August 13, 2020
(Aug. 13, 2020) HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Today, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, (MTM), the new joint-venture between Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation, announced an additional $830 million investment to incorporate more cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to its production lines and provide […]
August 7, 2020
The groups donated vinyl covered chairs and fully equipped cubicles to Huntsville Hospital Mobile Medical Unit's medical clinic at the Downtown Rescue Mission. A Trailman from Trail Life Troop 1613, Hudson O’Neill, had the idea for the project and sought donations from SCI and EOS.
August 7, 2020
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (August 6, 2020) - Local and state officials and members of the business community gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 404,738 SF industrial building in the SouthPoint Business Park in Huntsville, Alabama. This will be the 11th facility developed by The Hollingsworth Companies in SouthPoint, which has provided the community with facilities that support hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in investments.
August 6, 2020
Our guests were John Nerger, Chairman of the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, Louis Ramirez, Interim CEO of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, and Ben Chandler, Chair of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Education Foundation. All talked about the need to bolster the USSRC and Space Camp for future generations of visitors and campers.
August 3, 2020
August 12 is designated statewide as the Census Day of Action for Alabama Businesses, and it's critical that we boost our participation rate.
August 3, 2020
Lucia Cape one of 42 nationwide selected to participate HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (August 3, 2020) — Lucia Cape, Senior Vice President of Economic Development, Industry Relations and Workforce at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, has been selected by the Association of Chamber […]
August 1, 2020
The playbook for 2020 went out the window several months ago. We are in the midst of a pandemic that is affecting all areas of our lives. Many of us have dealt with illness, and some have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Others have lost income to support their families. Yet, we have seen many examples of helpers and leaders.
August 1, 2020
The playbook for 2020 went out the window several months ago. We are in the midst of a pandemic that is affecting all areas of our lives. Many of us have dealt with illness, and some have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Others have lost income to support their families. Yet, we have seen many examples of helpers and leaders.
August 1, 2020
In spite of challenges created by the COVID pandemic, NASA and local space companies continue to log some impressive accomplishments. The Space Launch System core stage, the largest part of NASA’s heavy-lift launch vehicle, is currently in the test stand at the Stennis Space Center.
August 1, 2020
WF Sanders Jr. took his first breath in Huntsville in 1935. Since childhood, he’s held a front-row seat to witness and participate in much of the city’s development into the thriving economic engine that it is today. He describes his experience as “a wonderful ride.”
August 1, 2020
Since the merger, Keel Point’s service offerings have expanded to include financial planning, wealth management, estate planning, philanthropic and family office services, as well as corporate services which offers benefits and retirement packages for businesses.
August 1, 2020
Virtual. It’s a word we have now heard a million times, and that word describes how the rest of 2020 is going to look, especially when it comes to recruiting. The Chamber will focus its recruiting efforts online for the rest of the year.
July 31, 2020
Boeing has made a $500,000 leadership gift to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Save Space Camp campaign. Launched Tuesday, July 28, the campaign is seeking to raise a minimum of $1.5 million to sustain operations of the museum and to be able to reopen Space Camp in April 2021.
July 30, 2020
Thursday’s launch of the Mars Perseverance rover was a huge success for NASA and its partners across the country and right in our own backyard.
July 30, 2020
We've compiled important dates, information, and resources for residents of Madison County as we approach municipal elections on August 25 as well as the general election on November 3.
July 30, 2020
Speaker McCutcheon talked about a variety of topics, including next year's budget, COVID funding, the importance of saving Space Camp, and more.
July 29, 2020
Several local businesses have expanded their services to provide virtual support to students this fall. Rocket City Mom will continue to update this list.
July 29, 2020
There are a lot of questions about testing, and when an individual can go back to work. Is another test needed? Here is the latest guidance from the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
July 29, 2020
The amended Safer at Home Order requires individuals to wear a mask or other facial covering when in public and in close contact with other people. This amended order extends until August 31, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
July 28, 2020
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center and its internationally beloved Space Camp are in jeopardy of closure due to devastating economic challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to remain open for future generations of visitors and campers, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Space Camp are launching a “Save Space Camp” campaign.