Montgomery Business Journal

Good Medicine

Medicine and healthcare have been high-trending topics this year, with countless challenges, valiant efforts and crucial discoveries making headlines over and over again. All of it accentuates just how vital our healthcare and medical sector is, both nationally and locally. We asked area leaders to elaborate on its impacts and to outline the prescription for the industry’s continued progress here in the River Region.

Jennifer Stewart Kornegay

Leading Ladies: 2020 River Region Women in Business

Women comprise a crucial segment of society and play an equally important role in our local business community. Take a moment to learn more about these River Region women and gain inspiration from their insight and accomplishments.

Hand in Hand: Montgomery’s Military Bond

The longstanding and mutually beneficial relationship between the capital city and Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base proves we’re better together.

Meet the 2020 MGM Impact Maker Finalists

The Chamber is committed to making powerful and positive impacts in the River Region. It’s the foundation of the ongoing Imagine A Greater Montgomery strategy and the reason behind the MBJ’s MGM Impact Maker Awards. Through this initiative, MBJ highlights and honors those who are sharing innovative ideas and fresh perspectives while working hard on the ground to tackle our area’s toughest challenges.

Powerhouse Q&A: John Yelverton, Dixie Electric Plumbing & Air

Leading his family’s company alongside his brother has brought Dixie Electric President John Yelverton personal fulfillment and professional success. Today, he’s committed to paying these positives forward: to his employees, Dixie’s clients and his hometown.

Chamber News

#MyMGM – Whitfield Foods’ Sweet Success

Building on the success of its syrup, Montgomery’s Whitfield Foods company has stuck with its guiding principles to enjoy prosperity for more than a century.

Minnie Lamberth

Regional Impact – Black Belt Adventures

Drive along scenic backroads and eat your way through the Black Belt’s mix of cities and charm-filled small towns to get a true taste of this special place and its cultural character.

Jennifer Stewart Kornegay

Small Business Briefcase – The Attorney is in: Answers to Common Legal Questions

The ins and outs of contracts, liability and other legal issues that can affect a small business can be complex. And sometimes, you don’t even know what you don’t know. We asked local lawyer Davis H. Smith, a partner at Montgomery’s Bradley Arant Boult Cummings office, to answer a few common questions.

Chamber FAQ - Why Should I Become a Chamber Ambassador (and How)?

Ambassadors are an exclusive group of volunteers who work for Chamber member organizations, believe in the Chamber’s mission, support their community and provide assistance for many of the Chamber’s activities and events. Ambassadors have an opportunity to not only represent and promote the Chamber, but to connect and engage with other members, local elected officials and key business stakeholders, while also promoting their own business at various Chamber events.