Emmett Burnett
Legacy Machine Maker
One of the largest employers in Dale County is a manufacturer that sprouted from the area’s rural roots and continues to flourish, cutting trees and clearing land.
Advice from the Front Lines
“They needed what I made and had markets for it.” Mary Beth Greene saw a...
Port City Legend Builds Countrywide
John White-Spunner, the president and CEO of White-Spunner Construction, has overseen the construction and...
An Immigrant’s Business Odyssey
Crowds form quickly at Von’s Bistro. During prime time dining, the line at this downtown Mobile culinary destination may extend beyond the door,...
A Big Show to Recruit Engineers
ABOVE Aboard the replica 1851 America, students learn the varied ways engineers can put their skills to use. For...
Homegrown Retailers’ Big Trek
How can a 20-something couple who met in church open a homegrown store and compete, over the long haul, with across-town powerhouses...
How to Do Food Franchises
“Wow, great pizza, ” lunch breaking Mobile police officers verbally approve, huddling over pepperoni in the first degree. Other customers of Uncle...
Former Princess, Fierce Leader
Stephanie Bryan is proud of what she calls “humble beginnings.” Raised on an Indian reservation in Atmore, she remembers little girl days of...
Mystic Fantastic LLC
Actually, nothing is typical around Ron Barrett’s business. King Tut’s sarcophagus shares space with Wizard of Oz figurines and enormous dragon heads. ...
Namesakes
Charles and Patsy Collat School of Business The University of Alabama at Birmingham “I am blessed to have the means to help, ” says...