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Press Releases
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
Thursday, April 8, 2021This Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers joined Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce leadership and the local business community at the Chamber’s first in-person Washington Brief (formerly Eggs & Issues) event of the year. Rogers, who serves as Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, asserted his firm commitment to continued increases in funding to rebuild and modernize the military, voiced his support for infrastructure funding as well as his concerns about non-infrastructure related spending in President’s proposed plan, and what to expect during the remainder of the federal legislative year. Rogers also took questions from the crowd about Montgomery’s opportunity related to the future growth of space initiatives and the repatriation of manufacturing from foreign countries as an issue of national security and economic development. 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
Friday, November 20, 2020The Air Force announced today that it has chosen Maxwell Air Force Base’s 908th Airlift Wing as the preferred location to host the MH-139A Grey Wolf Formal Training Unit. The MH-139 Grey Wolf is the replacement platform for the Air Force’s UH-1N Huey helicopter which supports the Air Force’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) missions. The aircraft will be one of the Air Force's newest aerial weapons systems and has a long future as a strategic Air Force asset. The opportunity to acquire this training mission at Maxwell Air Force Base is paramount as the Air Force divests from existing C-130 missions, which would affect the 908th Airlift Wing at Maxwell Air Force Base as soon as 2023. Alabama’s only Air Force Reserve Unit will have a Helicopter flying training mission and partnerships with Global Strike Command and Air Education and Training Command. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, November 9, 2020Today, in Los Angeles, Hyundai Motor America introduced the all-new 2022 Tucson to the U.S. automotive media. During the press event, José Muñoz, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America, announced Hyundai is expanding the number of models it builds in the U.S. with the addition of 2022 Tucson production at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) plant in Montgomery starting in 2021. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, November 6, 2020TechMGM, Montgomery’s initiative to connect and leverage the city’s unique technology assets, and the Montgomery Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) hosted a virtual camp for all 8th grade Montgomery Public Schools students, to help interest them in STEM disciplines and career paths. CampIT, which wrapped up today with a live Q&A, exposed students to the fields of digital media, cybersecurity, software development and esports. This event aligned with TechMGM’s mission to maximize the community’s diverse technology talent pipeline and promote the city as an emerging and innovative technology hub. Read more(0) Comments
Friday, October 2, 2020On October 1, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, along with local leaders, kicked off its celebration of National Manufacturing Month with a virtual town hall on manufacturing featuring Mayor Steven L. Reed, County Commission Chairman Elton Dean, and Trenholm State Technical College Interim President, Anita Archie to recognize Montgomery’s diverse manufacturing sector and its significant economic impact on the River Region. Read more(0) Comments
