The Mobile Area Chamber Foundation has named Liz Freeman, president of Long’s Human Resource Services, as chairman of its board of directors for 2026, positioning her to lead the organization’s work advancing economic and community development initiatives across the region. Three new board members have been appointed to the Foundation: Kim Garrett of 68 Ventures, Mike Jordan of the Alabama Power Foundation and Laura O’Connor of the Mobile Chamber.

In this episode of Mobile Matters, Mobile Chamber President & CEO Bradley Byrne celebrates the winners of the 2025 Eagle Awards, honoring minority-owned businesses that exemplify excellence, innovation and impact across our community.Mobile Matters is powered by the Mobile Chamber.

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MOBILE, Alabama – Gabriella Genereaux has been named Sports Anchor/Reporter for WKRG News 5. The announcement was made today by Jesse Grear, WKRG Vice President Read More >>>

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. — The Mobile County Communications District (MCCD 911) was formally recognized by the Mobile County Commission at its regular meeting on Feb. Read More >>>

New platform and logo reinforces Port’s role as a statewide economic driver and Alabama’s strategic position in the global supply chain. MOBILE, Ala. February 23, 2026 — The Alabama Read More >>>

Mobile, Ala. — Several members of Mobile Tennis Center (MTC) family earned statewide recognition earlier this month for their outstanding contributions and years of dedication to Read More >>>

Credit union applies $1 million toward member credit card balances, giving hundreds of members greater financial freedom Biloxi, MS — February 19, 2026:  Keesler Federal Read More >>>

Birmingham, AL. (February 19, 2026) — Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the Southeast, has been recognized 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.