Small Business
Resources
We have a strong ecosystem in the Huntsville/Madison County area that supports the growth of small businesses and industry, and that’s what this page is all about. Some of these programs are offered through the Chamber while others are through separate organizations, and our goal is to share all of these resources so you can find ones that are best suited for you.
We have a number of financial institutions who are Chamber members in the Huntsville/Madison County area that have special programs to help small businesses grow and thrive. Please visit our Member Directory for a listing.
Additional Resources?
Are you a resource for small businesses and entrepreneurs or do you know of a resource that is not listed on this page? If so, please complete this quick survey so we can add it to the list!”
Resources Listing Alphabetically
- AIDT
- Alabama A&M University
- Alabama A&M University: Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Economic Development
- Alabama A&M University: Center for Extended Studies
- Alabama Department of Revenue: Taxpayer/Account Registration: Business
- Alabama Extension: Alabama A&M University/Auburn University
- Alabama Launchpad
- AlabamaWorks!
- Army Applications Laboratory/Army Futures Command
- ASmartPlace®
- Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (Contracting Assistance)
- Athens State University
- Athens State University LaunchBox
- Business Council of Alabama
- Calhoun Community College
- Calhoun Community College: Career Training
- City of Huntsville: Hispanic/Latino Advisory Council
- City of Huntsville: Licensing & Permits
- City of Huntsville: Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- City of Madison: Civic Awareness Academy
- City of Madison: Starting a Business
- Coin-a coworking initiative
- Coworking Cafe in Cummings Research Park (CRP)
- CRP DefenseTech Accelerator
- Cyber Huntsville
- CyberSecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Region 4
- Drake State Community & Technical College
- Drake State Community & Technical College: Career Pathways & Programs
- E-Verify (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
- FBI, Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- FedConnect: Government Acquisition & Grant Portal
- Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Federal Procurement Data System: Next Generation (FPDS-NG)
- gBETA Huntsville Accelerator
- gener8tor: Investment Accelerator
- GEOHuntsville
- HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator
- HudsonAlpha Biotech Incubator
- Huntsville Hub
- Huntsville India Association
- Huntsville Metro Black Chamber of Commerce
- Huntsville Utilities
- Huntsville West Cowowkring Community
- Huntsville/Madison County Chamber: Advocacy
- Huntsville/Madison County Chamber: Networking Events
- Huntsville/Madison County Chamber: Professional Development
- Huntsville/Madison County Chamber: Women’s Business Council
- Huntsville/Madison County Hospitality Association
- InfraGard
- IRS: Online Application for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Leadership Greater Huntsville
- Madison Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar
- Madison County: Business License Information
- MDA Small Business Office
- Minority Business Development Agency
- NASA Office of Small Business Program
- NASA Office of Small Business Programs: Marshall Space Flight Center
- NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center: Small Business Marketing Guide
- National Space Club
- Neighborhood Concepts, Inc.
- North Alabama Society for Human Resource Management (NASHRM)
- North AlabamaWorks!
- Oakwood University
- R.I.S.E.
- Redstone Arsenal – Contact Information for Small Business Program Offices
- Rocket City Innovator
- SBA: Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS)
- SBA: Local Assistance
- SBA: Subcontracting Network (SUBNet)
- SBA: Table of Size Standards
- Science.gov (Scientific research results from U.S. federal agencies)
- Spaces Redstone Arsenal
- Still Serving Veterans
- System for Award Management (SAM)
- System for Award Management (SAM): Wage Determinations
- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
- The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship
- The E-Center
- The Offices at Spenryn
- Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments
- U.S. Army Office of Small Business Programs
- U.S. Census Bureau: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
- U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH): APEX Accelerator
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH): Certified Programs
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH): Invention to Innovation Center (I2C)
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH): SBDC & APEX Training
- University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH): Small Business Development Center & APEX Accelerator
- USA.gov: General Services Administration (GSA)
- USASpending.gov (Federal spending information)
- Veterans Business Outreach Center at Mississippi State University
- Women in Defense (WID)
- Women in Tech (WIT)
Common Questions
How do I start a business?
- View SBDC Business Guide
Where do I go to get a business license?
What Banks offer small business lending services?
How do I market my business?
Where do I go to get my business taxes done?
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FOR ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Ashley Engles-Ross
Vice President, Small Business
256-535-2043
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