Mobile Chamber of Commerce
The Mobile Chamber has announced the winners of its annual Eagle Awards, which recognize the accomplishments of local minority-owned businesses. Chris & Carla’s Enterprises Inc. won the Eagle Award, and the Hall of Fame winners were Harper Technologies LLC and Paula’s Hair Unlimited LLC. All are located in Mobile. They will be celebrated at the…
The Mobile Chamber has announced the closing of its application process for the 25th Eagle Awards is July 31. Local minority-owned businesses will be recognized for their achievements and contributions to the community and local economy. An independent selection committee will choose two companies to be honored at the chamber’s Eagle Awards Luncheon and Ceremony…
The Mobile Chamber has named American WeatherStar its Small Business of the Year. American WeatherStar manufactures commercial and industrial roof restoration coating systems and has contracts in more than 35 states. The company was begun by Brian O’Donnell in 2004. Since moving to its new location in Irvington in 2020, its overall sales have doubled,…
The Mobile Chamber has announced the finalists for its 2023 Small Business of the Year Award. A panel of judges selected the three small businesses on their outstanding achievements and contributions to their respective industries. First, there is American WeatherStar of Irvington, a manufacturer of commercial and industrial roof restoration coating systems. The company started…
The Mobile Chamber recently announced that its Vice President of Economic Development David Rodgers has been named a recipient of the 2023 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award, a biennial award recognizing rising stars in the economic development industry. The awards program is presented by Development Counsellors International (DCI), a New York City-based integrated marketing…
The Mobile Chamber has announced the launch of a new website and database system. A streamlined design now lets nonmembers join the chamber directly, and there are new membership benefits, including the ability to post job announcements and member-to-member deals. Members may also quickly register for chamber events from the Chamber Calendar and look for…
The Mobile Chamber announced two yearly awards at its 8th Annual State of the Economy event earlier this month. Airbus was named Manufacturer of the Year, and 3rd Realm Creations was named Innovator of the Year. Airbus Alabama “has changed the Mobile area’s industry landscape by opening its first commercial aircraft production site” on 53…
MOBILE, Ala. — The Mobile Chamber recently honored three minority-owned businesses for their achievements and contributions to the community and local economy at the 25th Annual Eagle Awards. Honest Air, LLC of Saraland, started in 2015 by Nicholas Powe, is a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning company that hosts back-to-school and holiday giveaways for local youth.…
The Mobile Chamber has announced the retirement of Chief Operating Officer Bob Chappelle, effective February 1, 2023. Chapelle, who has been with the organization for 21 years, joined as executive vice president and was later promoted to chief operating officer. He has served interim roles in economic development, small business development and community and governmental…
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