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ON THE COVER Mobile-based Prism Systems is helping companies located all over the globe be more From the Publisher - Bill Sisson efficient and safer and produce more consistent quality products. From doughnuts to roller coasters, Fortune 500 companies to many locally, read the Innovation PortAL Will Nurture Business Start-ups story on pages 12-13. There continues to be a lot The building will be owned by of talk about innovation and the Chamber Foundation and 5 News You Can Use entrepreneurship here in open for clients sometime 9 Legislative Wrap-Up: Key Bills to Mobile and across the country. within the next two years, once Know About And we should be talking it undergoes extensive 11 Small Business of the Month: about it. Entrepreneurship renovations to update the Sam Winter & Co. Real Estate has been the driving force of space into a modern, state-of- American employment for the-art facility. 13 Made in Mobile: Prism Systems decades. Simply stated, helping The Chamber has hired 15 Guest Column: Wellth is the to keep our local economy Hayley Van Antwerp to serve New Wealth strong is tied directly to our as the PortAL’s executive 17 Balance Serves a Healthy Alternative willingness to promote the start of new director, and she has already begun work to Dining Out, Every Day business ventures. attracting private funding and applying for 19 1702 Kicks Off Second Year According to data from the U.S. Census federal grants to pay for purchasing of the 20 How to Nominate Outstanding Bureau net employment growth rate in this building and renovations of the facilities. Minority-Owned Businesses country would be negative without the Additionally, she will be recruiting clients jobs created by start-up businesses. to the PortAL. By design, the clients at the 22 Investor Focus: Southern Earth Sciences It is for that reason the Chamber and its PortAL will greatly benefit from the 24 CEO Profile: Tammy Little, Shell partners at the city, county and University availability of business, financial, legal Chemical LLP of South Alabama are working together to and human resources experts who will 25 Chamber@Work bring Innovation PortAL to downtown Mobile. volunteer their time on site. Because the 29 Ambassador of the Month: The PortAL will be located in a 35,000- PortAL companies share office space, the Peggy Folz square-foot building on St. Louis Street. start-ups can easily bounce ideas and 30 Chamber Hires Hayley Van Antwerp experiments off one another, which will to Guide New Project be invaluable. Fostering entrepreneurship and 30 Vicki Studstill Elected to Chamber “growing our own” is a sound economic Board of Directors development strategy. Entrepreneurs create 31 Board of Advisor Profiles job opportunities for not only themselves, 32 Calendar but for others. It will be gratifying for this 35 Member News community to see that occur at Innovation 38 Anniversaries PortAL, right in the heart of our metropolitan region. 39 New Members

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The new design for Water Street is expected to serve as an example of how new city zoning codes could inspire additional development.

The City of Mobile’s completed more than 50 zoning get their input on current at North Water Street. community-driven, long-range and development codes in 26 barriers and how they can be Thompson Engineering is strategic plan, Map for Mobile, states, including those for removed to ensure the final working from a plan developed highlighted the need for a Montgomery, Austin and St. document is business-friendly. by MIG, a California-based zoning overhaul. Petersburg, Fla. Communities are returning planning and design company, Map for Mobile is the When complete, Mobile will to traditional design where to make Water Street the framework for the city’s have a single source document there are homes, grocery stores gateway to Mobile. It includes preservation, revitalization and that not only updates codes, but and coffee shops – all within a crosswalks, bicycle and growth aligned with economic also provides clarity and walkable distance. Over the pedestrian lanes, traffic and community development uniformity, streamlines years, there were such strict signalization, landscaping and activities. And to fulfill the processes and promotes zoning regulations, people had other elements. The work will objectives, the city’s zoning growth, said Shayla Beaco, no choice but to get in their cars. extend from Beauregard Street ordinances, subdivision senior director of city planning. “It’s time to eliminate the to the 1,500 block, south of regulations, streets and general “Once we have that, we have hurdles,” Beaco said. Government Street. land use plans, must be revised a tool for reinvestment that Two recent examples that When complete, citizens and or replaced to achieve growth. removes barriers of growth,” exemplify what the new visitors will be connected to the In April, the city contracted said Beaco. regulations could promote is Mobile riverfront and its with White & Smith as the During the 24-month process, the proposed transformation of amenities including Cooper leading expert to revise the the city will meet with architects, Water Street and Meridian at Riverside Park, the Mobile city’s 50-year-old plan. The engineers, homebuilders, The Port, a proposed new Convention Center, GulfQuest Missouri-based firm has developers and contractors to apartment complex, going up Maritime Museum and the Mobile Cruise Terminal. Rogers & Willard will serve as the local development consultant for Meridian at The Port developed by the Leaf River Group, based in Jackson, Miss. Construction is set to begin this summer on the $46.5 million apartment complex at 300 North Water St., where the old Delchamps grocery store headquarters once stood. The Class-A property, with waterfront and skyline views When complete, Meridian at The Port will add 264 Class-A apartments, parking and retail shops to downtown. It is another will consist of 264 units and example of how the City of Mobile’s updated zoning codes could spur additional development. feature parking and retail shops.

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Recaro Aircraft Seating Co., a “The capability set at the aeroplex supplier to the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing continues to grow to the benefit of all Facility, announced this spring it will of our aerospace tenants,” said Wehner. open an office at Mobile Aeroplex at Recaro Aircraft Seating ranks Brookley. among the world’s top three aircraft According to Roger Wehner, seat manufacturers, and offers a executive director of the Mobile Airport product portfolio tailored to the needs Authority, Recaro will be located in of the leading airlines in the world. Building 11, which is part of the newest The company’s headquarters are in phase of the airport authority’s Airbus Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, and it Incubator Strategy. It offers low-cost, operates plants in Germany, Poland, flexible solutions to attract Airbus South Africa, the United States and suppliers to Mobile during the initial China as well as service centers in low rate of production. Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia and Australia.

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Southwest Alabama is on as measured by the National information and reading for Wayman, the Mobile Area track to become the first Career Readiness Certificate information form the basics of Chamber’s vice president of regional ACT Work Ready (NCRC); and the number of the NCRC and document the economic development, believes Community in the state. It is companies recognizing NCRCs skills most critical for success in “will be an incredible one of several high-profile as a valid the workplace. For recruitment tool” for future outcomes resulting from the measure Over the years, I have employers, the business prospects. Mobile-led manufacturing of work noticed this interest in NCRCs may be Led by Advancing community designation. readiness in helping others often used in their Southwest Alabama, the A typical Work Ready potential and extends beyond the screening, hiring regional partnership that Community is established on a current and professional earned the Manufacturing county-by-county basis and employees. workplace. development. Community designation, requires two key measures: the The ACT With the Southwest Alabama is planning work readiness of individuals, Work Keys assessments (given designation, the region will a public launch this month and including graduating high by the same organization that have a nationally recognized is on track to become a Work school students, current offers the ACT college prep test) measurement of its workforce Ready Community by late workforce and the unemployed, of applied mathematics, locating readiness skills – an asset Troy 2017.

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The Mobile Area Chamber’s ■ Small Business Jobs Act ■ Small Business Investment governmental affairs team of volunteers (HB36), led by Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette), Company Act to provide incentives for and staff worked throughout the legislative passed. The new law will provide a $1,500 businesses that invest in a small business session to stay in contact with members of tax credit for businesses with fewer than 75 fund qualified by the Alabama Department the Mobile-Baldwin-Washington County employees that hire a new worker at a of Commerce, HB224 by Rep. Danny state legislative delegation and to be salary of at least $40,000. Garrett (R-Trussville), passed the House, engaged in legislative issues that affect but stalled in the Senate. Alabama’s business climate. ■ Apprenticeship Tax Credit bill (SB90), introduced by Sen. Arthur Orr ■ Research and Development Legislative successes (R-Decatur), passed. SB90 provides a $1,000 Tax Credit Bill (HB390), sponsored tax credit to employers for each apprentice by Rep. Chris Pringle (R-Mobile), to create seen this session are: hired. $25 million in tax credits for research costs, focused especially on research by a ■ Passage of HB 34, the qualifying Alabama research facility, did “Alabama Renewal Act,” led by Key bills tracked and not pass. Rep. Mac McCutcheon (R-Huntsville). advocated for during the 2016 Now signed into law, this act makes ■ HB394 “Investing in Alabama more competitive by establishing legislative session included: Alabama’s Future,” championed by tax credits for increased usage of the state’s Rep. Mac McCutcheon (R-Huntsville), port facilities. ■ “Alabama Strategic Investment Initiative” (SB267), provided for additional gasoline and diesel It also creates a tax incentive for the fuel excise taxes to be paid into the Alabama acquisition and development of sites that introduced by Sen. Bill Hightower (R-Mobile) to bond and fairly allocate the BP oil spill Transportation Safety Fund (established in are made available for economic SB180 this session) and is to be spent only on development projects in the State. fines to state debt and infrastructure projects. Versions of the bill passed the Senate and road and bridge projects in the state. ■ Defeat of SB60, proposed by House but a final compromise was “The Chamber has long recognized Sen. Rusty Glover (R-Mobile), that would unreachable in the closing hours of the there’s a gap between current state have abolished the state’s College and session. resources and what is required to address Career Ready Standards, the vital the highway, bridge, and other road workforce-ready guidelines developed ■ Historic Tax Credit Bill (HB62), maintenance and capital needs in Alabama in partnership with Alabama business and sponsored by Rep. Victor Gaston (R-Mobile), today and in the future,” said Ginny industry. The bill was indefinitely carried was voted favorably out of the House on Russell, vice president of community and over in Senate committee, effectively killing Feb. 5 following a public hearing in committee. governmental affairs. “We will continue to the bill. Alabama developers and economists seek additional funds for key infrastructure testified at the hearing to share information projects” Through Bama By Distance you can earn a college ■ Increased funding in the from the recently released economic impact study that showed the tax credit incentive degree from one of the best schools in the country. You Education Trust Fund budget to allow for expansion of Alabama’s has stimulated the redevelopment of 52 can complete courses around your schedule and from pre-kindergarten program, known as historic properties in the state, including any location. When you finish, you will join a worldwide Alabama’s First Class Pre-K. Program Mobile’s The Admiral Hotel, Marine Street Lofts and the Buick Building. community of people who have done more than earn a DISTANCE LEARNING funds were increased by $16 million for fiscal year 2017, allowing for approximately The projects have generated $384 million degree. They lead. Your diploma will say you are one of 2,800 more four-year old to access early in private investment. Without passing an the many who Rise with the Tide. education. extension, the tax credit expired May 2016. In spite of wide spread support and 32 Senate co-sponsors, the bill was held up by Senate Leadership and did not pass. the business view JUNE 2016 9 BamaByDistance.ua.edu/mobile 800-467-0227 SMALL BUSINESS of the month

A Marketing-Focused Real Estate Firm

The Sam Winter & Co Real Estate team includes two full time employees and five independent contractors. Pictured: front seated (l-r) Virginia Bender and Erin Graves. Standing (l-r) Onyabo Monagoe, Jeff Nelson, Owner-Sam Winter and Jennifer Cooley. Sam Winter always knew and the great quality of life that buyers,” Winter said. “This type “The Chamber membership is he’d go into real estate. His Mobile has to offer. People of model attracts buyers who key for my business,” he said. mother worked in the business today are buying lifestyle and are very knowledgeable and in “Participating in ‘business to for 37 years, retiring as general experiences as well as an tune with the market and value business’ events is really manager of Roberts Brothers Inc. address.” trends.” rewarding – both in being in 2014. Sam Winter & Co. Real Since becoming an agent in knowledgeable about services He also knew that he wanted Estate is the Mobile Area 2004, Winter has closed more and products available right here to be an entrepreneur. So after Chamber of Commerce’s Small than 400 real estate transactions in Mobile and in supporting the starting his career with Roberts Business of the Month. and earned the Council of Mobile economy.” Brothers in 2004, Winter started Winter started his company Residential Specialists Winter is also involved in his own firm, Sam Winter & Co. as a one-man show in 2013 and designation, the highest several other civic organizations, Real Estate, in 2013. He was now employs two full time professional designation in including the Lions Club of inspired by Simon Sinek’s book employees plus five the residential sales field. Mobile, Rotary Club of Mobile Start With Why and fueled by an independent contractors, with He said his mother was and Mobile United, and he and innovative idea. plans to add a couple more at “very influential” in showing his company have contributed “My thought was that I the office, located at 660 him how to build a successful to many others. wanted to create a new real Springhill Ave. The company career in the field. “She inspired “I feel like community and estate brokerage model: a has remained small on purpose, me, and many others in our civic involvement should be marketing firm that sells real focusing on one-on-one community, to strive for utmost everyone’s second profession,” estate,” Winter said. “I realized attention for the client. Winter integrity, to be a full-time he said. “As Winston Churchill that if I could create a company believes a recent move real estate agent and to be said, ‘We make a living by what that had all the same downtown will benefit the firm professional in every sense of we get, but we make a life by components as a marketing and its progressive, turnkey the word,” he said. what we give.’” firm, I could offer an upscale approach to real estate. Winter, a Chamber member approach to marketing real “When an owner contacts us as an individual early in his Want to be featured here? estate. to market their property we career, said one of his first steps Go to mobilechamber.com “We focus not only on the have a team of marketing after striking out on his own to submit an application, or contact properties for sale but the areas experts who assist with getting was establishing Chamber Danette Richards at 251-431-8652 of the city, the neighborhoods the property in front of the right membership for his new firm. or [email protected]. 10 the business view JUNE 2016 Business Coach BOB SLATE Leads The Mobile-Area Chapter of VISTAGE International to Its 10th Year Anniversary Celebration. Can You See YOUR BUSINESS in this Picture?

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Need Speed? Mobile-Based Prism Systems Has It, and More Photo by Jeff Tesney Amy Hataway and Shawna Smith are two of many engineers who work at Prism Systems. They are standing in front of what will be a control board for one of the company’s global customers. Both are 15-year veterans of the company.

At this time of year, many While Prism’s client list is oil and gas, pulp and paper, add, when to stir the batch or families are heading to their proprietary, what the company education and more. how fast the mixer needs to go. favorite amusement park for does is no secret In layman’s “When controls make the summer vacation. And if you to those seeking terms, Prism decisions on quality, you get are (or have in recent history), unique, We don’t make develops consistency. When people then chances are your roller customized tailored make decisions, you can get coasters, water rides and high- solutions. Prism the equipment, we software variations,” says Alex Lynch, definition virtual attractions are provides systems that tells a Prism’s vice president. guided by Prism Systems. control software make it smarter. computer or The software can also operating instruct how to fill individual The company’s work also to Fortune 500 Todd Hassel influences your favorite candy companies and system or containers, weigh the finished business development bar, doughnuts or soft drink, or other customers machine what product, put on the logo, wrap even a bottle of rum. Roller in 41 states and manager to do and it and ship it. coasters, food and beverages 31 countries in 12 when to do it. “We don’t make the are only a few examples of key industries, such as In the beverage industry, the equipment, we make it smarter,” thousands of products this energy, food and beverage, program may tell a machine says Todd Hassel, business Mobile-based company impacts. entertainment, government, how much of an ingredient to development manager.

12 the business view JUNE 2016 In the company’s research and development division, Prism is creating devices that talk to existing operating systems. For example, a device can be connected to a vending machine and report the transactions of the day, explains Hassel. With that information, the vending company knows when to send someone to restock or collect the cash. Designed and manufactured by Other recent R&D projects Prism Systems, this is a new include designing a fast food payment hardware for one of the kitchen from an energy company’s vending machine clients. perspective and working with robotic controls in the aerospace Below Prism is developing software industry. to operate this laser-cutting robot. The results vary by industry, but making more efficient, safer, less costly and better quality Photo by Jeff Tesney products are a few things Prism customers are counting on. Keith Jones, one of the As part of the company’s company’s three founders who growth strategy, Prism bought a serves as president, says he product line and some of the was first “teased with the assets from Microtie Software. entrepreneur bug” when he Some of the Microtie employees was working with a professor also joined Prism, and many of at Auburn University. Jones has those are still with the company. a chemical engineering degree And Jones has since bought the and was working in the paper other two founders out. industry in Ohio. He quickly Today, the company has realized his among its future was in 58-employee Prism Systems is in growth controls and We have a culture roster a mode. Recently, the company returned to multidisciplinary maxed out its Virginia Street Auburn to of pushing the team of headquarters and bought a pursue an engineers, 7,500-square-foot building just electrical edge of technology. including a half-block north for its R&D engineering We’re constantly electrical, lab, conference facilities and degree. computer, an electrical panel shop. While he looking for new mechanical, The company also has was there the chemical and plans to add 16 employees over second time, a and more innovative aerospace, as the next few years. In addition professor well as software to its Mobile headquarters, Photo by Jeff Tesney started a ways to do things. development Prism has offices in Birmingham company and programmers. and Glendale, Calif., and an hired students Keith Jones The majority assembly facility in McIntosh to work. “We president of Prism’s that has expanded from its were given employees are initial one bay to three. stock and big Mississippi and Alabama Jones predicts more titles,” he said. “We did natives in the Mobile area who manufacturers will come everything from setting up the find themselves working in to the United States, but books to designing circuit exotic locations such as Africa, as highly automated boards.” Brazil, Ecuador, Trinidad, processes. “The After completing his China, Southeast Asia and days of people on a electrical engineering degree, Europe, says Jones. manufacturing line Jones continued to work for his “We have a culture of making things are former professor’s company. In pushing the edge of technology,” gone forever,” he said. 1989, he moved to Mobile to says Jones. “We’re constantly start Prism Systems with two looking for new and more other engineers. innovative ways to do things.”

the business view JUNE 2016 13 Focus on a Healthy Lifestyle ‘Wellth’ is the New Wealth A New Focus on Happiness and Purpose is Driving the Common Consciousness By Nick Goode, vice president of Cloud Product Management at Sage

Historically, wealth has been focus on happiness and purpose important things within their wellbeing that provides a viewed as financial success in is driving the common reach. Indeed, 53 percent of foundation for each of us to business that translates to success consciousness. This shift is due millennials say they value strive toward success by living in life. Money, real estate, in part to the influence of health more than any other our best lives. Wellth redefines investments and “stuff” like millennials, whose priorities priority besides family. what it means to “arrive” by cars and expensive vacations about work and life are Additionally, nine in 10 say they focusing instead on the journey. – if you’ve got these things, reshaping everything from pursue health in order to be It’s about not being a slave to the you’re doing well for yourself world economies to the successful in other areas of life. daily grind; it’s making a …right? business landscape as a whole. It’s clear that, rather than conscious decision to live well. Perhaps it’s time we The millennial mind looks at wealth, this next generation of And while wellth may seem recognized that the wealth something like the price of real leaders prioritizes what I like to like some kind of New Age game is changing. While money estate – the financial Everest call “wellth.” idealism, it’s not limited does matter, it’s no longer the they would need to climb to to vegan yoga students, boot foremost defining attribute of achieve some conventional form What is Wellth? camp evangelists or spin bike personal or professional of “wealth” – and realizes that Wellth is the combination of enthusiasts queuing up to find achievement. Instead, a new maybe there are more physical, mental and financial inner strength at studios all

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over the world. In fact, there is reaching for that bag of chips Trend No. 3: Taking Businesses that want to help a definite growing awareness when we’re stressed. their employees avoid burnout among middle-aged Not surprisingly, Google has Mindfulness to Work can provide unique experiences, professionals and corporate spared no expense to ensure Balance in life is necessary, such as sponsoring a company leaders that seeking wellness their cafeteria nurtures and burnout at work can often cycling team or organizing will help to accomplish larger employees from the inside out. tip the scales in the wrong regular outdoor retreats. goals. That’s because they realize direction. Burnout manifests as Oftentimes, just getting outside Here are three trends that there’s an integral correlation a lack of interest or motivation, is enough to reset the balance, showcase how millennial- between health, employee depression or even physical as research shows that time minded workers and businesses happiness and the combined illness – and 69 percent of spent in nature can increase are switching their focus from effect of both on business employees cite burnout as a key happiness and attentiveness. wealth to wellth. success. They value wellth. contributing factor to poor productivity. Nick Goode is the vice president Trend No. 1: Fueling an Trend No. 2: Finding Along with eating right and product management at Cloud staying fit, being mindful of & Sage One, Sage’s cloud Appetite for Ambition Focus in Action burnout is essential for keeping accounting and payroll solution It’s true: green is the new Increasing your heart rate your wellth account full. This for start-ups and small businesses. black. Just take a look at the and physically pushing your can be as simple as scheduling Go to www.linkedin.com/in/ many healthy-eating gurus who body isn’t only good for your time to unplug or learn new nickgoodeuk or find him on are dominating Instagram feeds muscles and bones, it’s also skills. Even technology—the Twitter @nickgoode. and building entrepreneurial great for your brain. This supposed enemy of peace and empires on the foundation of relationship is why many of quiet – can help. For example, wellness. Beyond the trendiness, the world’s most successful apps like Headspace can act as a though, this new focus on eating business leaders turn to fitness personal trainer for your mind right underscores an emerging to help them stay centered. and help you achieve your daily understanding and appreciation In fact, Sir Richard Branson 10 minutes of mindfulness. of how food cites daily affects all aspects exercise as his of our lives. Increasing your number one The healthy secret to staying food/happy heart rate and healthy and employees productive. connection has physically pushing But it’s not not gone your body isn’t only physical unrecognized by action that makes most forward- only good for your a difference. In thinking addition to businesses. muscles and bones, building fitness Research it’s also great and wellness shows that programs into employees with for your brain. their cultures, top unhealthy diets companies are are 66 percent also recognizing more likely to experience a loss the impact of purpose on the in productivity than those who emotional wellbeing of their regularly eat whole grains, employees (and, ultimately, fruits and vegetables. This is their bottom line). Those that something most people realize prioritize action in the form of from personal experience corporate social responsibility without even needing the and embrace the power of science to back it up. There are giving back are finding success, foods that increase focus, both in terms of profitability and concentration and alertness, just employee motivation, retention as there are foods that make and engagement. you feel sluggish, uninterested, and tired – it’s the reason we all silently chide ourselves for

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Finding time during the legumes or dairy and no added week to eat healthy on a busy sugars. We use real, whole schedule isn’t always easy. The foods in all of our meals, so temptation to pull into a drive- there are no processed through while you’re hungry, ingredients,” said Smith. and your kids are hungry, is Recently, the business convenient and hard to resist. expanded its meal packaging But you should resist, said service to include a dine-in Elizabeth Smith, owner of option for lunch weekdays Balance, who stresses that (except for Wednesdays) from planning ahead is key to 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its resisting the quick fix of midtown location. “We unhealthy food. serve what we call “You really shouldn’t Balance Bowls, with eat anything that is pre- healthy grains and packaged or that can sit proteins as the base, on a shelf for months at and you can choose to a time,” she said of flavor it from a variety snacking and eating in of healthy options,” said general. She went on to Smith. explain about the unhealthy For a complete menu for preservatives that are added healthy eating, or to enjoy a to those types of food to keep healthy lunch at 2351 Airport from spoiling. Blvd., visit www.getbalanced.us. “A good snack for working people, or people on the go, is no salt, no always fresh fruit; a banana, an dairy, no sugar and apple with peanut butter, or came up with some really homemade granola,” she said. delicious recipes that we now “Try to think about what is in share with everyone also the food you are putting into battling dietary restrictions,” your body. For example, one said Smith. Oreo cookie will take the Balance also caters to those average person one mile who are simply trying to eat running to burn off those healthy and don’t have the time calories.” to shop, cook and Smith and her Balance also caters plan meals. “We husband, John, to those who are prepare meals are the owners of each week for Balance, a simply trying to eat our clients with “locally owned healthy and don’t an extensive meal service that have time to shop, menu, and we makes getting cook and plan meals. have multiple delicious, pickup locations nutrient-rich in Mobile, west food simple.” Mobile and Baldwin County,” “We are the ultimate Smith said. concierge for healthy eating,” Balance uses locally sourced she said. The couple started the protein and organic produce business after John’s health – and no processed sugar. All he’s diabetic – and his mother’s ingredients are listed in each health required them to change meal so you can see what is in it. their eating habits. “We started “Our Paleo meals are considered researching food options with strict Paleo – that is, no grains, 16 the business view JUNE 2016 Focus on a Healthy Lifestyle

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BEEF AND BROCCOLI CAULI-RICE Yield: Serves 4

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS 1 large head cauliflower, • Cut the cauliflower into small florets and place grated (about 4 cups) in the bowl of your food processor. Give it a few quick ¼ cup coconut oil, divided pulses (about 10 to 15) until it resembles the texture of rice. 4 oz. mushrooms, sliced Alternatively, you could also use a box grater or the grater 2 cups small broccoli florets disc of your food processor. 1 large onion, chopped • In a large wok set over high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the coconut oil. Add the mushrooms and cook, sauteeing or stirring almost 2 medium celery stalks, sliced constantly until golden, about 2-3 minutes. 2 red sweet peppers, chopped • Add the broccoli florets and continue sauteeing for a minute or so, until the broccoli 1 lb. grass-fed or all natural lean turns vibrant green and is slightly softened. Transfer to a bowl. ground beef, or steak of choice • Return your wok to the heat source and add one more tablespoon of coconut oil, ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt then add onion, celery, sweet peppers. Sprinkle lightly with salt and sauté until 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add to the broccoli and mushrooms. ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice • Return the wok to the heat source once more, add the last of the coconut oil, followed ½ teaspoon ground ginger with ground beef. Cook the ground beef until it’s almost completely brown,then add salt, 2 bird’s eye chili peppers, finely chopped pepper, five spice, ginger, chili peppers, fish sauce, coconut aminos and rice vinegar. ¼ cup coconut aminos Stir well and continue cooking until the beef is cooked through, then stir in cauliflower. 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar • Lower the heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring often, until the cauliflower 1 tablespoon fish sauce is soft but retains a bit of crunch, about 5 minutes. ¼ cup sliced blanched • Meanwhile, toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet set over medium heat, until golden and fragrant. almonds, toasted • Add the reserved veggies and almonds to the beef and cauliflower, stir to combine and serve.

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the business view JUNE 2016 17 Arkema celebrates its 10th Anniversary and continues its support for the Mobile community

Arkema became an independent, public company in May 2006 and for the last 10 years we have continued to support the LeMoyne area with investments in local education, health, charities, and business initiatives. As a member of the Chamber, Arkema supports Partners for Growth, the Board of Advisors, and the Chamber’s annual membership drive “Chamber Chase.” Arkema’s volunteer team raised over $95,000 during the 2015 Chamber Chase campaign.

Arkema also invested $1.4 million in the Axis plant’s health, environmental, and safety performance in 2015. We look forward to investing in our community in the years to come and cultivating stakeholder engagement through Common Ground®, Arkema’s innovative approach to community outreach.

We offer our thanks to the community for its support and to the Mobile Chamber of Commerce for their great work with Arkema and local business.

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18 the business view JUNE 2016 Arkema celebrates its 10th Anniversary and continues its support for 1702 Kicks Off Second Year: the Mobile community Bringing Silicon Valley’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem to Mobile Arkema became an independent, public company in May 2006 and for the last 10 years we have continued to support the LeMoyne area with investments in local education, health, charities, and business initiatives. As a member of the Chamber, Arkema supports Partners for Growth, the Board of Advisors, and the Chamber’s annual membership drive “Chamber Chase.” Arkema’s volunteer team raised over $95,000 during the 2015 Chamber Chase campaign.

Arkema also invested $1.4 million in the Axis plant’s health, environmental, and safety performance in 2015. We look forward to investing in our community in the years to come and cultivating stakeholder engagement through Common Ground®, Arkema’s innovative approach to community outreach.

We offer our thanks to the community for its support and to the Mobile Chamber of Commerce for their Participating in this year’s 1702 class are Jeremiah Newell of Mobile Area Education great work with Arkema and local business. 1702 kicked off its second class in the spring. Board members Brian Willman of Regions Bank (left) and Foundation and Elyse Goonan of One Mobile. Terry Harbin of BancorpSouth (right) meet with class participant Abe Harper of Harper Technologies.

After a successful inaugural class in 2015, businesses. Participants come from 1702 began its second class of networking, companies across the Mobile area in the 1702 Class Members Are: counseling and training among a group of technology, manufacturing, aerospace, Mobile area CEOs and business leaders in healthcare and consumer sectors. To Walt Armentrout, Heart Legacy the spring. Designed to foster a thriving support participants, a local board serves as Taylor Atchison, Galt Gulch entrepreneurial community similar to that mentors and works one-on-one with class Dean Brown, Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic in Silicon Valley, this year’s class of 19 participants to help implement business executives will spend the next eight months start-up best practices. Laura Burton, Verge in this program learning from various Marcus Neto with Blue Fish Design Lance Covan, Mitternight subject-matter experts. Studio was in the inaugural Adam Gnek, SGD Enterprises LLC Class presenters “The ideas that are 1702 class that graduated in will share their success spawned when you are December 2015. When Elyse Goonan, One Mobile stories and lessons reflecting on his time in the Abe Harper, Harper Technologies learned on topics critical spending time with program he said: “The ideas Haley Hill, Access Magazine to launching, scaling entrepreneurial minded that are spawned when you and exiting a company. are spending time with Zehera Husain, Doorstep Trash & Recycling These include: corporate individuals were great.” entrepreneurial minded Jeremiah Newell, Mobile Area formation structures, individuals were great.” His Education Foundation legal and risk, raising Marcus Neto participation, he said, let venture capital, driving Blue Fish Design Studio him focus more time to David Roberts, Mitchell Cancer Institute revenue, building a consider the long-term Mardia Scott Jr., Easy Ads board, recruiting and retaining top talent, sustainability of his company. Ajay Singh, Tatva Biosciences LLC and successful exit strategies. “As we move into our second year in this 1702, formed in partnership with the program, it’s exciting we have another large, Catina Short, Daten System Consulting Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, diverse class of entrepreneurs. Our region’s Daniel Tucker, WebSoutheast represents the combined vision of Michael entrepreneur ecosystem continues to grow, Chambers with the University of South and this large class size shows it,” said Bill Brian Ward, Doc RX Alabama and entrepreneur Dean Parker. Sisson, president and CEO of the Mobile Area Hayley Van Antwerp, Innovation PortAL arkema-americas.com Its mission is to stimulate collaboration on Chamber. “We saw, by the cross-section of Dirk Young, Hurricane Electronics Inc. critical aspects of growing a business and industry sectors these participants represent, drive innovation along the Gulf Coast, in an innovation is taking place in all of the effort to help entrepreneurs grow their Chamber’s industry recruiting sectors.”

the business view JUNE 2016 19 SMALL BUSINESS corner How to Nominate Outstanding Minority-Owned Businesses

The Mobile Area Chamber is accepting applications for its annual Eagle Awards and the Rev. Wesley Eagle Awards and the Rev. Wesley A. James Minority Business Advocate Award through Friday, July 15. Eligibility information A. James Minority Business and the applications can be found at www.mobilechamber.com/ Advocate Award Applications small-business or by calling 251-431-8607. The awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Minority Business Awards Luncheon set for are Being Accepted Tuesday, Oct. 4, at The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa. Eagle Awards The Rev. Wesley A. James Minority The Eagle Award recognizes outstanding minority-owned Business Advocate Award businesses that demonstrate business growth and community Named for a community leader, pastor, teacher, mentor and commitment. Nominees must: advocate for Mobile’s minority-owned businesses, the Minority • Be at least 51-percent owned, operated and controlled by Business Advocate Award recognizes the efforts of a company or an African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian business to support minority-owned businesses. Applicants must or Asian-American; be a Mobile Area Chamber member in good standing (limited • Be headquartered in Mobile, Baldwin or Washington counties; exceptions); show a commitment to supplier diversity and • Be operational at least three years; minority business development; have three complete years of • Exhibit revenue and/or employee growth; operation (as of Dec. 31, 2015); and have an office in Mobile, • Have apparent solid financial base; Baldwin or Washington counties. • Be a for-profit company; Information for nominating a business or applying for either • Show evidence of community service contribution or award is available at www.mobilechamber.com or contact Danette involvement; and Richards at 251-431-8652 or [email protected]. • Be a Mobile Area Chamber member.

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Southern Earth Sciences

Headquartered in Mobile, Southern Earth Sciences staff includes (from left to right) R.J. Gonzales, CMT department manager; Danny Hines, field investigations manager; Stacey Guarino, staff geologist; Eric Guarino, environmental department manager; Carl Daniels, technician; Marty Reaves, professional geologist; Lewis Copeland Jr., executive vice president; Matt Coaker, geotechnical department manager; Jennifer Allen, project administrator; and Phyllis Bailey, administrative assistant.

Company officials: Board Montgomery and Summerdale, of South Alabama, to county and area has seen significant wins of directors: Bill Brenner Ala.; Destin, Panama City and city roads and infrastructure over the last several years and (corporate president); Lewis Tallahassee, Fla.; and Baton projects, and so much more. we still see major opportunities Copeland Jr. (executive vice Rouge, Mandeville and New SESI’s roots are here and we feel for continued development in president, Mobile); Matt Coaker Orleans, La. good knowing that our work the port, aviation and industrial (geotechnical department Why are you located in plays a part in making a better markets on the horizon.” manager, Mobile); Mike Juneau Mobile? “SESI founders Dr. Mobile.” Length of continuous (branch manager, Baton Rouge); Jim and Diana Laier started the Why do you support the Chamber membership: Since Kenny Meyn (branch manager, company in their garage 40 Mobile Area Chamber of 1985 New Orleans); and Mark years ago,” said Copeland. Commerce’s Partners for Wilson (branch manager, “Since that time the company Growth initiative? “SESI has Tallahassee) has grown from such humble thrived in the Mobile area for 40 Years in business: 40 years beginnings to currently having years and we want to ensure we 10 offices located across the continue to thrive for another 40 Brief company description: Southeast, including a branch years and beyond,” said Southern Earth Sciences Inc. office and our corporate offices Copeland. “We see the value of (SESI) provides geotechnical here in Mobile. the Chamber initiatives and engineering, subsurface believe the Chamber is a vital Partners for Growth (PFG) SESI has built many positive investigations, construction piece to not only our success but is the Mobile Area Chamber’s working partnerships with area long-term economic and materials testing and to that of the community.” environmental services firms over the years and has community development program. throughout the Southeast on been heavily involved in the What do you see as Mobile’s For more information, contact industrial, commercial, growth of our city for the last greatest potential? “Mobile is Katrina Dewrell, the Chamber’s investor relations government and private projects. four decades. From involvement continually evolving and in major industrial projects, the adapting to attract new coordinator, at 251-431-8611 or Headquartered in Mobile, SESI [email protected]. also has branch offices in development at the University business,” said Copeland. “The

22 the business view JUNE 2016 the business view JUNE 2016 23 CEO profile

Tammy Little

Company: Shell Chemical LP Accomplishments: “I hold raising my son and daughter as my most significant Title: General Manager, Mobile Site accomplishment,” she said.“They are both in college and working toward their Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. longer-term aspirations. As a business Education: Bachelor’s degree in leader, I am most proud of leading chemical engineering from Christian sustained business improvements at Brothers University in Memphis, Tenn., multiple sites and in a variety of roles.” and a master’s in business administration Secret to success: “My secret to from Tulane University in New Orleans success has been fueled by a passion First job: She worked as an assistant for people – helping to support and dance instructor at a dance studio enable them to be all that they can be in Ohio. while delivering business success. I also encourage persistence and resilience – Previous experience: Little began her the seeds of learning from failures are career with Shell as a process and what nourish true success.” controls system engineer at its large- scale olefins plant in Norco, La. She held Brief company description: Shell a variety of technical and commercial Chemical is a 90,000-barrels-per-day positions before becoming the technology refinery that produces gasoline, jet and engineering manager for Norco’s fuel and diesel for the greater Mobile chemical plant. Later in Deer Park, Texas, area. The facility also produces high- she was both the production manager for value olefin plant feedstocks for its the chemical plant and later the refinery world-scale olefin plant in Norco, La. prior to her current position at Shell’s

Mobile location.

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Chamber Names New Subsea Exhibition Advisors Russell also attended the Gulf Coast Corporate Subsea Tieback Forum & Attorneys LLC, H&S Commercial Exhibition, the largest oil and and Industrial Supplies and gas global exposition and Services LLC and netpoint IT- conference for the subsea market, Services joined the Chamber’s in March. While there, he met board of advisors, bringing the with several Mobile companies total number of members to who were exhibiting. The event 258. To learn more about the provided an opportunity to program, contact Katrina hear more about oil and gas Dewrell at 251-431-8611 or companies in the area, meet [email protected]. industry professionals and learn about current industry Panel Presentation on trends. Offshore Energy Development Forty-Plus Travel to Steve Russell, the Chamber’s Scotland director of business retention The Chamber hosted a and expansion, participated in group of more than 40 on an “a panel discussion in Virginia eight-night tour of Scotland in Chamber Staff Participates in Day of Caring on potential offshore energy April. While there, they visited In April, 13 members of the Chamber staff participated in the United Way of development in the Atlantic and Edinburgh, Thurso, Inverness, Southwest Alabama’s annual Day of Caring. The group spent the day at Penelope’s its implications for Virginia’s Ballachulich and Glasgow. Later Closet sorting donations within the store and staging the nonprofit retail shop. The economy, jobs and environment. in the year, a group will travel Chamber has actively participated in Day of Caring since the program’s inception. Federal and state policy leaders to Costa Rica, and limited space Pictured from left to right are: Leigh Perry-Herndon, Ashley Horn, Christina and members of the business is still available for this trip. Stimpson, Marion Randall, Cesny Soffronoff, Patty Howell, Carolyn Wilson, Darrell community were in attendance. See pg. 23 for details. Randle and LeMaris Alston. Russell spoke about the Chamber’s offshore energy committee, OffshoreAlabama.com.

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In April, the Mobile Area Chamber hosted a reception in Montgomery during the legislative session to honor elected officials. Sponsored by AT&T and Hurricane Electronics, members of the Baldwin- Mobile delegation came to the event, albeit a little late, after they successfully filibustered a proposed BP oil spill fines bill. Pictured above are: Mickey Harbin, AT&T, Glyn Agnew, AT&T; Bill Sisson, Mobile Area Chamber; and Mike Farrell, Hurricane Electronics. Pictured left are: Rep. Margie Wilcox, Rep. Alan Baker and Rep. Adline Clarke.

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26 the business view JUNE 2016 Military Appreciation Day

The Mobile Area Chamber hosted its 29 th annual Military Appreciation Lunch on April 20 at the USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park. The event recognized outstanding ROTC and JROTC cadets from area schools with awards for exceptional service. In addition, was a special recognition by the Military Affairs Committee to VT MAE’s Bill Hafner. Vice Admiral William“Dean” Lee Commander, Atlantic Area Commander, Defense Force East Director, DHS Joint Task Force East U.S. Coast Guard, was the keynote speaker.

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Shoe Boo was the local winner, and entrepreneurs Isabella Fank and Dominique Williams, above, will advance to the regional competition to compete for scholarships, business start-up packages and a trip to attend Five minutes. That’s the amount of time students in the Mobile Area Chamber’s inaugural Young Entrepreneurs the U.S. Chamber’s America’s Small Business Academy (YEA) had to pitch the businesses they have envisioned, developed and nurtured to an investor panel Summit in Washington D.C. for funding. Thirteen Alabama School of Math and Science (ASMS) students made up the pilot group and participated in 30 weeks of after-school instruction at the University of South Alabama, learning how to create a business plan, logo and website, and conduct market research. The students presented seven business ideas from products to services to nonprofit organizations, competing for $5,500. Start-up monies were donated by: Chalkable, Alabama Power, Sam’s Club, Warren Averett, Workshops Etc! and the Ben May Charitable Trust. OPTIONS TO BORROW THE WAY YOU WANT

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As co-owner of BriFolz Enterprises, Peggy Folz wears many hats as she welcomes new businesses to Mobile. She also works in customer service at Mobile Infirmary. She is the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month. Folz joined In April, the Mobile Area Chamber held its annual Member Appreciation Day. Attended by more the ambassador program four years ago than 150 people, members enjoyed live music by The Tommy Morse Band and a fish fry catered and looks forward to meeting new by Alec Naman Catering. Event sponsors were: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, C Spire, business owners. Quality Valve and Roberts Brothers. Product sponsors were Blue Rents Event Equipment Rentals, Ambassadors are volunteers who support Budweiser-Busch Distributing Co. Inc., Gulf Coast Containers and Royal Cup. the Mobile Area Chamber by visiting members,

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the business view JUNE 2016 29 Chamber Welcomes Executive Mobile Area Chamber Director for a New Project Hayley Van York three years ago Board of Antwerp is passionate when her husband about economic received a job DIRECTORS development, opportunity in especially here in Mobile. She worked Mobile. For more than remotely for Merrill Vicki Studstill a year, she spent her Lynch/Bank of Hargrove Engineers + spare time working America. Constructors to help create “Hayley’s Innovation PortAL, technical an entrepreneurial background and Vicki Studstill is vice president-business development for center tasked with encouraging experience working in global Hargrove Engineers + Constructors. She has been with Hargrove innovation and entrepreneurial markets is perfect to help bring since 2004, and has held the positions of vice president-human development along the Gulf the incubator/accelerator to resources and well as vice president-marketing. She is a graduate Coast. She was recently named fruition,” said Bill Sisson, of the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in human the executive director. president/CEO of the Chamber. resource management, and holds a Professional in Human A native of Albany, Ga., Van Van Antwerp also spends Resources (PHR) certification. She also is a graduate of the Antwerp earned a bachelor’s time volunteering for the Mobile Construction Industry Institute and the McCombs School of degree in business administration Museum of Art as a board Business Executive Leadership Program at the University of Texas. from Vanderbilt University in member. Studstill serves on the board of directors for both the Hargrove Nashville. “We are excited to create a Foundation and Shepherd’s Place Foundation, and is on the board She started her career in vibrant entrepreneurial of advisors for the Alabama Kidney Foundation. She is active in Big equity research sales in New York environment that is welcoming to Brothers Big Sisters, and is representing Hargrove in the Leukemia City. She then transitioned to new businesses,” said Van Antwerp. & Lymphoma Society’s 2016 Woman of the Year campaign. management consulting for Van Antwerp can be reached The Mobile Area Chamber filled a vacancy on its Board of Directors financial institutions. Van at 431-8628 or hvanantwerp@ with Studstill. Antwerp moved from New mobilechamber.com.

30 the business view JUNE 2016 BOARD of advisors

Jeff Claunch is president and CEO of EcoSouth Services LLC, a waste transportation and disposal service. He has 30 years of operational, management and executive experience in the environmental services sector. He began his career with Waste Management in 1986 and has worked for various public and private companies throughout the Southeast. Claunch earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of North Alabama. He serves on the advisory board of the local chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

George L. Vann Jr. is vice president and site manager for BASF, McIntosh. He graduated from Georgia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical en- gineering. Vann served more than four years as a U.S. Army officer and was part of the 65th Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry Division stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Prior to moving to Alabama, he filled various supervisory and managerial roles in manufacturing, including plant management in Savannah, Ga., global business director and vice president of indirect procure- ment for North America. Vann is a member of Manufacture Alabama’s board of directors, Washington County Economic Development Initiative board and the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors. BASF is a Partner for Growth Investor.

Tony G. Waldrop is president of the University of South Alabama. An accomplished researcher, teacher and administrator, he has served in leader- ship positions at the University of Central Florida, University of North Carolina and University of Illinois. Waldrop has a bachelor’s degree in political science, a master’s degree in physical education and a doctorate in physiology, all from the University of North Carolina. After earning his doctorate, he continued his training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas as a research fellow in the cardiopulmonary division, receiv- ing a National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Moss Heart Center. He attained athletic success at North Carolina, winning two NCAA championships as a mile runner on the track and field team and, in 1974, setting a world record for the indoor mile. The University of South Alabama is a Partners for Growth Investor.

For more information about the Chamber’s board of advisors, contact Katrina Dewrell at 251-431-8611 or [email protected].

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For information on Chamber events, JUNE visit events.mobilechamber.com.

membership 101 2 Come meet other members and Chamber staff to learn about the many ways to benefit from your membership. When: 8 to 9 a.m. Where: Mobile Area Chamber, 451 Government St. Contact: Alison Unger at 251-431-8617 or [email protected] No charge, but seating is limited. RSVP requested. Free parking.

SMALL BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CONFERENCE 2016 The Mobile Area Chamber’s Small Business and Innovation Conference offers networking and professional development seminars to provide business owners and entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools and strategies to grow. Meet experts who provide business advice and consulting, business development and growth strategies and lenders to work with you on your financing needs. Register for each event on the Chamber’s website or contact Brenda Rembert at 251-431-8607 or [email protected]. Payment is due at registration.

where’s the money? 6 Matching businesses and lenders Where’s the Money? kicks off with presentations from financial experts. Learn what financing options are available, and whether you should use debt, equity or alternative sources of funding. Lunch features Denise Browning, president of Browning, Mecke & O’Neal, to discuss the financing continuum. In the afternoon, attendees have the opportunity to meet with the finance experts to discuss specific needs and questions. When: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: American Red Cross, 35 N. Sage Ave. Facilitated by: Alabama Small Business Development Center Network Cost: $20 for members and $25 for potential members, includes lunch

th e power of innovation – Engaging employees 7 FOR business growth The Innovation Process results in new discoveries, better ways of doing things, reduced costs, improved performance and a healthier bottom line. Learn the nine important steps to achieving continuous innovation in your business: visualization, fact-finding, problem-finding, idea-finding, solution-finding, acceptance-finding, implementation, follow-up and evaluation. When: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Chamber, 451 Government St. Presented by: Dale Carnegie Training by Emerald Coast Leadership Associates Cost: $20 for members/ $25 for potential members (The first 20 people to register receive a $5 discount.)

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critical legal issues impacting business growth 7 Legal issues are a big concern for many small business owners. Legal headaches and the danger of crippling litigation and liability can take you by surprise and severely hurt your business’ bottom line. Leading attorneys and other professionals will address the timely topics of new rules relating to independent contractors, the joint employer rule, workplace violence, cyber liability, social media, non-compete agreements and how to protect your company from costly litigation. When: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Where: Mobile Area Chamber, 451 Government St. Facilitated by: David C. Hannan, Shareholder, Maynard Cooper & Gale PC Cost: $20 for members /$25 for potential members (The first 20 to register receive a $5 discount.)

mobile area small business awards luncheon 8 The Chambers’ 2016 Outstanding Entrepreneur will be honored and the Small Business of the Year finalists recognized, and the winner announced. A storyteller at heart, keynote Rob Hackbarth will share simple tools for success, based on the timeless principles of attitude, teamwork, passion and enthusiasm, to encourage and inspire others to believe in themselves for life-changing results. When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Where: Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel, 64 S. Water St. Speaker: Rob Hackbarth, professional speaker, author and entrepreneur Cost: $40 for Chamber members/$50 potential members

speed networking *Members Only 8 A fast-paced event offering members the chance to make a maximum amount of connections in a minimal amount of time. When: 7:30 to 9 a.m. Where: Chamber, 451 Government St. Cost: $5 Contact: Alison Unger at 251-431-8617 or [email protected] Reservations required. Free parking. Sponsor:

women’s roundtable *Members Only 15 A bimonthly forum for Chamber-member women business owners and managers. When: 8 to 9 a.m. Where: Chamber, 451 Government St. Speaker: Springhill Medical Center staff Topic: Emergency response plans and employee awareness of safety protocols Contact: Alison Unger at 251-431-8617 or [email protected] No charge, but seating is limited. RSVP requested. Free parking. Sponsor:

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gulf coast technology council lunch executive roundtable *Members Only 15 A bimonthly lunch hosted by the Gulf Coast Technology Council. 21 A monthly forum exclusively for Chamber-member small When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. business owners and managers. Where: University of South Alabama Technology When: 8 to 9 a.m. & Research Park, Bldg. 1, 775 N. University Blvd. Where: Chamber, 451 Government St. Speaker: Brent Hutfless with Austal will moderate Speaker: Roger Wehner, executive director, Mobile Airport Topic: Tech Leadership Authority Cost: $20 for Chamber members/$25 for potential Topic: Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley and Mobile Airport members/$5 for students and includes lunch Authority Update Contact: Brenda Rembert at 251-431-8607 Contact: Cesny Soffronoff at 251-431-8636 or [email protected] or [email protected] No charge, but seating is limited. RSVP requested. Reservations required. Cancellations after June 10 not Free parking. reimbursed to cover lunch cost. Sponsor: Sponsor:

regional bUSINESS AFTER HOURS 23 In conjunction with the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce When: 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Mobile Area Chamber was awarded Where: USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park a five-star rating by the U.S. Chamber of Aircraft Pavilion Commerce, the highest designation given. Cost: No charge Of the 6,936 chambers in the U.S., only 301 Contact: Alison Unger at 251-431-8617 are accredited, and of those only 43 have achieved five-star distinction. or [email protected] The Mobile Area Chamber has been accredited by the U.S. Chamber since No charge. Free parking. the designation’s inception more than 40 years ago. Sponsors: Alliance Publishing, Infirmary Health, Metal Roofing Center and Supply, Mobile Gas, a Sempra Company, New Horizons Credit Union Catered by: Chris & Carla’s Catering, Half Shell Oyster House, The Stewart Lodges at Steelwood, Thomas Hospital and Zea Rotisserie & Grill Beverages by: Buffalo Rock-Pepsi, Fairhope Brewery

aidt leadership development training LSII 28-29 AIDT Leadership Development training programs introduce team leaders, supervisors and managers to effective leadership responsibilities, communication skills, teamwork and motivation techniques. When: June 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 29 from 8 a.m. to noon Where: Mobile Area Chamber, 451 Government St. 19 GREAT DOCTORS Cost: $50 per person, includes course materials, lunch NOT A SINGLE LEGIBLE SIGNATURE and snacks Contact: Emily McGrath at 251-431-8651 or [email protected] Reservations are required. Participation in LSI is recommended, but not required for an LSII course. Class is limited to 25.

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new IT services manager. Porras School of Law and a juris brings 19 years of experience. doctorate from The University of Bishop State Prior to working at BIS, she held Alabama School of Law. Riccio is Community roles in systems administration also a certified public accountant College named and IT management. and received a bachelor’s degree Harrietta ✱ in accounting from the University Eaton director Mobile- of Southern Mississippi. of public Eubanks Nasar based White- ✱ relations and Berkshire Hathaway Spunner Realty, marketing. Eaton HomeServices Cooper & Co. a full-service Eaton received a bachelor’s Inc., REALTORS hired two real estate degree in communications from new associates, Cindy Eubanks brokerage and the University of Montevallo and and Chad Nassar. Eubanks will development Reid a master’s of public administration work in the north Mobile office, firm, promoted from the University of South and Nassar will be located in Mike Reid to qualifying broker. Alabama. Prior to joining Bishop the west Mobile office. ✱ Gable Franklin State, Eaton was the CEO of ✱ Hand John Gable was promoted CorroMetrics Services Inc. The SSI Arendall LLC to chief information officer ✱ Group Inc. announced and Edith G. Franklin was Grand Hotel Marriott named Eric Robert J. promoted to chief financial Resort, Golf Nilsson chief Riccio was officer at New Horizons Club & Spa technology promoted to Credit Union. named Scott officer. Nilsson member of ✱ Tripoli general has nearly 30 Riccio the firm. Mobile-based Flexicrew manager. Tripoli years of Nilsson Riccio’s practice focuses on Technical Services welcomed brings more experience in the software complex tax and estate planning, Dana Harris as the area sales than 19 years of industry. business taxation, taxation of executive for the division. hospitality Tripoli ✱ trusts and estates, and tax-exempt experience in Orlando to his Business Information organizations. He received a new position. Solutions (BIS) IT Security Co. master of law degree in taxation welcomed Maria Porras as the from New York University

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John open this summer with 153 Government St. The property is William N. Erwin patient exam rooms, 16 nurses designed to create a collaborative Tunnell was joined First stations and seven educational atmosphere and reduce nonprofit appointed Community conference rooms. A large costs. The organization also to the USS Bank as a vice portion of the USA Physicians launched a fundraising ALABAMA president in Group practice will move to the campaign to supply furniture. Battleship commercial new building. ✱ Commission, Erwin lending, ✱ Wilkins Miller LLC, an which oversees Tunnell focusing on commercial and Austal was awarded more accounting and advisory firm the management of Battleship business banking as well as than $28 million worth of with offices in Mobile and Memorial Park, south construction finance. Erwin is a additional work from the U.S. Fairhope, tripled its Fairhope Alabama’s top tourist attraction. graduate of the University of Navy in March. The monies are office space by moving to 56 ✱ Southern Mississippi with a related to the company’s current S. Section St. Homewood Suites by bachelor’s degree in accounting 10-ship contract for the LCS. Hilton Mobile East Bay/ and has 11 years of experience ✱ Daphne was recognized as the in the banking industry. Providence Hospital brand’s top performing hotel for announced it is the first hospital The Radcliff Schatzman 2015, winning the highly in Alabama to offer new 3D Group at Morgan Stanley coveted “Hotel of the Year” financial services firm award for the fourth time in the The University of South imaging technology that allows announced senior vice president/ past six years. The hotel was Alabama board of trustees a higher level of safety and financial advisor Hutch selected from among 385 announced the new USA precision in eye surgery. The Radcliff was accepted into the Homewood Suites worldwide Physicians Group clinical office technology can be used for firm’s inaugural Alternative and is part of Hilton’s building, currently under many types of eye procedures, Investments Director Program. international brand of upscale, construction, will be named in including surgical treatment of This program was developed all-suite, extended-stay hotels. honor of Dr. Samuel J. Strada, diabetic retinopathy, the leading for financial advisors and In addition, the Daphne dean of the USA College of cause of new cases of blindness private wealth advisors of property also received three Medicine, and his late wife, in adults. ✱ required years of experience “mega-region” awards for Best Judy. Located across from USA and criteria and practice. Overall Service, Best Breakfast Children’s & Women’s Hospital, The Fuse Project broke Radcliff graduated from The and Best Evening Social. the Judith Susan and Samuel ground on its nonprofit co-working space at 200 University of Alabama with a Strada Patient Care Center will bachelor’s degree in marketing.

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36 the business view JUNE 2016 Stephen Blue Cross and Blue Shield M. Haidt, of Alabama gave Providence Submission deadline for president of Hospital the Blue Distinction Member News is two months USS ALABAMA Battleship Retirement Center for Maternity Care prior to publication. News releases Memorial Park announced the Advisors designation, part of an effort by should be one or two brief paragraphs. 2016-17 USS ALABAMA Inc., recently the health insurer to help Crewmates: Lauren Brunson, a Photos must be professional earned the prospective parents find freshman attending Faulkner headshots, labeled with the person’s Certified Private Haidt hospitals that deliver quality State Community College; last name, and must be 300 dpi at Wealth Advisor designation for maternity care. In addition, the Heather MacDonald, a full size and saved in an eps, tiff or financial advisors and hospital also received a Blue sophomore at Bishop State jpg format. Send your information consultants who work with Distinction Center in the areas Community College; Abbi to [email protected]. high-net-worth clients. of knee and hip replacements Stringfellow, a sophomore ✱ and spine surgery. attending the University of Flexicrew Staffing ✱ South Alabama; and Taylor announced it earned Inavero’s Mobile Area Water and Moss, a junior, along with Best of Staffing Client Award Sewer System honored five sophomores Melannie Stewart for providing superior service additional retirees earlier this CONNECT and Meagan Lynch, who all to its clients. Winners have year, including Stephen (Andy) with the Chamber >> three attend Spring Hill College. proven to be industry leaders Claxton Sr., Robert J. Wells Jr., Each will receive a $2,000 in service quality based Henry L. Scott, Walter Hamilton, scholarship to the college of her completely on the ratings given and the late Billy R. Maloy. choice. @MobileChamber to them by their clients. This year’s inductees represent ✱ a combined 136 years of service. The University of Mobile ✱ Mobile Area Chamber earned top national marketing Wilkins awards in the 31st Educational Miller LLC, an Advertising Awards, one of the accounting and largest educational advertising advisory firm, awards competitions in the announced United States. The UMobile Trae Catrett marketing and public relations successfully office earned two gold awards completed and Catrett and a bronze award for work on passed the uniform certified a fundraising campaign, social public accountant (CPA) media content site and a video. examination and was promoted ✱ to the position of senior The board of trustees of the accountant. Catrett graduated National Maritime Museum of from the University of South the Gulf of Mexico elected the Alabama with a bachelor’s degree following new officers and in business administration and executive committee: Michael B. a major in accounting. Lee of Page & Jones Inc., ✱ chairman; Marietta M. Jeffrey Krause, a senior Urquhart of White-Spunner marine scientist with the Dauphin Realty, vice chairman; Anthony Island Sea Lab and assistant J. Zodrow of GulfQuest, professor in the department of executive director/chief marine sciences at the University operating officer; and Ray H. of South Alabama, was awarded Miller of The Northern Gulf $478,066 from the National Science Group, secretary/treasurer. The Foundation for his research on executive committee includes the biotic and abiotic controls on the newly elected officers along the silicon cycle in the northern with G. Edgar Downing from Gulf of Mexico. The foundation Mobile Gas, a Sempra Co.; will also provide funds to James K. Lyons with Alabama support opportunities for local State Port Authority; Walter high school students to gain Meigs of BAE Systems laboratory and research Southeast Shipyards Alabama; experience through Dauphin E. B. Peebles of Armbrecht Island Sea Lab’s Discovery Hall Jackson; and Patrick Wilson of Programs. Mobile Bar Pilots.

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40 years Manufacturers Packaging Services Brown & Root Industrial March of Dimes Foundation Services HEAVY HAULING Milton L. Brown Realty 1-4 years Witherington Construction Corp. AAA Aerospace USA Inc. FLATBED • HEAVY HAULING • BOAT HAULING • CONTAINER HAULING 35 years Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund Agent since 1993 Colonial Trailways Inc. Specializing in Tanks, Pipes, Allsouth Moving Heavy Equipment and Machinery, Alorica and Over-Dimensional Boats 30 years Trustmark National Bank Anders Boyett & Brady PC Serving 48 States and Canada. Bay Wood Products Inc. 25 years Bayer CropScience Alabama Bulk Terminal Co. BCM Morring Co. Inc. Coast Safe & Lock Co. Inc. Black Classics Books & Gifts World Omni Financial Corp. Bourgeois Bennett LLC Butler & Co. of Mobile Inc. Call anytime! C. Roberds General If you’re working, so are we. 20 years Contractors LLC Cooks Pest Control CentraLite Systems Inc. 7040 McDonald Road Irvington, AL 36544 Dyson Plumbing Inc. Phone: 800-242-9212 or 251-653-7348 Fax: 251-653-1199 Chevron Feeding the Gulf Coast E-Mail: [email protected] www.wonderlandexpressinc.com Chickasaw Development Corp. G.A. West & Co. Inc. Dreamland BBQ Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway Association Firehouse Subs – 3694 Airport Blvd. Mobile Museum of Art Firehouse Subs – Mobile United/Leadership 6808 Airport Blvd. Mobile/Youth Leadership Mobile Firehouse Subs – 5300 Halls Mill Road Mullinax Ford Food For Less Safety Source Inc. Genesis Technical Staffing Inc. SouthernLINC Wireless Gulf Coast Shows 15 years HDR Engineering Inc. Clear Channel Airports J. Hilburn Men’s Clothier LBP Interpreting Inc. 10 years Make-A-Wish Alabama Agency Verge Master Boat Builders Inc. Cimco Refrigeration Inc. McCorquodale Transfer Inc. GLOVIS America Inc. Millard Maritime Ingalls Shipbuilding Norden Realty Ingersoll-Rand Gulf Coast PANGEATWO Customer Center Phoenix Restoration Lucy Barr Designs Services Inc. Star Aviation Service 1 Federal Credit Union The Drummond Group Inc. Siemens Walashek Industrial & Marine Southern Cancer Center Southwestern Consulting & 5 years Sales Coaching Harwell & Co. LLC Supreme Lending Hunter Security Inc. Zea Rotisserie & Grill Krispy Mixes Inc.

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Alabama Coasting Multimedia Eastern Shore Events Inc. Mentor Graphics Roy Lewis Construction Corp. David Calametti Chris Thompson Jamie Little R. Roy Lewis 305 N. Conception St., Ste. 6 27711 Fort Toulouse Ct. 739 N. University Blvd. Tim Richardson Mobile, AL 36603 Daphne, AL 36526 Mobile, AL 36608 P.O. Box 9548 251-623-1751 251-509-2625 251-208-3400 Mobile, AL 36691 www.alabamacoasting.com www.esjump.com www.mentor.com 251-380-0000 Marketing Event Planning/Management Computer Embedded Software www.roylewisconstruction.com Design/Build/ General Contractors All American Paint and Supply Inc. Elevate Workforce Inc. Merrill Lynch Brad Bonvillain Patricia Hooks David Chilelli SGD Enterprises 9188 Main St. 3709-D Lakeside Dr. S 601 N. Section St. Adam Gnek Houma, LA 70363 Mobile, AL 36693 Fairhope, AL 36532 14060 S. Wintzell Ave., Unit A 985-232-5959 251-662-1118 251-990-2373 Bayou La Batre, AL 36509 www.allamericanpaint.com www.elevateworkforce.com www.ml.com 251-824-2051 Paint Temporary Staffing Financial Advisors www.sgdenterprisesllc.com Manufacturers Apache Industrial Services Inc. Expeditors Mobile Area Interfaith Melissa Griffin Kristin Buxton Conference Inc. The Shipment Store 5620 Willis Rd. 61 St. Joseph St., Ste. 1303 Dan Williams Jasper Touchet Mobile, AL 36582 Mobile, AL 36602 808 Executive Park Dr. 4124 Government Blvd., Ste. F 417-569-5798 251-431-4992 Mobile, AL 36608 Mobile, AL 36693 www.apacheip.com www.expeditors.com 251-660-4430 251-303-8601 Construction-Industrial Logistics-Full Service www.mobileinterfaith.org www.theshipmentstore.com Nonprofit Organization Business Services Arc Pro Inc. Gulf Coast Corporate Attorneys Alex Kraft Clayton J. White Rent Gear Stewart's Janitorial Service LLC 1219 Texas St. 10325 Kearns Rd. Matthew Roeder Marlon M. Armstead Mobile, AL 36604 Theodore, AL 36582 1853 Hunter Ave. 717 Owens St. 251-272-1580 844-942-2677 Mobile, AL 36606 Mobile, AL 36610 www.arcpromobile.com www.gccorp.law 251-230-8393 251-366-4538 Vocational Services Attorneys www.rentgear.biz Janitorial Service Outdoor Equipment Rental Mobile App Barre3 Gulf Coast Financial Associates Inc. The Holiday Transitional Center Robin Little David Carden Results Physiotherapy Patsy Alexander 6345 Airport Blvd., Unit N P.O. Box 9910 Matt Broussard 6721 Candle Light Ct. Mobile, AL 36608 Mobile, AL 36691 3654 Airport Blvd Mobile, AL 36695 251-461-6998 251-470-5905 Mobile, AL 36608 251-447-2886 www.barre3.com www.gcfainc.com 251-554-1050 www.holidaytransitionalcenter.org Fitness Centers Collection Agency www.resultsphysiotherapy.com Homeless Shelter for Women Physical Therapy Breakout Mobile Honest Air Your Labor Outfitterz LLC Jeremy Carter Nicholas Powe Rich's Car Wash Rodney Smith 3090 Dauphin Square Connector P.O. Box 40254 Rayford Richardson and 2112 Beau Terra Dr. W. Mobile, AL 36607 Mobile, AL 36640 Tim Richardson Mobile, AL 36618 251-460-1284 251-509-9779 442 Azalea Rd. 251-421-4241 https://breakoutmobile.com/ www.honestairllc.com Mobile, AL 36609 www.yourlaboroutfitterz.com Entertainment Air Conditioning & Heating 251-272-5711 Online Retail Contractors www.richscarwash.com Chic Jolie Car Washing & Polishing As of 3/30/16 Heather Sands Jacgz Exquisite Hair Salon 740 Schillinger Rd. S., Ste. B 7 Alicia Davis Mobile, AL 36695 7272 Theodore-Dawes Rd., Ste. B 251-408-3561 Theodore, AL 36582 www.chicjolieonline.com 251-442-6701 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Boutique Hair Salon Alabama Orthopaedic Group...... 34 Lagniappe...... 38 Coastal Field and Design Associated Builders & Arkema...... 18 Mobile Museum of Art...... 26 Carla Falkner Contractors of Alabama 1553 Monterey PI. Jay Reed BancorpSouth...... 14 Mobile Symphony Orchestra...... 36 Mobile, AL 36604 Shelley Knox Rehberg BBVA Compass...... 30 Page & Jones Inc...... 29 251-490-6000 113 Timberline Ct. C Spire...... 2 Providence Hospital...... 21 www.coastalfieldanddesign.com Daphne, AL 36526 Landscaping 251-281-0125 Community Bank...... 25 Regions Bank...... 20 www.abc-alabama.com Coast Safe and Lock...... 37 ServisFirst Bank...... 27 The Corrigan Law Firm PC Associations Cunningham Bounds LLC...... 3 TekLinks...... 35 Richard E. Corrigan P.O. Box 7501 Liberty Learning Foundation First Community Bank...... 7 Thames Batré Insurance...... 31 Mobile, AL 36670-0501 Reeivice L. Girtman Gwin’s Commercial Printing...... 15 The University of Alabama...... 8 251-476-2292 424 Pebble Beach Dr. Hancock Bank...... 17 Trustmark National Bank...... 28 www.corriganlawfirm.com Eufala, AL 36027 Attorneys 334-695-9180 Interstate Printing & Vistage International...... 11 www.libertylearning.org Graphics Inc...... 36 Wonderland Express...... 38 Nonprofit Organization

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