The 2026 regular session of the Alabama Legislature delivered a series of measures with significant implications for the Mobile region’s business community, spanning workforce development, Read More >>>

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As part of Black History Month, the Mobile Chamber’s Growth Alliance Task Force (GATF) welcomed Jessica Fairley, manager of the Africatown Heritage House and representative of the History Museum of Mobile, for an in-depth update on Africatown’s history, ongoing preservation efforts and future developments.

Fairley’s presentation, “Africatown U.S.A.: The History, Community & Key Players,” provided members with a powerful look at the story of Africatown — the community founded by survivors of the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to enter the United States.

Alabama's HB 358 tax credit is designed to help businesses support their employees with childcare costs, which means helping you keep great employees and attract new talent. Here's the basics: if you help your workers pay for childcare for kids age 5 and under, you can get a tax credit to offset those costs.

Mobile County leaders are asking residents, employees and visitors to take a few minutes to share their experiences on local roadways as part of a countywide effort to improve transportation safety and reduce serious crashes.

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service is concluding its inaugural quarter as one of the most successful service launches in Amtrak’s history. Since debuting in August, the route has exceeded expectations across every major performance metric, demonstrating strong passenger demand and broad regional enthusiasm for renewed rail service along the Gulf Coast.

Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis has announced a leadership team of experienced professionals and civil servants who will help lead his administration and the City of Mobile.

His Administrative Cabinet strikes a balance between continuity and fresh perspective, featuring several leaders who served with former Mayor Sandy Stimpson and helped drive Mobile’s growth and progress over the past 12 years. While most of the city’s executive directors and department heads will continue in their current roles, Mayor Cheriogotis has adjusted the city's organizational structure.

The City of Mobile hosted an inauguration ceremony for Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis and members of the Mobile City Council at on Monday, Nov. 3, in Read More >>>

Late last night the United States Senate failed to pass a last-minute effort to keep the federal government running through November 21, 2025. The clean Read More >>>

President Trump late Friday signed a presidential proclamation that bans H-1B employees from entering the United States unless they or their employers have paid a $100,000 fee.

The proclamation went into effect at 12:01 am EDT on Sunday, September 21, 2025.  We know many of you are concerned about the impact of this proclamation and have questions about its implementation.  There have been several online reports regarding the scope and applicability of this proclamation.