December 9, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act Requirements Halted by Federal Court

A federal court in Texas recently suspended the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements. Under the act, most small businesses in the U.S. would have been required to file information about their owners with the Treasury Department by January 1.
December 6, 2024
National Civics Bee art

Calling All Middle Schoolers!

We encourage all local 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to enter the National Civics Bee®! You start by writing an essay, which is due on February 4, 2025. Select participants will be chosen for local competitions, who can then advance to the state and national competition. There are local and state cash prizes, and the grand prize is $100,000 for college!
December 5, 2024
Photo of the people involved in the inaugural CRP DefenseTech Accelerator, posing for a photo on Dec. 3, 2024.

CRP DefenseTech Accelerator announces inaugural cohort

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (December 5, 2024) – We are excited to announce the inaugural cohort of the CRP DefenseTech Accelerator, an effort between the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, Cummings Research Park, and Treble One. Twenty companies applied to be in the first cohort, and after an extensive selection process, five were chosen to participate.
December 2, 2024

Initiatives – December 2024

In our December issue of Initiatives, we showcase the public art displays at Huntsville's new City Hall. Please make a point to see these beautiful pieces in person -- Arts Huntsville will be opening a new round of guided tours in 2025.
December 2, 2024

HREGI Profile: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

Meet Sara Beth Wilcox, Vice President & Division Manager for Brasfield & Gorrie in Huntsville. She shares some of her favorite projects with us, as well as the perspective she brings as a woman to a lead role in construction.
November 5, 2024

SpaceFactory Relocates to Huntsville, Establishing a New Base for Lunar Innovation

HUNTSVILLE, AL – SpaceFactory, a pioneer in space and terrestrial construction technology, has announced its relocation to Huntsville, Alabama, where it will centralize its operations in a new facility near Campus 805.
October 12, 2024

Huntsville is among Worth’s “Leading Cities 2024: The Best Places to Live and Work”

Huntsville made Worth’s list for 2024, offering the best mix of economic strength, affordable housing, and livability.
October 3, 2024

Initiatives – October 2024

In our October issue, we feature recent investments in the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, including significant renovations to Rocket Row in the back area and the Shuttle Pathfinder now back on its stack. Also look for photos from our Small Business Awards Gala, a new permanent exhibit coming to the Huntsville Botanical Garden, and renewed efforts to support a #LitterFreeHSV.
October 1, 2024

HREGI Profile: GTEC

Zach Young, President & CEO of GTEC, has traveled on our Montgomery and Washington DC Trips. In this HREGI profile, he shares what he’s learned about Huntsville’s impact in state and national conversations.
September 27, 2024

Total Quality Logistics announces opening of Huntsville, Ala. office

TQL Huntsville has opened in Bradford Office Park within Cummings Research Park. It is located on Bradford Drive. The Huntsville location is TQL’s third office in Alabama, joining Mobile and Birmingham.
September 20, 2024

Freedom Real Estate & Capital Celebrates 10 Years of Service to Huntsville/Madison County

The event was highlighted by a significant Hays Farm Announcement and $100,000 in donations to local charities.
September 13, 2024

Three Years Running: Huntsville Named #1 City for Tech Talent Growth

Huntsville ranks #1 on CBRE’s list of up-and-coming North American tech-talent markets in the annual Scoring Tech Talent report, which ranks 75 U.S. and Canadian markets according to their ability to attract and grow tech talent. Huntsville’s local tech employment has grown by 17.9% in the past five years and its tech wages have increased by 19.6%.
September 13, 2024

Announcing the Winners of the 39th Annual Small Business Awards

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber honored local small businesses and individuals during the 39th Annual Small Business Awards Gala, held at the Von Braun Center on Thursday evening. Congratulations to all the winners!
September 10, 2024

2024 Small Business Credit Survey

Owners and key financial decisionmakers of for-profit businesses, share your recent experiences. How would you rate the financial condition of your business? Did your business seek financing such as loans or lines of credit in the last 12 months? Within the past 12 months, did your business sustain losses from a natural disaster? Take the 10-minute survey now.