July 27, 2020

Childcare Survey: Now available in English & Spanish

We've created this survey to gather basic information to help inform a community response for students who will potentially be unsupervised when school resumes this fall. There are English and Spanish versions included. The deadline is Monday, Aug. 3.
July 24, 2020

Safer at Home Requirements: Restaurants and Bars

The Alabama Dept. of Public health has released this new information for restaurants and bars. Failure to comply may result in emergency closure or suspension or revocation of the establishment's permit.
July 24, 2020

The Alabama Department of Public Health: Guidelines for Restaurants and Bars

The Alabama Dept. of Public Health has asked us to share these practices, which are strongly recommended for restaurants, bars and similar establishments.
July 24, 2020

FAQ for Businesses About COVID-19

How long should your employees stay out if they test positive? Should they also stay home if they have a sick family member? What should you do to clean your workplace? As more people test positive for COVID-19 in our community, more questions are pouring in. The Alabama Dept. of Public Health has released this FAQ to help.
July 22, 2020

Web Call (July 22): Dr. Ed Nichols, Superintendent of Madison City Schools

The return to school, and today's announcement that our three public school systems will start the first nine weeks in remote learning was our weekly topic.
July 22, 2020

Teleworking, childcare remain at the forefront as schools start year with remote learning

(HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – July 22, 2020) – On Wednesday, Huntsville City Schools, Madison County Schools, and Madison City Schools made a joint announcement that they will start the new school year with remote learning for the first nine weeks, because […]
July 20, 2020

Face coverings: Where to buy masks, or how to make them

If you haven’t secured masks for yourself, your family, or employees, these are now required by the State of Alabama when you’re in public. They will soon be required in school, too.
July 16, 2020

Web Call (July 15): Small Businesses discuss protection measures

On our call, Pammie Jimmar, our VP of Small Business and Events hosted several people to talk about what restaurants, retailers and outdoor venues are doing in connection with the mask ordinance and other measures to keep environments healthy for […]
July 15, 2020

Alabama to require masks statewide as of July 16

This new order takes effect on Thursday, July 16 at 5 p.m. It will remain in place through the end of the month.
July 14, 2020

Social Justice Initiatives/Resources (Huntsville-Madison County)

This information accompanies an article coming soon in our August issue of Initiatives magazine.  These are local community resources that may help in your conversations about diversity and inclusion in your workplace or group.
July 10, 2020

Web Call (July 10): Dr. Karen Landers on face covering ordinance

Madison County's mask ordinance took effect on July 7 at 5 p.m. Dr. Karen Landers of the Alabama Department of Public Health, joined us a few days later to talk about how the community is responding to it.
July 10, 2020

Governor Kay Ivey announces Revive Alabama Grant Program

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, July 8th, announced the Revive Alabama grant program to support small businesses in Alabama that have been impacted by COVID-19. Revive Alabama will reimburse small businesses up to a combined $100 million for expenses they […]
July 8, 2020

Web Call (July 8): COVID Update, plus Upwards Career & Training Fair

Our conversation on this day covered the Upwards Career & Training Fair, taking place virtually next week, July 14-16. Companies and job seekers, it's free to participate -- just visit UpwardsAlabama.com to register today.
July 7, 2020

Read the order from the Madison County Health Officer

Here is the order that requires face coverings in public starting on July 7, 2020 at 5 p.m.
July 2, 2020

Mask Up Huntsville: Face coverings required as of July 7 in Madison County

Our hospital officials are asking for your help to get COVID-19 infection rates under control. Please use face coverings in your workplace and in public, and please help us spread the word using #maskuphsv. We have links for social media graphics here.
July 1, 2020

Web Call (July 1): David Spillers & Pam Hudson discuss hospital strain, need for masking

David Spillers, CEO of Huntsville Hospital, and Pam Hudson, CEO of Crestwood Medical Center, discussed the load of patients their teams are treating and the need for everyone to wear face coverings.
July 1, 2020

2020 Upwards Career & Training Fair: July 14-16

Know someone who is interested in upskilling and finding a fulfulling career? Please encourage them to attend our Upwards Career & Training Fair. This virtual event is July 14-16 and we still have room for more companies to participate, too.
June 30, 2020

GOP Senate Runoff the big race on the ballot July 14

Mark July 14 on your calendar -- it's time to vote again.
June 29, 2020

Web Call (June 24): Huntsville School Leaders discuss upcoming year

Many changes are ahead for the next school year. On June 24, we spoke with three representatives of Huntsville City Schools to talk about what they’re working on this summer. Our guests were Dr. Clarence Sutton, Chief Academic Officer, Beth […]
June 25, 2020

Junior League of Huntsville Now Accepting Applications!

The Junior League of Huntsville is now accepting applications for new members