September 7, 2021
This week, we explored a fun topic -- Huntsville’s growing music scene! This includes an update on Huntsville Amphitheater, which is under construction in MidCity.
September 3, 2021
"We don't need a few people to get vaccinated. We need 70,000 people to go get vaccinated," Samz stressed. "The individual choices people are making in our community to not get vaccinated are having an impact on everyone."
August 31, 2021
On our weekly call, we discussed Huntsville's population growth, as outlined in recent Census figures, and workforce initiatives we are involved in. Ken Smith & Lyndsay Ferguson of our Chamber team share the latest.
August 30, 2021
Lee Greenwood will host an All-Star Tribute with a number of artists on Oct. 12 in Huntsville! The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber has been allocated 200 VIP tickets, and these include a dinner the night before. Here are more details on how to purchase.
August 24, 2021
Our guests for this weekly Zoom call were Tracy Doughty, President and Chief Operating Officer of Huntsville Hospital, and John Wilmer, an employment lawyer with Wilmer & Lee. The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber currently hosts these calls every Tuesday at 2 […]
August 23, 2021
The FDA has given full approval to the Pfizer vaccine. More than 200 million Pfizer doses have been administered in the U.S., and hundreds of millions more worldwide, since emergency use began in December.
August 19, 2021
Our guests for this week’s Zoom call are Dr. Mark Minskey, Deputy Superintendent of Madison County Schools, and Lee Shaw, Business Development Director for Madison City Schools.
August 19, 2021
Chip Cherry, CCE, has been elected to lead the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives for 2021-22. ACCE is the professional society supporting the women and men who lead local, regional, statewide and international chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations. Cherry is president and CEO of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber.
August 19, 2021
A number of Chamber members in the Huntsville area made the Inc. 5000 List released last week. KODA Technologies came in the highest for our Metro area, at No. 65, with 5,725% three-year growth.
August 18, 2021
Alabama A&M University officials announced on Aug. 18 that an anonymous, young alum has donated $2.2M to their beloved alma mater. The actual gift amount totals $2,187,518.75, which is twice reflective of the institution’s founding year of 1875.
August 17, 2021
People with weakened immune systems are now eligible for an additional dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine following a primary mRNA vaccine series to help prevent serious and possibly life-threatening COVID-19. Health officials are not recommending booster vaccine doses for the general public and have not addressed the need for additional doses following the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine but is continuing to review the need for booster doses in this population.
August 17, 2021
Help Huntsville earn a spot at the SXSW Technology conference in 2022! The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is partnering with Sierra Space, Rhodium Scientific, and SustainSpace to pitch a panel on microgravity and how it enhances R&D across multiple industries.
August 13, 2021
Governor Ivey issued a limited, narrowly-focused state of emergency on August 13 based on the surge in Covid-19 cases Alabama is experiencing in an effort to support the state’s frontline heroes and cut red tape. As more and more Alabamians choose to get vaccinated each day, the Governor said this will allow our health care community greater flexibility to offer care for patients coming through their doors.
August 13, 2021
Sale fares are available at flybreeze.com and on the Breeze Airways app for travel from September 9 through February 14, 2022.
August 13, 2021
The FBI is looking for a local contractor (small business) to support minor construction, repairs and renovations at their local facilities on Redstone Arsenal. The deadline to respond is August 27. Please see the pre-solicitation notice below. Solicitation Number: 15F06721R0000156 […]
August 13, 2021
This link includes all state and federal data that is distributed to the White House, including COVID-19 cases and vaccine distribution.
August 13, 2021
This link tracks COVID-19 cases and vaccinations in the state of Alabama.
August 13, 2021
Updated 8/13/2021 You can get a COVID-19 vaccine in a variety of locations. It is free and safe. Here are several options on where you can go: Sign up at huntsvillehospital.org – the Community Vaccination Clinic will move back to […]
August 12, 2021
Joyce Thomas with Huntsville Hospital has a traveling team that runs COVID vaccination clinics at various sites across Huntsville and Madison County. She has a message for your employees.
August 12, 2021
During our August 10 Zoom call with membership, we talked about the rise in COVID cases, which is drastic right now. A lot of people are sick and hospitals across Alabama are full, including here in Huntsville. Resources at these hospitals are stretched, as staff members care for patients with COVID. Elective procedures have also been put on hold. There is good momentum in recent days with the vaccine, though.