January 11, 2021
Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 19 on our monthly Zoom call with membership. You'll hear from Roderick Perkins, SBA Lead Lender of Relations & Economic Development, about the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). We have updates on what you should prepare now for your application.
December 21, 2020
The Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Kimberly Robinson as Executive Director and CEO of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. A 31-year veteran of NASA, Dr. Robinson will assume her role Feb. 15, 2021.
December 11, 2020
Nominations are now open for our annual Best Places to Work® awards! We promise that it’ll take just a few seconds to nominate a company—even your own! The Chamber’s annual Best Places to Work® honors outstanding companies whose benefits, policies and practices go above and beyond.
December 9, 2020
Governor Kay Ivey issued her twentieth 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, January 22, 2021 at 5 p.m.
December 8, 2020
Craig Williams, Chief Communications Officer for Huntsville City Schools, was our guest on our monthly Zoom call on Dec. 8.
December 3, 2020
The Huntsville/Madison County community is excited to announce that U.S. Paralympics Cycling will visit the Rocket City next year, as it begins its national calendar in preparation for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo this coming summer. We will host one of four domestic cycling events, the U.S. Paralympics Cycling Open, the second opportunity for cyclists to qualify for Tokyo.
December 3, 2020
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) has been selected to serve as the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee in the 117th Congress. Rogers has served on the House Armed Services Committee for all 18 years of his tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives. Alabama’s Third District is home to the Anniston Army Depot and parts of Fort Benning.
November 30, 2020
Judy Ryals President & CEO, Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau Q: COVID-19 has brought so many challenges – what’s your perspective on what others might not realize? A: 2019 was a record-setting year for the tourism and hospitality industry […]
November 30, 2020
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) will resume hiring for Production Team Member Positions on Monday, December 7, 2020. The company will make its public announcement during a Facebook event on December 3, 2020 at 3:30pm CST. The community is invited to attend to learn more about how these direct hire, full time positions offer the opportunity to jump start a career in manufacturing.
November 24, 2020
Our community’s fight against COVID-19 is at a critical point. Our health leaders gave a special update on November 24 on where things stand in our hospitals, with overall cases, testing, and vaccine development. We are sharing this update for […]
November 23, 2020
We held a virtual news conference on Nov. 23 to kick off our Shop Small, Save Local campaign. We urge you to support our small businesses however you feel comfortable doing so. Many stores are taking extensive steps to stay open safely.
November 23, 2020
Construction is progressing on the new 4040 Chris Drive multi-tenant facility, and to celebrate the placement of the final beam, Freedom Real Estate and Capital, Invariant Corporation, and Torch Technologies hosted a Steel Topping Out ceremony on Friday, November 20, […]
November 19, 2020
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Nov. 19, 2020) – The Redstone Region is honored and excited by the latest news that we were chosen by the U.S. Air Force as a finalist for hosting the headquarters of U.S. Space Command. Huntsville and the […]
November 18, 2020
Hospitals are becoming strained as we approach the holidays. It is time to get serious, as hospital leaders and health officials urge us to do what we can to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Please wear your mask, wear it over your nose and mouth, and take this seriously.
November 18, 2020
$200 million of the State’s CARES Act funding is being dedicated to providing grants of up to $20,000 to reimburse qualifying entities for business interruption expenses. This funding is for businesses, non-profit, and faith-based organizations.
November 17, 2020
Most of us are ready to close the book on 2020, but this year has brought an extra set of challenges for small business owners. Fewer customers in restaurants, less foot traffic for retailers, and many people just opting to shop online with a few taps or clicks – these factors have all affected our local merchants in a big way. It is critical that we support our community’s small businesses now, more than ever.
November 9, 2020
Our three local school systems are all feeling the pinch when it comes to hiring needs. Huntsville City Schools, Madison City Schools and Madison County Schools all need to fill substitute teacher, bus driver and after-school staff positions.
October 28, 2020
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Today, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, (MTM), the joint-venture between Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation, revealed its corporate logo.
October 23, 2020
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Fortune Best Small & Medium Workplaces™ 2020 list was recently announced and three Huntsville companies have placed in the top tier.
October 20, 2020
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (October 20, 2020) – The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber honored local small businesses and individuals during the 35th Annual Small Business Awards. We hosted a virtual event with the theme “Arabian Nights.” Congratulations to all the winners: Young Professional […]