Montgomery Celebrates National Manufacturing Month with Behind-the-Scenes Experiences for Hundreds of Students

Montgomery, Ala. – October 5, 2019 – The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, along with local schools, city and county officials and local businesses, is celebrating National Manufacturing Month this October by educating Montgomery Public School students about manufacturing career opportunities and manufacturing’s value to the country’s economy.
 
“Manufacturing is one of the top economic drivers in Montgomery,” said Willie Durham, board chairman of the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce. “With more than 400 industrial companies manufacturing products like surgical equipment, aircraft parts, water heaters, automobiles and branded pharmaceuticals, we hope this event will inspire these students to consider a career in manufacturing.”
 
Throughout the month, companies like Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Montgomery Regional Airport, Bishop Cabinets, Stamp Idea Group, Coca-Cola, DAS, Gerhardi, JR Smith and Baptist Health will demonstrate what they do while drawing attention to rewarding manufacturing careers. Trenholm State Community College is the presenting sponsor for this year’s National Manufacturing Month programming and Gerhardi, INC is the gold sponsor. 
 
Editor’s Note: For high-resolutions photos from the 2019 Manufacturing Month events, visit https://www.dropbox.com/sh/89f5gjfcq1yg4mj/AACJy3F_EM7h420zOOb0lT55a?dl=0. Photos will be added throughout the month following student visits.
 
To learn more about the National Manufacturing Month initiative, visit www.mfgday.com. For more information about the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, visit www.montgomerychamber.com.
 
ABOUT THE MONTGOMERY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce is a fully integrated economic development organization that works to improve the business community of Montgomery, Alabama, through the creation and preservation of jobs. Key focus areas of the Montgomery Chamber include recruiting industry and expanding existing businesses, developing minority and small businesses, growing tourism and convention development, expanding military and federal affairs, and fostering cyber and innovation programs.  A long history of trusted public-private partnerships has allowed Montgomery to grow its thriving workforce, improve quality of life and attract more jobs to the region.
   
Media Contacts:
Meg Lewis
Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
mlewis@montgomerychamber.com
334-312-2007