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Press Releases
Monday, July 18, 2022Monday, July 11, 2022The Montgomery County Commission, the City of Montgomery, and the Central Alabama Community Foundation will announce a giving initiative to address panhandling. Read more(0) Comments.jpeg)
Wednesday, June 29, 2022FedEx Ground Package Systems, Inc. celebrated the $52 million expansion of its 250,000-square-foot distribution and logistics center in Montgomery, Alabama operations. Construction is underway with plans to open in 2023, the facility will employ approximately 150 people. Read more(1) CommentsTuesday, April 12, 2022Governor 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. Read more(1) Comments
Friday, April 8, 2022The Montgomery County Board of Education (MCBOE) has named Dr. Melvin Brown as the new superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools. Read more(1) CommentsThursday, March 17, 2022In early 2022, the Alabama State Port Authority approved a land deal in Montgomery County to construct an inland container intermodal transfer facility (ICTF). The first step, in a multi-step process allows for intermodal rail service from the Port Authority’s container intermodal terminal at the Port of Mobile in support of Montgomery regional growth in manufacturing, retail, distribution, and agribusiness sectors. Once complete the project will generate 2,618 direct and indirect jobs, $340 million in business revenues and over $14.2 million in state and local taxes. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, January 31, 2022The Alabama Port Authority approved a land deal in Montgomery County to construct an inland container intermodal transfer facility (ICTF). Read more(1) Comments
Thursday, December 23, 2021Wednesday, December 8, 2021The 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. Read more(1) CommentsTuesday, 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