Press Releases

Fueling Economic Growth: Chamber Receives $2.2 Million in SEEDS Grants for Site Development

The Montgomery Chamber, in partnership with the Montgomery Water Works & Sanitary Sewer Board and Kershaw Investment Properties, LLC, has secured two SEEDS grant awards totaling $2.2 million.

Greta Locke

Montgomery Public Schools Announces Interim Chief School Financial Officer (CSFO) and Interim Superintendent

Adoria M. Hughes

Montgomery Manufacturer, HD Hyundai Power Transformers USA, Receives 2024 Manufacturer of the Year Award

Greta Locke

MOBIS Breaks Ground on $52 Million Facility in Montgomery, Alabama, Strengthening Region’s Status as a Key Automotive Hub

MOBIS broke ground on its latest expansion project in Montgomery, Alabama, marking a significant milestone for the region’s automotive industry. The new $52 million, 460,000-square-foot facility will serve the aftermarket parts needs for both Hyundai and Kia’s national dealer networks. This expansion will not only boost local employment but also solidify Montgomery’s position as a key player in the automotive sector.

Greta Locke

innovateDAFITC Hackathon & AFCEA High School Education Day Fuel Innovation in Montgomery

innovateDAFITC Hackathon, held in conjunction with the Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower (DAFITC) Education and Training event, showcased Montgomery’s commitment to fostering tech and innovation among the next generation. 100 students from local river region schools, military professionals, and industry leaders collaborated to solve real-world challenges using artificial intelligence (AI). Hosted by TechMGM, AFCEA, and SAF/CIO A6, the Hackathon gave students invaluable

Great Locke

Response to the Resignation of Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Melvin J. Brown

Resignation of Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Melvin J. Brown

Greta Locke

HD Hyundai Power Transformers USA, Inc., Announces Major Expansion in Montgomery, Boosting Local Economy

HD Hyundai Power Transformers USA, Inc. (HD-HPT) has announced a significant investment of over $14 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Montgomery, creating 50 new jobs. This expansion is a response to strong market demand and is expected to increase productivity by 10%.

Montgomery Chamber

908th establishes newest Grey Wolf den in Alabama’s River Region as wing prepares extended habitat for training new pups

The 908th Airlift Wing has assigned aircraft for the first time in more than 23 months, or 726 days to be exact, as the first of the wing’s MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters arrived at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, April 3, 2024.

Bradley J. Clark, 908th Airlift Wing

Fuel Alabama, a program of Innovate Alabama and EDPA, Expands Statewide Talent Programming for Summer of 2024

Fuel Alabama (FuelAL), a talent attraction and retention program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), in partnership with Innovate Alabama, is proud to announce its collaboration with 10 select communities to offer summer programming for college students. Partnering communities will offer professional development, service opportunities, mentorship and social events to summer interns throughout the state, focusing on their experience outside the workplace.

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and TOOTRiS Child Care Transform Work-Life Balance for Automotive Workforce

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to share an innovative collaboration between Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and TOOTRiS, a Child Care platform. Together, they are revolutionizing employee benefits by offering Child Care Benefits to HMMA’s automotive workforce.