Madison County Chamber of Commerce News

A large percentage of Alabama residents fall into an enormous gap in health insurance coverage that leaves many without a place to turn for affordable care. According to the Montgomery Advertiser, a whopping 139,000 Alabamians fall into a gap that prevents them from receiving health insurance through neither Medicaid nor the Affordable Care Act. The…

Alabamians who have been dedicating time and effort into recycling are disappointed by the news of a local recycling facility shutting down due to financial concerns. According to Recycling Today, Infinitus Renewable Energy Park Montgomery (IREP) has ceased operations after its parent company, Infinitus Energy, pulled the plug on the once-successful plant. Infinitus Energy released…

In the past, tattoos were associated with the socially rebellious and the morally dubious. But in present society, tattoos can be seen everywhere — from the white collar working world to the field of education. In fact, more than 20% of U.S. adults have tattoos now. And often times, these tattoos can hold serious meaning,…

It’s been five years since the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill ravaged several Gulf states, and BP finally reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with U.S. federal courts in what the Wall Street Journal has described as “a monumental legal showdown.” The total settlement amount is more than $20 billion, and it’s reportedly the largest settlement the…

It was a Tuesday morning on a cool October day, and Birmingham was buzzing like it was already Black Friday. Trader Joe’s just opened a new location in the city and on Oct. 13 at 8 a.m., the excitement was almost too much to handle. Residents told AL.com that they planned on waking up extra-early…

Prospective home buyers in Alabama better start saving up their pennies if they want a chance at one of the most lavish homes in America. According to local news affiliate WKRG, the Shoal Creek estate in Mobile at 7 Montagel Way will be sold to the highest bidder at the end of October. Its owner,…

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley approved the deployment of emergency personnel to South Carolina on Monday, Oct. 5 to help residents repair the damage caused by Hurricane Joaquin. As CNN stated, “The rain may have stopped, but South Carolina is grappling with a host of new concerns. Dam breaks. Billions of dollars in damage. And rivers…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released new statistics on obesity rates in each of the 50 states, and Alabama has ranked at number five. The study was done by polling state health departments. Results of the study showed that staggering 33.5% of all adults living in Alabama aren’t just mildly overweight —…