Newly released federal data shows Mobile County’s economy continued its strong upward trajectory in 2024, with local real-GDP growth totaling approximately $2.046 billion between 2022 and 2024, representing a 9.2% increase over its 2022 level.

The delayed 2024 GDP figures, released following last fall’s government shutdown, show Mobile County’s economy grew by $949 million in 2024 alone, bringing total real-GDP to $24.3 billion. That represents a 4.06% growth rate for the year, well above both state and national averages.

The Mobile Chamber is proud to announce the promotion of Liv Griffiths to Talent and Workforce Programs Manager, strengthening the organization’s efforts to connect employers, educators and workforce partners to support economic growth and talent development across the region.

The Mobile Chamber officially welcomed Teresa Williamson as its 2026 Board Chairman during the annual Chairman’s Reception on January 6, while also recognizing Patrick Murphy for his outstanding service as outgoing chairman.

The Mobile Chamber is proud to announce that Kayla Byrne, Director of Business Development, has been named one of Mobile Bay Magazine’s 2025 40 Under 40 honorees, recognizing her exceptional leadership, vision and contributions to economic growth across the Gulf Coast region.

The Mobile Chamber announced today the promotion of David Rodgers to executive vice president. Rodgers previously served as vice president of economic development for the organization.

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.

This holiday season, put Mobile at the top of your list. The Mobile Chamber Holiday Gift Guide features gift ideas, experiences and special offers from Chamber member businesses in every corner of our community. When you shop this guide, you are supporting local jobs, investing in our regional economy and helping the businesses that make Mobile such a vibrant place to live and work.

Bay Landscaping has been named the 2025 Mobile Chamber Small Business of the Year. The announcement was made during the Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon, presented by Voyager Lending, held Friday, December 12 at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel.

The winner of the Mobile Chamber Small Business of the Year award will be revealed during the Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon, presented by Voyager Lending, on Friday, December 12 at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel. The annual Small Business of the Year awards recognize the very best local businesses with 100 or fewer employees. Applicants are evaluated by a committee and chosen based on five primary criteria: business operations, financial position, innovation and strategy, and community impact.

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.