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

March 30, 2020

Web Call (March 30): Conversation with Huntsville Hospital CEO David Spillers

David Spillers, CEO of Huntsville Hospital, joined us to talk about how the hospital system is preparing for the coming weeks. Please help alleviate this potential burden by practicing social distancing with your family. Please encourage your employees to do the same.
March 30, 2020

Information for Defense Companies Impacted by COVID-19

The Department of Defense has built a one-stop shop website developed by the Industrial Policy team for businesses who may have questions on working with the DoD.
March 28, 2020

Important: Small Business Guide & Checklist

Congress has approved $350 billion in emergency loans for small businesses to help them keep workers employed. In fact, if small businesses maintain or later restore their payrolls, they may not have to repay some — or possibly any — of the loan. Here’s a guide and checklist from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to help your small business through the process.
March 28, 2020

Updated: Essential Services Designation

We are getting several questions about which companies would remain open if more restrictions are issued. We are working to get more clarification on this matter.
March 28, 2020

EIG: Paycheck Protection Program Overview

This information from the Economic Innovation Group (EIG) may help answer some of the payroll questions you have.
March 28, 2020

Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) has shared this information about how the CARES Act applies to small businesses.
March 28, 2020

IHME’s Projection Tool on COVID-19 hospital resource use, deaths

This projection tool from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) shows why we absolutely MUST practice social distancing to flatten the curve and reduce the number of cases. You can see projections for the U.S. and each state.
March 27, 2020

PPG to donate 10,000 masks to hospitals in Huntsville

PPG will donate 10,000 masks to Huntsville Hospital and Crestwood Medical Center.
March 27, 2020

Gov. Ivey, ADPH issue stricter Statewide Health Order through April 17

On Friday, March 27, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and Dr. Scott Harris, State Health Officer, issued stricter orders related to public gatherings during the COVID-19 crisis. This is meant to stop the spread of Coronavirus and these stronger rules remain in place through April 17, unless a decision is made to lift them earlier.
March 27, 2020

Webinars to help you with SBA Assistance process

Updated March 27, 2020 Initially published March 23, 2020 The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the University of Alabama hosted a webinar on Thursday, March 26 to help answer questions for businesses who are preparing […]
March 26, 2020

Web Call (March 26): Congressman Mo Brooks gives update on Coronavirus Relief Package

Congressman Mo Brooks joined us on our daily web conference call on March 26. Here's a link to the full update.
March 26, 2020

Chamber, Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® host webinar

We know that COVID-19 has impacted your business and we invite you to a panel conversation on Friday morning regarding the real estate market with tips to help you stay successful!
March 26, 2020

Summary of Bipartisan Agreement on “CARES” Act Released Wednesday, March 25, 2020

March 26, 2020

Local companies help supply PPE for Huntsville-area hospitals

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A number of companies have donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to help our hospitals and medical workers stock up on supplies. Over the last week, the following companies donated more than 4,000 pairs of reusable protective eyewear: […]