Montgomery Business Journal

Industry Overview - Tech Today: MGM Takes the Lead

The capital city’s flourishing tech industry is thriving on the innovation culture that the Chamber and its partners have established and continue to feed with forward-thinking initiatives.

Jennifer S. Kornegay

Military & MGM: Standing Strong Together

The footprint of the military in Montgomery is incredible in terms of jobs and dollars. It’s also indelible. The mark made by military members and their families is meaningful, lasting and goes beyond money and other measurable aspects. They make a difference that matters, and that’s why the city continues to elevate the level of its steadfast military support.

Jennifer S. Kornegay

Female Forward: Women in Business

There are women working hard in our community in a diverse array of roles and in a wide range of businesses and industries all the time: day in, day out, all year long. And their multiple contributions call for constant celebration. So, in this issue of MBJ, we’re shining a bright light on some of them—including the Chamber’s female Ambassadors—putting their passion, dedication and accomplishments front and center and letting them share their stories, their wisdom and the praise they have for each other.

Chamber News

Member FAQs

Every year, the Chamber produces programs and events that connect and engage our local business community. These 2022 signature events represent long-standing traditions that work to address specific goals and objectives for the region. They not only bring our business stakeholders, elected officials, military leadership and members together, they foster critical partnerships, empower business growth and development, while also supporting our essential mission.

#MyMGM: Shopping Shifts

COVID-19 and its shutdowns delivered multiple negative impacts to local retail. But by quickly modifying how they did business – in both minor and major ways—many survived. Now, as the holiday shopping season ramps back up, they’re holding onto the lessons learned and building on the innovations made.

Minnie Lamberth

Small Business Briefcase: Making Peace

Stress affects everyone, and it affects your business’ productivity and profits. Understanding how to manage it and lessen it for your team is a key piece of every boss’ job.

Laura Chambliss, Marketing Development Manager, Continuing Education and Outreach at Troy University.

Industry Leader: Propelled Technologies LLC

Member Spotlight: Shaw Technology

Shaw Technology has been selected to the INC 5000 fastest growing companies in the United States for the fifth year in a row.

Member Spotlight: RJ Young

RJ Young helps small to enterprise-level organizations transition into modern workplaces and increase productivity with comprehensive managed IT solutions, office equipment and technology, business process outsourcing and digital communications.