With a history as vibrant as the state’s itself, the Montgomery Chamber and its members are the largest coalition of businesses in Central Alabama. Since its inception in 1873, the Chamber has been a driving force behind the economic growth of Montgomery and the River Region for over 150 years.
 

Through our platform of public private partnership, the Chamber combines the work of an economic development organization with convention and visitor bureau, advocacy, community development, entrepreneurship and innovation, military preservation and growth, education and talent pipeline, membership services and the traditional business networks of a Chamber. All of what we do points back to our sole mission: Driving Economic Growth to Build a Better Montgomery for ALL.

Mission & Strategic Initiatives

Mission

Driving Economic Growth to Build a Better Montgomery for ALL.

Niche

UNITING business, community, and elected leaders around shared strategic priorities for growth.

Core Values

• All In 
• Excellence 
• Fun
• Integrity 
• Results-Oriented 
• Value Relationships 
• Trust Each Other 

Initiatives

The Chamber is a fully-integrated economic development organization, dedicated to job creation, job preparation and job preservation. As a member-based business organization, united with elected leadership and the public sector, we work hard to grow markets for our members and partners, grow the River Region’s economy, and increase the quality of life for all.

Our major initiatives and areas of focus include:

• Economic Development – Recruitment and Expansion
• Military Mission Preservation and Advancement
• Destination Tourism – Sales/Brand/Experience
• Business & Community Advocacy
• Education and Workforce Development
• Talent Attraction & Recruitment
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Quality of Place

Strategic Priorities

• Targeted Economic Development
  • Recruit, retain, and grow regional business and industry by leveraging strategic logistics advantages and supporting targeted sectors like advanced manufacturing and automotive.
  • Tech & Innovation - Drive tech innovation through TECHMGM, tech-aligned infrastructure, and strengthened public-private partnerships
  • Military and DOD - Protect and grow the region’s defense presence through advocacy, workforce support, and community-based partnerships.
• Talent & Workforce
  • Advance regional talent strategies through targeted attraction efforts, expanded work-based learning programs, and data-driven employer support.
  • Education & Workforce Readiness - Enhance K–12 integration with career and technical pathways, broaden access to high-quality education and workforce training, and create a seamless talent pipeline from the classroom to career success.
•  Amplify the Tourism Experience 
  • Attract major events and showcase the region’s story to drive economic impact through a thriving visitor economy.
  • Restore the Core - I-65 gateways, Key Corridors; the Maxwell Gateway; Downtown
• Advocate for Business & Community with One Voice
  • Represent regional priorities through unified public-private partnerships and policies that drive competitiveness and inclusive growth.