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Press Releases
Wednesday, May 22, 2019Today, TechMGM, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s (MACC) initiative to connect and leverage Montgomery’s unique technology assets, announced a partnership with the Air Force Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate Program Executive Office to host a new Air Force software development project that will offer private sector collaboration called BESPIN. Signifying a shift in the way the Air Force approaches software development and acquisition, BESPIN, an acronym for Business and Enterprise Systems Product Innovation, pairs in-house developers with private sector developers and uses an agile development methodology in a collaborative and innovative environment to turn projects into new solutions to support the Department of Defense. Read more(0) Comments
Tuesday, May 21, 2019Hyundai Motor America continues its commitment to education through expanding its signature Hyundai ST Math Initiative with the MIND Research Institute and donating $250,000 to the Montgomery Public School (MPS) system for the program. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, April 8, 2019Today, TechMGM, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s initiative to connect and leverage Montgomery’s unique technology assets, officially announced the formation of a University Technical Steering Group. This group will implement a variety of programs to prepare area students for a higher wage, skilled work environment that is growing in Montgomery. Read more(0) CommentsWednesday, January 16, 2019Today, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce along with Mayor Todd Strange, County Commission Chairman Elton Dean and Alabama Power’s Southern Division Vice President Leslie Sanders announced the creation of a Smart City Living Lab in downtown Montgomery. It will feature fiber optic infrastructure and an expansion of the Open Data Portal, free public Wi-Fi in downtown areas, conversion of street lights to LED, a public safety initiative and deployment of smart parking solutions. Montgomery leaders announced the smart corridor will be formalized through the creation of the Montgomery Smart Community Alliance, a public-private partnership focused on advancing smart city initiatives in the City of Montgomery. Read more(0) CommentsThursday, December 7, 2017The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s 145th Annual Meeting today will bring together hundreds of the city’s business community along with elected leadership to celebrate this year’s strategic successes and set the path for future growth firmly on the improvement of public education system with a powerful keynote address by Dr. Ed Richardson, Alabama’s interim education superintendent. Read more(0) CommentsWednesday, November 29, 2017The Montgomery Internet Exchange (MGMix) bolts forward with the announcement of the formation of the Technical Advisory Board. This eleven member group will develop the technical concept, philosophies and advise on best practices for the MGMix to make it a major internet exchange in the southeast. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, November 6, 2017The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce is calling for nominations for its Point of Light Award. The deadline to submit nominations is 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20. Read more(0) CommentsWednesday, November 1, 2017On Monday the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce joined elected officials, business leaders and members of the Montgomery Airport Authority for an announcement that will have a tremendous impact on the local economy. American Airlines will now offer nonstop service from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM). Read more(0) CommentsThursday, October 19, 2017Joined by elected leaders and Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce officials, today customer support company ASK marked the official grand opening of its new headquarters. The company invested $2.7 million to renovate the former Brunswick Woodmere Lanes bowling alley on Carmichael Road, a move that led to the creation of new jobs. In 2016, ASK announced that over a two-year period it would be adding more than 400 jobs, bringing its total workforce to over 600 employees. Read more(0) CommentsWednesday, October 4, 2017In October, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with local companies and the Montgomery Public School System to participate in Manufacturing Month. This effort is coordinated by the National Association of Manufacturers to inspire the next generation of manufacturers and gives companies the opportunity to show their communities what they do, highlight the economic importance of manufacturing, and draw attention to rewarding manufacturing careers. Read more(0) Comments