Montgomery receives over $3 million from Shomari Figures for community projects

Montgomery has received more than $3 million for two community projects from Congressman Shomari Figures (Al-02)

$2 million has been secured for the Alabama Capital Maxwell Gateway Project and $1.65 million for the Montgomery Regional Tech & Innovation Ecosystem Initiative. 

“Investing in the River Region strengthens our ability to compete for more economic development opportunities,” said Figures in a press release. “That is why securing over $3 million in funding for these community projects matters. I’m committed to doing everything I can to bring real resources back to the District to help support local efforts to improve our communities.”

The funding was a result of a Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations request from Figures. 

“Today, we are proud to highlight the Montgomery Regional Tech & Innovation Ecosystem Initiative — a bold step forward in building a stronger, more resilient, tech‑driven economy,” said Mayor Steven Reed. “This moment reflects real progress toward transforming the River Region into a competitive and future‑ready innovation hub. At its core, this initiative is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: that every resident deserves access to the skills and opportunities of the modern economy. With the support of our federal partners, our educational institutions, and our local business community, we are expanding opportunity and building a smarter, stronger, more innovative Montgomery for all.”