Montgomery Chamber hosts panel to address crime concerns
The panel was held on the Interim Chief Graboys’ first day on the job.
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New business comes to Country Club Centre in Midtown Montgomery
A well-known shopping center in Midtown Montgomery is getting a new business.
Political leaders salute Montgomery’s economic development, job creation
Montgomery has been a state leader in investment and job creation with $1.7 billion and 2,000 announced jobs.
More money for superintendent? Business community to back MPS superintendent search
Montgomery Public Schools is searching for a new superintendent, and some in the business community say they are willing to pay up to get the right person. The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has asked to have input in the superintendent appointment process as they say it is the most important economic decision the city is facing right now.
Local Leaders React to Amazon Plan to Open $100 Million Facility in Montgomery
Amazon says next year, it will open an Inbound Cross Dock facility in Montgomery. This 650,000-square-foot facility will provide more than 500 full-time jobs.
7th Annual ‘EatMGM’ Restaurant Week Underway
Montgomery’s 7th annual restaurant week, EatMGM, returns for this year with 10 days of deals, online contests, and social media promotions. Organized by the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, EatMGM runs from August 13 to 22. “It was everything that I would want if I sat down at a southern restaurant, which I did, and ordered a southern breakfast plate,” said Sharon…
Chamber Foundation To Offer Relief for Small Businesses Affected by Pandemic
River Region leaders are stepping in to support our small businesses affected by the coronavirus. “We’re all in this together. And we realize that small businesses are the backbone of the communities,” Chamber Foundation Chairman Willie Durham said. The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce ‘s Chamber Foundation– along with city and county officials– have created the Recover Together Small Business…
Coronavirus Affecting Local Tourism
A state health order has closed all non-essential businesses in Alabama- effective now. The closures were set to begin at 5 p.m. It comes after leaders have been trying to help contain the spread of the coronavirus in the state. You can read more about closures here. City and community leaders say the coronavirus has effected many tourist attractions in…
Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Reschedules, Cancels Events Through May 15
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce is rescheduling or canceling events through May 15 due to the coronavirus. In addition, chamber facilities will be closed until March 30 to allow staff to work remotely. Larger chamber gatherings and events have been either postponed or cancelled include: March 24 – Conversation: The Power of Leadership with Susan Taylor –POSTPONED, Date TBD March 25…
Changes at the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
Anna Buckalew to Replace the Retiring Randy George
The Board of Directors of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that President Randy George will retire on April 1. Chamber Executive Vice President Anna Buckalew has been elected President and CEO, effective April 2. “The Chamber has been richly blessed to have had Randy George leading this organization for the past 30 years as president, and, prior…
