that are still hiring right now during the pandemic. We have compiled a list of those employers. Search for jobs on ASmartPlace.com.
May 8, 2020

Web Call (May 8): Information on Safer at Home order revisions

On May 8, Madison City Mayor Paul Finley gave his updates and we discussed about the revised "Safer at Home" order Governor Kay Ivey announced this morning.
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 8, 2020

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Webinar, May 18

Live FFCRA webinar presented by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division. Q&A session will follow the presentation.
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

Web Call (May 7): Dr. Karen Landers, Alabama Department of Public Health

On May 7, Dr. Karen Landers, Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) joined us for our daily Zoom conference call to discuss testing.
May 6, 2020

Web Call (May 6): Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering (ASCTE)

On May 6, Matt Massey, President of the Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering (ASCTE) and PeggyLee Wright, ASCTE Foundation's Executive Director, joined us for our daily Zoom conference call.
May 5, 2020

Web Call (May 5): Childcare Challenges

On May 5, Gail Piggott, Executive Director of the Alabama Partnership for Children, joined us for our daily Zoom conference call. We talked about challenges with childcare now, and what we'll likely see in the months to come.
May 4, 2020

Web Call (May 4): Alabama Bankers Association

On May 4, Scott Latham, President & CEO of the Alabama Bankers Association, joined us for our daily Zoom conference call.
May 4, 2020

PARCA: Billions Coming to Alabama Through the CARES Act

The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama explores key provisions of the Act, with attention to funds allocated for state and local governments and schools.
May 4, 2020

Paycheck Protection Program Loans – FAQ (Updated May 3)

Here is updated guidance to address borrower and lender questions.
May 1, 2020

Web Call (April 30): Redstone Arsenal

On April 30, Colonel Kelsey A. Smith, Garrison Commander of Redstone Arsenal, joined us for our daily Zoom conference call.
May 1, 2020

Ask the Experts: New ‘Lunch & Learn’ Series starts May 4

You likely have questions about returning to work, or maybe about employees. Join this new series starting Monday, May 4 to get answers from a banker, accountant and attorney.
April 30, 2020

Web Call (April 29): Upcoming Virtual Career Fairs

We will host virtual career fairs May 5 & 7 with Auburn and Alabama students, and then our Senior Sprint event with local high school seniors May 13-15. Many North Alabama companies still have workforce needs, and we encourage you to sign up for these events!