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Wednesday, May 22, 2019Montgomery Selected for New Military Software Development Project
Today, TechMGM, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s (MACC) initiative to connect and leverage Montgomery’s unique technology assets, announced a partnership with the Air Force Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate Program Executive Office to host a new Air Force software development project that will offer private sector collaboration called BESPIN. Signifying a shift in the way the Air Force approaches software development and acquisition, BESPIN, an acronym for Business and Enterprise Systems
Wednesday, May 15, 2019Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Celebrates Grand Opening of New Cylinder Head Machining Plant in Montgomery
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and other elected officials joined Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA), in a celebration of the grand opening of HMMA’s cylinder head machining plant. The new plant is the third facility at HMMA to support production of more than 650,000 engines per year. The plant represents a $388 million total investment to manufacturing engine cylinder heads and also to enhance existing operations to support the production of new Sonata and Elantra sedan models. This investment
Friday, May 3, 2019Montgomery Regional Airport Welcomes New Executive Director
The Montgomery Airport Authority is pleased to announce the selection of Marshall J. Taggart, Jr., C.M. as the incoming director of the Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM). He will assume the top airport leadership role effective May 15, 2019.
Monday, April 8, 2019Montgomery’s TechMGM Announces Formation of a University Technical Steering Group
Today, TechMGM, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s initiative to connect and leverage Montgomery’s unique technology assets, officially announced the formation of a University Technical Steering Group. This group will implement a variety of programs to prepare area students for a higher wage, skilled work environment that is growing in Montgomery.
Monday, February 4, 2019Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Announces New Leadership
The Board of Directors of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has announced President Randall L. George will retire effective April 1 and Chamber Executive Vice President Anna B. Buckalew has been elected President & CEO effective April 2.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019Montgomery Launches Smart City Living Lab
Today, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce along with Mayor Todd Strange, County Commission Chairman Elton Dean and Alabama Power’s Southern Division Vice President Leslie Sanders announced the creation of a Smart City Living Lab in downtown Montgomery. It will feature fiber optic infrastructure and an expansion of the Open Data Portal, free public Wi-Fi in downtown areas, conversion of street lights to LED, a public safety initiative and deployment of smart parking solutions. Montgomery leaders
Tuesday, December 11, 2018Montgomery Chamber’s 146th Annual Meeting Reveals Continued Growth, Partnerships and Transformation
Today the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce concluded its 146th Annual Meeting, a signature event for the region’s business community and elected leadership. This year’s meeting recapped the Chamber’s 2018 wins and highlighted economic development and tourism projects underway that will lead to future growth in the region.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018Montgomery’s Maxwell Air Force Base Receives $18M for Air Traffic Control Tower
Montgomery, Alabama’s Maxwell Air Force Base (AFB) has been selected by the United States Air Force to receive $18 million for the construction of a new air traffic control tower (ATCT) facility for the purpose of force protection and safety. The construction is expected to begin June 2019 and conclude December 2020. On the heels of landing the F-35 fleet and an Air Force innovation hub, this signifies Montgomery’s growing military mission and worldwide impact.
Thursday, October 4, 2018TechMGM Poised for Growth with Appointment of New Leadership
Today, Montgomery leaders announced a pioneering move for the city’s economic development future. The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, along with Mayor Todd Strange and County Commission Chairman Elton Dean announced in a press conference that the TechMGM initiative has been formally organized. The initiative will be led by recently named Executive Director Charisse Stokes and the Chamber’s Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Federal Affairs, Lora McClendon.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018Montgomery Celebrates National Manufacturing Month with Behind-the-Scenes Experiences for Hundreds of Students
In conjunction with the National Association of Manufacturers, Montgomery, Ala., is celebrating National Manufacturing Month this October by opening its doors to hundreds of public school students with behind-the-scenes experiences showcasing the city’s top innovations in manufacturing and technology.
