October 20, 2020

Mayor Battle announces the death of Huntsville’s First Lady

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle has shared the very sad news that his wife and best friend, Eula Catherine Sammons Battle, died on Tuesday.
October 19, 2020

Amendment 4, if approved, would allow legislators to remove racist language from Alabama’s 1901 Constitution

If approved by a majority of the voters, Amendment #4 on the ballot would empower the Alabama Legislature, when it meets in 2022, to draft a rearranged version of the state constitution.
October 14, 2020

Toyota Alabama Named Supplier of the Year by AAMA

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., (Oct. 8, 2020) – The Alabama Automotive Manufacturing Association (AAMA) recently named Toyota Alabama as a 2020 Supplier of the Year.
October 14, 2020

VOTE: People’s Choice Award

Voting is open until this Friday at 12 p.m. We'll reveal the winner at the Small Business Awards next week!
October 12, 2020

Chamber, FAME announce new partnership to develop technical talent

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (October 9, 2020) – The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is excited to announce its partnership with the Alabama Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (AL FAME) – Rocket City Chapter, part of the national FAME USA network led by The […]
October 2, 2020

National Manufacturing Day: Meet employees in North Alabama working in manufacturing careers

Oct. 2 is National Manufacturing Day, and we’re excited to profile employees in different manufacturing companies around North Alabama to help you see some of the great work being done, and the careers that are available here locally. Tara Manufacturing […]
October 1, 2020

Women’s Business Council (WBC)

The Women’s Business Council (WBC) is an advocate for women-owned businesses with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. The Council strives to be the leader in developing and sustaining a fertile, creative environment in which diverse, women-owned businesses maintain a high level of success and make significant contributions to the economic well-being of our community. The Women’s Business Council creates dynamic programming and networking opportunities bi-monthly in an effort to support women in business.
October 1, 2020

Huntsville companies fine-tune Human Landing Systems as NASA decision nears

As NASA works to ready the Space Launch System for America’s journey back to the Moon and then on to Mars, three companies are focusing on their work for the Human Landing System (HLS) program, which would take astronauts to the lunar surface.
October 1, 2020

HREGI Profile: Woody Anderson Ford

You know the name Woody Anderson Ford, but did you know this longtime business also serves our community? They have been very busy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dealer Cathy Anderson shared an update with us recently.
October 1, 2020

New 9-1-1 Center Boasts Significant Technology Refresh

The new Huntsville Madison County 9-1-1 Center is open and ready for your call, if you ever need emergency help. Hopefully you won’t, but it should give you peace of mind the new center is twice as big to serve our community’s growing population.
October 1, 2020

South Huntsville: Transformation Begins

One of the most prominent vacant retail developments in the Huntsville metro area is getting a $23.5 million investment. In August, we learned Publix will be the anchor grocery store at The Market at Hays Farm. In fact, we’re already seeing movement on the property.
October 1, 2020

Remember the Ladies

On the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, the Historic Huntsville Foundation, the Twickenham Town Chapter of the DAR, and the Councill High School Alumni Association are creating a lasting tribute to Huntsville’s pantheon of suffrage heroes.
October 1, 2020

Huntsville: A City in the Making, Part 5

Throughout the changes that have turned Huntsville from a farming community to a high-tech, history-making tourist destination and economic engine, Julian Butler played a critical role for 35 years as the county attorney.
October 1, 2020

Madison County: WE3

In 2019, WE3 (Women: Empower, Equip, and Encourage) was established to empower, equip, and encourage female Madison County employees to pursue leadership roles and increase gender diversity within the county.
September 30, 2020

Web Call (Sept. 30) – Election & Absentee Voting Info

We had a lively call talking about elections! This was our weekly Zoom call with Chamber members, and our featured guests were Frank Barger, Madison County Probate Judge, and Debra Kizer, Madison County Circuit Clerk & Absentee Election Manager.
September 30, 2020

Empowering Women in Missile Defense: Panel Discussion

On September 30, we were pleased to host a great discussion with Women in Missile Defense experts, as they shared their experiences and discuss how our community can work together to further expand the role of women in missile defense. This was hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, the Women's Business Council, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon Technologies.
September 30, 2020

Alabama’s Safer at Home order extended through Sunday, Nov. 8

Keep masking up -- Governor Kay Ivey has extended the Safer at Home Order until Sunday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. There is a new guidance for nursing homes and visitors.
September 28, 2020

Toyota announces $200K grant to support local e-learning

The Toyota USA Foundation is donating $200,000 to Huntsville City Schools, Madison City Schools and Madison County Schools for devices and internet access to help students with distance learning.
September 25, 2020

Chamber announces 8 projects representing 510 jobs, $71 million in investment

This announcement includes eight companies that have expanded or located here this year, but have not had an announcement.
September 24, 2020

Announcing the Contenders for the 2020 Small Business Awards!

Help us celebrate small businesses and individuals who have helped this city grow into the community we all love at the 2020 Annual Small Business Awards!