Mobile Matters

Mobile Matters Episode 15 - 2025 Eagle Award Winners

Mobile Matters Podcast | 2025 Eagle Award Winners: Albert Edwards of CERM and Alan D. Rice of Rice & Reese Funeral Home In this episode of Mobile Matters, Mobile Chamber President & CEO Bradley Byrne celebrates the winners of the 2025 Eagle Awards, honoring minority-owned businesses that exemplify excellence, innovation and impact across our community. First, Bradley sits down with Albert Edwards, CEO and president of Corporate Environmental Risk Management (CERM), a vertically integrated civil and environmental engineering and program management firm with roots in Mobile and a growing footprint across the Southeast. Albert shares how mentorship and early exposure to engineering helped shape his path, how a disciplined business plan fueled CERM's growth and why giving back through workforce development and a structured student shadowing program is part of the company's DNA. Then, Bradley is joined by Alan D. Rice, owner and president of Rice & Reese Funeral Home, who talks about serving families with dignity, comfort and grace. Alan explains how personal experience shaped his "no room for error" standard of care, how their community outreach includes college tours that expand what students believe is possible and the values that keep him grounded while leading in one of life's most emotionally demanding professions. Guests: * Albert Edwards, CEO and President, Corporate Environmental Risk Management (CERM) * Alan D. Rice, Owner and President, Rice & Reese Funeral Home Host: Bradley Byrne, President & CEO, Mobile Chamber Sponsored by: Visit Mobile Listen & subscribe Don't miss future conversations about the people, ideas and innovations shaping Mobile's business community. Subscribe and turn on notifications. Follow the Mobile Chamber Website: MobileChamber.com News: TheBusinessView.com #MobileAL #MobileChamber #MobileMatters #EagleAwards #SmallBusiness #WorkforceDevelopment #Engineering #CommunityImpact #VisitMobile

Mobile Matters Podcast with Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson

Mobile Matters Podcast | Mayor Sandy Stimpson on 12 Years of Progress in Mobile, AL In this special episode, Mobile Chamber President & CEO Bradley Byrne sits down with Mayor Sandy Stimpson to look back on 12 years of leadership in the Port City from stabilizing city finances and raising first-responder pay to record growth in aviation, shipbuilding and logistics. We cover Airbus' rapid expansion, Austal's shift to steel and submarine components, the Port of Mobile's 50-ft channel, new Amtrak service, the downtown airport move and a 61% drop in Part I violent crime. Guest: Mayor Sandy Stimpson Host: Bradley Byrne, President & CEO, Mobile Chamber Sponsored by: Visit Mobile Listen & subscribe Don't miss future conversations about the people, ideas and innovations shaping Mobile's business community. Subscribe and turn on notifications. Follow the Mobile Chamber Website: MobileChamber.com News: TheBusinessView.com #MobileAL [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mobileal] #MobileChamber [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mobilechamber] #MobileMatters [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mobilematters] #EconomicDevelopment [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/economicdevelopment] #Aviation [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aviation] #Shipbuilding [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/shipbuilding] #Logistics [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/logistics] #VisitMobile [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/visitmobile]

David Clark - Visit Mobile - Episode 13

Episode 13: On this episode of Mobile Matters we sit down with David Clark, the president and CEO of Visit Mobile. David and his team are leading the charge to elevate Mobile as a top tier destination for leisure, business travel and conventions. Mobile Matters is powered by the Mobile Chamber. Episode Sponsor: Visit Mobile

Episode 12: Andy Wilson - Mobile Airport Authority

On this episode of Mobile Matters, we sit down with Andy Wilson, Executive Director for the Mobile Airport Authority [https://www.mobileairportauthority.com/]. Andy and his team are leading the charge on one of the biggest infrastructure projects happening in the region, the construction of a brand-new terminal at Mobile International Airport, moving air service just minutes from Downtown Mobile. Mobile Matters is powered by the Mobile Chamber [https://mobilechamber.com/]. Episode Sponsor: Visit Mobile [https://www.mobile.org/]

Mark Colson,  The President and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association – Episode 11

In this episode of the Mobile Matters Podcast, Mobile Chamber President & CEO Bradley Byrne sits down with Mark Colson, President & CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association. Mark shares insights into the crucial role trucking plays in Alabama's economy, employing over 131,000 individuals and supporting businesses statewide. They discuss key industry challenges, including economic conditions, workforce development, cargo theft, and the urgent need for tort reform. Mark also highlights the importance of infrastructure improvements, like the upcoming I-10 Mobile River Bridge, and how collaborative problem-solving can drive progress for the trucking industry and beyond. Tune in for an engaging conversation about the road ahead for Alabama's trucking industry and the policies shaping its future!