the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce 2014 FEBRUARY VIEW From the Chairman

Taking time to reflect on the year that was, five years’ efforts that ended with us being named oftentimes provides the clarity needed to set goals among the top 1 percent of all Chambers in the for the coming year. And this year’s Mobile Area nation. And because of your continued investment Chamber of Commerce annual report – which in this Chamber, and for the lean operating practices you’ll find on the next 18 pages – does just that. of its staff, we remain in a solid financial position. I would encourage you to take the time to read I mentioned this in my annual meeting comments the report, look at the photographs and digest the last year, but if you are not involved with this interesting statistics included in it. And as you Chamber, you need to be. All it takes is one phone finish, pay special attention to the highlights of the call, one face-to-face visit, one email or one social Chamber’s plan of action for 2014. In it, I hope media post asking to volunteer. We will take the you’ll get a sense that this pro-business organization ball from there, and work with you to find the best challenged itself by setting aggressive goals which fit for your personal and professional needs. will only happen if we remain true to our mission, On behalf of the Chamber’s President and CEO and never lose sight of our long-range plan to Bill Sisson, and your new Chairman of the Board continue growing Mobile’s economy. Michael Chambers with Swift Biotechnology, thank 2013 was an amazing – and busy – year for you for supporting the Mobile Area Chamber of Chamber staff and its volunteers. In April, as Airbus Commerce. was breaking ground on its final assembly line, the economic development team was pounding the With best regards, pavement recruiting supplier industries that would Mike Saxon benefit our burgeoning aerospace industry. In Alabama Power Co. August, the Chamber team submitted to the U.S. Mobile Area Chamber Chamber of Commerce a work product culminating Chairman of the Board

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Above are members of the Mobile Area Chamber’s executive committee who attended the Airbus groundbreaking. They are (from left to right), Win Hallett (former Chamber president); Frank Lott (vice chair of governmental affairs), Heritage Homes; Travis Short (vice chair of workforce development), Horizon Shipbuilding; Steven Carey (vice chair military affairs), CertaPro Painters of Mobile and Baldwin Cos.; Daniel Dennis (vice chair of membership), Roberts Brothers Inc.; Michael Pierce (past board chair), Commonwealth National Bank; Tom Taul (vice chair community development), Merchants Transfer Co.; Kinley Bell (vice chair maritime affairs), Marine Rigging Inc.; Leigh Ward Breal (vice chair communications & marketing), Ward International Trucks; Brian Harold (vice chair economic development), APM Terminals Mobile Inc.; Mike Saxon (board chair), Alabama Power Co.; Keith Manwaring (vice chair small business), LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Inc.; Lance Covan (vice chair trade), Mitternight Inc.; and Michael Chambers (president-elect and vice chair finance), Swift Biotechnology. Economic Development Serving as lead economic developer working with new and existing businesses

Partners for Growth No Headaches Here At the conclusion Bayer CropScience announced a $396 million of year one, the investment at Evonik’s south Mobile County plant. Chamber is on target It is Bayer’s largest single construction project, and in job recruitment, will establish a herbicide production facility, with 2013 By the Numbers annual wages and plans to market Mobile-made weed killer used by New Jobs Recruited: 302 capital investment. farmers for the 2016 growing season. Partners for Growth III is a public-private partnership Average Salary of Jobs funded by performance contracts with the city of Expansion x2 Recruited: $58,333 Mobile and Mobile County and by pledges from 162 BASF will expand operations to manufacture New Projects: 2 area companies and organizations. components for detergents also at Evonik. The Expansions at Existing As the lead economic developer for the city and project creates 22 jobs at Evonik and is an $84.3 Companies: 3 county, the Mobile Area Chamber measures its million capital investment. The new facility’s results against a set of five-year goals to recruit 4,000 start-up date is 2015. Capital Investment jobs with average annual wages of $40,000 and of 2013 Projects: $1.5 billion in capital investment. Double Strength $516.3 million The Chamber also takes the lead on economic The Alabama State Port Authority, in partnership development for the Washington County Economic International with Alabama Steel Terminals, is developing a Development Initiative. Appointments $36 million steel coil handling facility. The project Made to Help Local consists of a 372,600-square-foot warehouse, 50 Companies Expand Economic Development in Action permanent jobs with an annual payroll of $2 million, Foreign Sales: 178 The Chamber continued to see a high level of in- and will double Mobile’s steel export capability. terest in the area, and helped win projects, resulting Students attending in 300-plus jobs with an average salary of $58,333 Workforce Development and capital investments totaling $516.3 million. Events: 10,869 Additional Investments On Time n Marine Well Containment Co. (MWCC) Perhaps the most anticipated timeline, Airbus announced it will locate a shore base operation announced its schedule through 2014 for hiring, in Mobile. The facility consists of an 80,000- equipment testing, purchases and site services for square-foot warehouse for a rapid response the 2015 planned opening. The company broke system in the event of an underwater well ground in April and by year’s end visual markers blowout in the Gulf of Mexico. MWCC was outlined the footprint of its $600 million facility. formed in 2010 by a partnership of major oil When complete, Mobile will be the third city in the and gas companies, including ExxonMobil, U.S. and fifth in the world to manufacture large Chevron, Shell and BP. commercial aircraft.

n Horizon Shipbuilding tripled its production capacity by acquiring new facilities, comprised Local Influence of 22 acres and 3,000 feet of waterfront. In February, Airbus named Alabama-based Hoar Program Management (HPM) as program n American WeatherStar (AWS), a Mobile-based manager for its final assembly line. In this role, Hoar commercial and industrial roofing material is responsible for all aspects of the design and supplier also expanded its facility. The new construction of the facility. space allows AWS to make samples and host A long list of Mobile and Alabama companies are training sessions. heading up different aspects of the project, including Brasfield & Gorrie, Covenant Steel, Gulf States Engineering, Hargrove Engineers + Constructors, Hatch Mott MacDonald, Hosea Weaver & Sons, Southern Earth Sciences, Terracon, Thompson Engineering, Walcott Adams Verneuille Architects and Watermark Design Group.

A Piece of the Pie Team Mobile, representatives of several organizations who assist with business recruitment, participated in the bi-annual Paris Air Show. The Chamber also sent two representatives to the Hamburg Aviation Forum in Germany. Both were opportunities to meet with current and potential Airbus suppliers. The Aerospace Alliance, consisting of economic development entities in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana, sponsored an event to showcase the Gulf Coast’s I-10 aerospace corridor. The Chamber, along with several partners, launched www.alabamaaerosupply.com, a website dedicated to the Mobile Bay region’s aerospace assets and available sites and buildings. Maritime Milestone Before the close of 2013, Austal USA’s employment exceeded 4,000. In a 12-month period the shipbuilder, Mobile’s largest private employer, delivered three ships to the U.S. Navy. The company’s military contracts add up to $5.1 billion, including 12 Littoral Combat Ships and 10 Joint High Speed Vessels.

Horizon Shipbuilding expanded its facilities to accommodate new contracts. The 16-year-old Bayou La Batre company has more than 400 employees. Company President Travis Short is pictured above. Business Retention & Expansion The Chamber hosted and participated in trade Raymond McCaffrey With a focus on nurturing job creation in the missions to Norway, Sweden, China, South Korea and Mac McCaffrey aviation and maritime business sectors in 2013, and Canada, where 178 business appointments with Quality Valve met the Chamber’s business retention and expansion were conducted. Early reported export sales reached with the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service and representative met with 60 local businesses seeking more than $26 million, supporting the creation of potential foreign buyers ways to assist them. A better understanding of the 480 jobs. Delegations from Columbia, Africa and Thailand in Shenyang, China, sectors’ opportunities and challenges enables the during one of the 2013 visited Mobile to discuss mutual trade interests and Business Retention and Expansion committee to trade missions led by provide assistance that has a broader reach and impact. develop relationships. the Chamber. Under this division are the Gulf Coast Technology Council, created to raise the visibility and support of the Workforce Development area’s high-tech industry; and OffshoreAlabama.com, The Chamber fills a supportive role when it a partnership of more than 230 southwest Alabama comes to workforce development and partners offshore oil and gas producers, service providers, with a number of organizations, including the suppliers and associated companies. Bay Area Healthcare Coalition, Southwest Alabama Key to both committees was exhibiting Mobile’s Workforce Development Council, Mobile Area assets in regional, national and international arenas. Education Foundation and Mobile Works. The Chamber is also a mentor to local companies In 2013, the Chamber continued to staff two competing in Alabama Launchpad, a project of the regional healthcare initiatives for high school Economic Development Partnership of Alabama. students: Summer Scrubs, an intensive one-week, The program identifies new, innovative ventures on-site job shadowing internship; and the Health seeking sound business advice, and critical start-up Occupations Career Fair, where students arrive at and development capital. the scene of a mock accident and follow the patient’s care. The two events included 869 area students. International Trade Also, the Chamber continued to manage Worlds The division continued to focus efforts on education, of Opportunity. The two-day, hands-on career expo sales and marketing, and regional awareness in 2013. drawing 10,000-plus eighth graders from the state’s During the year, there were a dozen workshops, eight Region 9 counties is a project of the Southwest seminars, market briefings and conferences that offered Alabama Workforce Development Council. approximately 700 participants insight on growing international sales and breaking into new markets. Manufacturer of the Year Team Building Continues BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards Alabama was The Washington County EDI and a number of recognized as the Chamber’s 2013 Manufacturer state and local partners joined in an effort to capture of the Year. The company was honored for its future business opportunities in the chemical sector employee growth and current hiring trends, as in Mobile and Washington counties. The first well as its backlog of work through 2016. goal was to assess infrastructure as well as the inputs and outputs of each facility in McIntosh, Washington County Economic Axis, Saraland and Theodore. The study was completed in May and was Development Initiative (EDI) overseen by a nationally recognized group of The Chamber, in its partnership with Washington chemical industry consultants. The final report led County economic development efforts, staffs the to a comprehensive overview of available properties Washington County EDI. This year, the organization throughout the target areas, infrastructure and feed rebranded itself with a new logo and website, and stocks, and will frame a more strategic approach to utilized resources at Auburn University to begin recruitment activities in the chemical sector. working on a strategic plan. The organization also welcomed Huntsman Advanced Materials and the law firm of Turner, Onderdonk, Howell, Huggins, Kimbrough & Bradley.

This year’s recipients of the annual Gulf Coast Technology Council (GCTC) scholarships were awarded a combined total of $6,000. The winners attend local colleges and are pursuing technology-related careers. GCTC is a Mobile Area Chamber initiative. The group has collectively awarded $40,000 in scholarships over the last seven years. The 2013 recipients are (seated, left to right) Ken Henderson, University of South Alabama; Hayley Vierling, Spring Hill College; Jacob Taylor, University of South Alabama; and Justin Wells, Bishop State. The two recipients not pictured are Breanea Loveless (Bishop State) and Ryan Wallace (University of South Alabama). Also pictured (standing, left to right) are: Julie Parden, Star Service; John Strope, Dogwood Productions and GCTC Scholarship Chairman; Chris Morton, MCG Business Solutions; Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl; and Sam St. John, Logical Computer Solutions. In September, the Chamber hosted a business-to-business forum connecting more than 200 small- to medium-sized businesses with representatives from NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA Shared Services Center, Stennis Space Center, Michoud Assembly Facility, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Mobile District and more than 20 prime contractors and other agencies. NASA expects to return to Mobile to repeat the session in 18 months. Pictured (from left to right) are: Darrell Randle, Mobile Area Chamber; Lynn Garrison, Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC); David Brock, MSFC; Earl Pendley, NASA; and Danette Richards, Mobile Area Chamber. Small Business Development Supporting small businesses with professional development and business counseling

Nurturing Small Businesses Hot Topics While most are familiar with the Chamber’s Additional subjects offering the business high-profile economic development efforts, it’s community professional development included important to recognize the organization’s goals for several Constant Contact seminars teaching strategies small business development. Top 2013 initiatives and best practices for email marketing campaigns, were to stimulate job growth by increasing funding social media, branding, disaster preparedness, legal opportunities for start-up and emerging companies, issues, networking and more. continue outreach to minority-owned businesses The Chamber partnered with the University of and offer relevant programming and workshops. South Alabama’s Small Business Development Center 2013 By the Numbers on workshops addressing surety bonding, small Small Business-Focused Out-of-this-World Networking business certifications and an annual procurement Workshops and In conjunction with the Marshall Space Flight matchmaker event. Seminars: 36 Center in Huntsville, the Chamber presented a Participation at these professional development Professional day-long business-to-business forum in Mobile. The events and the monthly executive roundtable Development Seminars event began with discussions on the process and discussions exceeded 2,000 in 2013. Attendees: 2,069 procedures of doing business with NASA and other related entities, followed by face-to-face meetings A National Blue Ribbon Entrepreneurs Receiving with NASA representatives and purchasing agents The Chamber’s 2012 Small Business of the Year Business Counseling of its prime contractors. More than 200 people became a 2013 Blue Ribbon winner. Weinacker’s and Advice: 250 attended the event. Montessori School was recognized as one of the Employees of Highlighted U.S. Chamber’s 100 companies receiving the Blue Small Businesses of Ribbon Small Business Award. Winners are selected Figuring it Out the Month: 160 A series of workshops and seminars featuring based on business practices including strategy, employ- experts addressing the many facets of the Patient ee development, community involvement and customer Value of Contracts Protection and Affordable Care Act drew hundreds service. Won with Help of of attendees. The series began in 2012, continued Weinacker’s is the second Mobile area-nominated the MBDA - Mobile: in 2013, with at least one additional seminar business to earn this distinction since the program $608,491,312 scheduled for 2014. began in 2005. Profile on Small Business SCORE Free Advice Each month the Chamber highlights the small SCORE small business advisors counseled more business of the month in its monthly magazine, than 250 small business owners and/or budding The Business View. Winners in 2013 were: entrepreneurs on a variety of business issues, including n American WeatherStar business plans, marketing, funding and growth. n Beaufort Engineering Services (BES Inc.) The Mobile Chapter operates out of the Chamber n Cornerstone Investment Management and continues to look for new volunteers interested & Consulting in helping small businesses grow. n D&K Suit Discounters n Dr. T. Malcolm Warren Family Dentistry Eagle Award Winners n Dueitt’s Battery Supply BNI Business Resource Print & Ship Center and n Floor Trader Mobile Hughes Plumbing & Utility Contractors were n Instrument Technical Services recognized for business operations, revenue and/or n Koby Import Auto employee growth and community involvement. n Parkway Animal Hospital BNI, in addition to its copy and shipping services, n Smart Work Ethics also provides marketing consulting and graphic design services. Hughes Plumbing is an industrial contractor doing business in Alabama and Mississippi. Minority Business Advocate The city of Mobile was named the Chamber’s Minority Business Advocate for 2013. Key highlights that helped the city earn the annual award included its seven-year partnership with the MBDA business center, expanding and improving contracting opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses as well as encouraging business ownership and development. Mobile MBDA and Mobile Minority Enterprise Awards winners were: n High Performance Minority Business of the Year: Nation View LLC n Minority Manufacturer of the Year: ALM Tech Group n Minority Construction Firm of the Year: Tri-County Contractors Inc. MBDA Business Center – Mobile The Minority Business Development Agency Business Center Mobile (MBDA) is a program of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is operated by the Chamber. The center’s efforts were recently recognized with a national award for the most contracts and financial assistance provided to its clients. In its seven years of existence, the local office has helped more than 250 minority-owned companies secure contracts and financial assistance Joanie Stephen (far right) Small Business of the Year came up with the idea to valued at $1 billion and creating and/or maintaining Safe Archives LLC was selected as the Chamber’s start Smart Work Ethics more than 1,100 jobs. after hearing how area 2013 Small Business of the Year. The storage The Mobile MBDA and the Chamber celebrated employers were struggling facility was recognized for its revenue growth Minority Business Week with an annual awards with soft skills. Pictured and advancements made to keep the company luncheon. Keynote speaker Michael Baisden, a with Stephen are Kristel viable as the use of electronic records and digital popular radio personality and author, credited the Flood, Marcy McKee and storage increases. Chamber as the best he has ever seen, encouraging Terri Kearns. Not pictured attendees to join and take advantage of the Chamber’s is Donna Weber. numerous services. The event was attended by more than 300 people. More than 80 Mobile business leaders traveled to Hamburg, Germany, in April for a first-hand look at the Airbus Final Assembly plant and the suppliers and community growth it has generated. This was the first time the Chamber’s Leaders Exchange traveled outside the U.S.

Community & Governmental Affairs Advocating for business-friendly legislation The Voice of Business reconfiguration components; the Historic Tax Credit, The Chamber adopted the online advocacy tool a first step in encouraging restoration and renovation VoterVoice to enhance how the organization monitors of historic properties; Gulf State Park, allowing the and addresses business-impacting legislative issues. state to partner with a private developer to design and The program allows members to easily follow state build a lodge and conference center in Gulf Shores; and federal legislation on the Chamber’s website, and funding for Murphy High School repairs, allow- weigh in on issues and offer feedback directly to ing bond issues up to $15 million to repair the school elected officials. damaged by the 2012 Christmas Day tornado. Also, the Chamber was successful in turning Legislative Involvement back efforts by some Alabama legislators to repeal The 2013 Alabama legislative session saw the Alabama College and Career Ready Standards, introduction of 1,176 bills, with more than 130 of leaving the standards defined in the Plan 2020 by them signed into law. Guided by its 2013 Community the Alabama Department of Education intact. Legislative Agenda and volunteer advocates, the Chamber closely followed and advocated for legislative On the National Front actions with a direct impact on local business. In support of immigration reform, the Cham- ber signed a U.S. Chamber of Commerce letter A number of items on the Chamber’s legislative 2013 By the Numbers agenda passed during the 2013 Alabama Legislative to members of the U.S. Senate. The Mobile Area session, including the People’s Trust Act, requiring full Chamber’s board of directors adopted a formal Legislative Bills repayment to the Alabama Trust Fund of the $447 position in 2006 outlining four critical elements: Monitored: 1,176 increased border security, reform and creation of million previously “loaned” to the state’s general budget. Political Networking Other legislative successes were the Aviation workable temporary worker programs along with fixing flaws with the employer-sponsored green Forums and Events Business Improvement Act, leveling the playing field Attended: 2,740 with surrounding states for the aircraft manufacturing card system; a balanced and workable employment industry and aircraft supplier companies; the Aviation verification system; and a legalization program Build the Bridge Use Tax Exemption, clarifying the sales and use with tight criteria leading to eventual citizenship. Facebook tax exemptions granted last year for aircraft Followers: 5,430 The Chamber also joined a coalition of Gulf Build the Bridge Coalition members also continue Coast organizations to address the rise in National to speak to civic clubs and increase social media Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rates. The coalition support through a well-received Facebook page. is requesting Congress create new legislation and/ The Chamber-launched Facebook site landed nearly or amend the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform 5,000 followers in its first week. Act so communities can have a long-term, sustainable The Alabama Department of Transportation is and viable NFIP with affordable rates. expected to hold local hearings in early 2014, and positive comments and support will help move the Forum Alabama project closer to final design, engineering and A focus on state and federal issues drew 860 construction. attendees to Forum Alabama events in 2013. Featured speakers were U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby in Air Service March, followed by Alabama Community College In August, the Chamber’s Air Service Task Force System Chancellor Dr. Mark Heinrich and Alabama learned the results of the Mobile Airport Authority’s State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tommy Bice commissioned air service study to define and quantify in June, and Gov. Robert Bentley in August. the Gulf Coast air travel market. One area needing improvement was access to Build the Bridge Mobile Regional Airport. Since then task force A coalition working members joined with the Chamber’s Transportation to create community Coalition to identify the most direct routes and support for a new I-10 recommend signage improvements. Mobile River Bridge and Thanks to the work of engineers with the city of the widening of the I-10 Mobile, Mobile County and the Alabama Department of Bayway recruited more Transportation, new directional signs are expected than 50 municipalities, to be in place by mid-2014. organizations and businesses to join forces and send letters of support to the Chamber.

In March, the Chamber hosted Dr. Tommy Bice (second from right) and Dr. Mark Heinrich (second from left) during a Forum Alabama luncheon. Also pictured here is James Lowe, Bishop State Community College President (left) and Mike Saxon, Alabama Power and Chamber board chairman (right). Ombudsman In an effort to better understand the needs of the development community, the city of Mobile’s regulatory staff met with the Chamber’s permitting task force, comprised of local realtors, architects, contractors and engineers, to identify ways to enhance the overall development review process. As a result, the task force offered a series of recommendations to the city aimed at improving the current process and spurring economic development opportunities. The city has since launched its ombudsman program to increase the pace, certainty and predictability of the development review process. Rubbing Elbows The Chamber hosts annual events giving members the opportunity to network with elected officials. A crowd of more than 900 came to the State of the City and County annual luncheon to hear city and county leaders discuss key accomplishments and plans for the coming year. With competitive elections on the local, state and federal level this year, the annual political mixer Pork and Politics in the Park drew one of the largest crowds with nearly 500 attendees. In addition, more than 150 Mobile Area Chamber members, business leaders, legislators and state officials attended a reception in Montgomery to thank the state Legislature for its work and promote the Chamber’s 2013 legislative agenda. And in December, the Chamber held its annual Champagne and Oysters reception honoring new and re-elected officials, attended by 150 participants. Stars & Stripes More than 300 people attended the 26th annual Armed Forces Day luncheon in the aircraft pavilion at Battleship Memorial Park. The keynote speaker, U.S. Marine Corps Major Gen. Gary Cooper (Ret.), spoke to the value of a community that chooses to The Chamber continued to assist the Mobile Bay Area Veterans Day Commission’s annual honor its active duty forces and veterans. luncheon and activities. The commission honored decorated U.S. Army Korean War The Chamber presented awards to the outstanding veteran James McEachin as Patriot of the Year (left) and Maj. Mordecai “Mawk” Arnold JROTC cadets from the Mobile County Public (right), a U.S. Marine who served in three wars – World War II, the Korean War and the School System’s high schools. The Navy League, Vietnam War, as Veteran of the Year. Pictured at center is Col. Patrick Downing (Ret.). Air Force Association and Employer Support of Guard and Reserve presented outstanding service Corporate Community Service Award awards to active duty service members representing This year’s Corporate Community Service Award the Aviation Training Center, Sector Mobile, National winner is Airbus Americas Engineering. The list of Guard and Reservists. New this year was recognition 116 organizations where Airbus employees donate of Spouse of the Year, Teacher of the Year and Above their time and effort includes the American Red & Beyond Business awards. Cross, Bay Area Food Bank, BEST Robotics and Mobile County Public Schools. This award recognizes a company – either large and small – for its dedication to the community and is presented by the Junior League of Mobile and the Mobile Area Chamber. The Mobile Area Chamber hosted a new leaders reception sponsored by State Farm Insurance-Makeda Nichols. Standing, from left to right, are City of Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson; Joe Leach, ABS Business Systems; Darrell Roberts, Wal-Tech Valve; Mark Hieronymus, Wilkins, Miller, Hieronymus LLC; Juergen Hellmich, iSAM North America; Keith Mosley, Keith Mosley Construction; Ben Smith, S and M Transportation; Glenn “Skip” Brown, Russell Butler Thompson & Houston; Jim Miller, Coastal HR; Vance McCown, Vance McCown Construction; Bill Sisson, Mobile Area Chamber; Bart Briggs, Safety Plus; Henry O’Connor, Trustmark National Bank; Gavin Bender, Bender Real Estate Group; and Michael Chambers, Swift Biotechnology. Sitting, from left to right, are Hugh Hyland, Sanders Hyland; Mobile County Commissioner Merceria Ludgood; Robin Luce, JubileeScape; Warren Hopper, BancorpSouth Insurance Services; Dirk Young, Hurricane Electronics; John Lakenan, Arkema; and Larry Dorsey, Dorsey & Dorsey Engineering. Membership Chamber members rank networking as their top benefit Chamber Chase Because You Matter The annual campaign gets its name from the The fifth Member Appreciation Day took place volunteers who chase a goal to secure critical resources in April. The annual event provides Chamber staff for the Chamber. This year’s effort, led by Daniel with an opportunity to recognize and appreciate its Dennis with Roberts Brothers, brought in 76 new members, volunteers, board members and economic member businesses and exceeded the goal by raising development investors. more than $1.56 million in member dues, sponsorships, advertising and donated goods and services. Board of Advisors In its 17th year, Chamber Chase was successful Representing the organization’s largest dues- because of the volunteer participants representing paying members, the board of advisors meets with 32 Chamber member companies. the Chamber’s governing board of directors. This year, the group’s membership totaled 250. Launching Small Businesses One of the many ways the Chamber serves its Connecting New Leaders members is through ribbon cutting and grand The Chamber continued to host new leaders opening celebrations. Last year, the organization from area companies and organizations, in an effort assisted and participated in 37 such events. to connect them to the business community.

2013 By the Numbers Top Cited Benefit Ambassador of the Year Networking remains the top Chamber benefit Millie Sue Hawk, owner of Current Chamber cited by members. The Chamber hosted 40 such Welcome Friends, earned her Members: 2,121 events including Business After Hours, Networking second Ambassador of the Year People Employed by @Noon, Membership 101, Women’s Roundtable, award based on her participation Chamber Members: Speed Networking and the annual golf tournament. and attendance at Chamber events. 106,871 More than 1,000 participants used these forums to She previously won in 2009. build and reinforce business relationships. Ambassadors are a group of Ribbon Cuttings and volunteers from member companies who assist the Grand Openings Held at Expo, Expo, Expo! Chamber by visiting with members and attending Member Companies: 37 Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary various Chamber events. Membership Greg Canfield discussed current economic This year’s Ambassadors of the Month were: Networking Events: 41 development initiatives at the expo luncheon that Trish Banker, Phil Domke, Peggy Folz, Kim Garrett, kicked off the annual business-to-business trade Millie Sue Hawk, Beth Hill, Kasie Irby, Lisa Kavanagh, Membership Networking show. More than 220 exhibitors and 2,100 attendees Marcia Washam, Angela Williams and Kathy Williams. Event Attendees: 3,100 participated in the event. This year, the Chamber organized a special workshop to help exhibitors maximize their investment in booth space and participation. Communications & Marketing Telling the Chamber story and sharing the news of member businesses Checking In A recently completed benchmark survey measured the organization’s effectiveness as well as perceptions of members and non-member business executives. Results show the Chamber is moving in the right direction as far as building awareness and support for the Chamber brand. A key area for marketing efforts in coming years is building awareness for our efforts to support small business. Reporting Business News When it comes to business news, the Chamber’s monthly magazine, The Business View, rated as a credible and important source by both members and non-members, according to the recent survey. Marketing the Message In its second year, the Chamber’s marketing campaign continued with the message “Believe in Mobile. Belong to the Chamber.” The tagline was This cover photo by Tad again promoted on area billboards, print ads and Denson, MyShotz.com, radio airwaves. Media partners include Lamar drew the most comments Advertising, Lagniappe, Mobile Airport Authority, from members who admired the view of Steppin’ Out, Clear Channel radio stations, Mobile’s working WNSP-FM and 92ZEW-FM. waterfront. Media Resource The Chamber assisted local, regional and national reporters with dozens of stories covering business Retooling Guide to Mobile The Chamber revamped its Guide to Mobile and economic growth, legislative issues, new company with input from a focus group of human resource expansions and locations, unemployment rates and professionals. This publication is provided to new the Chamber’s presidency transition. members, newcomers and economic development prospects, and used as a recruiting tool for law Online Presence firms, doctor’s offices and other industry sectors. Whether your audience is an economic development prospect, potential member or news media representative, there is no Promoting Mobile A core group of public relations professionals who denying the importance of the Chamber’s regularly pitch stories and assist reporters locally, online presence. After sending a request for regionally, nationally and internationally continued proposal for a complete web redesign, the to meet to share information and develop strategies project was awarded to the Mobile-based to publicize Mobile. small business web design company 2013 By the Numbers WebJed. The new site is expected to launch by the end of first quarter 2014. Event Logistics Circulation of The Making full use of the growing popularity of The Chamber’s events management position moved Business View: 22,100 social media for news and events, the Chamber to the communications and marketing department in Electronic subscribers continued to reach its audiences through Facebook, an effort to provide better internal customer service to The Business View Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. Efforts continue and event promotions to the various departments. Weekly: 8,932 to grow, with 2013 logging a 52 percent increase over 2012. Friendly Skies Unique hits on The Chamber hosted two trips in 2013 as a Several electronic publications also delivered www.mobilechamber.com: service to its members – one to Prague and Budapest headlines to the business community in the form of 37,123 The Business View, the Chamber’s monthly magazine; in the spring and a trip to Ireland in the fall. The Business View Weekly, a weekly e-newsletter; Eighteen people attended the spring trip and Facebook and Twitter and the bi-monthly Calendar of Events. 42 in the fall. Followers: 5,923 Finance & Operations The Chamber is strong financially

5-Star Chamber Fiscally Strong The Mobile Area The Mobile Area Chamber ended 2013 in a Chamber was strong financial position. In addition to membership awarded five-star and board of advisor dues, the Chamber’s revenue accreditation, the streams include performance contracts, Partners for highest designation given. Every five years the Growth pledge investments, and Chamber Chase- Mobile Area Chamber submits its programming, recruited sponsorships and in-kind contributions. procedures, volunteer involvement and staff The Chamber’s finance staff manages the performance to be evaluated by the U.S. Chamber organization’s human resources, operations, and the of Commerce. activities and finances of the Industrial Development The latest ranking keeps us in the top 1 percent Authority of Mobile County, Industrial Development in the country, and continues our accreditation first Board of the City of Mobile, Industrial Park Board of awarded more than 40 years ago when the standard Mobile County and the Mobile Area Chamber was created. of Commerce Foundation. Audits The Chamber’s finances, as well as the four boards the organization manages, are audited annually to ensure adherence to accounting standards.

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Communications & Marketing Outside Meetings 21 Held at the Chamber Workforce Development Building: 705 Chamber News

Leadership Transition After 22 years of leadership as Mobile Area Chamber president, Win Hallett retired. In his place, the volunteer selection committee recruited Bill Sisson, former executive director of the Mobile Airport Authority and Chamber vice president of economic development.

International Switch Credited with steering the Chamber’s now nationally recognized international trade program, Tony van Aken retired this summer. During his 16-year tenure, the Chamber conducted and participated in 55 missions to 38 countries – all designed to help local companies break Giving Back This photo was used on the into and expand sales in foreign Chamber staff volunteered time and money to a cover of the July issue of markets. Christina Stimpson was variety of community projects in 2013. In April, staff The Business View, promoted to replace van Aken, joined the Great American Cleanup in partnership which featured the many accomplishments of retired following three years as the with Keep Mobile Beautiful and United Way of manager of the division. Chamber president Win Hallett Southwest Alabama’s annual Day of Caring service and the goals of incoming Chamber event. In October, staff provided a meal for the President & CEO Bill Sisson. Staff Accolades families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Austin Monk, the Chamber’s director of economic development Delchamps Award for Washington County, completed Abraham Mitchell and Arlene Mitchell were the Delta Leadership Institute, a honored for their lives and work as recipients of year-long leadership development the Alfred F. Delchamps Award, presented at the program for regional leaders that Chamber’s annual meeting in January 2014. The prepares them to collaborate and award was established in 1990 to honor individuals address the most pressing issues who carried on the vision and principles of Alfred F. of the Delta region. He also led the Economic Delchamps Jr., who was a moving force in the Development Association of Alabama Summer community and the Mobile Area Chamber of Conference committee. Commerce. Business Alabama named Monk as one of 11 “Movers and Shapers” in its October issue. In the Spotlight The Mobile Area Chamber’s efforts continue to earn accolades from various news and trade publications.

magazine named Site Selection Business Facilities recognized the Mobile the Mobile Area Chamber as one of Area Chamber’s economic development team the nation’s Top 12 U.S. Economic with an Honorable Mention for both Economic Development Groups of 2012 and Development Excellence for cities with populations the Airbus Final Assembly Facility between 200,000 and 500,000, and in the as one of the Top 10 North American Economic Development Deal of the Year contest. Deals of 2012. In the magazine’s annual Ranking Report, Mobile earned the top spot in Manufacturing Employment Leaders and No. 2 in Economic Growth Potential. fDi named the Airbus project runner-up in the global Best Aerospace Projects Category and gave an Honorable Mention to Austal’s NerdWallet Finance put Mobile on its Top 10 Cities $5 million expansion and addition of 1,000 on the Rise and recognized Mobile as one of its jobs in the global Best Expansions category. Cities with the Fastest Growing Incomes.

The Airbus investment in Forbes.com named Mobile Mobile ranked No. 12 among the No. 1 mid-sized city for Trade Industry Development’s new manufacturing growth. Corporate Investment and Community Impact awards. 2013 Executive Committee

R. Michael Saxon Kinley Bell Leigh Ward Breal Col. Steven D. Carey (Ret.) K.W. Michael Chambers Alabama Power Co. Marine Rigging Inc. Ward International Trucks LLC CertaPro Painters Mobile and Swift Biotechnology LLC Chairman of the Board Maritime Affairs Communications & Marketing Baldwin Counties Chairman-Elect/ Military Affairs Finance & Operations

W. Lance Covan Daniel A. Dennis IV Brian L. Harold Michael Hicks Jr. Frank J. Lott III Keith J. Manwaring Mitternight Inc. Roberts Brothers Inc. APM Terminals Mobile LLC Hixardt Technologies Inc. Heritage Homes of Mobile Inc. LifeSouth Community Trade Membership/Chamber Chase Economic Development Technology Governmental Affairs Blood Centers Inc. Small Business Development

James B. Newman Michael E. Pierce William B. Sisson Travis R. Short Thomas M. Taul III Helmsing Leach Herlong Commonwealth Mobile Area Chamber Horizon Shipbuilding Inc. Merchants Transfer Co. Inc. Newman & Rouse National Bank of Commerce Workforce Development Community Development Legal Counsel Immediate Past President and CEO Chairman of the Board

In addition to the Executive Committee, serving on the 2013 Board of Directors were:

Uwe Arenz Harrietta Eaton Richard T. McCreary Beth W. Stafford Berg Spiral Pipe Corp. CorroMetrics Services Inc. BAE Systems Southeast Stafford & Associates Inc. Shipyards Alabama Michael Banks James M. Fine Michael Wallis B & C Trucking LLC Mobile Gas, a Sempra Co. Loka Mistretta Outokumpu Stainless USA Cintas Corp. Raymond L. Bell Jr. Victor Gaston Donna J. Watts Bell Law Firm PC Alabama State House of Representatives Carl C. Moore Belk University of South Alabama J. Kenny Crow Jr. Perry A. Hand Mary G. White Crow Shields Bailey PC Volkert Inc. Jacquitta Powell-Green Mobile Technical Institute/ Northside Check Exchange Inc. MTI Business Solutions Walter S. F. Dickerson James M. Lyons Diversified Emergency The SSI Group Inc. Marc Quenneville Brian R. Willman Management Assoc. LLC Aker Solutions Inc. Regions Bank W. Hunter Lyons Jr. Christian Dohr Gulf City Body & Trailer Works Inc. Richard P. Salmi SJ Patrick J. Wilson ThyssenKrupp Steel USA LLC Spring Hill College Mobile Bar Pilots Inc. Elliot B. Maisel Larry C. Dorsey Gulf Distributing Holdings LLC Gordon Smart Dorsey & Dorsey Engineering Inc. Star Aviation

2014 Plan of Action Summary

Each year the Mobile Area Chamber staff devises a investment and jobs; creating an environment Plan of Action, a list of tactics to achieve the goals in promoting business and community growth; providing our strategic plan. We are an organization working value, services, opportunities and recognition for our as a progressive advocate for business to promote the members; and operating with excellence, innovation Mobile area’s economic well-being. We accomplish and efficiency. this by retaining, expanding and recruiting businesses, Below is a summary of our 2014 Plan of Action.

Communications & Marketing Community and Economic Development n Provide a constant, proactive and Governmental Affairs n Aggressively market the Mobile region interactive communications program n Develop and obtain passage of the 2014 for business locations and expansions. to Mobile Area Chamber members to Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Marketing activity is based on community encourage and maintain an interest in Community Legislative Agenda. strengths, unique strategic advantages the Chamber and support of our efforts. (Supports strategic goal - Advocacy) and governed by community quality of (Supports strategic goal - Value) life objectives to support the five-year n Recognize and promote importance of Partners for Growth goal of creating an n Improve the Mobile Area Chamber’s transportation infrastructure to continuing average of 800 new jobs per year. image in the minds of the public and business growth. (Support strategic goal (Supports strategic goal - Jobs) make them better aware of who we - Advocacy) are and our mission. (Supports strategic n Continue to staff and deliver economic goal - Advocacy) Watch the Chamber’s development services for the Washington County Economic Development Initiative. annual report video shown n Promote the Chamber and the Mobile (Supports strategic goal - Advocacy) area via the Chamber’s websites, at the Jan. 28 event at electronic publications and social media www.youtube.com/ n Support, where appropriate, the outlets. (Supports strategic goal - Advocacy) mobilechamber development and improvement of the Mobile area’s infrastructure (utilities, n Improve dialogue with media outlets surface and air transportation) to make and promote Chamber activities and n Promote a local business-friendly political the community more attractive to issues more heavily in the local media. and legislative climate that encourages potential investors and create a better (Supports strategic goal - Advocacy) economic growth, is responsive to business climate for existing businesses. business needs and supportive of business (Supports strategic goal - Advocacy) n Assist the Economic Development success. (Supports strategic goal - Advocacy) Department with implementing the n Provide staff support and expertise to national marketing campaign. n Convene key groups and organizations the Industrial Development Board (IDB), (Supports strategic goal - Advocacy) to identify and work on vital community the Industrial Development Authority issues. (Supports strategic goal - Advocacy) (IDA) and the Industrial Park Board (IPB). (Supports strategic goal - Value) n Improve communication with the membership, elected officials and • Involve Chamber volunteer leadership, Chamber staff on key community issues. City and County elected leadership and (Supports strategic goal - Advocacy) local agency allies in current Plan of n Implement the Leaders Exchange with Action implementation, as well as long- a focus on workable solutions to regional term economic development planning and local issues. (Supports strategic goal - and funding. (Supports strategic goal - Advocacy) Value) n Encourage positive military and civilian relationships. (Supports strategic goal - Value) 2014 Plan of Action Summary

n n Systematically generate, collect, organize, Alabama Workforce Development Ensure awesome customer service to provide and publish information to Council, Mobile Area Education improve member retention and support economic development activities Foundation, Mobile Works, Mobile development. (Supports strategic goal - Value) that service our members’ needs. County Public School System, Drug (Supports strategic goal -Value) Education Council, Justice Department’s Small Business Development workforce initiatives, South Alabama n Market and provide technical assistance n Manage and market the Mobile Literacy Alliance Leadership Team, to area small businesses to help stimulate Commerce Park. (Supports strategic training providers and community development and foster job creation. goal - Value) colleges and universities in the region. (Supports strategic goal - Jobs) (Supports strategic goal - Value) n n Further develop the Mobile region as Provide business assistance to minority- a center for international trade and Finance and Operations owned businesses and encourage their transportation, enhancing the foreign n Provide and maintain financial control participation in all Chamber activities. sales of area products and services and and related services. (Supports strategic (Supports strategic goal - Value) assisting in Mobile’s emergence as a hub goal - Excellence) for international commerce. (Supports n Coordinate task force activities of strategic goal - Advocacy) n Develop and maintain all records, forms selected programs, products and services and reports relating to human resource benefiting small businesses. (Supports n Improve Mobile’s ability to respond to management. (Supports strategic goal - strategic goal - Value) workforce needs. (Supports strategic Excellence) goal - Jobs) n Create a system to share local funding n Coordinate maintenance of the Chamber sources with interested businesses. n Manage and support the activities of building, grounds, fixtures and equipment. (Supports strategic goal - Jobs) the Bay Area Healthcare Coalition. (Supports strategic goal - Excellence) (Supports strategic goal - Value) n Provide continuing education, training n Enhance Chamber and Foundation and business development opportunities n Support economic development with operations through improvement of for small businesses. (Supports strategic workforce development resources as processes and procedures. (Supports goal - Value) needed for manufacturing and other strategic goal - Excellence) area business and industry. (Supports n Serve as an advocate on issues of concern strategic goal - Jobs) n Continue to Enhance the Chamber’s to the small business community. Information Technology assets. (Supports (Supports strategic goal - Advocacy) n Promote workforce development strategic goal - Excellence) by partnering with the economic n Facilitate assistance provided by other development department and other Membership small business resources in the Mobile/ Chamber departments and divisions. n Exceed budgeted goals for dues and Baldwin area. (Supports strategic goal - (Supports strategic goal - Jobs) non-dues income to support Chamber Advocacy) operations. (Supports strategic goal - Value) n Represent the Chamber in workforce n Provide innovative programs and development efforts in the community services that our members desire and with partners such as Southwest value. (Supports strategic goal - Value) How to Reach Your Chamber Staff

Administration Business Retention and Expansion Bill Sisson, President and CEO: 251-431-8610 Steve Russell, Director: 251-431-8654 Shelly Mattingly, Executive Assistant: 251-431-8655 Al Ruffin, Research: 251-431-8656 Bob Chappelle, Executive Vice President: 251-431-8644 Katrina Dewrell, Executive Coordinator: 251-431-8611 International Trade Jackie Davidson, Administrative Assistant: 251-431-8605 Christina Stimpson, Director: 251-431-8651

Communications and Marketing Workforce Development Leigh Perry-Herndon, Vice President: 251-431-8645 Bridget Wilson, Director: 251-431-8619 Ashley Horn, Director of Digital Media & Design: 251-431-8623 Susan Rak-Blanchard, Director of Communications & Finance and Operations Marketing: 251-431-8641 Joe Mareno, Chief Financial Officer: 251-431-8624 René Darden Eiland, The Business View Advertising Matt Hariel, Director: 251-431-8625 Account Executive: 251-431-8635 LeMaris Alston, Technology Support Specialist: 251-431-8626 Marion Warren, Event Coordinator: 251-431-8640 Chani Johnson, Finance Assistant: 251-431-8627 Carolyn Wilson, Comm & Marketing Assistant: 251-431-8606 Donna Ikner, Finance Assistant: 251-431-8609 Hope Bush-Collins, Custodian: 251-431-8634 Community and Governmental Affairs Grant Carrera, Security: 251-433-6951 Ginny Russell, Vice President: 251-431-8618 Julie Bordes, Director of Local Affairs: 251-431-8628 Membership Patty Howell, Director of Regional Affairs: 251-431-8601 Carolyn Golson, Vice President: 251-431-8622 Carolyn Hunt, Community and Governmental Affairs Dawn Rencher, Member Relations: 251-431-8649 Assistant: 251-431-8621 Rebecca Milam, Senior Account Executive: 251-431-8647 Tricia Bradley, Senior Account Executive: 251-431-8642 Economic Development Kelly Navarro, Membership Assistant: 251-431-8638 Troy Wayman, Vice President: 251-431-8650 Alison Unger, Member Services Representative: 251-431-8617 Cesny Soffronoff, Coordinator: 251-431-8636 Odetta Stutts, Help Desk Receptionist: 251-433-6951

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The Business View | FEBRUARY 2014 21 Raising Mobile’s High-Tech Profile

The University of South Alabama (USA) recently opened the only high-tech incubator – the Coastal Innovation Hub – between New Orleans and Jacksonville, Fla. Its goal is to help technology start-ups – including those in biomedicine, information technology and cybersecurity – move their products to commercialization and expand outside of the incubator after three to seven years. The Coastal Innovation Hub offers on-site consulting, professional networks, office space, wet and dry laboratories, conference rooms and other resources, including access to university libraries and student internships. Under the direction of Dr. Mark B. Weaver, who also serves as executive director of USA’s Melton Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the 10,000-square-foot space has 28 units. Each unit is fully furnished, and tenants have use of conference, meeting and break rooms. Office services such as reception, photocopy and fax are also available. Weaver says the incubator plays an important role in growing start-ups that could have a significant impact on coastal Alabama’s economy. For more information, visit www.coastalinnovationhub.org. Attending the opening of the Coastal Innovation Hub were (from left to right): Dr. David Johnson, with University of South Alabama (USA); Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson; and Lynne Chronister with USA.

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It’s the type of publicity money can’t several acting classes are being offered in A rendering of the recycling center to be constructed in west Mobile. buy: movie stars descending on Mobile to Mobile to meet the growing demand for shoot blockbuster films. And in 2013, movie extras. A $2.4 million recycling center for “These will be clean materials that can Mobile played host to two movies with A-list An increased interest in filmmaking in residents living in west Mobile is now under be recycled to minimize landfill use,” said star power. “Tokarev” starring Nicolas Alabama can be tied to 2009, when former construction at the site of the former Albert Mobile County Commissioner Connie Cage and Danny Glover, was filmed in Gov. Bob Riley signed into law the P. Brewer Center off Hitt Road. The Mobile Hudson, who applied for a Coastal Impact the summer, and “The Prince,” starring Entertainment Industry Incentive Act, County Commission held a groundbreaking Assistance Project (CIAP) grant to fund it. Bruce Willis, Jason Patric, John Cusack which the Mobile Area Chamber supported. for the center, which will be open seven The 13,000-square-foot building will and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, was shot It offers qualified production companies a days a week and receive residential be insulated to minimize noise, and in December. 25 percent rebate of all state-certified recyclables such as paper, glass and plastic. landscaping will block the view of Filming of “The Prince,” with a budget expenditures and 35 percent of all payroll Goodwill Easter Seals will operate and operations from the roadway. The facility is of more than $15 million, was moved to paid to Alabama residents for the state- manage the program at its own expense expected to be operational later this year. Mobile after New Orleans could not certified production. Production and expects that it will be self-sustaining Ben M. Radcliff Contractor Inc. is the accommodate it because of the number expenditures for a project must equal or eventually. A nonprofit organization, project builder and Driven Engineering of films and shows currently in production exceed at least $500,000 but must not Goodwill Easter Seals provides programs Inc. is the architectural firm on the there. According to the Mobile Film Office, exceed $20 million. and services to help individuals and families center. Both companies are Mobile Area overcome challenges due to disabilities or Chamber members. other barriers.

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Tenaysha Carroll (left) and Nathaniel Patterson run Patterson Marketing Group, a business marketing firm in Mobile.

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As a youngster growing up in Mobile, “I met a lot of entrepreneurs in southern “We exist in the information super age,” Nathaniel Patterson Jr., was always California who were very skillful in their he said. “Trends, strategies and opportunities curious about entrepreneurship. trade, yet they did not understand how to are created and lost in weeks. But I think too “I wanted to know the reason behind build relationships, influence and promote,” many lose focus on what it is really about. promotional strategies and tactics,” the he said. “It may sound corny but I wanted to For a business, it is about providing a product Williamson High School graduate said. “In help the small start-up companies and and/or service that can be profitably sold, addition, I was curious about the buying grassroots nonprofits. I wanted to empower client/consumer retained because of value triggers of consumers.” them with knowledge that would enable created. Though perceptions are an That curiosity has become a career for them to match their limited budgets with important part of our work, there has to be Patterson, who founded the Patterson Group, effective strategies, allowing them to substance.” a marketing, public relations and training incrementally build revenue.” Patterson’s company is actively involved firm, in Los Angeles in 1994, and later moved Patterson believes doing his homework in the Chamber and the Minority Business the business to the Tampa-St. Petersburg, on the market and clients, providing Development Agency Business Center. Fla., area. He ultimately returned to Mobile, excellent service and relying on the Golden “As a businessman I understand the re-launching the company as Patterson Rule – do unto others as you would have need to build positive relationships,” Marketing Group in 2011. The firm, the them do unto you – are what set his Patterson said. “In my 20s I learned the Mobile Area Chamber’s Small Business of business apart. advantage of being an active Chamber the Month, provides services in branding and He said the most common issues he member, being on committees and boards. promotion, new business development, sees small business owners having in the The people I met open doors for the crisis management, communications marketplace include a lack of knowledge advancement of my company.” Go to mobilechamber.com/award.asp and public relations, seminars and of the market, a lack of creativity and a to submit a Small Business of the workshops, public speaking and publishing. tendency to chase trends. A lack of adequate Month application, or contact Patterson said his goal is to help small planning – or the lack of commitment to a Danette Richards at 251-431-8652 business owners and nonprofit directors business plan once it’s developed – is also a or [email protected]. avoid the pitfalls of entrepreneurship. common mistake.

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Hand Arendall LLC is located in the RSA Battle House Tower and employs more than 70 attorneys, making it one of the largest law firms in the state of Alabama. Other offices are in Birmingham, Fairhope and Athens.

Company officials: The firm is led by Why are you located in Mobile? as a team in the same way that led to the an executive committee including Roger “The firm was founded in Mobile, has its recent successes in attracting new industry Bates, managing lawyer; Preston Bolt, largest office in Mobile, and many of our to the area,” said Bolt. “This is our greatest Mobile office managing lawyer; Rip members are Mobile natives,” said Bolt. “As asset. We, as the business community, need Britton; Windy Bitzer; and Buzzy Riis. a result, we have a strong commitment to to work together to recruit and welcome new the Mobile community. We are committed businesses to the community, whether they Years in business: 72 to working to build the community we are suppliers coming into the market as a Brief company description: With were born and raised in.” result of the Airbus facility and other new more than 70 lawyers, Hand Arendall is industry, or existing businesses looking to Why do you support the Mobile expand their markets. We can all play a one of the largest law firms in the state of Area Chamber of Commerce’s Alabama. The firm provides legal services role in helping to welcome those new to Partners for Growth initiative? the community, and helping to support in all areas of traditional civil practice. “Our firm’s continued success is dependent With offices in Mobile, Birmingham, their businesses as they work to get up and on the growth and success of the individual running. By working together to do this, Partners for Growth (PFG) Fairhope and Athens, Ala., Hand Arendall businesses within the community,” said we will continue to build a stronger is the Mobile Area Chamber’s is uniquely situated among the Southeast’s Bolt. “By working as a team, we can long-term economic and community major law firms to provide legal direction economy and create more jobs for those in continue to encourage and build upon Mobile and throughout Alabama.” development program. For more to clients throughout Alabama, Mississippi Mobile’s growth for the benefit of everyone.” information, contact Katrina Dewrell, and the Florida panhandle. the Chamber’s investor relations Length of continuous Chamber coordinator, at 251-431-8611 or What do you see as Mobile’s membership: 50 years [email protected]. greatest potential? “The greatest potential for Mobile is to continue to work

The Business View | FEBRUARY 2014 27 Ambassadors of the Month

Since The Business View is a combined December/ [ 2014 Board of Directors ] January issue, two ambassadors are featured here. Lynne U. Chronister

Chronister is vice president for research and economic development at the University of South Alabama (USA). She has a bachelor’s degree in experimental psychology from the Williams Washam Photo by J. Tesney Photography Photo by J. Tesney University of Vermont, and a master’s Photography Photo by J. Tesney degree in public administration from Kathy Williams Marcia Washam USA. She previously served as assistant vice provost for research at the University Though she just joined the ambassador Marcia Washam, a Realtor with of Washington, and she began her program, Kathy Williams’ hard work is Roberts Brothers Inc., was named the Chronister university research administration career already paying off. She was named the Mobile Area Chamber’s Ambassador of the Mobile Area Chamber’s Ambassador of the at the USA. Chronister has served on numerous international and Month for October 2013. As a Realtor, she Month for November 2013. A professional national task forces, boards and review committees and is listed in assists clients with buying and selling recruiter for JW Legacy Group, an residential and commercial property. She International Who’s Who and the Who’s Who in Executives and Business. employment agency and consulting firm, also serves as vice president of corporate Williams helps to fill professional, light housing and sales for Interiors Now, where Lynne Chronister was omitted by mistake from our listing industrial and clerical positions for area she helps clients find temporary housing of Board of Directors in the December/January issue. businesses. accommodations as well as permanent residences for clients relocating to the area.

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As technology advances, companies often need outside help for the IT programs In 2011, Shermica Porter opened Two Quick Taxes & Notary in Mobile. Porter and and services to meet day-to-day needs. Daten System Consulting, located Tavoris Haywood assist clients with personal and business tax preparations, accounting 1111 E. I-65 Service Rd. S., offers clients that consulting and staffing support. Pictured and payroll consulting and notary service, as well as financial audits. The firm strives to above, left to right, Plummer Mayblen, junior support analyst; Kayla Christie, administrative provide accurate tax advice and services in a timely manner. For more information, call assistant; and Catina Short, technical development/principal consultant. Not pictured is 251-338-9024. Seeronie Edwardo, business solutions management/principal consultant who works in the Atlanta office. To learn more about Daten services, go to www.datensystemconsulting.com or call 251-380-8883.

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owners and managers. When & Where: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. - Atlanta Bread Co., 3680 Dauphin St. Contact: Kelly Navarro at 251-431-8638 When & Where: 8 to 9 a.m. - Mobile Area Chamber, 451 Government St. or [email protected] Speaker: Dean Parker, Callis Communications Reservations not needed. Topic: “Utilizing Cloud Technology for Your Business” Sponsor: Contact: Kelly Navarro at 251-431-8638 or [email protected] No charge, but seating limited. RSVP requested. Sponsor:

executive roundtable *Members Only 18 A monthly forum for Chamber member small business owners and managers. GCTC Lunch When & Where: 8 to 9 a.m. - Mobile Area Chamber, 451 Government St. 19 A bi-monthly lunch hosted by the Gulf Coast Technology Council. Speaker: Page Stalcup, Wilkins Miller Hieronymus LLC When & Where: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Chamber’s Tricentennial Room Topic: “How to safeguard your assets and prevent fraud through Speaker: Brent Huffless, IT director for Austal USA preparation and early detection” Topic: “Intellectual Property Loss” Contact: Brenda Rembert at 251-431-8607 Cost: $20 for Chamber members/$25 for potential members; includes lunch or [email protected] Contact: Emily McGrath at 251-431-8651 No charge, but seating is limited. or [email protected]

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34 FEBRUARY 2014 | The Business View Member News JJPR, a boutique Who’s New public relations, marketing and events Bellingrath Gardens and Home firm, named Jessica named Leigh Patton special events and Porterfield creative volunteer manager. Patton graduated director and production from the University of South Alabama, manager. Porterfield where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Porterfield earned a bachelor’s Overmeyer Creamer Carter Arendall communications. degree in communications from The Ascension Funerals & Cremations Regions Bank X University of Alabama. welcomed Robert M. Overmeyer Jr. as named Holly Smith, Dukes X the new managing funeral director at the Carter vice and Buckalew LLP Hillcrest Road location and Tim Creamer president of promoted Melissa D. as the bookkeeper at the Saraland business banking. Archibald CPA to location. Overmeyer has more than 27 In addition, assurance senior in years of experience in the funeral service Regions added its Mobile office. industry. Creamer earned a bachelor’s White John Arendall as Archibald received a business development executive for the Archibald degree in business management from the bachelor’s degree in University of South Alabama. south Alabama/Florida Panhandle area accounting from The University of Alabama Clarke Twilley X and Christian White as a commercial and a master’s degree in accounting from Roberts Mobile Lumber banking executive for the south Alabama/ the University of South Alabama. Brothers Inc. & Millwork Florida panhandle area. X added new agents promoted Travis X Jeffery Grizzle joined Shuman Laura Clarke and Henderson Kristin Dixon of American Consulting Services as a field adjuster Brett Twilley to to store manager of WeatherStar was promoted to director of and marketing representative in the Mobile its Real Estate its sister store, Grand business development for all of its roof office. Grizzle brings more than 20 years Center team and Bay Lumber. He is a coatings, spray foam and single-ply of experience in insurance claims and David Payne to the Payne recent graduate of Henderson roofing materials divisions. She worked business development. Roberts Brothers West office. Dale Carnegie Training. previously as an account executive.

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TNB 19615 ad Business View - Feb 24 issue - 8.5 x 5.375 ______Spell Check ______Prod. Artist ______Art Dir. ______Copywriter ______Copy Editor ______Creative Dir. ______Design Dir. ______Prod. Mgr. ______Acct. Exec. ______Acct. Supv. ______Client ______Date bachelor’s degree in business administration and a major in accounting. Chen earned a Business bachelor’s degree in information and library Endeavors sciences from Central China Normal University and a master’s degree in Brothers Michael and Mark Nelson accounting from the University of South opened P2MG (Professional Project Alabama. Management Group) at 61 St. Joseph St., Ward Rue Dixon Province X Ste. 120. The Houston-based construction First Protective project management and architectural insurance/investment firm was started by Michael Nelson. Both agency hired Glynda brothers earned bachelor’s degrees in civil S. Mathis as a engineering at Alabama A & M University marketing assistant in Huntsville. for life insurance. X Mathis has 37 years The software company Eggplant Hannan Segarra Wheeler Chen of experience in life Systems and Design opened a second Mathis office in Pensacola, Fla. Reilly K. Ward joined Maynard, insurance support. Wilkins Miller Hieronymus LLC X Cooper & Gale PC as an associate in its X accounting and advisory firm promoted Mobile-based ASF Intermodal general litigation practice. Ward earned a Chris Miller was Lyndsey Dixon, Scott Province and opened an office in Chicago, the firm’s first bachelor’s degree in politics from Washington promoted to executive Micah Wheeler to managers, and Judy Midwest location, to expand its capacity and Lee University in Lexington, Va., and a director of the South Chen to supervisor. Dixon graduated from throughout the U.S. region. Company law degree from The University of Alabama. Alabama Regional The University of Alabama and earned a officials say it is the first of several Midwest In other news, maritime attorneys Planning Commission bachelor’s degree in commerce and a terminals planned over the next 12 Thomas S. Rue, David C. Hannan and (SARPC). He earned business administration degree with a months. Currently ASF has more than 200 J. Ben Segarra joined the firm. Rue and a bachelor’s degree major in accounting and earned a trucks on the road, working out of Hannan are shareholders in the firm’s in history from the Miller master’s degree in business administration terminals in Mobile; Savannah, Ga.; admiralty and maritime practice group. Both University of Northern Colorado and a from Auburn University Montgomery. Charleston, S.C.; Norfolk, Va; Houston; received law degrees from The University of master’s degree in public administration Province earned a bachelor’s degree in Atlanta; and Memphis, Tenn. Alabama. Segarra, an associate in the business administration with a major in from the University of Colorado. He has admiralty and maritime practice group, accounting from the University of Southern more than 23 years of experience in local earned a law degree from the University of Mississippi. Wheeler graduated from the and regional government. Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. University of South Alabama with a

36 FEBRUARY 2014 | The Business View Mobile Area Water and Sewer System The Mobile County Engineer’s Naman’s Catering won Best Caterer, Local entrepreneur and BrightStar (MAWSS) enhanced its online bill pay Office implemented a plan to install one- Best Poultry and Best Booth at the 36th Care owner Leon Maisel recently received service to make viewing and paying bills directional white raised pavement markers annual Taste of Mobile culinary celebration the company’s Rookie of the Year Award for online easier for customers. The site to improve sight recognition and guidance and competition. Proceeds from the demonstrating first-year sales achievement includes new features for customers to do along risky stretches of roadway. Based on event went to Goodwill Easter Seals of including consistent excellent patient inquiries, make payments, receive SMS texts 2009-12 crash data, the average crash the Gulf Coast. satisfaction scores. BrightStar Care, a or emails. The website is www.mawss.com. reduction for all 10 roadways was lowered X national franchise with more than 250 X by 85.3 percent. Mobile-based Hargrove Engineers + locations in 38 states, provides medical and Community Bank opened a Constructors ranked No. 1 in the state for non-medical care to private clients within Springhill-area office at 111 W. I-65 Service Well Done job creation over the past 18 months their homes, as well as supplemental care Rd. N. The 13,000-square-foot, two-story according to Inc. Magazine. Its Hire Power staff to corporate clients. headquarters building serves as the Alan H. Turner II, Awards list recognizes private companies administrative hub for the bank’s metro president and CEO of that are creating the most jobs. Hargrove Community News area activities. The phone number is 251- the United Way of was the only Alabama company to place in 338-7707. Southwest Alabama, the national top 100 job creators for all USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital X was elected to serve industries (54th). Hargrove also placed received an $82,560 grant from Kohl’s Misty and Heath McClure opened a on United Way second nationally in the engineering industry. department store for its safe sleeping Chicken Salad Chick franchise in the Worldwide’s National The company added 226 employees. program for infants. KISS, Kohl’s Infant Hillwood Shopping Center at 2370 S. Turner Professional Council, X Safe Sleep, educates caregivers on safe Hillcrest Rd. in Mobile. The Auburn-based a leadership body advising on issues of American Contractors Insurance Group sleeping habits and provides free cribs for restaurant offers 15 different versions of importance to United Way both nationally ranked Hoar Construction No. 1 for the qualifying families. Funds are used to chicken salad, soups, sides and desserts. and in local communities. lowest loss rates in Workers Compensation purchase educational materials for parents The phone number is 251-660-0501. X and General Liability claims for the 2013 and caregivers. X Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf policy year. Hoar Construction was selected Mobile-based Southern Earth Sciences Club & Spa was recognized in Conde from among 38 member companies. Submission deadline for Member relocated its corporate office to 6352 Nast Traveler’s spa and resort rankings. X News is two months prior to publication. Piccadilly Square Dr. The geotechnical The Spa at the Grand tied with the spa at The Roadway Safety Foundation and News releases should be one or two consulting and materials testing company Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas at No. 28 in the Federal Highway Administration brief paragraphs. Photos must be will continue to operate out of its Mobile the Top 100 U.S. Resort Spas listing. The recognized the Mobile County Public professional headshots, labeled with Commerce Park location as well, with only Works Engineering Department for its the person’s last name, and must be Grand Hotel ranked No. 15 in Resorts in 300 dpi at full size and saved in an eps, the company’s headquarters moving to its the South. efforts to decrease “run-off-the-road” new west Mobile location. The phone crashes on 10 roadways with high rates of tiff or jpg format. Send your information to [email protected]. number is 251-445-4354BXS_ViewMagazine_Jan2011.pdf. 1/26/11 5:00:39 PM 8.5” x 5.375” these types of crashes.

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60 YEARS 20 YEARS Hoar Program Management League of Women Voters of Mobile Bay Paper Co. Inc. Lexus of Mobile Integra Water LLC Longleaf Pines Apartments The McAleer Tunstall Co. LLC Paris Love Productivity Institute LLC 50 YEARS 15 YEARS Penelope House Lumpkin & Associates Hand Arendall LLC A-Cool Self Storage Quick Shot Trucking Inc. Matranga Aviation Phelps Dunbar LLP Spilltech Environmental Red Roof Inn Edward B. McDonough Jr. PC Wilmer Hall Children’s Home Red Roof Inn - Mobile South Mediterranean Sandwich Co. 45 YEARS Southern Development Council Inc. Millry Communication Inc. Merchants Transfer Co. 10 YEARS Southern Haulers LLC Mississippi Lime American Red Cross Alabama, Spanish Fort Town Center Apartments Mobile Comprehensive Dentistry 40 YEARS Gulf Coast Chapter World Ventures Dream Trips Mobile County Public School System Ogburn Realty Inc. Browning Mecke & O’Neal Mobile Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC Drury Inn 1-4 YEARS Mobile Screen Print & Embroidery/ 35 YEARS Acquisition Logistics Engineering (ALE) Ad Specialties Springdale Travel American Express/ 5 YEARS Adams Drain & Sewer Inc. d/b/a Mobile Sports Authority Cruise Quarters Bay Area Community Medicine PC Adams Plumbing & Drain Co. Moore Properties LLC Boy Scouts of America ADT Financial Service Morgan’s Ice 30 YEARS Buffalo Wild Wings Alabama Coastal Foundation Moseley Technical Services Inc. Saad Healthcare Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe Assisted Transition - Senior Living & James T. Murray III CPA LLC Complete Safety Works Inc. Care Finders National Alliance on Mental Illness/ 25 YEARS Cooper Marine and Timberlands Corp. B & C Trucking LLC NAMI Mobile Robert J. Baggett Inc. Crane Works Inc. Barry’s U Pull It Auto Parts Inc. Panini Pete’s LoDa Cabaniss, Johnston, Gardner, Dumas Emma’s Harvest Home Bikram Hot Yoga Mobile Partridge, Smith PC & O’Neal Family Security Credit Union BIS Office Systems LLC Paulk’s Moving & Storage/United Van Lines Data Capture Consultants Inc. Floor Trader - Mobile Burk-Kleinpeter Inc. Percy Associates Inc. Northside Check Exchange Inc. Flowers Baking Co. C2 Wealth Strategies Perfecting That Cleaning Service LLC RecordMax Mobile LLC The Gates of Fowl River CertaPro Painters of Mobile and Power & Rubber Supply Inc. Sam’s Club Gulf South Infrasystems LLC Baldwin Counties Pro356 Consulting LLC Sound Associates Inc. Hernandez Calhoun Design International Chill Yogurt Cafe Pure Barre Citrin, Rihner & Gupta Cardiology PC Quality Filters Inc. Coastal Ready Mix LLC RD LOWES INC. Columbia Southern University Red or White Wine & Gourmet Center Building For Lease The Corrigan Law Firm PC Residence Inn By Marriott Cream & Sugar Roberts Brothers Inc. - Mickie Russell Crescent Growth Capital LLC RPS Composites Alabama Cypress Employment Services LLC Rutherfoord, a division of Marsh & dakinstreet architects McLennan Agency ENGlobal Corp. Safety & Security Consultants Inc. FlexiCrew Staffing Inc. Saucy Q Bar B Q Floor Medic South Alabama Spay and Neuter Center Forklift Hunter LLC SouthData Inc. Graham and Associates Southern Avionics & Communications Greater Mobile Urgent Care of Spring Hill Swift Biotechnology LLC Gulf Tool Corp. True Midtown Kitchen Hall’s Theodore Wholesale Florist Turner Insurance & Bonding Location: HealthSpring of Alabama Inc. VIC Companies 456 Civic Center Drive HeroMan Services Plant Co. LLC The Village at Midtown Size: Hunter Limousines LLC Welcome Friends Approximately 5,000 square feet JMF Solutions Inc. Short-term lease proposals welcome Kidz Klozet Features: Vaulted ceilings ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Five private offices Custom cubicles Large conference room Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic PC...... 24 Mobile Symphony Orchestra...... 28 Storage area BancorpSouth...... 37 PNC Bank...... 26 Kitchen/breakroom Gated secure parking Blue Haven Pools & Spas...... 34 Premier Medical Management...... 23 Close proximity to Brookley Aeroplex Coast Safe and Lock...... 34 Providence Hospital...... 29 Availability: Community Bank...... 24 Regions Bank...... 22 Immediately Gwin’s Commercial Printing...... 24 ServisFirst Bank...... 31 Contact: Joe Mareno, Mobile Area Chamber, 251-431-8624, [email protected] Infirmary Health...... 33 The University of Alabama...... 21, 30 Janet Keene, Bender Realty, 251-445-2468, [email protected] Interstate Printing & Graphics Inc...... 36 Trustmark Bank...... 35 Lagniappe...... 39 Walks and Wags...... 32

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Box 10427 Mobile, AL 36695-2843 Woodard Consulting Mobile, AL 36685-0655 Prichard, AL 36610-0427 251-206-6509 Saenger Theatre St. Jude Children’s Services 251-298-7499 251-452-7861 www.kloud7.com Jay Hagerman Research Hospital Michael Woodard www.bluepalmconsulting.com www.thecityofprichard.org Technology Business Solutions 401 Civic Center Dr. Lauren Smith P.O. Box 180342 Computer Consulting Government Offices & Agencies Mobile, AL 36602-2325 5901-A Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Mobile, AL 36618-0342 McKemie Place 251-208-7261 Ste. 255 251-463-2791 Books-A-Million CTR Group Shelli Bell www.saengermobile.com Atlanta, GA 30328-6242 www.wooconserv.com Kayla Nix Christiian DeLorca P.O. Box 9082 Performance Venue 800-654-8563 Information Technology 3960 Airport Blvd. 5101 Halls Mill Rd. Mobile, AL 36691-0082 www.stjude.org Consulting Mobile, AL 36608 Mobile, AL 36693-5639 251-432-1122 Sears Holdings Corp. 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