As Congress begins its work for 2026, the Madison Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local businesses and community leaders to add their voices to a growing national call for meaningful permitting reform. After progress in the U.S. House of Representatives last year, attention has now shifted to the Senate. Business organizations across the country-including the…
As of December 29, 2025, updates to the federal Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) Act have expanded workplace protections for nursing employees. Certain employees of rail carriers and motorcoach service operators are now covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements. Eligible employees have the right to reasonable break time to express breast milk and access…
The Madison Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of Celebrate 2026, a comprehensive campaign designed to celebrate Madison’s business community, inspire growth and create meaningful connections through impactful events and investment opportunities. Branded around the theme “Where Community Meets Opportunity,” the campaign serves as the chamber’s total resource initiative for the year.…
The Madison Chamber of Commerce is proud to share an opportunity for local businesses to take part in an important statewide effort to combat human trafficking. Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, in partnership with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, has launched the Alabama Combats Trafficking (ACT) Initiative, a program designed to engage Alabama businesses…
NOMINATE A BUSINESS The Madison Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Best in Business Awards, our annual celebration of excellence within Madison’s thriving business community. This signature event recognizes outstanding leaders, entrepreneurs and organizations across a variety of categories, honoring their achievements and the impact they…
The Alabama Tourism Department released its annual 2024 Alabama Tourism Impact Report in April, and the numbers are impressive and encouraging. Madison County continues to be among the leading counties in the state, maintaining its record-setting pace established in 2023 across all measurable data. Here are a few key takeaways for Madison County from the 2024 report:…
The Madison Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of the AAPI Foodie Scavenger Hunt, a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, beginning this afternoon across Madison, Alabama. In partnership with local food and culture influencer Katiya McKinney (@thekulturekat), this interactive initiative invites residents to explore and support AAPI-owned…
Join the Madison Hot Cocoa Stroll: November 1 – December 15, 2024! Madison, AL – Nov. 1 – Get ready to cozy up with delicious hot cocoa and support local businesses this holiday season! The Madison Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite the community to participate in the second-annual Hot Cocoa Stroll, proudly sponsored…
Madison, AL—The countdown is on for Celebrate Madison 2024, and excitement is building for our city’s premier annual event! This year’s celebration will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Toyota Field, and promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with community spirit, local pride, and fun. Guests can register for this FREE event…
Madison, AL – Aug. 26, 2024 – Aubteen Pour-Biazar, a rising junior at Duke University and a current intern with the Madison Chamber of Commerce, recently completed a prestigious internship with the White House Chief of Staff’s Office this summer. A native of Madison, Ala., and Bob Jones High School graduate, Aubteen is studying public…