March 2, 2021

Huntsville’s “It” Factor

What gives Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley the “It” factor? We look at many different changes over the years that have brought us to today.
March 1, 2021

A Smart Place – Changing the Future

Huntsville : Changing the World Again from Huntsville, Alabama: ASmartPlace on Vimeo.
March 1, 2021

A Smart Place – Space Science

A Smart Place for Space Science from Huntsville, Alabama: ASmartPlace on Vimeo.
February 26, 2021

Madison County Service Center to officially open Monday, March 1

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The new Madison County Service Center located at 1918 North Memorial Parkway will officially open Monday, March 1, 2021 following the relocation of several departments to the Service Center during the month of February.
February 26, 2021

HREGI Profile: Huntsville Tractor & Equipment

HREGI Profile: Huntsville Tractor & Equipment with Brett Crain - Huntsville Tractor & Equipment, Inc was started by my father in 1972. We began in a small Quonset hut on Clinton Ave. As the business grew we moved to our current location on Research Park Blvd. My two brothers and I have now owned the business since 2013.
February 22, 2021

Attention Members: Update Your Social Media Links in Directory Listing

We've recently made some upgrades to our website, which has improved how member listings appear. We've also added options for you to put in more social media links -- now, you can list your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube links.  Please log in and add these.
February 18, 2021

Video: The Path to Artemis III: Future of Human Deep Space Exploration Webinar

This event took a meticulous look at the role of Marshall Space Flight Center and greater Huntsville’s industrial capabilities in developing the necessary technology and hardware for sustained U.S. lunar operations.
February 12, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Signups Expanding

There's good news about new providers coming online to offer COVID-19 vaccines.  These include Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies in selected locations, in addition to Huntsville Hospital continuing large-scale vaccination clinics by appointment. We have listed some other options as well.
February 9, 2021

Web Call (Feb. 9) – Huntsville COVID Check-In

This week, Huntsville Hospital is administering up to 2,000 COVID-19 vaccines per day at John Hunt Park, and we talked with two hospital administrators heading up this effort.
February 9, 2021

This Week: Huntsville Hospital operating surge vaccination clinic

Huntsville Hospital is running a surge vaccination clinic by appointment only this week at the Jaycee Building at John Hunt Park, with Huntsville Police helping direct traffic flow.  The hospital is aiming to vaccinate 1,800 to 2,000 people per day.
February 9, 2021

Upcoming Recruiting Events

The Chamber will be hosting two virtual ASmartPlace on the Road recruiting events on Feb. 23 and Feb. 24. The first event is for students attending the colleges and universities in North Alabama. The second event, hosted in partnership with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), is for transitioning service members and veterans.
February 8, 2021

Marshall’s Role in Artemis & SLS

The Biden administration said last week it is committed to the Artemis program, which will return Americans to the Moon. Join us for a virtual event on Feb. 17 at 12 p.m. CT, broadcast to a national audience about all the work Marshall Space Flight Center is doing for these missions. You'll learn something new, whether you're new to Huntsville or a native!
February 8, 2021

DAU Annual Acquisition Update

DAU - South Region will host its virtual annual Acquisition Update on February 17-18. The theme is "Acquisition 2021: Change is Inevitable - Transformation is a Choice." Hear from senior government and industry leaders on such topics as reimagining how we develop our workforce, changing the way DoD does business, cybersecurity resilience, DevSecOps, sustainment planning in technology development, adaptive contracting in an agile environment, increasing industrial competitiveness, software acquisition, and more.
February 8, 2021

Welcome TPG!

Huntsville welcomes TPG to the Rocket City. TPG offers customer experience solutions to Fortune 1000 clients and was the first dedicated professional services firm to offer independent quality assurance services to measure contact center customer experience. Today, the TPG Customer Experience Platform® continues to improve customer interactions and drive ROI opportunities for their partners around the globe. This move is a relocation of their HQ from Omaha, Nebraska and will create over 200 new jobs in the Huntsville market.
January 21, 2021

Governor Ivey Extends Safer at Home Order

Governor Kay Ivey issued her twenty-second supplemental emergency proclamation extending the Safer at Home Order that includes a statewide mask requirement. Individuals will be required to wear a mask or other facial covering when in public and in close contact with other people, as described in the order. This order extends until Friday, March 5, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
January 19, 2021

PPP Second Draw, COVID Vaccine Update and More

On our monthly Zoom call on Jan. 19, we discussed several topics, including the PPP Second Draw, challenges with the vaccine rollout in Alabama, and much more.
January 19, 2021

Alabama adds COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard

The state has added a dashboard to show how many vaccine doses have been administered, and providers who have been approved. PLEASE NOTE: Sites listed have a limited supply.
January 19, 2021

Vaccine Update: Clinics Hiring Temporary Staff to Help Speed Things Up

Supply remains very limited, but vaccinations are underway for healthcare workers, first responders, and people ages 75 and up. Huntsville Hospital is hiring temporary staff, and the Alabama Department of Public Health would also like to hear from you if you have a clerical or medical background and would like to help. Details are below.
January 14, 2021

Alabama SBDC Network PPP Second Draw Webinar – Jan. 15th at 11 a.m.

Happening tomorrow, Jan.15th, at 11 AM! Join the Alabama SBDC Network for a PPP Second Draw Webinar. Register here.     
January 13, 2021

U.S. Air Force selects Redstone Arsenal for U.S. Space Command Headquarters

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Jan. 13, 2021) – The following is a statement from the Redstone Regional Alliance and Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, on the U.S. Air Force’s selection of Redstone Arsenal for U.S. Space Command Headquarters: We are confident that the Air […]