Montgomery Business Journal
Friday, March 2, 2018
Brig. Gen. Randy Efferson, Chief of Staff Air National Guard, enthusiastically explained how winning the F-35 program will help continue the important legacy of the Red Tails. “The 187th Fighter Wing is home to the 100th Fighter Squadron, which is one of the original Tuskegee units dedicated to flying African Americans in combat fighter aircraft,” he said. “This is a very important and immeasurable legacy for the State of Alabama. Receiving the F-35 ensures this legacy for the next half-century.”
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Jennifer Kornegay
Friday, March 2, 2018
Since its formation in 1918,Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base and the capital city have been linked. Location was the initial common bond, but over the century-long relationship, a true partnership has emerged, one built on shared goals and shared vision that have proved key for both the area’s and the base’s prosperity. It’s changed all of Alabama too: The base’s presence in Montgomery provided impetus for the profusion of aviation and aerospace activity that’s taken off throughout the entire state. Today, as the base celebrates a milestone anniversary, the ties between Montgomery and Maxwell are stronger than ever, and the two are looking ahead to the next 100 years and what continued collaboration will bring.
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Friday, March 2, 2018
WHEN YOU THINK OF INDUSTRIES AND SECTORS THAT DRIVE OUR ECONOMY, the legal profession may not be the first (or even second or third) category to enter your mind, but in Montgomery County, with 1,687 attorneys currently in practice (and the majority located in the city of Montgomery), lawyers make a formidable footprint, one that leaves a positive mark on several key aspects of many Montgomerians’ lives, as John Bradley, director of admissions at the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law explained. “We have a large number of lawyers and firms here, and that’s a good thing on several levels,” he said.
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Thursday, March 1, 2018
During his years serving in the military, Chief Tyron Works gained valuable experience in security and investigative work. Through his company Workable Solutions, he’s now bringing his knowledge and expertise to the service of River Region residents.
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Thursday, March 1, 2018
Using the latest technology and innovation in its rehabilitation therapies, Encompass Health helps patients get better and get back to their lives.
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Thursday, March 1, 2018
HCS Group has been providing electrical engineering and other energy-related services to the River Region and beyond for 10 years. This year, the company will be broadening its reach in Africa and helping people in its rural areas receive electrical power.
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Thursday, March 1, 2018
Thanks to the internet and the connectivity it provides, small businesses can easily collaborate with team members and clients who are 10 or 10,000 miles away. A good, progressive business owner is constantly searching for ways to boost business growth. Today’s technology makes it easier than ever to expand operations outside of a business’ home city, meaning it can gain and work with new team members (who may contribute new or different approaches to company issues) and also reach new clients.
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Thursday, March 1, 2018
Chamber Ambassador Chair, Mia Mothershed, Marketing Director at Jackson Hospital, has been involved with the Chamber Ambassador program for more than five years, and in 2018, she’s spearheading the Ambassador team, ensuring the group of volunteers continues to do its great work supporting other Chamber members and area businesses. She shared a bit about the program and why she believes it’s an integral piece of the Chamber’s mission.
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Thursday, March 1, 2018
For a century, Aldridge Borden has met our area’s accounting needs. Today, the firm is living its philosophy of treating clients and community like family, celebrating its 100th anniversary all year long with events that put the focus on others.
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Thursday, March 1, 2018
By providing a stellar golfing experience on par with lauded courses around the world, Alabama’s RTJ Golf Trail has proven a wise and wide-reaching investment for our state and its citizens.
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