communities
COMMUNITIES IN THE RIVER REGION As its name implies, the Montgomery River Region is an area rife with rivers. Some are lazy, others fast flowing, but this confluence of water in Central Alabama has formed a section of the state that is known for many things: natural beauty, agricultural heritage, hightech manufacturing facilities, the seat of state government and a major Air Force base. Encompassing all of this, the River’s Region’s diverse communities have opportunities that make them great places to live, work or visit. Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook, Pike Road, Wetumpka and Tallassee are all growing, and the region is currently home to over 366,000 people.
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one-third Approximately on of the of the populati es within United States liv ius of a 600-mile rad Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Sitting on the banks of the Alabama River, our state capital has plenty to brag about: a storied past that set the stage for both the Civil War and later the Civil Rights Movement; a newly revitalized downtown, complete with a riverboat, championship baseball team and a burgeoning entertainment district; shopping and restaurant choices galore across the city; and the list goes on, creating a high quality of life for all. Anna Buckalew, Senior Vice President of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, said, “Montgomery offers an excellent quality of life on a number of fronts — amenities, cultural, recreational, family activities, entertainment, great neighborhood options and strong schools. Part of what we find when people are relocating to Montgomery is that they are looking for a quality place—a great education and activities for their kids, family, faith, recreation and entertainment, excellent healthcare options, a variety of residential choices, economic opportunities, safety and an easygoing lifestyle. Montgomery and the River Region have all that, and with no two-hour traffic commutes!” But it’s not all play and no work. Montgomery cemented its reputation of being a city beneficial for business when Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama came to town, and today, the outlook is just as rosy. Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, HYPO (Hyundai Power Transformers USA), CNHI (Community Newspaper Holdings Inc.), Raycom Media, Sabic Innovative Plastics, Rheem Water Heaters, Baptist Health and Jackson Hospital are but a few examples of Montgomery’s stable economy.
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