PARTNERSHIP Montgomery Area Chamber
Fueling Business, Talent, and Tourism in Alabama’s Capital Region.
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Our Mission
Driving Economic Growth to Build a Greater Montgomery For ALL.
How we do it:
By UNITING business, community, and elected leaders around shared strategic priorities for growth.
Members of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce range from start-ups to large companies from nearly every industry sector.
Our vast membership is what makes us strong and provides the opportunity to drive solutions with more than 1,400 member organizations and 90,000 employees. Our foundation is built on strong public and private partnerships, fostering trust and collaboration.
Chamber Blueprint for the Future
The Chamber is a fully integrated economic development organization, dedicated to job creation, job preparation and job preservation. As a member-based business organization, united with elected leadership and the public sector, we work hard to grow markets for our members and partners, grow the Capital Region’s economy, and increase the quality of life for ALL.
Targeted Economic Development
Recruit, retain, and grow regional business and industry by leveraging strategic logistics advantages and supporting targeted sectors like advanced manufacturing and automotive Tech & Innovation: Drive tech innovation through TECHMGM, tech-aligned infrastructure, and strengthened public-private partnerships
Military and DOD: Protect and grow the region’s defense presence through advocacy, workforce support, and community-based partnerships.
Talent & Workforce
Advance regional talent strategies through targeted attraction efforts, expanded work-based learning programs, and datadriven employer support.
Education & Workforce Readiness: Enhance K–12 integration with career and technical pathways, broaden access to highquality education and workforce training, and create a seamless talent pipeline from the classroom to career success.
Tourism & Experience
Attract major events and showcase the region’s story to drive economic impact through a thriving visitor economy
Restore the Core - I-65 gateways, Key Corridors; the Maxwell Gateway; Downtown
Membership Benefits &
Engagement Opportunities
Build Your Business. Grow Your Brand.
Your chamber membership is a valuable investment. Beyond the training resources and networking opportunities, displaying your membership proudly signals to your customers and the community that you are committed to fostering a stronger, more vibrant region. Make the most of the benefits the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce offers:
Professional Development
From banking to manufacturing to hospitality and everything in between—the Montgomery Chamber's 2025 Blueprint for Success has something for everyone! Through comprehensive programming, we ’ re working together to shape a brighter future for Montgomery & the Capital Region business community.
Networking
We offer a variety of networking opportunities to develop new business contacts and connect you to potential clients. Along with signature events throughout the year, we offer networking events each month.
Advocacy
With approximately 1,400 members representing more than 90,000 employees, we are a strong and credible voice for business. We focus on pressing legislative issues so you can focus on your business.
Workforce Initiatives
We connect employees with talent strategic partnerships, career readiness programs, and sector-driven workforce development efforts that strengthen our regional pipeline and support long-term growth
Visibility
Get noticed in a wider circle of business owners, decision-makers and potential customers
Referrals
Chamber staff and fellow members are constantly making recommendations. According to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, consumers are 63% more likely to buy goods and services from a company they believe is a member of the local chamber.
Member-to-Member Discounts
Montgomery Chamber members have access to discounts that impact their bottom line.
Membership Benefits & Engagement Opportunities
Professional Development
2025 Blueprint For Success
Professional Development Featuring Regional Partners
Dr. Kevin Elko Series
Women In Business Luncheon Series
Leadership Luncheon
Dale Carnegie Series
Workshops & Seminars
Grant Writing Series
Chamber Ambassador Program
Networking
60 Minute Coffee
Business After Hours
Chamber Orientation
Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Openings
Young Professionals Events
Industry Roundtables
Signature Events
Annual Meeting
Chamber Golf Classic
Legislative Updates &
Public Policy Forums
Washington Briefs
Alabama Update
City & County Updates
Never Miss An Event
Governmental Affairs
Conversations & Coffee
Around The Table Series
State of Health
Military Appreciation Events
Attending Chamber events is a powerful way to build meaningful connections, stay informed, and engage with the leaders driving our Capital Region’s growth and success.
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Membership Benefits & Engagement Opportunities
Advocacy
Through strong public-private partnerships, we represent regional priorities, build relationships with elected officials, and champion policies that drive competitiveness, inclusive growth, and long-term economic vitality. We also keep our community informed and engaged on the key government issues that impact us all.
Visibility
Member Newsletter
New and renewing members are featured in our newsletters, sent to our full membership with a strong 42% open rate well above the 30% industry average. That means your business could reach up to 1,700 engaged readers per send and gain up to 5,100 impressions in your first month
Publish news, announcements, and awards on the chamber website
45,000+ visits annually (homepage)
Member Calendar of Events
8,900+ visits annually
Member Directory
7,500+ visits annually
Member Job Board
Member to Members Deals
Utilize Chamber Decal & Brand Affiliation
According to a national study, 63% of consumers are more likely to shop with businesses that are Chamber members, and membership can increase your local reputation by 68%
Ways to Engage & Promote Brand
Attend Events
Professional Development
Networking
Signature Events
Groups & Committees
Chamber Ambassadors
Regional Partners in Growth
Marketing
Sponsorships available through yearly Total Resource Campaign (TRC)
Forward Progress
RECENT INVESTMENTS & JOBS:
Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer
Facility (ICTF) - $94M
Diageo Beverages - $415M, 100 Jobs
Manna Beverages - $600M, 285 Jobs
Amazon - $35M, 150 Jobs
Mobis North America - $205M, 400 Jobs
HMMA - $3.3B, Over 4,000 Jobs
META - $840M, 150 Jobs
FedEx - $52M, 41 Jobs
Hyundai Transys - $87.7M, 367 Jobs
Genpak LLC - $22.8M, 155 Jobs
DC Blox - $26 4M
Military
& Department of Defense
$2.6B IMPACT – 68,476 PEOPLE (20% GDP)
MILITARY ASSETS
Air University
42nd Air Base Wing – Maxwell-Gunter AFB
908th Airlift Wing
Defense Information Systems Agency
Air Force Business Enterprise Systems Directorate
26th Network Operations Squadron
Alabama National Guard Joint Force Headquarters
187th Fighter Wing
Defense Contractors – (Heavily IT-focused)
BESPIN (Business & Enterprise Systems
Product Innovation)
Impact
Impact
Advocacy Community & Business
ADVOCATING WITH ONE VOICE
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs department serves as the unified voice advocating for businesses and the Capital Region. Through strong public-private partnerships, we represent regional priorities, build relationships with elected officials, and champion policies that drive competitiveness, inclusive growth, and long-term economic vitality. We also keep our community informed and engaged on the key government issues that impact us all.
We understand the critical role that government and legislative policy plays in the success of your business. With your input, we help shape legislation and policy to remove obstacles to business growth and create opportunity. Chamber members influence government policy through:
Monitoring and evaluating local, state and federal legislation
Supporting or opposing actions that could impact the business community
Collaborative relationships with elected officials by communicating business priorities and encouraging advancement of policies that support growth, investment, and long-term regional competitiveness
Workforce & Talent
SHAPING
TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE
As a Chamber member, you can support and benefit from the following efforts focused on workforce and economic growth:
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborate with key stakeholders to advance economic and workforce goals.
Promotion of Montgomery’s Assets
Help showcase the region to attract business, talent, and investment.
Workforce Development Programs
Support training initiatives and connect with education and industry partners.
Talent Pipeline Initiatives (Montgomery. And You.)
Strengthen efforts that prepare and engage future workers
Engage with young professionals to support and retain emerging talent.
Retention Strategies
Join programs that focus on keeping talent and businesses in our region
Talent & Workforce Roundtable Discussions
Participate in forums that address workforce needs and solutions.
Policy Advocacy
Stay informed and engaged on legislative issues that impact workforce and business
Labor Market Analysis & Support
Gain access to local workforce data and insights.
Use Chamber research to guide hiring, training, and growth decisions
Employer Outreach & Site Visits
Benefit from check-ins and direct support from Chamber staff.
Share business needs to help shape future workforce strategies.
Innovation & Technology
INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS
I-85 Regional STEM Learning
Ecosystem
University Technical Steering Group
BESPIN
The Eagle Institute
Innovate Alabama
Montgomery TechLab
Alabama State University
Alabama STEM Council
Alabama Workforce Board
Air University
Auburn University
State of Alabama
DISA – Defense Information Systems
Agency
26th Network Operation Squadron
MTL – Defense Accelerator
Tourism & Experience
#1 INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION IN ALABAMA
Equal Justice Initiative
Opened 2 Legacy Sites
30K visitors a month
Over 1 MILLION visitors since opening in 2018
Walkable Historic Downtown
Montgomery Whitewater
NY Times named Montgomery 52 places to go in 2024
Named One of TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places in 2024
Named 2024 Project of The Year by Business Alabama
Named Tourism Improvement Disrict of the Year in 2024
EVENT RECRUITMENT
DAFITC
Largest Air Force Conferences in U S
BIG TEN Conference
Sunbelt Baseball Conference
Montgomery Whitewater
2024 Olympic Trails for Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross
Baptist Health Triathlon
National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
IS4S Salute to Veteran’s Bowl (Formerly Camellia Bowl)
HBCU Kickoff Classic
Redtails Classic
2025 Diamond Youth Baseball Division 2 Tournament
2026 Diamond Youth Baseball Regional World Series.
2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Inclusive Leadership: A Board That Reflects All Businesses
One of the most important ways we ensure every business has a voice regardless of size or industry is through the makeup of our Board of Directors. Our Board is intentionally composed of business leaders representing a wide range of membership levels, from large employers to small, locally owned businesses This structure ensures that the challenges, goals, and perspectives of all types of businesses are represented at the highest level of decisionmaking. Whether you ' re a one-person operation or a regional employer, your voice matters and it's heard through leadership that reflects the full diversity of our business community
2025 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Pictured from Left to Right (seated): Anna B Buckalew, President & CEO; R Gary Harrison, Dixie Electric Cooperative, Vice Chairman
Pictured from Left to Right (standing): LaBarron Boone, Beasley Allen Law Firm, Vice Chairman; Russ Tyner, Baptist Health, Vice Chairman; Stacia Robinson, The BeneChoice Companies, Chairman; Robert W Birmingham, Regions Bank, Chairman-Elect; Caryn C. Hughes, ServisFirst Bank, Immediate Past Chairman
Thank You
