Madison County Chamber of Commerce News

This month, Lyft was given permission to operate as a new ride-sharing service in Huntsville. This marks Lyft’s first business in the state of Alabama. The Director of Parking and Public Transport stated during the public hearing that Lyft will now be regarded very much the same way Uber is. When comparing the two, he…

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s official: black bear sightings are becoming more common throughout Alabama. From 2014 to 2015, the number of black bear sightings reported by Alabama residents doubled. In 2016, they shot up by 50%. Around 150 sightings were reported last year, and that doesn’t include bears…

Approximately 14% of Americans report that something as simple as their home decor can make them feel stressed out, but being in court can bring on a whole new wave of stress, especially in juvenile cases. That’s why Dale County has a new, four-legged official helping them out. Kit is the first canine court officer…

Researchers have found that aggressively decreasing a diabetic’s blood pressure could be the answer to saving their life. Scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Utah, Loyola University Medical School, and Columbia University Medical Center have found that significantly lowering blood pressure could even prevent more than 100,000 deaths a year in…

3D printing is getting plenty of attention in the tech market these days, and is expected to be worth $8.43 billion by 2020. Rightfully, the medical field is latching on. Recently, researchers from the University of Alabama and the University of Minnesota developed a 3D-printed patch that helps reduce heart failure. Heart failure affects 5.7…

Business-minded individuals know the old adage is true: you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar. And so if a company wants to improve customer loyalty, it’s important to go above and beyond. When Alabama business recruiters try to reel in brand new or expanding organizations, they know how critical it is…

Between Christmas giving and high energy bills, wintertime can be an expensive season for many homeowners. While proper attic insulation can save a homeowner anywhere from 10-50% on their heating and cooling bills, there are some expenses you simply can’t anticipate. For many Alabama residents, January federal tax refunds provide financial relief from holiday expenses,…

Some estimates report that the U.S. spends roughly $2 billion on termite prevention annually, but even more money is spent on pest control away from the home. While termites are well-known destroyers of home structures, causing extremely dangerous living conditions, they, along with the woolly adelgid, have become increasingly destructive in the Southeastern U.S., and…

Bad information led an Atlanta SWAT team to the wrong apartment last weekend, where instead of a criminal situation, they discovered an elderly man, asleep. The night began with a call from a booting service that was running in the area of Capitol Gateway Apartments in Southeast Atlanta. The caller reported that they had been…

On average, the U.S. florist industry generates an estimated $7 billion in annual revenue. However, another botanical industry may soon over take that figure. Both medical and recreational marijuana have been a hot topic particularly within the past couple of years, and their respective movements seem to be gaining influence all over the country. That…