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In Overdrive: Automotive Painters Supply
Automotive Painters Supply (APS), founded by Tommy English in Mobile in 1983, has grown from a single storefront to seven Gulf Coast locations, and English is planning to expand to 10. The company is known for its annual Cruise-In car show, its PPG Platinum Distributor status, and its tradition of community fundraising.
Oakleigh Custom Woodworks: Windows of Opportunity
Oakleigh Custom Woodworks, co-founded in 2008 by Hastings and Anne Read, grew from a kitchen renovation hobby into a specialized custom window, door, and historic trim shop based in downtown Mobile, Alabama. The husband-and-wife team have built a reputation for exacting craftsmanship, guided by the principle that “profit is the reward, not the objective.”
Foley Speech Pathology Practice Fills Local Healthcare Need
Foley’s Empowered Speech Pathology, opened by Speech-Language Pathologist Kelly Cantrell in mid-2025, addresses a local shortage of speech pathology providers while also educating the Baldwin County community about available resources and innovative treatments.
Consumer Confidence and Consumer Spending
Despite the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment index hitting a historic low in 2026, consumer spending and corporate earnings continue to accelerate — a striking disconnect that investment strategist David McGrath explores through economic data and the telling length of beach traffic at Mobile’s Bankhead Tunnel.
Does Your Operating Agreement Actually Run Your Company?
An agreement built to run your company addresses five “D”s: death, disability, divorce, departure and deadlock. This article explains how each “D” can affect your company’s operations, and what your operating agreement should say to protect it.
Are You Ready for Retirement?
Most people can answer whether they’re financially ready for retirement, but far fewer are prepared for its non-financial dimensions — routine, social connection, physical activity, and a sense of purpose. Cam Marston explores the overlooked side of retirement readiness and the tools emerging to address it.
The Million-Dollar Difference in Commercial Insurance
Commercial insurance expert Bry Shields reveals trade secrets for securing better premiums and coverage, drawing on real examples including Mobile County’s 30%-plus premium reduction, and advising buyers on choosing the right agent, marketing strategy, and claims management.
Elliot Maisel: Chairman & CEO, Gulf Distributing
Guiding a family-owned, state-wide distributor into its next phase Gulf Distributing was founded in 1973 and has been in the hands of the Maisel family ever since. Chairman and CEO Elliot Maisel has been involved since the beginning, first helping his mother, Freida Maisel, and then taking the reins in the early 1990s. In October…
Chris Rainosek: Owner/Chef, The Noble South
Running a restaurant that reflects its location and the people who grow local ingredients Mobile native Chris Rainosek thought he might end up in a more traditional profession, but time spent in restaurants in Colorado changed his career trajectory since being in the kitchen felt like the right place for him. He returned to the…
Daryl Taylor: Airbus Senior Vice President of U.S. Commercial Aircraft Operations
The U.K. native-turned-Southerner talks about the growth of the company and the aerospace industry, coming full circle and building the future workforce. In fall 2025, your author had the privilege of visiting Airbus Senior Vice President of U.S. Commercial Aircraft Operations Daryl Taylor during an exciting, pivotal time for the executive: Taylor had just moved…
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