Huntsville/Madison County Chamber
June 7, 2021
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Corolla Cross: Made In Huntsville
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing recently debuted the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross, the first vehicle that will be produced at the plant in Huntsville/Limestone County. It will roll off the line this fall and be available for sale across the United States. Mazda Toyota continues to hire, too.
On-site and nearby suppliers are also hiring, including VUTEQ and YKTA, who are holding upcoming events. If you know someone who is looking for a new opportunity, please encourage them to start a new career in our booming automotive industry.
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Raytheon Missiles & Defense Supports Hiring Our Heroes
We thank Raytheon Missiles & Defense for signing on as our initial sponsor for the Chamber’s Hiring Our Heroes recruitment initiative! This important program is offered by the U.S. Chamber Foundation and places transitioning servicemen and women from all around the world with companies who need their expertise. Many in this corporate fellowship program have asked to be placed with companies in Huntsville, and the Chamber is working with Hiring Our Heroes' local program manager to make that happen. Learn more.
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Monthly Zoom Call Tomorrow
Join us tomorrow (Tuesday, June 8) at 2 p.m. to hear from Jody Singer, Director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. She will discuss NASA's Budget Release and its impact to the North Alabama workforce, and will also share the latest on launching Artemis. We'll have other updates from our Chamber team, too. Register for the call, and encourage your team members to tune in and learn what's happening.
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2021 Alabama Update
Governor Kay Ivey joined us in the Chamber auditorium on Thursday to present the 2021 Alabama Update virtually. Here are photos of the event. The Governor addressed the recent legislative session, Huntsville's booming economy, prison reform, and more. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Torch Technologies, and all of the event sponsors.
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In case you missed the recent announcement -- we will start in-person events again in August! Mark your calendar for the Armed Forces Luncheon (Aug. 4), the 85th Annual Membership Meeting (Aug. 17) and Best Places to Work® Awards (Aug. 31). Registration for these events will open soon. We look forward to seeing everyone!
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They're Back: Concerts In The Park!
Arts Huntsville and Huntsville Parks & Recreation bring back Concerts In The Park tonight, for the next 10 weeks. Head to Big Spring Park every Monday evening for great music, food, and fun. The free concerts are held on Huntsville Museum of Art's outdoor stage. Tonight, Unique Live Band will play at 6:30 p.m. and JUICE will perform at 7:30 p.m.
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New Leadership at USASAC
Brigadier General Garrick M. Harmon was recently named the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC), which is located on Redstone Arsenal. USASAC leads the AMC Security Assistance Enterprise; develops and manages security assistance programs and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases to build partner capacity; supports COCOM engagement strategies; and strengthens U.S. Global Partnerships.
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Huntsville to become Alabama's Largest City
Huntsville is on track to become the largest city in our state in the next few years. WAFF reports on what city planners have been doing to prepare.
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School Board Interviews
The Huntsville City Council has interviewed five candidates for the District 4 seat on the Huntsville Board of Education. The Council held public meetings on Friday, and this morning, to interview Phillip Cagle, Heather Morris, Michelle Omenski, Michael Polemeni, and Ryan Renaud. Videos of the interviews will be posted on huntsvilleal.gov/HSVTV and the Council will vote on its final selection this Thursday. Here's the full timeline of the process.
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
June 8, 11 a.m. CRP Food Truck Fest
June 22, 1:30 p.m. CRP Pop-Up Popsicles
June 24, 9 a.m. Virtual C-Suite Speaker Series featuring Mike Durant
July 13, 11 a.m. CRP Food Truck Fest
Ribbon Cuttings
June 14, 10 a.m. Accenture Federal Services
June 25, 10:30 a.m. Urban Cookhouse
Webinars
Register today for these low-cost or no-cost events.
June 15, 11 a.m. Why You Can’t Afford to Not Do HR Strategy
June 16, 12 p.m. Substance Abuse & Suicide Prevention
June 22, 11 a.m. Excel: Pivot Tables
SBDC No-Cost Webinars
June 16, 11 a.m. Starting a Business in Alabama
June 17, 9 a.m. QuickBooks Online for Your Small Business
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