Montgomery Business Journal

Why DEI?

Success in business is often measured through operational excellence—selling more, increasing production, improving scores or recruiting more volunteers. On the surface, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and operational excellence might not seem related, but recent research shows businesses committed to inclusive excellence are experiencing results, including increased revenue and improved morale.

Mary Johns Wilson

Chamber News

Support for Success

Supporting and strengthening female entrepreneurs in the capital city is a core element of The Lab on Dexter’s mission.

Minnie Lamberth

The Learning Lab: Group Effort

The year-old Alabama Collective is uniting two of the state's primary cities in pursuit of greater economic opportunity and prosperity for all.

The Learning Lab: Community Counts

Building a successful business from scratch takes a lot more than a great concept. By connecting and leveraging multiple local resources, The Lab on Dexter is giving River Region entrepreneurs the tools they need to thrive.

Woman to Woman: Providing Access & Finding Allies

The Chamber’s Lab on Dexter celebrated International Women’s Day with daylong learning and networking events that brought River Region women together to foster the connections and collaborations that form community.

Wendi Lewis

The Lab on Dexter: M(GM) Power

Fifty years ago, the heads of the industry, CEOs and those pushing the envelope to start ground-breaking business ventures were mostly men. But that picture has been changing for decades. More and more women are taking charge and taking the lead, founding and running a diverse array of businesses and organizations. In Montgomery, there’s clear evidence of this continuing shift, particularly in key areas including leadership, technology and entrepreneurship.

Jennifer Stewart Kornegay

The Learning Lab: Discover The Lab on Dexter

Launched last summer, The Lab on Dexter is providing the space, social connections and practical, educational programming to power Montgomery’s tech ecosystem and propel the city’s small businesses and entrepreneurs forward. Learn more about all its offerings.

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

Chamber News