Press Releases

Governor Ivey Announces Hyundai To Add First All-Electric Genesis Gv70 And Santa Fe Hybrid To Alabama Production Lineup

Governor Kay Ivey announced that Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) plans to begin building the hybrid version of its Santa Fe sport utility along with the first Electrified Genesis GV70 SUV as the Montgomery factory expands its U.S. production to include electric vehicles.

Governor's Office

MPS Names New Superintendent

The Montgomery County Board of Education (MCBOE) has named Dr. Melvin Brown as the new superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools.

Jade L. Jones

The Montgomery Chamber Names New Executive Vice President

Lara Wilson

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s 149th Annual Meeting Highlights Successes

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce concluded its 149th Annual Meeting, a signature event for the region’s business community and elected leadership that celebrates the power of partnerships. This year’s meeting highlighted a year of economic growth, a leap towards technology innovation and entrepreneurship, a tourism resurgence, military support, and many legislative successes.

Amazon Announces New $100M Facility in Montgomery, Expanding Alabama Footprint

Amazon 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.

Chappy's Deli Honored as Gold Retailer of the Year

The Barrancos and Chappy’s Deli are Alabama’s 2021 Gold Retailer of the Year in the Annual Sales More Than $5 Million category.

Montgomery Chamber’s TechMGM Set to Open Entrepreneurial Learning and Innovation Lab on Historic Dexter Avenue

Meg Lewis

HYUNDAI MOTOR MANUFACTURING ALABAMA CELEBRATES PRODUCTION OF 5 MILLIONTH VEHICLE BUILT IN MONTGOMERY

Today, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) leadership, team members, and special guests celebrated the milestone of reaching 5 million vehicles built at the Montgomery assembly plant.

Robert Burns

Report from The University of Alabama finds Montgomery businesses are the most optimistic in Alabama

Montgomery businesses are the most confident of any group in the state, according to The University of Alabama Center for Business Economics and Research’s latest Alabama Business Confidence Index (ABCI) report.

Griffith Waller

Montgomery Whitewater Officially Breaks Ground

he 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

Hannah Hawk