Fulton
Fulton, AL · Business
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Persons Services builds on its legacy with vertical integration, digital innovation, and ambitious plans for growth
In 1978, Paul F. Persons Sr. started Persons Services in Mobile, Alabama, with little more than $500, a strong work ethic, and a simple promise: to do quality work and take care of customers. Now, nearly 50 years later, that same entrepreneurial spirit is driving a company with more than 300 employees, $350+ million in expected 2026 revenue, and capabilities spanning construction, infrastructure, industrial mechanical services, and disaster response.
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Small Business of the Month: Kimberly Coleman – State Farm
Kimberly Coleman – State Farm has been named the Mobile Chamber’s Small Business of the Month, recognizing the agency’s commitment to personalized customer service and and community involvement in the Mobile area. With more than 20 years of personal industry experience, Coleman brings extensive knowledge and a customer-focused approach to the agency.
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Mason Hills Farm: Smoke at the Park
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mason Hills invites the community to Smoke at the Park on Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 9560 Grand Bay Wilmer Road in Grand Bay, Alabama. The event benefits Farmers in Action. Friday’s activities begin at 3 p.m. and include vendors, live music,...
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Proposed amendment would give River Walk developer another year
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — A proposed amendment to the agreement for Mobile’s River Walk Plaza would give developer One Water another year to evaluate the downtown waterfront property before deciding whether to move forward. The amendment would extend the inspection period from Oct. 26, 2026, to Oct....
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Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray: Renaissance Community Loan Fund
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Starting or growing a business can be challenging, especially when it comes to accessing funding and knowing where to turn for help. This week on Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, we’re talking with LaWanda Jones from Renaissance Community Loan Fund, a nonprofit organization that helps entrepreneurs with much more than financing.
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Alabama Power brings in thousands of additional crews for restoration
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Alabama Power officials say more than 5,000 additional crews are coming in from nearly 25 states to help with power restoration. Crews are asking residents who see downed trees or power lines to stay inside and wait for crews to arrive. Clint Tolleson, a lineman, said...
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The Mobile Chamber Is Building a Workforce for the Future
The Mobile Chamber attracts talent, builds career pathways and helps professionals connect with opportunities in Mobile. In a region where aerospace giants, the maritime industry and a growing healthcare sector are reshaping the economy, Mobile’s ability to attract and retain skilled talent has never mattered more. The Mobile Chamber is meeting that challenge head-on through its More to Mobile initiative – a multifaceted effort to make the city a place to live, work, grow and explore.