June 22, 2020

SBA and Treasury Announce New EZ and Revised Full Forgiveness Applications for the Paycheck Protection Program

June 17, 2020 WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020, signed into law by President […]
June 21, 2020

SBA Disaster Loan Portal Accepting Applications Again

On Monday, June 15, the SBA reopened the EIDL and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants (previously open only to agricultural businesses). SBA resumed processing EIDL applications that were submitted before the portal stopped accepting new applications on April 15 […]
June 19, 2020

TVA congratulates Chamber on recent Site Selection award

“Congratulations to the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber on receiving the Mac Conway Award,” said John Bradley, TVA senior vice president for Economic Development. “This organization is committed to raising the quality of life in the area, and its efforts continue to bring high quality jobs and attract business and industry to the region.”
June 18, 2020

Web Call (June 17): Best Places to Work Past Winners

On this call, we spoke with team members at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) and IronMountain Solutions, who are both past winners of our Best Places to Work Awards. In fact, they won in their categories again this year!
June 17, 2020

Congratulations to our 2020 Best Places to Work® Winners!

 The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is pleased to announce this year’s winners for our annual Best Places To Work® Awards, presented by Synovus! We usually celebrate with companies in person, but held the awards virtually this year due to COVID-19. […]
June 17, 2020

List of medical offices in Madison County testing for COVID-19

There are a number of offices conducting testing for COVID-19, if you find you need this service.
June 15, 2020

United Way Day of Action 2020 – Community SUPPLY DRIVE

Between now and June 29, you can collect items for a number of United Way partner agencies in need. The drives will culminate with a safe-distancing "drive by and drop off" event on Tuesday, June 30.
June 15, 2020

Huntsville/Madison County Chamber to take decisive steps to improve diversity, inclusion

We issue this statement on behalf of our Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
June 12, 2020

Health officials express concern about July 4th Celebrations

COVID-19 spreads easily, and is still affecting Alabama communities. Health officials urge that decisions on fireworks displays and large community gatherings should be made with the priority of keeping community members safe.
June 12, 2020

Web Call (June 12): COVID cases rising – don’t let up with prevention measures

Please continue to wear your masks and practice social distancing.
June 10, 2020

Web Call (June 10): Ken Smith, Chamber Research Director

Ken Smith is the Director of Research at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. He shared new information about Huntsville’s economy and job numbers, compared to the U.S. picture.  Here are the slides from Ken’s presentation.
June 10, 2020

Chamber launches new video series, Go Rocket City!

We are excited to launch Go Rocket City! It’s a new video series featuring fun things to do around Huntsville and Madison County. In our first segment, we visit Monte Sano State Park, the Von Braun Astronomical Society Planetarium, and […]
June 8, 2020

Web Call (June 8): Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle discussed the latest on our community’s fight against COVID-19, and also talked about recent demonstrations in our downtown area.
June 8, 2020

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library to reopen June 15

On Monday, June 15, the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) will reopen its doors to the public, but with limited occupancy to encourage social distancing. This is phase three of the library’s reopening plan.
June 8, 2020

President Trump signs PPP Flexibility Act

SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued this statement on June 8 following the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act.
June 8, 2020

USPTO Launches COVID-19 Response Resource Center

The United States Patent & Trademark Office has launched a new resource center that allows users to easily view information on a number of critical initiatives to aid the public throughout the ongoing crisis.
June 5, 2020

Web Call (June 5): Dr. Rick Myers & Dr. Neil Lamb of HudsonAlpha

We're happy to report there is good news with scientific developments to fight COVID-19. Dr. Rick Myers & Dr. Neil Lamb update us in the latest on testing, treatments & work to develop a vaccine.
June 5, 2020

Childcare & Summer Programs: Check out these options!

Parents, we know it’s more challenging to find childcare this summer, so here are some options that may help. Thanks to our members who sent these in!  If you have one we should add, please send your flier to [email protected] […]
June 3, 2020

Web Call (June 3): Asmartplace.com (All New!) & Virtual Hiring

On June 3, Katelyn Sides Baker, Chamber Workforce Recruitment Director, talked about the new features of our job website ASmartPlace.com and our latest strides in virtual hiring.
June 1, 2020

Chamber urges continued peaceful engagement on diversity, inclusivity in Huntsville

As we watch protests over police brutality turn to acts of violence in many U.S. cities, the Huntsville business community is prayerful that planned events in our city will continue to take place without conflict.