Press Releases
The Catalyst Accouces New Chief Executive Officer
The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce the selection of Lisa Davis Mays, JD, CFRE (Juris Doctor, Certified Fundraising Executive), as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) beginning May 1, 2020.
Live Oak Bank Teams with The Catalyst To Support Local Government Contractors
The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship today announced an investment in their government contracting focus area by Live Oak Bank. “Given that Huntsville is the biggest government contracting hub in the country outside of the DC metro area, it is important for resources supporting this government contracting community to be available and robust,” said Joanne Randolph, The Catalyst CEO.
Call for Communications Presenters
The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship and the North Alabama chapter of the Public Relations Council of Alabama (NAPRCA) has issued a call for presentations for the 2019 BIG Marketing & PR Event. The Catalyst and NAPRCA partner to nost this event annually and this year's event will be held on Tuesday, October 29, from 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. in Huntsville, Alabama. 
Micro-Loan Program (BAM) Partnership to Benefit Small Businesses
The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship is excited to announce that microloans in the amount of $5,000 to $25,000 are now available for startups, early stage businesses, and established small businesses. This new microloan program is made possible through a strategic partnership with Redstone Federal Credit Union, Neighborhood Concepts, and The Catalyst. Redstone will provide the funds, Neighborhood Concepts will make the loans, and The Catalyst will provide loan support services before and after the loan is made.
AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers Help The Catalyst Center REACH
Newly appointed VISTA volunteers at The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship are on board to help a small staff with a big mission: the new REACH program will include anti-poverty strategies, capacity building for new business growth, and outreach and support for rural and disadvantaged businesses. REACH stands for “Regional Economic Activities for Communicating Hope.”
North Alabama Entrepreneurs Thriving, Generating Major Economic Growth for Region
North Alabama entrepreneurs generate major business in North Alabama, as well as create new jobs and opportunities for area residents.
The Catalyst Accepting Nominations for 2018 Entrepreneur Awards
The Catalyst is now accepting nominations for the 3rd Annual Entrepreneur Awards as a part of the 2018 Innovate Huntsville Week of events.
Nominations for 2018 Entrepreneur Awards Now Open
The Catalyst is now accepting nominations for the 3rd Annual Entrepreneur Awards as a part of the 2018 Innovate Huntsville Week of events. The Entrepreneur Awards recognizes and honors the skill and courage exhibited by entrepreneurs to develop a business from an idea.
The Catalyst forms HUBZone Accelerator Program
The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship launched a new program today, called HUBZone Accelerator, dedicated to empowering underserved communities to increase entrepreneurship, share resources and market their combined network of capabilities.
CATALYST CLIENT ESSNOVA AWARDED GSA SCHEDULE 70
Stennis Space Center, MS – Birmingham, AL-based geospatial firm Essnova, a member of the Enterprise for Innovative Geospatial Solutions (EIGS) Cluster, announced the General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded the firm a 5-year 70 Schedule Contract (5/17-5/22) with over 24 labor categories. IT Schedule 70 is a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract for commercial IT products/services that are available to federal agencies worldwide. It is one of the largest contracts in government used by agencies to purchase technology products and services.
CATALYST CLIENT ESSNOVA EARNS ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION
Stennis Space Center, MS – Birmingham, AL-based geospatial firm Essnova, a member of the Enterprise for Innovative Geospatial Solutions (EIGS) Cluster, announced they have achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certification. By meeting the extensive criteria for these standards, the company affirms its ability to consistently deliver effective quality management systems, comply with security requirements, and drive continuous improvements to products, services, and internal processes.
