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.
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

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.
August 12, 2024

Cummings Research Park launches DefenseTech Accelerator

Cummings Research Park will launch a DefenseTech Accelerator in the Park this fall. The Accelerator utilizes the Innovate Alabama Tax Credit program, which is a statewide initiative where local companies and individuals with significant tax liability can allocate 50% of their taxes to stay local. Learn more here, and please let us know if you're interested!
August 9, 2024

Why Huntsville could be the South’s Best-Kept Secret Destination

Forbes recently published this great feature on Huntsville! Travel writer Jordan Lippe-McGraw recently visited the Rocket City and shares her thoughts on Space Camp, the food scene, art, trails, and much more.
August 5, 2024

10 Huntsville business leaders named to Leadership Alabama’s next class

The Rocket City will be well represented in the 2024-25 Leadership Alabama class! The organization named its newest group last week, which includes 10 Huntsville-area business leaders. One is the Chamber's very own Lucia Cape, Senior VP of Economic Development.
August 5, 2024

Initiatives – August 2024

If you're new to the Rocket City, you may not be familiar with our history of innovation. In our cover story, the Chamber's Mike Ward and Erin Koshut review some of the moments that cultivated our growth and also look ahead to a new opportunity that's knocking right now.
August 5, 2024

HREGI Profile: Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)

Tim King shares why MTSI's unique culture is its greatest asset, and why the company continues to engage with the Chamber to help their team stay connected with our community's growth and advancements.
August 1, 2024

Women’s Business Council accepting applications for 2025 Council

Are you interested in being on the Women's Business Council? The group is accepting applications for the 2025 Council. Apply by August 30.
July 25, 2024

Huntsville is one of the best places to visit in September

Why visit Huntsville in September? For one thing, you can belt out your favorite anthems under the Alabama stars with fellow music lovers at John Hunt Park at the South Star Festival on Sept. 28-29. Beyond the music, September offers pleasant weather to explore Huntsville's lush parks and rich history comfortably.
July 19, 2024

Chip Cherry Receives Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ 2024 Chairman’s Award

Chip Cherry, Huntsville/Madison County Chamber President/CEO, received the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ (ACCE) 2024 Chairman’s Award. The award was presented during ACCE’s annual meeting on July 17 in Dallas, Texas. The award is given annually to an individual […]
July 15, 2024

Announcing the 2024 Small Business Award Contenders!

We're excited to announce the Contenders for the 2024 Small Business Awards! Join us for the black tie gala on Thursday, Sept. 12 at the VBC. We can't wait to celebrate with you!