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ON THE COVER The G-5s – the fifth generation to help run From the Publisher - Bill Sisson Autry Greer & Sons, Mobile’s only locally owned grocery store chain, are pictured here at a store on Cottage Hill Road. They are, from left to right, Stephen Thomas, Jackson Business Expo is Your Chance to Network Thomas, Gray Fobes, Les Buerger and Lucy Networking means something This year’s exhibitors Greer Cheriogotis. See pages 12-13 to learn different to just about everyone. represent an even more varied more about the company. Photo by Jeff Tesney. Doing it is an exercise that gets easier cross-section of businesses from over time, with lots of practice. throughout our region. We’re This month, challenge yourself particularly proud of this event, 4 News You Can Use to attend the Mobile Area billed as Mobile’s largest one-day Chamber’s Business Expo on networking event. Spanning five 7 Small Business of the Month: Wednesday, Aug. 27, and make hours, you should pencil in at Precision Tool & Grinding Inc. some great business contacts. least a couple of hours and map 8 Everything You Need to Know More than 220 exhibitors will out in advance which of our local About Business Expo be showcasing their products and exhibitors you need to meet. services to the 2,100-plus expo Often one quick conversation 10 Growth in Groceries attendees at the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile can turn into a new lead. Convention Center from 1 to 6 p.m. I cannot tell See pages 8-9 to learn more about the day’s 12 Made in Mobile: Autry Greer & Sons you how much I enjoy walking the expo floor events and, as Expo draws closer, turn to the 14 Board of Advisors talking to Chamber members about what’s Chamber’s website, www.mobilechamber.com, working well, and how to overcome barriers to for the latest updates on sponsors and a complete 30 Investor Focus: Zieman Speegle LLC growth. That’s why I’ll be there with a stack of list of exhibitors. business cards in my pocket in hopes of meeting 31 Chamber@Work as many of you as possible. 33 Business Spotlight: Jos. A Bank 33 Ambassador of the Month: Thao Nguyen 34 How to Get in The Business View 35 Calendar 36 Member News 38 Anniversaries 39 New Members

the business view is published monthly, except for the combined issue of December/January, 12 by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce 10 451 Government St., Mobile, AL 36602 251-433-6951 www.mobilechamber.com ©2014

Publisher William B. Sisson Executive Editor Leigh Perry-Herndon Managing Editor Jennifer Jenkins Copy Editor Michelle Matthews Additional Writers and Editors Casandra Andrews, Ashley Horn, Susan Rak-Blanchard, Danette Richards, Carolyn Wilson Printing Services Interstate Printing/Direct Mail Graphic Design Wise Design Inc. Advertising Account Executive René Eiland 251-431-8635 30 [email protected]

the business view AUGUST 2014 3 NEWS you can use Southwest Alabama Earns Exclusive Manufacturing Community Designation

Southwest Alabama was Chronister said. “The Manufacturing of the awarded the designation of Community designation allows us to shipbuilding industry and the demand for Manufacturing Community receive coordinated support from nearly by the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the a dozen federal agencies with $1.3 billion University of South Alabama (USA) will coordinate available in economic development assistance.” a consortium of partners competing for federal “To be designated one of 12 manufacturing money to enhance workforce development in the communities is a huge win for Mobile as we workforce training. Seventy communities applied. region. continue to work on recruiting in several industry Along with USA and the Chamber, local agencies Lynne Chronister, USA vice president for clusters, including advanced manufacturing and participating include: Mobile County, the city of research and economic development, submitted shipbuilding,” said Bill Sisson, president and chief Mobile, Southwest Alabama Workforce the application on behalf of the Mobile Area executive officer of the Chamber. “We have a Development Council, Mobile Works, AIDT Chamber’s Partners for Growth investors. significant number of manufacturing industries Maritime Training Center, Gulf State Shipbuilding “This puts focus on our region, recognizing creating jobs in this region. Our ability to develop Consortium, Bishop State Community College, an alignment of efforts that has created a and train our workforce will be key to ensure Alabama Technology Network and the Alabama manufacturing hub in coastal Alabama and continued growth here.” State Port Authority. laying the groundwork for future growth,” The area’s application emphasized the growth

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Silver Shovel & 2013 District 1 Has New Education Mergers and Acquisitions Business Growth Board Representative Chicago-based Hub International Limited Area Development bestowed a Silver Shovel Gov. Robert (Hub), a global insurance brokerage, risk advisory award on Alabama for its high-value investment Bentley named and employee benefits firm, announced its Gulf recruitment in 2013. Marine Well Containment’s long-time public South division acquired the assets of Fox/Everett $1.4 billion shore base operation investment in servant and Inc., one of the largest independently owned Mobile earned the first spot on a list of 10 businessman insurance agencies in Mississippi. companies recognized. Al Thompson The move adds four Fox/Everett Mississippi The Alabama Department of Commerce as District 1’s and Louisiana locations to Hub Gulf South’s nine reported 17,000 jobs and more than representative to locations throughout Mississippi, Louisiana and $4.4 billion in capital investments were the Alabama State Alabama that specialize in many of the same announced last year. The results came Board of Education. industries, as well as marine and energy. from 445 projects in sectors such as District 1 is The Fox/Everett transaction represents Hub’s th automotive, aerospace, chemicals, comprised of Mobile, 12 completed acquisition in 2014, and makes Hub metals and technology. Baldwin and Escambia counties. The Bay Minette one of the largest brokerage firms in the three- Of the total projects, 62 were resident replaces Tracy Roberts, who resigned, state region. new company announcements, citing personal reasons in an article published by and 383 came from existing the Press-Register. Sweet Home Mobile companies planning to expand Thompson is owner of Thompson Properties Mobile was named the 10th most affordable in Alabama. in Bay Minette. He currently serves as a member medium-sized metro for buying a home, Mobile County led the of the Baldwin County Judicial Commission and according to a study of 173 U.S. metro areas state in capital investment the Bay Minette Planning Commission, and conducted by NerdWallet, a financial website. with Marine Well previously served four terms on the Baldwin Research included recent home prices and Containment. County Board of Equalization. household income to formulate a home-price-to- Jefferson County In his newest role, Thompson will help the income ratio for 30 most affordable places landed the top education board implement Plan 20/20 to prepare nationwide. Mobile was the only city in the spot for new all students to be successful in college and/or a Southeast to make the list. job creation career when they graduate from high school. In Toledo, Ohio, took No. 1 spot in the category, with 1,755 addition, the board oversees the programs and with a median price of $81,700. Mobile’s median positions. initiatives for 135 school systems. price was $108,400. Continued on page 6

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American Society of Civil Engineers Two Chamber estimates that deficient, unreliable Initiatives You Want surface transportation infrastructure to Know About will cost the average American family The Mobile Area Chamber was more than $1,000 a year through one of 50 metropolitan regional 2020 as they earn less and pay more chambers of commerce and economic for transportation and repairs.” development organizations urging ★ ★ ★ Congress to address the impending insolvency of the federal Highway The Mobile Area Chamber and Trust Fund. Google are joining forces to promote “We need your support to ensure local businesses with Google “Street the viability of this critical component View” photography that also goes of the nation’s economy, including inside local businesses, attractions, its ability to accelerate the all-too- venues, parks, trails and colleges. The slow recovery of the jobs lost since imagery is published into Google the onset of the deep recession that Maps, a new Mobile Google Virtual started in 2008,” the letter said. Business & Area Guide, and websites “The truth is that American or Facebook pages of participating families and businesses are businesses. The program starts at already paying for our inadequate $99 per year. Bruce Andrews infrastructure,” said Ginny To make an appointment with Andrews Ace Hardware, Citronelle, AL Russell, the Mobile Area Chamber’s a Google photographer and learn vice president of community and about the program details, go to governmental affairs. bit.ly/1z6YBo2. If you would like “The longer it takes a package to see an example of this program For five generations to get across the country, the higher at work by another Chamber, visit the the price,” she said. Rochester Business Alliance’s Google “The problem is not on the Virtual Business & Area Guide at the Andrews have horizon; the problem is here. The www.seeinsiderochester.com. worked in and on these walls.

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Precision Tool & SMALL BUSINESS of the month Grinding Inc.

Specializing in custom design and tooling modification, this team of industrial workers is ready to help customers with tooling needs. Precision Tool and Grinding founders are (from left to right) Richard T. Davis, Robbie Hubbard and Christine Hubbard.

Like a lot of small businesses, and flourish,” Hubbard said. “I promised A service-oriented firm that Ever wondered if your business Precision Tool and Grinding was myself we would keep some of the provides custom-made tooling and qualified to be featured here? struggling during the recession. funds to help prevent being in that modifications for a variety of Check out the guidelines Founded in 1999 by Robbie and position again. We have managed to industries, Precision Tool and below and apply today. Christine Hubbard and Richard do just that and have added to it.” Grinding has focused on service Contact Danette Richards Davis, the company needed a “shot The true measure of the availability, a keen knowledge of at 251-431-8652 or email in the arm” to weather the rough company’s comeback was crystalized tooling applications and attention to [email protected]. times but was having a difficult time last year, when the WBC named the growing local aerospace industry finding help. Precision the South Alabama to fend off the competition of large • Must be a Mobile Area Chamber Banks weren’t lending, company Successful Small Business of the Year out-of-state catalog houses. member for one year President Christine Hubbard said, for Mobile and Baldwin counties in “To maintain our business, we • Have 100 or fewer employees despite a strong record of repayment. 2013. Now, Precision Tool and concentrated on providing customer • In business at least two years It wasn’t until she learned about Grinding is the Mobile Area Chamber service and special tooling Small Business Administration (SBA) of Commerce’s Small Business of the modifications to the ever-growing • Apparent solid financial base microloans through the Women’s Month. aerospace community in our local • Considered successful by peers Business Center did the company get Hubbard credited a “total effort” area and across the country,” Hubbard • Sales growth/ profit growth/ the help it needed. from employees and owners for the said, adding that the company hopes expanding number of employees After getting that loan in July company’s surging success. “In to expand to become more involved • Outstanding public service 2010, Hubbard said sales increased retrospect, hard work, perseverance with the local growth of that industry. contribution 96 percent in 2011. The next year, and a little luck has enabled us to “We have the knowledge and feel • Must be a “for profit” company 2012, was the company’s second-best achieve a level of success which makes we could be a better support team for ever, with a 25.8 percent increase in us proud,” she said. “I always try to the expanding aerospace industry in • Locally-owned franchises are eligible sales over 2011. encourage people to follow their our area,” she said. “We will also • Headquartered in Mobile, Baldwin “We found that by diversifying our heart. You can get there. You just continue to support other businesses or Washington counties. many talents, it helped us to survive have to want it bad enough.” along the Gulf Coast as well.”

the business view AUGUST 2014 7 Reserve the Day, Bring Plenty of Business Cards and Plan to Network, Network, Network as the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce presents

Wednesday, August 27 1 to 6 p.m. Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center Exhibit Hall FREE admission with business card Presented by:

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs

Sponsored By: AltaPointe Health Systems Inc. • Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union BancorpSouth • BIS Office Systems • Columbia Southern University • C Spire • DailyAccess Corp. Employee Liability Management Inc. • Infirmary Health • Office Solutions & Innovations PNC Bank • Wind Creek Hospitality Media Sponsors: Alabama Media Group • Clear Channel • Lamar Advertising Co. of Mobile WAVH FM Talk 106.5 • WKRG-TV

Featuring 2014 Expo Luncheon Mobile Area Chamber 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Outstanding Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center Entrepreneur Reservations required by calling 251-431-8607 James L. (Jim) Busby or visit events.mobilechamber.com Cost: $35 members/$45 non-members Sponsored by: $400 table of 10 (includes company name, members only)

Call 251-431-8649 or visit www.mobilechamber.com to reserve your booth today! 8 the business view AUGUST 2014

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AARP Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach ABS Business Systems of Mobile Harbor Communications LLC Getting the Most from Your Time Accion Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Aker Solutions Infirmary Health at the Mobile Area Chamber’s Alabama Career Center Kahn Swick & Foti LLC Alabama Department of Commerce Lamar Advertising Co. of Mobile Alabama Department of Economic Leroy Hill Coffee Co. Business Expo & Community Affairs Little Flower Catholic School Alabama Department of Long’s Human Resource Services Expos and trade shows can be a tremendously powerful marketing tool Rehabilitation Services McAleer’s Office Furniture – if you know the tips, techniques and strategies for success. Participating Alabama Department of Revenue MCG Business Solutions in an expo is not about selling or closing a deal – it’s about networking and Alabama Department of Transportation Mercy LIFE of Alabama building relationships. After the expo, when you follow up with the people Alabama Media Group Mitternight Inc. Alabama Small Business you met, is when you start your conversation about specifically how your Mobile Christian School Development Center product or service can benefit your prospects or solve their problem. Mobile County License Commission Alabama Technology Network Mobile Mask Alabama Telco Credit Union : How do I make the most of my time at the Business Expo? Mobile MBDA Business Center Q Alec Naman Catering Mobile Popcorn Co. A: As an exhibitor (or an attendee), the Mobile Area Chamber’s Business AltaPointe Health Systems Mobile Works Inc. Expo is an excellent opportunity to meet a lot of people (prospects) at one American Weatherstar Navigator Credit Union place in a short period of time. But without a plan, much of this time could America’s First Federal Credit Union New Horizons Credit Union be wasted. In order to have a networking plan, you must know your goals. AQUAlife Water & Coffee Service Newk’s Eatery Spend time before the expo evaluating your customer base. Who are your best Army Aviation Center Federal Office Solutions & Innovations customers? What characteristics or qualities make them “best”? You want to Credit Union Padgett Business Services of Mobile identify these qualities in other prospects and focus on meeting them. Assist 2 Sell, Buyers & Sellers Realty Panera Bread BancorpSouth PNC Bank Bay Area Food Bank 2 Tips to Make Your Expo Trip Productive Prestige Partners BIS Office Systems Principal Financial Group If You Are an Exhibitor: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers 1 Make yourself and your booth accessible. Don’t put yourself behind a BR Design and Print Remington College table; it puts a barrier between you and a prospect. Move the table to Brand Energy Solutions Roly Poly the side or back of the area to make it more inviting and accessible. BrightStar Care of Mobile Ron’s Catering And above all, don’t sit – so that means wear comfortable shoes. BugMaster Exterminators Inc. Sam’s Club Have a few well-chosen promotional materials. What exactly do you C Spire Snelling Staffing Services 2 want prospects to know about your company, products or services? Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence South Alabama Regional Planning Don’t try to sell everything you have to everyone who walks by – Commission Century 21 Meyer Real Estate remember, your goal is to meet your target (best) customer. If you SouthData Inc. Cintas Corp. choose to provide specialty items you don’t have to spend a lot of Southern Light Citrin, Rihner & Gupta Cardiology PC money. Figure out what type of item best represents your company and Spot of Tea City of Mobile Community Planning will leave a lasting impression of your company. Development Dept. Springdale Travel City of Mobile Department of Revenue Springhill Medical Center Clark Personnel Services Take 5 Oil Change 2 Tips to Make Your Expo Trip Productive Clear Channel The AHI Group Colonial Trailways The Mobile Society for the Prevention If You Are an Attendee: of Cruelty to Animals Columbia Southern University Know why you are there and what vendors you want to meet. The Original HoneyBaked Ham Co. Community Bank 1 You don’t have time to go into a lot of detail, but explain what you The Salvation Army of Coastal Alabama Community Enterprise Investment Inc. need. When they understand your needs, they can be better prepared The SSI Group Inc. Covenant Hospice to discuss how they might provide a solution in the follow-up TransGroup Worldwide Logistics DailyAccess Corp. conversation. U.S. Equal Employment Daten System Consulting Opportunity Commission Don’t try to meet everyone. Refer to your plan (see above) and select Down Syndrome Society of U.S. Small Business Administration 2 Mobile County the key people that can help you achieve your goal. It’s tempting to University of Mobile Center for Downtown Mobile Alliance walk around the expo looking for your friends and spending time Adult Programs at their booths. But that’s not going to move your business forward. Dr. Chris Corsentino & Associates, Volunteers of America Southeast Inc. Chiropractors It’s not fair to your friends, and it’s not fair to others who may want Walks & Wags Elements Therapeutic Massage to meet that company. Wealth CAPS Elwood Staffing Weinacker’s Montessori School Employee Liability Management Inc. Wind Creek Hospitality And for Exhibitors and Attendees: Express Employment Professionals WABH FM Talk 1065 Follow-up is critical. Organize the business cards and materials you Family Security Credit Union WKRG TV collected and act on any tasks that you committed to. A short “glad to meet Felder Services LLC Women’s Business Center you” note or e-mail makes a big impression when asking for business in G.A. West & Co. Inc. Woodside Apartment Homes the future. Gardberg, Clausen & Kemmerly PC YP Local Search, Media and Advertising Gigi’s Cupcakes of Mobile As of June 27, 2014 Greater Mobile Development Corp. Gulf Coast Intellectual Property Assn. Presenting Sponsor Gulf Coast Office Products Expo Sponsor the business view AUGUST 2014 9 Booming Grocery Market More Choices Are in the Bag

Florida-based Publix entered the Mobile market last year, opening two stores. Pictured here is Rod Smith, store manager with the company’s Hillcrest store. Photo by Jeff Tesney

As popular chain grocery stores Pinebrook Shopping Center. Those who frequent the entering the market ultimately make continue expanding into the Mobile The Business View talked to Walmart near Providence Hospital all the stores better. “It’s definitely a area, shoppers have more options than area store managers about how a may notice some new features unique booming grocery market, especially ever when it comes to buying milk, larger selection of grocers can to the location. “Shoppers are getting with Airbus coming into town,” bread and everything in between. benefit customers and the spots more health conscious, so we’ve Covin said. “I think competition And with more distinctive grocers where they love to shop. added more organic items and brings out the best in everyone and opening new stores in the coming Ronald Garrett, manager of the gluten-free items,” Garrett said. “We makes everyone bring up their game. months, the food-buying public will new Walmart Neighborhood Market added new organic foods in every It makes us think outside the box.” have even more national choices than on Airport Boulevard, said business category and an eight-foot gluten- Covin said Mobile’s The Fresh ever along the Alabama Gulf Coast. is growing every week at the store, free section.” The deli also features a Market fills a niche in the area, Since the beginning of the year, which opened Jan. 29. A manager smoker, so shoppers can take home providing special-occasion items such three Rouses Markets opened in with the Arkansas-based chain for pork ribs and pork loins smoked as signature cakes and pastries that former Belle Foods and Bruno’s 15 years, he said competition is good fresh daily. “And they are delicious,” have become top sellers. “We do a lot stores. Those openings came on the for business. “It gives customers a Garrett said. of party trays with bakery and deli heels of two Publix supermarkets choice in what they are looking for,” Airport Boulevard also is home to items for get-togethers and office expanding into the Mobile area he said. In his experience, Walmart Mobile’s only The Fresh Market, a parties,” Covin said. “We also make beginning in late 2012 and a new customers may try other stores, but North Carolina-based specialty a lot of fruit baskets and create a lot Walmart Neighborhood Market. eventually will come back when they grocer that has been in Mobile for of custom wrapping for flowers for And on the horizon, popular grocer notice “the prices are a little better, more than a decade. Sarah Covin, recitals. We pride ourselves on Whole Foods announced a new a little cheaper.” an assistant manager there, said having the freshest possible selection.” location is under construction in competition from new chains

10 the business view AUGUST 2014 Photo by Jeff Tesney Publix promotes it natural and organic products under the signature Green Wise.

Louisiana-based Rouses Markets most recently waters. Louisiana shrimp and Florida Royal Red moved into the area in early 2014, buying up a shrimp also are top sellers. total of six former Belle Foods locations as the The first Publix store opened to much fanfare company made its first expansion into Alabama. in Mobile in late 2012, with a line of hundreds of Three of the stores are in the Mobile area, with customers forming hours before a scheduled locations in Theodore, Spring Hill and Saraland. grand opening. “It continues to be an incredible Rouses’ customers can pick up freshly boiled experience to serve the great people of Mobile,” crawfish, a wide variety of specialty sausages such said Chad Blanton, a Publix store manager at the as boudin, as well as foods grown in Alabama, Hillcrest Road location. “After 19 years with the including sweet potatoes and Bibb lettuce from company, and working in several different Baldwin County. The third-generation family-run markets, I have never felt more welcome and business prides itself on bringing the best of appreciated by a community.” Louisiana to the rest of the country. The Rouses locations in Mobile, which were completely renovated, have boiling rooms in the stores to cook up thousands of pounds of Louisiana-based Rouses opened three stores in the Louisiana crawfish. And the seafood cases, which Mobile area this year. Assistant District Manager stretch across the back of most stores, are stocked Chris Acosta is pictured at the Spanish Fort store. with fish, oysters and crabs harvested from Gulf

the business view AUGUST 2014 11 MADE in mobile

Greer’s Got It –

Next Generation Guarantees It Photo by Jeff Tesney

The Greer family is proud of their steaks and meats. The family members involved in running Mobile’s only locally owned grocery store chain are (from left to right/behind the counter): Jackson Thomas, Stephen Thomas, Lucy Greer Cheriogotis, Gray Fobes and Les Buerger; (left to right in front of the counter): Robert Greer, Jan Endfinger and Jackie Greer.

It was a bit of a reunion when The Business “And the way we do it,” says Jackie Greer them cleaner and brighter, “while still offering View gathered to talk about Greer family members company vice president, “is offering the highest the finest meat and freshest produce,” says Jan involved in running Mobile’s only locally owned quality meats, produce and groceries at the best Endfinger, director of human resources and grocery store chain. There was lots of good natured price. People want a good price but they don’t marketing, and Jackie’s sister who joined the ribbing among the newest family members to join want to sacrifice quality to get it.” business eight years ago after returning to Mobile. the business, while the parents (also known as Robert and Jackie are cousins and co-owners “Everything we do is to better serve our customer.” aunt, uncle and even in-law) watched. of the company their great grandfather Autry Stephen Thomas, Jan’s son and operations But the mood quickly turned Greer started at the manager, says for years big box super stores and serious when the photographer People want a good price corner of Water and ‘dollar’ retailers have been their toughest started setting up the camera. but they don’t want to St. Michael Streets competitors. The G5s (an affectionate sacrifice quality to get it. 98 years ago. At In a bold move to get an edge on the nickname bestowed by the the time, Autry competition, the company acquired the Cash fourth generation that owns Jackie Greer was considered Saver franchise name and converted 15 stores Autry Greer and Sons to identify company vice president, Autry Greer & Sons a pioneer, initiating to a new cost-plus-10 percent pricing strategy, the up and coming fifth generation) quickly Mobile’s first cash-and-carry food store when including its gourmet-rich Greer’s Fairhope rearranged a produce bin to show off the store’s others sold on credit and made customer deliveries. Market. robust selections. Today, the company employs more than 600 Jackie says it takes their business approximately In 2013, the company bought three former Belle people and owns 31 stores – 17 in Alabama, 11 20 years to transition between generations. The Foods stores – Cottage Hill Road and Government in Mississippi and three in Florida – marketed as next group comes in offering fresh ideas and Street in Mobile, and another in Pensacola. Greer’s Food Tiger, Greer’s Market and Greer’s has the wisdom of those who have experience, “We’re growing,” says Robert Greer, company Cash Saver. not just family but from store and department vice president. “It’s slow growth, because the key Over the last decade the company has renovated managers as well. “A lot of businesses fail, because here is sustainability.” stores, with more planned for the future, making family doesn’t stay involved.”

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What the G5s are contributing, says Robert, is Fifteen of the stores have full-service deli and improving the company’s technology and keeping bakeries, with three more scheduled to come their stores current. They are aggressive and online soon. With a customer list that includes 90 energetic. “The grocery business is ever-changing. percent women shopping for their families, grab- They won’t let us get stuck.” and-go meals and catering are growing segments All of the family members involved grew up of the business. working in the stores, stocking the shelves, As Mobilians, the family contributes to a number checking out customers and more. “We let them of causes through the company, including its gravitate toward their interests and encourage Apples for the Students, a customer receipts them to develop it in their own innovative way, program that turns into cash for needed supplies finding their entrepreneurial spirit,” says Jackie. in local schools, and Save-A-Label, raising money His daughter, Lucy Greer Cheriogotis is an for nonprofit organizations and schools. example. She first attended culinary school and is “In the end, it’s nice to have a legacy but you corporate chef and director of deli and catering can’t rest on your laurels. What’s important is operations. what you are doing now,” says Jackie.

Fast Facts:

50,000 – the number of items you’ll find at the average Greer’s supermarket 31 stores in Mississippi, Alabama and Florida 600-plus employees Best sellers: bananas, bread, milk, eggs, ground beef, sugar, flour and soft drinks Busiest time of day: After school through dinner time, weekends and rainy days Customers say: They always go to Greer’s when they want the The Cash Saver on Cottage Hill is one of three former “best fried chicken on the planet.” Belle Foods stores Greer’s bought to expand its presence. In addition to a full-service deli and bakery, $300,000 – the average amount Greer’s estimates a customer spends and other staples, this location has a variety of on groceries in a lifetime specialty products, including the ones pictured here.

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The Board of Advisors represents many of the Mobile Area Chamber’s most generous supporters and provides member company chief executive officers, owners and principals an avenue for valuable input on critical Chamber and community issues. This group meets three times a year at various locations, hearing business and governmental leaders and other speakers address pertinent issues. In addition, the group receives advance information on Mobile’s business progress. This list is current as of June 24. For information on joining the board of advisors, contact Katrina Dewrell at 251-431-8611 or kdewrell@ mobilechamber.com. The H symbol indicates those whose companies are also investors in Partners for Growth, the Chamber’s long-term economic and community development program. Chris Acosta Sumner G. Adams Rouses Markets Norton Lilly International H

Kevin Allen Alex Arendall Gigi Armbrecht Don Armijo Christopher Ashcraft Lenzing Fibers Inc. ServisFirst Bank AT&T H Marine Well Containment Co. Express Employment Professionals

Stephen M. Backman Celia Mann Baehr Owen Bailey James E. Barnes Kinley Bell Remington College H Mobile Symphony USA Children’s and Jim Barnes Enterprises Inc., Marine Rigging Inc. Women’s Hospital d/b/a McDonald’s Restaurants H

J. Gavin Bender Sr. Thomas W. Bender III Eric Berrios Don Bigler William Blackmon Bender Real Estate Group H Advanced Dermatology & Virginia College of Mobile BBB Industries LLC First Community Bank H Skin Care Centre PLLC

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Todd W. Boehm Preston Bolt Jr. Kenneth J. Borowski Tom Bramlett Leigh Ward Breal Gulf Coast Containers Hand Arendall LLC H Praxair Inc. H OEC Ward International Trucks LLC H

William R. Brenner Bart Briggs J. Edgar Brister Dean Brown James Buckalew Southern Earth Sciences H Safety Plus Inc. Seabulk Towing H Alabama Orthopaedic PCH Hotels & Resorts Inc Clinic PC H

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J. R. Cross Jr. Allan Crow J. Kenny Crow Jr. Jay Daily C. William Daniels Jr. Gulf Coast Truck & Robert J. Baggett Inc. H Crow Shields Bailey PC H Hoar Program Management H Burr & Forman LLP H Equipment Co. Inc. H

Ron Deakins Daniel A. Dennis IV Gilbert Diaz Jr. Jimmy Dill Larry C. Dorsey INEOS Phenol Roberts Brothers Inc. H Alabama Roll Inc. McPherson Oil Co. Dorsey & Dorsey Engineering Inc.

T. Ben Duhon Daniel G. Elcan Patricia W. Esfeller Ellen Praytor Faulkner Tyrone Fenderson Jr. Coldwell Banker Charles Elcan & Associates Inc. Esfeller Construction Co. Inc. Lewis Communications Inc. H Commonwealth National Hayes Real Estate Inc. Bank

Perkins Fendley Robert A. Fertitta Mark Fillers James M. Fine Russ Ford Hargrove Engineers + Navigator Credit Union BBVA Compass Bank H Mobile Gas, a Sempra Co. H iBERIABANK H Constructors H

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Barry Franklin Brian Freeman Liz Freeman Robert S. Frost Lorie Gaillard Information Transport Gulf Electric Co. Inc. Long’s Human Resource Delaney Development Inc. H Baldwin Transfer Co. Inc. Solutions Inc. H of Mobile H Services H

Peter Gaillard Jr. Steven R. Gatlin Marc Geis Russell F. Golson Gary J. Grady Gaillard Builders Inc. Bayside Rubber & Products Inc. C Spire H ExxonMobil H Cypress Employment Services LLC

Duncan Greenwood Jack V. Greer Jason Gregory Virginia Guy Bobby Gwin The Hiller Cos. H Autry Greer & Sons Inc. Willis of Alabama Inc. H Drug Education Council Inc. DEX Imaging H

Robert E. Hackbarth J. Anderson Halligan Monty Hamilton Lee Hammons Perry A. Hand Hackbarth Delivery Service Inc. Johnson Development Rural Sourcing Inc. (RSI) Coastal Bank and Trust H Volkert Inc. H Associates Inc.

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Terry H. Harbin Chuck Harmon Brian L. Harold James W. Hartman III Cedric J. Hatcher BancorpSouth H Wells Fargo H APM Terminals Mobile LLC H Premier Medical PNC Bank H Management Inc. H

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Zebulon M. P. Inge Jr. Charles Jackson Jr. Erik L. Johnsen Buffy M. Johnston George Johnston Vickers Riis Murray and Life + Legacy Benefits H International Shipholding Radney Funeral Homes Technip Curran LLC H Corp. H

Keith A. Jones Shirley M. Justice Randy Kennedy Kendall L. Kilpatrick Heath Lannie Prism Systems Inc. Sirote & Permutt PC Alabama Media Group H Hatch Mott MacDonald Instrument Technical Services Inc.

Michael L. Lapeyrouse Thomas E. Latham Oliver A. Latil IV Joe Leach Lee Leavitt The American Equity Clark Geer Latham & Community Bank H ABS Business Systems of A.S.M. Recycling Inc. Underwriters Inc. H Associates Inc. Mobile Inc.

Michael B. Lee F. Martin Lester Jr. Richard Long Frank J. Lott III D. Gregory Luce Jr. Page & Jones Inc. H St. Paul’s Episcopal School City of Jackson Heritage Homes of Mississippi Export Mobile Inc. H Railroad Co. H

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Robin H. Luce Gregory F. Lucey SJ Gaylord C. Lyon Jr. James K. Lyons James M. Lyons JubileeScape Inc. Spring Hill College Lyon Fry Cadden Insurance Alabama State Port The SSI Group Inc. H Agency Inc. H Authority H

Elliot B. Maisel Richard L. Marler Lee Martin Peter C. Martin Sr. Harry (Bo) W. Mattei Gulf Distributing Signal International LLC H Masland Carpets LLC S.S. Nesbitt & Co. Inc. Thames Batré Insurance H Holdings LLC H

Robert G. Mayes Jr. Jenny McCall John P.C. McCall John S. McClelland Jr. T. Vance McCown Columbia Southern University Wesco Gas & Welding Starnes Davis Florie LLP Martin Energy Services LLC Vance McCown Construction Supply Inc. Co. Inc.

Richard T. McCreary Ruby McCullough Ken McElhaney Jr. Quentin McGahey Jim McIngvale BAE Systems Southeast Software Technology Inc. State Farm Insurance Holcim (US) Inc. H Ingalls Shipbuilding Shipyards Alabama H McElhaney Insurance Agency Inc.

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William McLaughlin Pete McMaster Michael O. Meador James Miller Dean Minto Thomas Hospital Arcadis U.S. H Meador Warehousing & Coastal HR Inc. Sherwin Williams Co. Distribution Inc.

Loka Mistretta John L. Montgomery III Mike Montgomery Leland Moore Jr. Mark G. Moore Cintas Corp. H Big Communications Gulf Fastener S & S Sprinkler Co. LLC Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated

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Paige P. Moore Charles H. Moorehead III Harris V. Morrissette Melissa Morrissette R. Keith Mosley RE/MAX By The Bay Gulf Coast Air & Hydraulics China Doll Rice & Bean Inc./ LLB & B Inc. Real Estate H Keith Mosley Construction Inc. Dixie Lily Foods H

Hilton Billingsley Bill Mote Andy Newton Makeda Nichols CLU D. Mark Nix Mostellar Wind Creek Hospitality Southern Light H State Farm Insurance Infirmary Health H Mobile Asphalt Co. LLC Makeda Nichols POWER TO THE DREAMERS

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Henry F. O’Connor III Edward H. O’Gwynn III Maynard V. Odom Kyle Oliver Ryan A. Ott Trustmark National Bank H BB&T H Mobile Area Water and Budweiser-Busch Distributing Rogers & Willard Inc. Sewer System H Co. Inc. H

Marty Parker Michael H. Payne E. B. Peebles III Craig D. Perciavalle Glenn Perry Boise Paper Gwin’s Commercial Printing H Armbrecht Jackson LLP H Austal USA H Mentor Graphics

Richard Perry W. Davis Pilot Jr. Marc Quenneville Ben M. Radcliff Jr. Lyman M. Ramsay DuPont Crop Protection H Pilot Catastrophe Services Inc. Aker Solutions Inc. H Ben M. Radcliff Gulf Equipment Corp. Contractor Inc. H

Archie Reeves Chris Richards Robert Ridgway Scott Ritter Darrell Roberts McDowell Knight Roedder AM/NS Calvert H Yates Construction/JESCO Inc. Orion Engineering and Wal-Tech Valve Inc. & Sledge LLC H Constructors

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Douglas Roberts Maxey J. Roberts Robin Roberts Edwin Robertson Jannea Rogers T. A. Hall Contractors Inc. H University of South Alabama Offshore Inland Marine & Airgas USA LLC, Adams and Reese LLP H Foundation Oilfield Services Inc. H Airgas South Division

Rhett C. Ross Scott Rothermel Richard Russell R. Michael Saxon J. Tuerk Schlesinger Continental Motors Inc. H Performance Contractors Inc. H Bagby & Russell Alabama Power Co. H AltaPointe Health Electric Co. Inc. Systems Inc. H

Henry R. Seawell III Bob Slaughter Ben Smith Jermaine Smith Paul A. Smith Thompson Engineering Inc. H Nudraulix Inc. S and M Transportation Inc. Sears Holdings Corp. d/b/a elg HANIEL Sears Teleserv

Riley B. Smith Ronald A. Snider Jeffery M. St. Clair Merrill H. Stewart Jr. Fred T. Stimpson Tensaw Land & Timber Jones Walker LLP H Springhill Medical Center H The Stewart/Perry Co. Inc. Scotch and Gulf Lumber LLC Co. Inc. H

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W. Sandy Stimpson John Strid Green Suttles George S. Sutton David F. Sweet City of Mobile H Brasfield & Gorrie LLC Gulf States Engineering H Bay Area Community Fresenius Medical Care Medicine PC

Thomas M. Taul III Conan Terrell Matt Thocker Hutch Thompson Cooper C. Thurber Merchants Transfer Co. H Termac Construction Inc. Signature Flight Support SB&T Bank Phelps Dunbar LLP H

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Daryl C. Trawick David L. Trent Bonnie Tully W. Miles Tunno Tracy P. Turner Trawick International Inc. Airbus Americas Evonik Industries H Mobile Paint Johnstone Adams Bailey Engineering Inc. Manufacturing Co. Inc. Gordon and Harris LLC H

K.U. Ueda T. Bragg Van Antwerp Jr. Van vanLingen II George L. Vann Jr. Clay Walden Mitsubishi Polysilicon H Mitchell McLeod Pugh & Century Bank BASF Corp. H Blue Cross and Blue Shield Williams Inc. of Alabama H

John M. Waldron Tony G. Waldrop Michael Wallis Lee Walters T. Bestor Ward III Country Club of Mobile University of South Outokumpu Stainless USA H Goodwyn, Mills & Safe Archives LLC H Alabama H Cawood Inc. H

Robert Wasden James F. Watkins Paul E. Weaver Paul Weber Roger Wehner Crown Products Maynard Cooper & Hosea O. Weaver & Berg Spiral Pipe Corp. H Mobile Airport Authority H Gale PC H Sons Inc. H

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Bobby Wein John Weinacker Gary A. West Ian Whelan Jarrod J. White Millard Maritime Weinacker’s Montessori G.A. West & Co. Inc. H Inchcape Shipping Services Cabaniss, Johnston, Gardner, Schools Dumas & O’Neal H

Matt White John White-Spunner Palmer Whiting Brian R. Willman Patrick J. Wilson White-Spunner Realty Inc.H White-Spunner Merrill Lynch/The Whiting Regions Bank H Mobile Bar Pilots LLC Construction Inc. H Group Not Pictured

Cathy Anderson-Giles Jame D. Pettyjohn Equity Technologies Corp. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Inc.

Judd D. Beech Kenneth Pierce Bayou Concrete LLC UOP LLC, A Honeywell Co.

Ken Corley Mark Sinclair Olin Corp. H Kellsinc Inc.

Gary Yoder Dirk Young William J. Cutts Scott Smallwood WALA FOX 10/The CW Hurricane Electronics Inc. American Tank & Vessel Inc. Shell Chemical LP/Shell Mobile Site H WFNA TV Christian DeLorca Todd Visscher CTR Group Kimberly-Clark Corp. H

Bill Hafner Brian Ward VT MAE H DocRX

Angela P. Hart Greg Warrington Spring Hill Manor Nursing Home BMW of Mobile H

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the business view AUGUST 2014 29 INVESTOR focus

This year, Zieman Speegle LLC is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Pictured in the front row, from left to right, are Jennifer Holifield, attorney; Tony Hoffman, attorney; Gayle Cawthon, legal assistant; Ashley Odom, paralegal; Christine Bailey, paralegal; Sandra Cummins, bookkeeper; and Jordan Odom, receptionist. Back row, from left to right, are Brian Trammell, attorney; Andrea Lindig, legal assistant; Steele Holman, attorney; Jerry Speegle, attorney; and Tommy Zieman, attorney. Zieman Speegle LLC

Company officials: The attorneys business,” said Holifield. “These city individuals of great talent, innovation, in the firm are: Tommy Zieman, values closely align with our firm’s enthusiasm and intellect. These Jerry Speegle, Tony Hoffman, personality.” Mobilians will lift Mobile to the next Steele Holman, Jennifer Holifield level of growth and prosperity. Zieman and Brian Trammell. Why do you support the Mobile Speegle has assisted and continues to Area Chamber of Commerce’s assist Mobile business and community Years in business: 20 Partners for Growth initiative? leaders with achieving Mobile’s “Our firm strongly believes in nationwide prominence and long Brief company description: Mobile’s future and is committed to term success.” Partners for Growth (PFG) The firm practices civil law in the Chamber of Commerce’s vision is the Mobile Area Chamber’s diverse areas. Its attorneys are to realize Mobile’s full potential,” Length of continuous Chamber long-term economic and licensed in Alabama, Florida, said Holifield. membership: Since 2008 Mississippi and Georgia. community development program. What do you see as Mobile’s For more information, contact Why are you located in Mobile? greatest potential? Katrina Dewrell, “Mobile is a unique city that “Mobile’s greatest potential lies the Chamber’s investor relations seamlessly combines history and with its citizens,” said Holifield. coordinator, at 251-431-8611 or [email protected]. tradition with a modern approach to “Mobile is uniquely equipped with

30 the business view AUGUST 2014 CHAMBER@work

All Things Mobile OffshoreAlabama.com Recent Grand Openings Mobile’s Small Business In June, the Mobile Area Goes to Houston and Ribbon Cuttings Council Meets Chamber launched MobileConnect, Mobile was well represented at Chamber staff and ambassadors The Chamber’s small business a program designed to acquaint the Offshore Technology Conference, helped cut ribbons and celebrate development department facilitated new-to-Mobile senior-level executives the largest annual oil and gas grand openings at Rouses Market – Old the quarterly meeting of the Small and their spouses with our conference, attended by more than Shell Road, Rouses Market – Saraland, Business Council – a group of small community’s history, demographics, 108,000 people in Houston in May. Rouses Market – Spanish Fort, Auntie business service providers in the economy and government, healthcare Thirty representatives/members of Anne’s Pretzels, Party Central, First Mobile Area. The council heard a and education, and arts and culture. OffshoreAlabama.com, the Chamber’s Community Bank, Cypress Cove presentation from the University of Partners for Growth investors are oil and gas task force, sponsored a Apartments, Reeds Jewelers, Easy South Alabama’s library system staff serving as hosts for new executives, large booth to promote Mobile’s Money – Airport Boulevard and Easy on reference and electronic research acquainting them with the community burgeoning oil and gas industry. Money – Springhill Avenue. The assistance for businesses. In addition, and its offerings, along with a Participants attended one-on-one Chamber can assist any member in the group learned about the Alabama seminar series addressing the above appointments and meetings with planning and/or attending a Department of Commerce’s statewide topics. A speakers’ bureau has been clients, potential customers and ceremony. To learn more, contact inventory initiative of small business established, and the Chamber is suppliers, and promoted Offshore Dawn Rencher at 251-431-8649 or resource assets, funding for research now registering the program’s first Alabama.com and its co-exhibitors. [email protected]. and a new crowd-funding bill. participants. To learn more about MobileConnect, contact Katrina New Ambassadors Chamber Receives Social Mobile SCORE Office Merges Dewrell at 251-431-8611 or Ambassadors are a group of Media Recognition In late April, the national SCORE [email protected]. Chamber member volunteers who The Chamber received an award office elected to merge the Mobile assist in a variety of capacities, from the United Way of Southwest SCORE chapter and the Baldwin Byrne Talks Energy including working event registration, Alabama for its social media posting County chapter to form the South In May, the Chamber’s oil and visiting Chamber members and during Day of Caring. United Way Alabama SCORE chapter. SCORE gas task force met with Rep. Bradley attending ribbon cuttings. New President and Chief Executive Officer clients may get information at Byrne to discuss the federal energy ambassadors are: Adriana Bright, Allan Turner presented the award to www.southalabama.score.org or policy. Committee members Hilton Garden Inn; and John the Chamber during a staff meeting. contact other local resource partners expressed their concerns about the Wilson, L.A.W. Enterprise. To such as USA’s Small Business policy, especially regarding learn more about the ambassador Development Center at 251-460- Environmental Protection Agency program, contact Dawn Rencher at 6004, or the Women’s Business regulations and the refusal to open 251-431-8649 or drencher@ Center at 251-660-2725. up more areas in the eastern Gulf of mobilechamber.com. Mexico to energy exploration. Everyone loves a Holiday Party - Plan yours with us! Now Accepting Reservations Call 251.973.2217 ext. 163

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The Mobile Area Chamber held a reception in June for new leaders in the Mobile area sponsored by Alabama Power, City of Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and Mobile County Commission President Connie Hudson, who provided a briefing about Mobile prior to the event, which was attended by members of the Chamber Board of Directors, Board of Advisors and Partners for Growth investors. Pictured are: (Row 1) Monty Hamilton, Rural Sourcing Inc. (RSI); John Waldron, Country Club of Mobile; Robert Adams; Julee Waldrop; Bill Sisson, Mobile Area Chamber; George Vann, BASF Corp.; Hudson; and Michael Chambers, Swift Biotechnology and Mobile Area Chamber Chairman. Row 2: Tony Waldrop, Row 3: Parks Moore, S & S Sprinkler; Bill Mote, Wind Creek Hospitality; and Bobby Wein, Millard Maritime. University of South Alabama; Lucy Row 4: Katherine Pitman, Mobile United/Leadership Mobile; Andrew Grinstead, Leavell Investment Greer Cheriogotis, Autry Greer & Management; Ty Bullard, Joe Bullard Automotive; and Mike Brown, American Red Cross Gulf Coast Chapter. Sons; Lynn Chronister, University Row 5: Peter Martin, S.S. Nesbitt & Co.; Van vanLingen, Century Bank; Stimpson; Matt Thocker, Signature Flight of South Alabama; and Paul Weber, Support; Joe Gottfried, Mobile Sports Hall of Fame; David Smitherman, Better Business Bureau of Central & South Berg Spiral Pipe. Alabama; Robert Fertitta, Navigator Credit Union; and Thomas Bender, Advanced Dermatology & Skin Care Centre. Leader Exchange in St. Louis June 22-24 The Mobile Area Chamber took more than 70 business and community leaders to St. Louis for its annual Leaders Exchange in June. The trip was co- chaired by Mobile County Commission President Connie Hudson, City of Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and Chamber Chairman Michael Chambers. In St. Louis, participants spent nearly three days immersed in successful and replicable programs in the areas of workforce development, infrastructure, quality of life and waterfront development. At the end of the trip, the group held an intensive session to discuss all that they’d seen and learned, and what programs could be successful in Mobile. Pictured here is the group standing underneath St. Louis’ iconic arch.

32 the business view AUGUST 2014 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT of the month

AMBASSADOR of the month Photo by Jeff Tesney Thao Nguyen grew up in Coshocton, Ohio, and earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and sales at the University of Houston in Texas. She works as a commercial account manager at Climate Control Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning, where she secures and develops new commercial heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) service and maintenance accounts. Nguyen, the Mobile Area Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month, joined the ambassadors program in January. “I enjoy Jos. A. Bank being an ambassador because it opens opportunities for me to meet new people,” she said. Ambassadors are volunteers working for Jos. A. Bank offers a full selection of men’s Village at Spring Hill store. For more information, visit Mobile Area Chamber member businesses. They tailored and casual clothing, footwear and accessories. www.josbank.com or call 251-340-0779. support the Chamber by visiting members, assisting With more than 600 stores nationwide, the company The Business Spotlight of the Month is selected with event registrations and attending ribbon-cuttings. has a 108-year heritage of quality, value and service. from a random business card drawing at the Chamber’s To learn more about this program, contact Dawn Pictured is store manager Albert Even at the Legacy monthly Business After Hours. Rencher at 251-431-8649 or drencher@mobile chamber.com. retail

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The Business View is the Mobile Area For more information on how to nominate a Chamber’s monthly publication featuring company contact Danette Richards, the Chamber’s activities and accomplishments of the director of small business development, at 251- Chamber and its member businesses. If your 431-8652 or [email protected]. business is a member, keep reading – this feature is designed to outline how member companies Business Spotlight One business attending the Chamber’s can be highlighted. monthly networking event, Business After Hours, For those who are not members but want to is selected for a photo and brief description in join, contact Carolyn Golson, the Chamber’s vice each issue of the magazine. president of membership, at 251-431-8622 or FREE [email protected]. CEO Profile Business Expo th This article introduces people filling the , Aug. 27 5 Generation of News You Can Use Meet the Chamber’s The business briefs featured in this section highest staff position in member companies. Some Greers Invest Board of Advisors of the magazine are centered around positive are chief executive officers while others hold the in Local Grocery Chain economic development headlines such as company title of president or manager. expansions, business-changing contracts, significant hiring initiatives, new investments and more. Made in Mobile Advertising An ongoing series of articles, Made in Mobile Occasionally there is room to accommodate Part of The Business View’s mission is to highlights interesting products made in the Mobile major community news and initiatives. serve as an affordable advertising outlet. It is not a area with broad distribution to regional, national profit-driven publication. Advertising offsets the Member News and/or international markets. cost of printing and mailing. The Business View One of the publication’s most popular columns, is mailed to members and business in Mobile Member News reports management level new hires Guest Columns County listed on the Dun & Bradstreet list, and Chamber staff invite or select management and promotions; business endeavors, such as new has a circulation of close to 22,000 business level employees to write articles addressing a products, new locations, major projects, etc.; owners and managers. In addition, the online link specific topic primarily aimed at small businesses. management level awards, certifications, board is e-mailed to approximately 9,000 recipients and Members have expressed an interest in a number officers, national and regional industry awards and posted on the Chamber’s website and social of topics including marketing, international trade, annual company awards. media sites, including Facebook and LinkedIn. employee management and legislative issues. Weekly headlines and events sponsored by Frequently, issues sell out months in advance. member organizations are usually promoted Advisors The advertising contract and guidelines can be through the Chamber’s weekly e-newsletter sent The Business View recognizes board members found on the to approximately 9,000 recipients and available to annually. The governing board of directors is Chamber’s website, www.mobilechamber.com. anyone free of charge. To subscribe to The Business presented annually in the combined December/ To check availability, contact the publication’s View Weekly, e-mail [email protected]. January issue. advertising executive Rene Eiland at 251-431- News releases should be one or two brief The Chamber also has a board of advisors 8635 or [email protected]. paragraphs. Photos must be professional headshots consisting of leaders whose companies make and must be 300 dpi at full size in an eps, tif or significant dues investments. Profiles of new Editorial Staff jpg format. advisors are featured monthly, and photos of the Each month the Chamber’s communications Information can be sent to news@mobile entire group run annually in the summer. team holds an editorial meeting to discuss ideas, chamber.com. Events must be submitted to the For more information on how to join the information, stories and photographs for the next weekly, through the automated online form on Chamber’s board of advisors, contact Katrina issue. Stories are written and edited by the www.mobilechamber.com/in-the-news/ Dewrell at 251-431-8611 or kdewrell@ communications team and a few freelance writers. chamber-publications. mobilechamber.com. How to Pitch a Story Calendar There are several ways to pitch a story for The calendar printed in The Business View Ambassadors Also featured monthly, ambassadors are The Business View: e-mail the who, what, outlines activities of the Mobile Area Chamber. Chamber volunteers from member organizations where, when, why and how to any member of Events sponsored by Chamber members must who assist with Chamber activities such as ribbon the Chamber’s communications and marketing be submitted using the online form found on cuttings, Business After Hours, the Chamber’s team: The Business View Weekly, www.mobilechamber. primary networking event, new member visits Leigh Perry Herndon, 251-431-8645 or com/in-the-news/chamber-publications. and other events. [email protected]; Small Business of the Month Ambassadors earn points based on their Susan Rak-Blanchard, 251-431-8641 or A volunteer committee reviews submitted participation. The volunteer with the highest [email protected]; applications and selects a business to be featured in score is highlighted in The Business View. each issue as the Small Business of the Month. For more information on how to join the Ashley Horn, 251-431-8623 or Criteria for this designation includes employing less Chamber’s ambassadors, contact Dawn Rencher, [email protected]; or than 100 people, a member in good standing of the the Chamber’s director of customer service, at Carolyn Wilson, 251-431-8606 or Mobile Area Chamber and sales or profit growth. 251-431-8649 or [email protected]. [email protected].

34 the business view AUGUST 2014 CALENDAR AUGUST For information on Chamber events, visit events.mobilechamber.com.

coffee with the chamber women’s ROUNDTABLE *Members Only 13 Start your day with the Chamber and network with other 20 A bi-monthly forum exclusively for Chamber member nonprofit business professionals. executives and managers. When & Where: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. – Panera Bread, When & Where: 8 to 9 a.m. – Mobile Area Chamber, 3691 Airport Blvd. 451 Government St. Contact: Kelly Navarro at 251-431-8638 Speaker: Cindy Ross, Bodies by Cindy or [email protected] Topic: “One Fit Mobile” No charge, but seating is limited. Free parking. Contact: Kelly Navarro at 251-431-8638 Sponsors: Location sponsor: or [email protected] No charge, but seating is limited. RSVP requested. Free parking.

Sponsor: executive roundtable *Members Only 19 A monthly forum exclusively for Chamber member small GCTC Lunch business owners and managers. 20 A bi-monthly lunch hosted by the Gulf Coast Technology Council. When & Where: 8 to 9 a.m. – Mobile Area Chamber, When & Where: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – USA Tech Mentor Graphics 451 Government St. Speaker: Dr. Mark Weaver, USA Mitchell College of Business Speaker: Scott Smith, executive vice president, director Cost: $20 for members and $25 for potential members, of employee benefits, S.S. Nesbitt & Co. includes lunch Topic: “Healthcare – Control Costs and Stay in Compliance” Contact: Emily McGrath at 251-431-8651 Contact: Brenda Rembert at 251-431-8607 or [email protected] or [email protected] Reservations required. Cancellations after Aug. 15 not No charge, but seating is limited. RSVP requested. reimbursed to cover lunch cost. Free parking. Sponsor: USA Research and Technology Park Sponsor: BUSINESS EXPO & LUNCHEON 27 See pages 8-9 for more information.

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Hargrove Engineers + Constructors welcomed Gina Kara Gregory as community affairs Wilbourn joined leader. Gregory is a graduate of the Blue Fish University of Florida with a bachelor’s Design Studio degree in broadcast journalism. She as a content is also president of Mobile’s City strategist and Council, representing District 7. Bolton Smith Freeman Harvey search engine ✱ Norton Lilly optimization Dr. Bob Wood was named dean Prudential Cooper & Co. Inc., International specialist. Wilbourn of the Mitchell College of Business named two new associates to its ✱ (NLI) promoted at the University of South Alabama. Cottage Hill office. They are Mareen Margie Bolton, and . Mobile Bay Wood earned a bachelor’s degree in Freeman Rhonda Harvey Rachael B. ✱ Convention & biology and a master’s in business Smith and Trish Visitors Bureau administration from Arkansas State Elizabeth Averett. Bolton, named Al University, and a doctorate in Damson a 10-year NLI was Hutchinson business administration from Freeman veteran, is now Averett president and Louisiana State University. named president vice president of human resources. CEO. He is a ✱ of Long’s She earned a bachelor’s degree in graduate of The Kristen Human organizational management from University of Hutchinson O’Keefe joined Resource Spring Hill College. Smith is vice Alabama, where he earned a Coastal Services. president of accounting and earned Freeman bachelor’s degree in marketing. Alabama Freeman a bachelor’s degree in accounting Hutchinson has nearly 25 years of Partnership represents the third generation of and a master’s degree in business experience in the hospitality and as a regional leadership at the company. Her father, from the University of South destination marketing arena. He initiatives Tom Damson, served as president Alabama. Averett, who has worked previously served as vice president of coordinator. for 30 years until recently retiring. at NLI for 13 years, is O’Keefe convention sales and services at the O’Keefe earned Freeman graduated from Vanderbilt now corporate controller. Averett Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors a bachelor’s degree in political science University with a bachelor’s degree graduated from the University of Bureau. from Florida State University. She in human and organizational South Alabama with a bachelor’s previously served as project development. degree in accounting. coordinator for the Mobile Bay ✱ National Estuary Program and a Edra Finley joined AM/NS coastal community development Calvert as a communications specialist with the Auburn University specialist. She earned a bachelor’s Marine Extension and Research degree in communication studies Center. from the University of Tennessee. ✱ Previously, she was an athletic media relations assistant at the University of South Alabama. ✱ John Hamilton MD joined Infirmary Occupational Health. His office Boehm Yates is located at 305 UMS-Wright School hired N. Water St. Why? Patricia Boehm and Sonya Yates. Hamilton Boehm is as the new lower school Faster Turn Times principal. She earned a bachelor’s (up to 1200 dpi) degree in elementary education from The Highest Quality Miami University of Ohio and a Maynard Cooper & Gale PC master’s in elementary education announced the formation of its Personalization Tools from High Point University in North senior living and long-term care Interstate Printing Service & Care Carolina. practice. The firm’s new team Yates is the director of academic includes a cross-disciplinary group of support. She holds a bachelor’s degree attorneys with experience in in learning disabilities and a master’s in healthcare, project development and Why not? mild learning disabilities. A Certified finance, corporate matters and See how digital printing can revitalize your marketing Academic Learning Therapist (CALT), operational support, regulatory techniques while driving down your cost. Interstate she also earned certification at the compliance, litigation, labor and employment, employee benefits and Printing is your source for the latest technology and therapy level in Multi-Sensory governmental affairs. great service. Call us today to learn more! Structured Language Education from the Shelton School in Dallas.

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Ozanam Pharmacy started a “Pay Twenty-one attorneys at It Forward” program to encourage Maynard Cooper & Gale PC were its patients to donate to Ozanam and recognized as leading lawyers in Community Foundation of help others receive free medication. Alabama in the 2014 edition of South Alabama named Bethany The endeavor came as a result of a Chambers USA, America’s Leading Teryl Todd and Carrie Elizabeth class project at the University of Lawyers for Business. Additionally, Beverly recipients of the 2014 South Alabama Mitchell College Maynard Cooper was ranked as a Matthews Scholarship. The of Business. leading firm in all six practice areas scholarship is given to students Slaby Haynes ✱ covered in the state: banking and and residents in Clarke County with The League of Women Voters Wilkins Miller Hieronymus LLC finance; bankruptcy/restructuring; the desire to become educators, of Mobile released its newest announced the firm was admitted to corporate/commercial; labor and and is given in honor of the edition of the nonpartisan election the Financial Consulting Group, the employment; litigation; general Matthews family and friends for resource www.VOTE411.org. The largest association of independently commercial; and real estate. their contributions to education site is a “one-stop-shop” providing owned accounting, business valuation ✱ in Clarke County. tools to help local voters navigate the and financial service firms in North The Mobile Marriott received a voting process. America, which admits experienced, TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence credentialed members who are award for hospitality excellence. financial experts and leaders in providing litigation and valuation Providence Hospital was awarded services. its second consecutive “A” grade for In addition, Bob Slaby CPA, The Mobile Area Chamber hospital safety. The hospital safety CVA, a manager at Wilkins Miller was awarded a five-star rating by score is compiled under the guidance Hieronymous, was appointed the CONNECT the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, of the nation’s leading experts on 2014-15 president of the Mobile with the Chamber >> the highest designation given. patient safety and administered by Chapter of the Alabama Society of Of the 6,936 chambers in the The Leapfrog Group, an independent CPAs. Slaby has worked in public U.S., only 301 are accredited, watchdog. The scores uses 28 accounting for more than 13 years. and of those only 43 have measures of publicly available hospital He graduated from Kent State achieved five-star distinction. safety data to produce a single score. @MobileChamber The Mobile Area Chamber ✱ University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a has been accredited by the U.S. PNC Bank recently recognized major in accounting. Chamber since the designation’s 26 local employees for excellence in In other news, Eric Haynes Mobile Area Chamber inception more than 40 years ago. service as part of the company’s CPA earned a chartered global annual “Market All Stars” recognition, management accountant designation. based on performance against criteria ✱ developed for their individual line of Throughout its offices in Alabama, business. Winners for the Mobile Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and market are: Dottie McKean, Tiffany Tennessee, 39 attorneys with Burr Parker, Michele Payne, Angela & Forman LLC were recognized as Banker, Melonie Breakfield, Mike “Leaders in their Field” by Chambers Cadden, Carmen Collins, Heather USA, including John Kavanagh Jr. Cuccias, Laurie Fallon, Kendal from the firm’s office in Mobile. Foster, Vanessa Gilley, Jason Gross, ✱ Michele Hand, Jessica Kimball, Kate Kramer, Willson McClelland, Patrick McKenna, Stella Miller, Amelia Pope, Lisa Radford, Daron Ray, Rhonda Schlautman, Stephen Searcy, Lauren Vickrey and Amanda Zirlott. ✱ The Alabama Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council recently Cannon Siebert elected new officers and directors. Gardberg, Clausen & Kemmerly Neil C. Johnston of Hand Arendall announced that associate attorneys LLC was named president. ✱ Robyn Cannon and Derek Siebert passed the Florida and Mississippi Charles R. Hanes II MD of bar exams. Both attorneys practice Urogynecology of Southern Alabama social security disability law and is the first physician in Mobile to be veterans’ disability law. board-certified in female pelvic ✱ medicine and reconstructive surgery, Bronstein’s Fine Furniture of according to Infirmary Health. Mobile was named one of Home Hanes earned a medical degree from Accents Today’s 50 Retail Stars for Tulane University School of Medicine 2014. in New Orleans and has practiced in Mobile since 1979.

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If you know a company interested in benefiting from Chamber membership, contact Jackie Livingston at 251-431-8642. View the complete membership directory at www.mobilechamber.com.

Advanced Integrated Security LLC Brand Energy Solutions LLC Easy Money Jubilee Specialties Inc. Roane Adams Melissa Griffin Erika Cichanowicz Stephanie Woolsey 1111 East I-65 Service Rd. S., Ste. 102 8728 Ramble Woods Dr. 7100 Airport Blvd. 7535 O’Hara Dr. Mobile, AL 36606 Pensacola, FL 32514 Mobile, AL 36608 Spanish Fort, AL 36527-5129 251-380-1501 417-569-5798, ext. 6 251-344-1153 251-621-9811 www.aisprotect.com www.beis.com www.goeasymoney.com www.jubileespecialties.com Fire Alarm Systems Construction-Commercial Financial Services Advertising Specialties

Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Bruce Duhe Tire Inc. Easy Money LBP Interpreting Inc. Fund Bruce Duhe Erika Cichanowicz Lori Pituk Laurie Swift 5030 Rangeline Rd. 2950 Springhill Ave. 2149 Taddish Dr. P.O. Box 59188 Mobile, AL 36619 Mobile, AL 36607 Mobile, AL 36695-6305 Birmingham, AL 35259 251-661-9889 251-476-2978 251-463-6629 855-642-5673 Tire Dealers www.goeasymoney.com www.lbpinterpreting.com www.alabamascholarshipfund.org Financial Services Translators/Interpreters Nonprofit Organization CenturyLink Business Tim Adams Easy Money Little Sisters of the Poor Alabama Steel Terminals LLC 19812 Underwood Rd. Erika Cichanowicz Home for the Aged Mike Richardson Foley, AL 36535 5441 Hwy. 90 W. John Goodroe 56 St. Joseph St., Ste. 1701 251-952-5315 Mobile, AL 36619 1655 McGill Ave. Mobile, AL 36602 www.centurylink.com 251-643-7334 Mobile, AL 36604 251-432-1054 Information Technology www.goeasymoney.com 251-476-6335 Terminals-River & Marine Financial Services www.littlesistersofthepoormobile.org CERTEX USA Inc. Nonprofit Organization All Over Janitorial Services Inc. Rebecca Knowles Easy Money Mike and Kleasa Boozer 3767 Halls Mill Rd. Erika Cichanowicz Middle Bay Boat Co. Inc. 1125 N. Corporate Dr., Ste. 207B Mobile, AL 36693-5607 393 Azalea Rd. Chandler Lunceford Mobile, AL 36607 251-666-6290 Mobile, AL 36609 6110 Rangeline Rd. 251-450-2302 www.certex.com 251-343-7070 Theodore, AL 36582 www.alloverjanitorialservices.com Riggers’ Equipment/Supplies www.goeasymoney.com 251-443-6020 Janitorial Service Financial Services Marine Services CK Group Staffing LLC Anders Boyett & Brady PC David Gordon EZ Flow Plumbing and Drain New Life Housing LLC J. David Brady 23 Grady Dr. Jamie Walsh Bernadette Jenkins 3800 Airport Blvd., Ste. 203 Saraland, AL 36571 507 Holcombe Ave. 750 Lakeside Dr., Ste. B Mobile, AL 36608-1663 844-257-8233 Mobile, AL 36606-1572 Mobile, AL 36693 251-344-0880 www.ckgroupstaffing.com 251-661-3131 251-382-1117 www.abblawfirm.com Employee Staffing Plumbing Drains/Sewer Cleaning www.newlifehousingllc.com Attorneys Home Ownership Collette Vacations Gulf Coast Shows Andress Engineering Associates Inc. Jack W. Brinson II Dan Miller Norden Realty Kenneth Guynn 2653 Rocky Ford Rd. P.O. Box 2362 Marty Norden 854 Lakeside Dr., Ste. A Coolidge, GA 31738-3821 Mobile, AL 36652-2362 P.O. Box 190008 Mobile, AL 36693-5116 229-444-3691 251-478-7469 Mobile, AL 36619-0008 251-660-8188 www.collettevacations.com www.gulfcoastshows.com 251-338-4026 www.andressengineering.com Travel Agencies Promoters-Event Real Estate Developers Manufacturers’ Agents/Representatives Consumer Energy Alliance InfinitePetro Distributors LLC PODS Bayside Dental Associates PC Amelie Hereford Pamela Garrett Chris Carter Dr. Michael A. Lartigue 2211 Norfolk St., Ste. 410 3763 Hwy. 90 2645 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 2020 Rosedale Rd. Houston, TX 77098 Pace, FL 32571-1076 Mobile, AL 36605 Mobile, AL 36605-3167 713-337-8833 855-582-6457 251-432-7637 Phone: 251-476-6966 www.consumerenergyalliance.org www.infinitepetro.com www.PODS.com Dentists Nonprofit Organization Petroleum Products Moving & Storage As of 5/31/14 Bayside Insurance Inc. Delta Bike Project Kathy Smith Jeff DeQuattro 7210 Airport Blvd., Ste. A 561 St. Francis St. ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Mobile, AL 36608 Mobile, AL 36602 251-219-7039 251-348-0872 Alabama Power...... 24 Interstate Printing & Graphics Inc...... 36 www.thebaysideagency.com www.deltabikeproject.org BayFest...... 38 Keith Air Conditioning Inc...... 11 Insurance Nonprofit Organization Bellingrath Gardens and Home...... 31 Lagniappe...... 37 BIS Office Systems...... 35 Little Sisters of the Poor...... 31 Bayside Insurance Inc. Early Construction Inc. C Spire...... 2 Mobile Symphony Orchestra...... 15 Kathy Smith Michael Hannaford Coast Safe and Lock...... 35 Providence Hospital...... 5 2029-J Airport Blvd. 435 Industrial Park Rd. Community Bank...... 23 Regions Bank...... 27 Mobile, AL 36505 Cartersville, GA 30121-6039 Downtown Mobile Alliance...... 33 Trustmark Bank...... 19 770-592-5585 251-450-2730 First Community Bank...... 6 UMS-Wright Preparatory School...... 16 www.thebaysideagency.com www.earlyconstruction.com Grand Hotel Point Clear Resort & Spa...13 Walks and Wags...... 33 Insurance Contractors-Industrial Gwin’s Commercial Printing...... 38 Wonderland Express...... 6 Hancock Bank...... 20

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