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

June 15, 2020

United Way Day of Action 2020 – Community SUPPLY DRIVE

Between now and June 29, you can collect items for a number of United Way partner agencies in need. The drives will culminate with a safe-distancing "drive by and drop off" event on Tuesday, June 30.
June 12, 2020

Health officials express concern about July 4th Celebrations

COVID-19 spreads easily, and is still affecting Alabama communities. Health officials urge that decisions on fireworks displays and large community gatherings should be made with the priority of keeping community members safe.
June 12, 2020

Web Call (June 12): COVID cases rising – don’t let up with prevention measures

Please continue to wear your masks and practice social distancing.
June 10, 2020

Web Call (June 10): Ken Smith, Chamber Research Director

Ken Smith is the Director of Research at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. He shared new information about Huntsville’s economy and job numbers, compared to the U.S. picture.  Here are the slides from Ken’s presentation.
June 8, 2020

Web Call (June 8): Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle discussed the latest on our community’s fight against COVID-19, and also talked about recent demonstrations in our downtown area.
June 8, 2020

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library to reopen June 15

On Monday, June 15, the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) will reopen its doors to the public, but with limited occupancy to encourage social distancing. This is phase three of the library’s reopening plan.
June 8, 2020

President Trump signs PPP Flexibility Act

SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued this statement on June 8 following the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act.
June 8, 2020

USPTO Launches COVID-19 Response Resource Center

The United States Patent & Trademark Office has launched a new resource center that allows users to easily view information on a number of critical initiatives to aid the public throughout the ongoing crisis.
June 5, 2020

Web Call (June 5): Dr. Rick Myers & Dr. Neil Lamb of HudsonAlpha

We're happy to report there is good news with scientific developments to fight COVID-19. Dr. Rick Myers & Dr. Neil Lamb update us in the latest on testing, treatments & work to develop a vaccine.
June 3, 2020

Web Call (June 3): Asmartplace.com (All New!) & Virtual Hiring

On June 3, Katelyn Sides Baker, Chamber Workforce Recruitment Director, talked about the new features of our job website ASmartPlace.com and our latest strides in virtual hiring.
June 1, 2020

Web Call (June 1): Rocket City Mom & Summer Fun Guide

Stephenie Walker of Rocket City Mom talks about the website's 2020 Summer Fun Guide, just published. It's got a lot of great, affordable ideas for things to do with your family!
May 29, 2020

Food Banks in North Alabama say need has increased significantly in community

  By Sam Smythe COVID-19 has had a lasting impact on multiple facets of day-to-day life. For some people who have lost work and income during these last few months, finding ways to care for and feed their family has […]
May 29, 2020

Web Call (May 29): Congressman Robert Aderholt

On May 29, Congressman Robert Aderholt joined us for our Chamber Zoom call. We talked about various topics relating to COVID-19, the Census, NASA, agriculture issues and more. 
May 26, 2020

Failure is Not an Option: Help Support U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Like many businesses and organizations, the US Space and Rocket Center has been impacted by COVID-19. The Rocket Center closed its doors in March, just days before its 50th anniversary, and since then has either laid off or furloughed more […]