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Montgomery Business Journal
Tuesday, August 1, 2017The Chamber’s Annual Total Resource Campaign is right around the corner. The exciting 8-week campaign offers local businesses a great way to gain exposure, increase their brand, market to a captive audience and support the Chamber’s top initiatives through unique and exclusive marketing and advertising opportunities. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, May 1, 2017The Chamber’s Convention and Visitor Bureau is working hard to draw both leisure and business travelers to Montgomery, and their efforts are getting noticed. So what does the warm welcome it provides visitors mean to you and your business? Read on and find out. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, May 1, 2017They may not generate billions of dollars in revenue, but small businesses are the engine that drives our economy forward. Whether they have five, 50 or 500 employees, small businesses account for the majority of new employment. According to the Small Business Administration, they have generated more than 60 percent of all new jobs in our country since 1995 and paid 44 percent of private payroll in the United States. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, May 1, 2017Having an intern can be beneficial to both your business and to the young person you hire. Or it can end up being a hassle and leave everyone dissatisfied with the experience. Read on to learn the ins and outs of internships and how to do it right. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, May 1, 2017Alabama’s capital city is geographically located centrally in the state, making it the ideal home base for regional travel. Montgomery has an economic impact from tourism of $1,351,055 in visitor spending every day, and for the fourth year in a row is leading the state in hotel occupancy. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, May 1, 2017Information Transport Solutions could operate anywhere, but it has chosen to keep its corporate headquarters in Wetumpka and open an office in downtown Montgomery. President and COO Quincy Minor explained why and shared his thoughts on our connection to technology, the importance of the MGMix and the growing need for IT services. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, May 1, 2017It’s been said that art adds meaning to our lives, but without support, a lot of art would never happen. Many Montgomery businesses continually provide needed funds and services to keep the arts alive in the capital city, and The Montgomery Area Business Committee for the Arts works to foster these relationships as well as recognize their efforts. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, May 1, 2017Starting a small business is a dream for entrepreneurs, but it can be a daunting prospect involving a huge investment of time and resources. On the flip side, a successful small business owner may find her products or services in high demand, and want to take advantage of that popularity to grow the business. In both cases, franchising may provide a viable path. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, May 1, 2017Dawn Hathcock has been at the Chamber for 16 years and leads its convention and visitor bureau team now called Destination MGM. It works to showcase Montgomery as a great place to visit, both for business events like conferences and trade shows and for pleasure. She outlined how the team does its job. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, May 1, 2017In the early 2000s, you couldn’t look anywhere without seeing something being built, a new row of retail spots under construction, a field full of framed up houses soon to be filled with families. When the recession hit in 2008, the number of new construction projects as well as prices on existing properties in the River Region – and beyond – fell hard and fell fast. But figures from the last few years show a steady rise, and most experts agree that both the construction and real estate industries are well on their way to recovery. Read more(0) CommentsCategories- Montgomery Business Journal - Member Profiles (10)
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