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Inspired Design
Success is in the bag for Fairhope-based mb greene as it sees major growth in its custom division. by Kaija Wilkinson After 10 years in the wholesale gift industry, Fairhope resident Mary Beth Greene spent many evenings at her kitchen table designing tote bags with paper, tape and scissors over roughly two years. The ultimate goal,…
The Haunted Book Shop Continues Its Legacy
With a long history and family ties, Mobile’s downtown spooky bookstore continues to inspire and bring together the bay area’s readers and authors. by Sophie Goodwin Nestled on the corner of South Joachim and Conti streets in the heart of downtown Mobile sits a welcoming haven for book lovers and history buffs of all ages: The…
Threaded Fasteners, Inc.
President and CEO reveals how the local industrial fastener company continues to evolve, thrive and support industry. by Kaija Wilkinson From utility towers overlooking the prairies, forests and mountains of Alberta, Canada, to rollercoasters at Florida theme parks, Threaded Fasteners, Inc.’s (TFI) steel anchor and structural bolts are crucial components that hold these structures together.…
Labor Of Love
A mainstay of the local shrimp industry, Z-Packed, Inc. President Jeremy Zirlott talks about his businesses, the challenges of the industry and his contributions to a family legacy. by T. Bruce MacKinnon A fifth-generation professional fisherman who began shrimping with his dad at age 7 aboard the Amanda Di-Ann in the 1970s, Jeremy Zirlott launched…
Legacies That Endure
Approaching its Golden Anniversary, Leavell Investments continues to grow and invest in relationships by Kaija Wilkinson Leavell Investments was the number one Alabama-headquartered financial advisory firm (29th in the U.S.) on the 2024 CNBC Financial Advisor List – an impressive honor, the firm’s sixth, reflecting not only assets under management, but also Leavell’s ability to…
Built on Steel
Mobile-headquartered Gulf States Engineering designs the facilities for the products needed in our modern society. by Lindsay Mott Fletcher Founded in 1998, Gulf States Engineering, Inc. (GSE) is a full-service multidisciplinary engineering firm licensed in 40 states. Started and headquartered in Mobile, the company now has offices in Gulfport, Mississippi, and Nashville, Tennessee, and employs more…
New Name, Same Mission
Well-established Daphne business completes rebrand, keeps eye on sustainability. by Lindsay Mott Fletcher TERREPOWER, formerly BBB Industries, is a global leader in sustainable manufacturing, providing high-quality, reliable products to the automotive and industrial markets. Founded in 1987 in Mobile by the Bigler family, TERREPOWER began as a regional remanufacturer of rotating electrical parts. Today, it has grown into…
Is Your Business Healthy?
A practical guide to organizational health by Wills Moore 1. What Is Organizational Health? Organizational health is the ability of a company to align around a common vision, execute effectively and adapt over time. According to McKinsey, it’s how leaders “run the place” – how they make decisions, lead teams and manage operations to deliver results…
Successfully Navigating Legal Minefields
Nine critical issues every business owner should address by Jordan Gerheim Starting a business is an exciting journey, but it’s also one filled with legal complexities and vulnerabilities that can trip up even the most passionate entrepreneurs. While it’s tempting to focus on product development or marketing, overlooking legal basics can lead to costly disputes,…
A Resilient Investment
Retail strip centers in Mobile and Baldwin counties by Pratt Thomas Open-air retail centers continue to be one of the most resilient and high-performing commercial real estate segments in Mobile and Baldwin counties. These essential service retail properties are attracting investor interest both nationally and locally due to their recession-resistance, e-commerce insulation and solid long-term fundamentals. Typically…
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