Baldwin County
Gulf State Park received a 2020 Phoenix Award from the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced. SATW called it “an international showcase for environmental and economic sustainability, as it demonstrates best practices for outdoor recreation, education and hospitable accommodations.” Given annually since 1969 to destinations showcasing responsible,…
With the longtime CEO of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Herb Malone set to retire next year, the board of directors recently voted to name Beth Gendler, current vice president of sales & sports commission, as the next CEO. Gendler will become the organization’s second president and CEO in its 27-year history. She has…
Smith, Dukes & Buckalew LLP, which has offices in Mobile and Daphne, recently announced that its new website is now live. The site features explanations of its many services, the ability to schedule a meeting online and a story of its history, which dates back to the early 1900s. A final important addition is regular…
According to a recent announcement, Raleigh Swan, a bartender with the Hope Farm in Fairhope, is an Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association Regional Bartender of the Year. The winning drink, the “Monsuma,” is made from Old Forester 86, fresh lemon juice, red wine reduction, satsuma and ginger foam, and atomized angostura bitters.
The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce reports that Fairhope-based Segers Group is constructing a facility for a new indoor dynamometer test cell. Segers acquired the test cell from Rolls-Royce at the end of 2019 but only recently received approval from the City of Fairhope for its construction plans. Representing a major component of the upgrade…
The Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network is hosting a virtual event called “Food and Farm Forum” that began on December 3 and is continuing through December 13. The schedule includes daily sessions on starting orchards, how to best use social media, racial issues and irrigation. Several youth events are also planned. Registration costs range from free…
According to a recent announcement by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, Tommy Rachel of Taking Off Hot Air Balloon Co. has been named the 2020 Walton M. Vines Free Enterprise Person of the Year. The chamber has given the award for more than 40 years to celebrate the spirit of free enterprise. The award,…
Rhonda Butler was recently named general manager of Gulf Shores Utilities, where she has worked for 13 years, most recently as chief financial officer. Butler also served the utility as manager of finance and customer service following her graduation from the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Economics. Now, she oversees…
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