April 23, 2020

Get Your Gift On! We’ve launched a new website to support small businesses

Visit getyourgifton.org today to buy gift cards from local restaurants and retail stores. Businesses, we'd like to add you to the site! There's no cost for this.
April 22, 2020

Web Call (April 22): UAH, AAMU Presidents

Both college presidents discussed how COVID-19 is impacting operations with the current school year, and what could happen over the summer and into the next academic year.
April 22, 2020

U.S. Chamber: Top Line Summary of New CARES Act Funding

Here's the latest information on additional funding that Congress has approved. (Issued April 22, 2020)
April 22, 2020

Facebook launches $100M Small Business Grant program

Facebook has launched a Small Business grant program to support local businesses with up to 50 employees. The deadline to apply is May 6 at midnight.
April 21, 2020

Web Call (April 21): Take 5 to Give $5 campaign launches

On April 21, Community Foundation President & CEO Melissa Thompson joined us to discuss the new "Take 5 to Give 5" initiative in advance of Giving Tuesday, which is May 5. In addition, Madison Mayor Paul Finley joined us for an update.
April 21, 2020

Gov. Ivey: Alabama’s ‘Stay at Home Order’ in effect through April 30

Governor Kay Ivey presented this update on April 21, along with State Health Officer Scott Harris, Secretary of Labor Fitzgerald Washington, and others.
April 21, 2020

UPDATE: Take 5 to Give $5 Campaign raises $670,000 for Local Emergency Relief

Take 5 to Give $5 is a way of taking part in #GivingTuesdayNow — a global day of generosity created to help us come together and give back in response to unprecedented needs caused by COVID-19.
April 20, 2020

Web Call (April 20): Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle

On April 20, Mayor Battle talked about the latest on 'reopening' and how we're going to go about it cautiously. Mike Ward, Chamber Sr. VP of Government & Public Affairs, gave us a brief presentation on cumulative 2-week cases in both the State of Alabama and in Madison County.
April 20, 2020

KÖMMERLING USA makes PVC sheets to support essential healthcare work

Huntsville-based KOMMERLING USA, part of the international profine Group, has been quick to support its network of plastics distribution partners across the USA and through its regional supply hubs. The business was declared ‘essential’ following the ‘stay at home’ order […]
April 20, 2020

Alabama SBDC hosting series of mini town-hall Q&A sessions

Each webinar will include any news/updates on the SBA Disaster Loan & Paycheck Protection Program, but will focus on Q&A from participants.
April 20, 2020

Senior Sprint Career Fair to take place virtually this year

This year’s Senior Sprint will become a virtual experience and take place on May 13-15th. This is the second year for our Senior Sprint, which is designed to help put graduating high school seniors who haven’t decided their next move, […]
April 17, 2020

Jobsite Safety and Recordkeeping Guidance for Coronavirus

The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) has provided a detailed plan to outline the steps that every employer and employee can take to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
April 17, 2020

Web Call (April 17): How to reopen Alabama, plus getyourgifton.org

This call includes Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle's updates from City Hall, discussion on the Chamber's brand new website getyourgifton.org as well as conversation about how and when to reopen Alabama, and the various recommendations being suggested.
April 16, 2020

Web Call (April 16): David Cole with the Business Council of Alabama

On April 16, David Cole, Senior VP of Government Affairs with the Business Council of Alabama joined us for our daily Zoom conference call.
April 16, 2020

Web Call (April 15): Dayne Cutrell, Senator Shelby’s Chief of Staff

On April 15, Senator Shelby's Chief of Staff, Dayne Cutrell, joined us for our daily Zoom conference call.
April 16, 2020

Women Who Lead: Leading During a Crisis, May 5, 2020

Navigating the “new normal” in business has never been more difficult than in 2020. In addition to the challenges business owners already face, turning a profit or just trying to remain open is the critical issue for many. This virtual […]
April 16, 2020

Statement by Secretary Mnuchin and Administrator Carranza on the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

Both urge Congress to appropriate additional funds for the Paycheck Protection Program.
April 15, 2020

Treasury, IRS unveil online application to help with Economic Impact Payments

"Get My Payment" allows people to provide direct deposit information and gives a payment date.
April 15, 2020

Coronavirus Rumor Control

What is true and what's not? FEMA has published information to help stop the spread of rumors.
April 15, 2020

Web Call (April 14): Prof. Wafa Hakim Orman with UAH College of Business

On April 14, Wafa Hakim Orman with UAH College of Business gave us a presentation on Recovering from the COVID-19 Recession.