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MBJ: March 2021
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Did you know the stories and news you find in print in the Montgomery Business Journal are available online? Check the pulse and stay engaged with the region’s top headlines! See how Montgomery’s manufacturing industry is producing more than a diverse array of goods, learn more about the Legal Industry, and find out if your business has what it takes to be the "Best Place to Work" in the Small Business Briefcase. Check out the featured articles below and stay up-to-date with what's impacting and accelerating Montgomery and the River Region.
- Making it in MGM: Manufacturing Industry
- Making the Case: Legal Industry Overview
- Industry Leaders: Anderson, Williams & Farrow, LLC; Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Shahid & Hosea LLC
- Freelance Facts
- Chamber News Connect
- Chamber Member FAQ
- Small Business Briefcase – "Best Place to Work" Award: Do You Have What It Takes?
- Powerhouse Q&A: Arthur DuCote
- #MyMGM: Spotlight MGM
- GiveBack: Personalized Philanthropy
- Content Experts: Accounting, Banking, Wealth Management
- Member Profiles: Tonya Scott-Williams, Rise Media Group LLC; Keri Watts, Kwik Kopyshop
- Military Profile: Lt. Col. Brian Kirchner, Commander, 26th NOS
- Members on the Move
- Members in the News
- Business Buzz
- Intel
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MBJ Top Stories and Highlights
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As the state capital — packed with government buildings filled with state workers — and the home of a major military base, Montgomery may not spring to mind when you think about manufacturing. But maybe it should. The Montgomery metro area is home to 325 manufacturing companies, which together employ more than 17,400 people who produce a wide range of products, everything from cars and aircraft parts to water heaters, surgical equipment and sports drinks. All combined, the area’s manufacturing sector has an almost $5 billion overall economic impact on Montgomery County, and in direct impact, represents $1.5 billion of the county’s $12.6 billion economy. ►
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The legal profession is one of the world’s oldest and most enduring. Today, it is estimated that there are 1.33 million practicing attorneys in the United States. Montgomery County has an impressive number on its own; according to the Alabama State Bar Association, there are currently 1,600 lawyers here. ►
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The number of freelancers and independent contractors in our country is on the rise, and there’s no sign of this growth slowing. In fact, the shift from “traditional” employment arrangements is gaining enough speed to be deemed a true driver of the economy. ►
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The National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the accompanying Legacy Museum have contributed major buzz in the ongoing conversation that’s put an international spotlight on Montgomery, one that’s still bright despite the pandemic. ►
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Your MGM News & More
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LOCAL & REGIONAL FEATURES:
GROW YOUR BUSINESS:
- Small Business Briefcase – "Best Place to Work" Award: Do You Have What It Takes?
- Chamber Member FAQ
INDUSTRY LEADERS, MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS & PROFILES:- Powerhouse Q&A: Arthur DuCote
- Industry Leaders: Anderson, Williams & Farrow, LLC; Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Shahid & Hosea LLC
- Member Profiles: Tonya Scott-Williams, Rise Media Group LLC; Keri Watts, Kwik Kopyshop
- Military Profile: Lt. Col. Brian Kirchner, Commander, 26th NOS
MEMBER & LOCAL NEWS: