June 3, 2022
We are excited to share the list of Contenders for the 2022 Best Places to Work® Awards! These are based on employee surveys, and we're thrilled to celebrate with you on Tuesday, Aug. 16 in the South Hall of the VBC. Register for the luncheon!
June 2, 2022
The Tennessee Valley Communities look forward to supporting the Air Force's decision to locate USSPACECOM HQ at Redstone Arsenal. Here is a statement the Chamber issued on June 2.
June 1, 2022
BL Harbert International is a diversified construction company working in the U.S. and abroad. The company is one of the country’s most influential contractors, a leader in sustainable construction, and a top design-builder.
May 19, 2022
Nominations are now open for our 37th Annual Small Business Awards! Don't delay -- send in your nominations today!
May 18, 2022
We invite you to take part in a variety of activities to honor our military in the Huntsville/Madison County community! Here are the events for the upcoming Armed Forces Celebration Week, which is June 27 – July 1, 2022: Monday, […]
May 18, 2022
Great news! The City of Huntsville, Alabama, is the 2022-2023 best place to live in the United States, according to a ranking by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News recently analyzed 150 large metropolitan areas in the U.S. to find the best places to live based on job market, housing affordability, quality of life, desirability and net migration.
May 13, 2022
The GAO confirmed that during the U.S. Air Force’s comprehensive process, Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama was the highest scoring location in the Evaluation Phase, the highest ranked location in the Selection Phase, and the location with the most advantages in the final decision matrix. That is why the U.S. Secretary of the Air Force ultimately selected Redstone as the preferred location for SPACECOM HQ.
May 13, 2022
Drake State Community & Technical College announced a partnership with nonprofit, online Western Governors University (WGU), allowing Drake students and employees to pursue four-year and graduate degrees in high-demand sectors critical to the Huntsville area and Alabama employers.
May 13, 2022
Huntsville International Airport Is First Commercial Airport in the U.S. to Receive License to Land Commercial Space Vehicles Initial License Specific to Dream Chaser Space Vehicle, Supports Concept of other Space Reentry Vehicle Landings Huntsville International Airport has been approved […]
May 9, 2022
Learn about the exciting and diverse festival scene in Huntsville, Ala. in the first video of our newly relaunched Go Rocket City! series. We also thank Progress Bank for sponsoring this video!
May 6, 2022
Greg Brown was named Alabama Small Business Person of the Year, and Alice Lessmann was recognized with the District Director’s award. Both are outstanding advocates for small business in our community. Congratulations!
May 4, 2022
The Chamber’s Professional Development Series is a multidimensional support initiative designed to provide assistance to small businesses and middle market companies.
May 2, 2022
We encourage you to support your fellow Chamber members! Recently, we recorded some 'elevator pitch' videos at a recent Networking event. Watch and learn about what these members do!
May 2, 2022
As graduation marks the last hurdle for many high school seniors to cross the finish line and move toward the next step in their career paths, it can be daunting for those who have not made firm post-graduation plans. The Senior Sprint Career Fair is designed with those seniors in mind. This career fair creates a bridge from high school to the workforce and provides graduates with many different career and training opportunities right here in the Rocket City.
April 28, 2022
New opportunities are on the horizon for the LG employees in Huntsville, Alabama who are impacted by the closure of the LG Solar panel manufacturing plant next month. This week, as part of its commitment to assist these employees with their career transitions, LG hosted a two-day job fair specifically for these employees. They met with representatives from several other companies in the area.
April 27, 2022
In April of 2022, a group from Huntsville, Alabama visited the Greenville Chamber in Greenville, South Carolina. There, we learned more about the South Carolina Minority Business Accelerator. The South Carolina Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) program was born from the […]
April 19, 2022
Advancing the company’s commitment to vehicle electrification, Toyota will invest $383 million in four of its U.S. manufacturing plants that build the heart of new Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The new investment supports the production of four-cylinder engines, including options for hybrid electric vehicles, at its Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee plants.
April 15, 2022
Members of Alabama’s Congressional Delegation and local officials have stepped up their defense of Redstone as the future home of the USSPACECOM headquarters pending the release of the GAO review.
April 11, 2022
The Small Business Persons of the Year Awards recognizes an exemplary entrepreneur from each of the nation’s 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. On Thursday, April 7, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced that Roland G. Brown of Brown Precision, Inc. won the award for Alabama.