SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber's Small Business office provides a supportive ecosystem where small business owners and entrepreneurs can thrive by providing access to valuable resources, knowledge, and connections that are crucial to success in the competitive world of small business. That's what this page is all about! Some of these programs are offered through the Chamber while others are through separate organizations, and our goal is to share all of these resources so you can find ones that are best suited for you.
Advocacy
Business Basics
Civic Engagement
Co-Working Space
Cyber Security
Defense Contracting
Doing Business With
Financing
We have a number of financial institutions who are Chamber members in the Huntsville/Madison County area that have special programs to help small businesses grow and thrive. Please visit our Member Directory for a listing.
Human Resources
Incubator
Licensing
Networking
Taxes
We have a number of institutions who are Chamber members in the Huntsville/Madison County area that can answer questions and help small businesses file their taxes. Please visit our Member Directory for a listing.
Training
Workforce
Additional Resources?
Are you a resource for small businesses and entrepreneurs or do you know of a resource that is not listed on this page? If so, please complete this quick survey so we can add it to the list!”
Event Calendar
Explore workshops, helpful seminars and classes for small businesses offered by our Chamber Members. Visit our Event Calendar to learn more!
Common Questions
How do I start a business?
- View SBDC Business Guide
- Visit Huntsville Utilities
Where do I go to get a business license?
What Banks offer small business lending services?
How do I market my business?
Where do I go to get my business taxes done?
Videos
Look for new videos added often!
The Invention to Innovation Center is set up to build up business for individuals, startups, corporate teams, investors, and more. See how here.
The HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator Powered by gener8tor invests up to $100K in ten high-growth startups per year. Watch the video above to learn more or learn more here.
Gener8tor offers two types of free accelerator programs: gALPHA and gBETA. Watch the video above to learn about both. Learn more at gener8tor.com.
Turner Construction Company shares more about an eight-week workshop designed to help local small, disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned businesses grow and find opportunities to work on major construction projects in the area.
Alphabetical listing
- AIDT
- Alabama A&M University
- Alabama A&M University: Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Economic Development
- Alabama A&M University: Center for Extended Studies
- Alabama Department of Revenue: Taxpayer/Account Registration: Business
- Alabama Extension: Alabama A&M University/Auburn University
- Alabama Launchpad
- AlabamaWorks!
- Army Applications Laboratory/Army Futures Command
- ASmartPlace®
- Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (Contracting Assistance)
- Athens State University
- Athens State University LaunchBox
- Business Council of Alabama
- Calhoun Community College
- Calhoun Community College: Career Training
- City of Huntsville: Hispanic/Latino Advisory Council
- City of Huntsville: Licensing & Permits
- City of Huntsville: Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- City of Madison: Civic Awareness Academy
- City of Madison: Starting a Business
- Coin-a coworking initiative
- Coworking Cafe in Cummings Research Park (CRP)
- CRP DefenseTech Accelerator
- Cyber Huntsville
- CyberSecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Region 4
- Drake State Community & Technical College
- Drake State Community & Technical College: Career Pathways & Programs
- E-Verify (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
- FBI, Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- FedConnect: Government Acquisition & Grant Portal
- Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Federal Procurement Data System: Next Generation (FPDS-NG)
- gBETA Huntsville Accelerator
- gener8tor: Investment Accelerator
- GEOHuntsville
- HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator
- HudsonAlpha Biotech Incubator
- Huntsville Hub
- Huntsville India Association
- Huntsville Metro Black Chamber of Commerce
- Huntsville Utilities
- Huntsville West Cowowkring Community
- Huntsville/Madison County Chamber: Advocacy
- Huntsville/Madison County Chamber: Networking Events
- Huntsville/Madison County Chamber: Professional Development
- Huntsville/Madison County Chamber: Women's Business Council
- Huntsville/Madison County Hospitality Association
- InfraGard
- IRS: Online Application for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Leadership Greater Huntsville
- Madison Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar
- Madison County: Business License Information
- MDA Small Business Office
- Minority Business Development Agency
- NASA Office of Small Business Program
- NASA Office of Small Business Programs: Marshall Space Flight Center
- NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center: Small Business Marketing Guide
- National Space Club
- Neighborhood Concepts, Inc.
- North Alabama Society for Human Resource Management (NASHRM)
- North AlabamaWorks!
- Oakwood University
- R.I.S.E.
- Redstone Arsenal - Contact Information for Small Business Program Offices
- Rocket City Innovator
- SBA: Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS)
- SBA: Local Assistance
- SBA: Subcontracting Network (SUBNet)
- SBA: Table of Size Standards
- Science.gov (Scientific research results from U.S. federal agencies)
- Spaces Redstone Arsenal
- Still Serving Veterans
- System for Award Management (SAM)
- System for Award Management (SAM): Wage Determinations
- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
- The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship
- The E-Center
- The Offices at Spenryn
- Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments
- U.S. Army Office of Small Business Programs
- U.S. Census Bureau: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
- U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH): APEX Accelerator
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH): Certified Programs
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH): Invention to Innovation Center (I2C)
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH): SBDC & APEX Training
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH): Small Business Development Center & APEX Accelerator
- USA.gov: General Services Administration (GSA)
- USASpending.gov (Federal spending information)
- Veterans Business Outreach Center at Mississippi State University
- Women in Defense (WID)
- Women in Tech (WIT)
QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Ashley Engles-Ross
Vice President, Small Business
256-535-2043