The Mobile Chamber is proud to announce a new economic development project in Chunchula, Alabama, with Proplate, a leading global provider of integrated production solutions in steel fabrication. Proplate will invest a million dollars in a new U.S. facility, bringing 30 new jobs to Mobile County within the first three years.

Aerostar, a leading provider of aerospace repair services, has announced a $4.7 million expansion of its facility at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in Mobile. The expansion will add 50 new jobs over the next three years, more than doubling its total employment to 110.

Mobile, Ala. – Jones Walker LLP is pleased to welcome four new partners, Richard Gaal, Fred Helmsing, Hart Benton, and Alex Steadman, as members of […]

Today, Tenaska shared the results of an economic impact study conducted by the University of South Alabama Center for Business Analytics, Real Estate and Economic Development, which found that the carbon capture and storage (CCS) project will support an estimated 770 jobs and infuse $618.6 million into the regional economy during construction, as well as 18 jobs and $24.7 million annually into the economy once operational.

The Mobile Chamber is excited to announce the launch of "Mobile Metrics," a new resource designed to provide essential data for businesses, investors and individuals in the Mobile area. Available now on MobileEconomicDevelopment.com, Mobile Metrics offers easy access to a wide range of data categorized into three primary areas: economic data, workforce data and industry data.

Austal USA is marking a milestone as they start construction of the Navy’s final Expeditionary Fast Transport, the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16), with a keel laying ceremony today at the company’s Mobile, Ala. shipyard.

We are delighted to announce that Leon Bell, Jr. has joined Housing First Inc. as our new Director of Community Outreach. Leon brings a wealth […]

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced Abbey Huguley, talent development and attraction manager at the Mobile Chamber was selected to participate in the tenth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and trade associations with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges.

The Mobile Chamber is proud to announce a development project for a Frito-Lay distribution center at 3221 Anton Street in Prichard. The project, which broke ground in June 2024, is approximately 25,000 square feet and it represents a significant investment in the community. Once complete, the facility will serve as the direct-store-delivery hub for the greater Mobile area.

MOBILE, Ala. — Girls Learning About Manufacturing, Inc., a nonprofit affiliated with Manufacture Alabama, aimed at inspiring young women to pursue careers in manufacturing and […]