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Press Releases
Tuesday, November 9, 2021Amazon announced plans for a brand-new 650,000 square-foot IXD facility in Montgomery. Located between I-65 and Highway 31, north of Hyundai Boulevard, the new facility represents a $100M capital investment, and will provide 500 jobs to the River Region. Read more(4) Comments
Wednesday, August 4, 2021College football officially kicks off in Montgomery, Alabama this Labor Day Weekend with a trio of exciting games including the ESPN Montgomery Kickoff and the inaugural HBCU Classic Weekend, featuring Alabama State University’s Labor Day Classic against Miles College and the Inaugural ESPN Red Tail Classic, pitting Tuskegee University against Fort Valley State. Read more(0) Comments
Thursday, June 10, 2021he ground has officially been broken for the world-class outdoor recreation and entertainment district, Montgomery Whitewater. The Montgomery County Commission and the Montgomery County Community Cooperative District along with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed, and other local, state, and federal leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of this transformative project. Located at the gateway to Montgomery, the Olympic-standard whitewater and outdoor activities center is destined to create a new vibrancy in Montgomery County with a wave of tourism, economic development, and enhanced quality of life. Read more(2) Comments
Monday, May 3, 2021It was announced today that the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has won the prestigious Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development for the second year in a row. This award is presented by Site Selection magazine to the nation’s top 20 local economic development organizations for their outstanding results in bringing prosperity to their communities. Read more(1) Comments
Wednesday, April 21, 2021Mayor Steven L. Reed and Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore today announced the launch of a new education technology initiative called MGM Codes. Read more(0) Comments
Monday, March 8, 2021Effective as of February 1, 2021, the TSA has mandated that masks must be worn by all persons while on airport grounds, with the exception of people with disabilities who cannot wear a mask as defined by the American Disabilities Act. Read more(0) Comments
Monday, March 1, 2021New cars are headed to the Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM). The airport has executed agreements to bring a larger inventory of vehicles for on-property rentals, and more than 105 additional spaces are available for rental car parking. Read more(0) CommentsTuesday, December 15, 2020Today the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce held its 148th Annual Meeting, highlighting a year of pivotal economic development successes and a nimble, impactful response to the unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual meeting included reports from 2020 Chairman Arthur DuCote and President/CEO Anna Buckalew, the transition of leadership to incoming Chairman John Yelverton, and award recognitions for the business community. “In a year that tested us all, we found a way to bring support and relief to our small businesses, while finding the courage and conviction to vote in the first tax increase for public schools in 50 years. Amidst the hardships, we announced growth and developments that have positioned Montgomery to recover quickly and be the city we aspire to be,” said Anna Buckalew, Chamber President and CEO. Read more(0) Comments
