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Press Releases
Wednesday, October 23, 2024The Montgomery Chamber, in partnership with the Montgomery Water Works & Sanitary Sewer Board and Kershaw Investment Properties, LLC, has secured two SEEDS grant awards totaling $2.2 million. Read more(0) CommentsWednesday, October 2, 2024MOBIS broke ground on its latest expansion project in Montgomery, Alabama, marking a significant milestone for the region’s automotive industry. The new $52 million, 460,000-square-foot facility will serve the aftermarket parts needs for both Hyundai and Kia’s national dealer networks. This expansion will not only boost local employment but also solidify Montgomery’s position as a key player in the automotive sector. Read more(0) CommentsThursday, September 19, 2024innovateDAFITC Hackathon, held in conjunction with the Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower (DAFITC) Education and Training event, showcased Montgomery’s commitment to fostering tech and innovation among the next generation. 100 students from local river region schools, military professionals, and industry leaders collaborated to solve real-world challenges using artificial intelligence (AI). Hosted by TechMGM, AFCEA, and SAF/CIO A6, the Hackathon gave students invaluable hands-on experience addressing challenges in aviation, finance, and energy. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, July 26, 2024HD Hyundai Power Transformers USA, Inc. (HD-HPT) has announced a significant investment of over $14 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Montgomery, creating 50 new jobs. This expansion is a response to strong market demand and is expected to increase productivity by 10%. Read more(0) CommentsThursday, April 4, 2024Genesis Inspiration Foundation today generously awarded Alabama Shakespeare Festival $50,000 in support of its mission to create compelling educational and outreach programs, such as its Young Southern Writers Program, Fall Festival of Shakespeare, summer camps, classes, and SchoolFest student matinee program. Read more(0) CommentsWednesday, April 3, 2024The 908th Airlift Wing has assigned aircraft for the first time in more than 23 months, or 726 days to be exact, as the first of the wing’s MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters arrived at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, April 3, 2024. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, April 1, 2024Fuel Alabama (FuelAL), a talent attraction and retention program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), in partnership with Innovate Alabama, is proud to announce its collaboration with 10 select communities to offer summer programming for college students. Partnering communities will offer professional development, service opportunities, mentorship and social events to summer interns throughout the state, focusing on their experience outside the workplace. Read more(0) CommentsWednesday, March 27, 2024Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) is excited to announce that the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park will open on March 27, 2024. The 17-acre site combines historical artifacts, contemporary art, original research, and first-person narratives to provide an authentic and historically significant space that explores the institution of slavery, the lives of enslaved people, and the legacy of slavery in this country. Read more(0) Comments
Friday, March 15, 2024The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to share an innovative collaboration between Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and TOOTRiS, a Child Care platform. Together, they are revolutionizing employee benefits by offering Child Care Benefits to HMMA’s automotive workforce. Read more(0) Comments