DIYers Stitch Up to Help Fight Shortage of Medical Masks

The clock is ticking and, with each passing day, the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus increases in the United States. In fact, according to The New York Times, at least 81,000 people are know to have been infected in the United States, including more than 1,000 deaths. It is more cases than any […]

TVA’s IT on Frontline for COVID-19 Pandemic Safety

Employees around the nation are heeding the call to limit their personal interactions by teleworking. In the process, teleworking has stressed IT networks and is spotlighting cybersecurity concerns for businesses around the world. “First and foremost, TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) IT continues to work around the clock to ensure business continuity and identify, protect, detect […]

Retail and Restaurant Owner Online Town Hall Meeting Set for Friday

The South Huntsville Main Business Association is hosting an online town hall meeting at 10 a.m. Friday for restaurant and retail business owners regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. Expected are: – City leaders on the latest recommendations and best practices for protecting staff and customers – How to transition businesses online by offering curbside or delivery […]

The Catalyst Center Going Remote; Providing Updates for Small Businesses

A Statement from The Catalyst Like all of you, we have been closely monitoring the updates and impacts of the COVID-19 virus. We wanted to let you know that we will be operating remotely in the upcoming weeks in hopes of reducing the spread of this virus. We have been preparing for this over the […]

‘To Go’ is the Way to Go for Dining During COVID-19 Emergency

With health agencies recommending against public gatherings, local businesses and restaurants have come up with new strategies and practices to stay in business. “There are a lot of unknowns but I think people are doing a really good job trying to discern best practices that will keep the customers safe while also providing them with […]

Berryhill: COVID-19 not ‘Doomsday Virus’ but Poses Risk and Consequences

MADISON — Addressing the elephant in the room at the recent meeting of the Tennessee Valley Republican Club,  Madison County Coroner Dr. Tyler Berryhill offered an assessment of the global coronavirus outbreak. “The biggest thing I want people to know is yes, this virus does pose risks and consequences, absolutely … everyone is pulling together […]

Mayor Battle: ‘Take a Step Back … Take a Deep Breath’

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle urged people to avoid panic shopping and hysteria in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak. His comments came at a news conference Monday with Madison Mayor Paul Finley, Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff Birdwell, and local health care and public safety partners. “We all need to take a step back and take […]

Q&A with Sen. Doug Jones: Health Care

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) recently sat down with the Huntsville Business Journal and discussed issues important to our state and nation. This is the second installment of five reports from the interview. Today’s topic is health care. HBJ: What can you tell us about health care in Alabama? Sen. Jones: Health care has been […]

New Technology and New Response Model Creates Need for New 911 Call Center

After 22 years, the 911 Call Center is getting a new home. During the past two decades, not only has the Huntsville-Madison County area outgrown its own infrastructure, the call center has been bursting at the seams. Along with the Huntsville-Madison County 911 Call Center, there are seven other agencies that house their communication activities […]

Huntsville Classic, Korn Ferry Tour Join for Huntsville Championship

The Huntsville Classic golf tournament and fundraiser, a community-wide staple since 1989, is joining forces with the Korn Ferry Tour to provide a week-long event in the city. The Huntsville Hospital Foundation, a nonprofit fundraiser, announced a partnership with the Huntsville Championship. The tournament is in its first year. Golf fans will have the chance […]