August 1, 2020

Workforce Update: Zoom, Zoom

Virtual. It’s a word we have now heard a million times, and that word describes how the rest of 2020 is going to look, especially when it comes to recruiting. The Chamber will focus its recruiting efforts online for the rest of the year.
July 14, 2020

Social Justice Initiatives/Resources (Huntsville-Madison County)

This information accompanies an article coming soon in our August issue of Initiatives magazine.  These are local community resources that may help in your conversations about diversity and inclusion in your workplace or group.
June 1, 2020

Huntsville: #StrongerTogether

Multiple donations plus hands-on help make us Stronger Our community knows how to get it done. We’ve seen many examples of this in the past few months as COVID-19 spread across the country, impacting our healthcare centers, our businesses, our […]
June 1, 2020

Space Update: Operational Vision

NASA advances on Lunar Return Mission By Mike Ward, CCE , Senior Vice President Government & Public Affairs The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed some work on the Artemis Lunar mission, but it hasn’t impacted the goal of landing Americans on […]
June 1, 2020

HREGI Profile: Baron Services

Bob Dreisewerd Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Baron Services Tell us about Baron Services: Baron is a commercial weather company that provides products and services to numerous industries such as broadcast media domestically and abroad, automotive, transportation, aviation, […]
June 1, 2020

Census Update: Please Respond

South lagging behind, and it’s essential we’re all counted This has certainly been an unusual year. Before COVID-19 presented itself, people working to promote the Census knew they had a challenge, but now the situation is more pressing. The South […]
June 1, 2020

Changing of the Guard

Redstone leadership changes coming Not even the COVID-19 pandemic can interrupt the Army’s system of leadership rotation. Redstone Arsenal has seen a number of changes in leadership positions, with even more changes to come in the next few weeks. Topping […]
June 1, 2020

Huntsville: A City in the Making, Part 3

Lessons for Life Strong work ethic, treating everyone the same, and moving forward By Wendy Reeves, Contributing Writer From farming community, to the Rocket City and on to a research and development mecca, Hundley Batts, Sr., has been part of […]
April 1, 2020

Military Workforce: Hiring Our Heroes

Consider this free program to find transitioning military candidates and assess their skills before hiring By Katelyn Sides, Baker Workforce Recruitment Director Hiring Our Heroes hosted an info session at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber in early February, and more than […]
April 1, 2020

Community Connections: Space Re-engaged

Space Camp growing alumni chapters, continue USSRC’s mission By Claire Aiello, Vice President, Marketing & Communications If you have been to Space Camp, or you’ve sent your child, you know it’s a life changing opportunity that opens your eyes to […]
April 1, 2020

Construction Workforce: Ready to Build

North Alabama Homebuilding Academy – Student Profiles By Claire Aiello, Vice President, Marketing & Communications Students at the North Alabama Homebuilding Academy (NAHA) have followed different paths, but they’re all learning important skills for jobs that are in demand in […]
April 1, 2020

Huntsville: A City in the Making, Part 2

A Different Kind of R&D Legal research helped develop Cummings Research Park By Wendy Reeves, Contributing Writer As Huntsville’s footprint races toward becoming the largest city in Alabama, Charles “Charlie” Younger reflects on his role in helping lay the foundation […]
April 1, 2020

SMDC’s New Leader

LTG Daniel Karbler says command has never been more relevant By Lira Frye, Contributing Writer – Director, Public Affairs, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command The man behind Army space and missile defense never expected to make the Army […]
April 1, 2020

Be Counted!

Huntsville/Madison County Employers: We’re Calling on You By Claire Aiello, Vice President, Marketing & Communications The 2020 Census is now in full swing. Last month, you should have received an invitation in the mail at your home address to participate. […]