Port of Mobile had nearly $100 billion impact on Alabama economy
As Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday, the Port of Mobile generated nearly $100 billion in revenue for the state last year, an increase of $13 billion from the previous year. “The Gulf Coast port may be called the 'Port of Mobile,' but its staggering $98 billion in economic impact makes it truly the 'Port of […]
Port of Mobile delivers $98.3 billion economic impact, Ivey dubs ‘The Port of Alabama’
The Port of Mobile's economic impact on Alabama continues to grow and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. According to a study commissioned by the Alabama Ports Authority, it will have an economic impact of $98.3 billion for Alabama in 2023. This is an increase of $13 billion from the 2022 impact. […]
Karen Brooks: Sustaining a legacy of leading with heart, championing Alabama – 2024 Women of Impact
For Karen Brooks, family and career have always been synonymous. Growing up in her family's business, Pfeiffer Incorporated, Karen was inspired by her mother long before she took the step to become an ambassador for the company in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. “My mother was always involved in starting companies the same way. Watching her and my […]
Mary Pat Lawrence: Making change, bridging the gap between Alabama and D.C. – 2024 Woman of Impact
Mary Pat Lawrence's remarkable career is the result of a combination of her unique skill set and passion for making a difference. From a young age, Lawrence knew she wanted to work to create large-scale change. Born and raised in a small town in Alabama, she had high hopes of moving to a big city […]
Mary Andrews Carlisle: A champion of others, from Vulcan and beyond – 2024 Woman of Impact
Each chapter of Mary Andrews Carlisle's 18-year tenure at Vulcan Materials Company helped her rise to the position of senior vice president and chief financial officer. “Every role I've had in the past, and every manager I've had in the past, has given me the role I have today. I was always willing to take […]
Rep. Leigh Hulsey: Fighting for families and staying true to herself – 2024 Woman of Impact
Congresswoman Lee Halsey didn't originally have a desire to run for office, but being a leader at heart, she saw a positive need in her community and decided to respond to it. . Her desire to champion community leadership that supports families raising children led her to win the District 15 seat in the Alabama […]
Liz Pharo: Pioneering modern divorce through tech – 2024 Woman of Impact
Three years ago, Elizabeth “Liz” Faro acquired the largest uncontested divorce firm. After processing over 1 million divorces on her previous platform, the need for a hassle-free divorce alternative was imperative, so Divorce.com was launched. “My true purpose is to pioneer modern divorce and eliminate unnecessary trauma.” 42% of divorces cost between $20,000 and $40,000, […]
Janice Pride: Passionate about people, positive results – 2024 Women of Impact
Growing up in Florence as the youngest of nine children, Janice Pride learned at an early age the importance of working with others. “When you’re in a big family, you don’t know the difference,” she said. “So my life consisted of sharing a bedroom and bathroom and setting my alarm early so I could take […]
Liz Filmore: First female Chief of Staff to the Governor of Alabama – 2024 Women of Impact
Liz Fillmore is the first woman to serve as Chief of Staff to the Governor of Alabama in the state's more than 200-year history. “I was so excited,” she recalls, sitting at her desk inside the state Capitol in Montgomery. She said: “Being the first woman to hold this role is very humbling.” “For the […]
David Rainer: Blankenship testifies before House panel on impact of GOMESA funds
At the request of U.S. Representative Jerry Carl and the House Natural Resources Committee, Environmental Protection Commissioner Chris Blankenship traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to help Alabama benefit from oil and gas leases through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act. (Gomesa) testified about the important funds being held. Commissioner Blankenship highlighted how GOMESA […]
