MISSION FORWARD - SEPTEMBER 2021 - SouthWest Mobile County Chamber
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SEPTEMBER 2021
SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON GUEST SPEAKER
PHILIP BURTON, PRESIDENT and CEO
BURTON PROPERTY GROUP
MISSION FORWARD
SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce
Serving All of South Mobile County
If we have learned anything over the past year or so, it is that
change can come suddenly and drastically. Sometimes it can
make us have to strain to remember how “normal” used to feel.
Sometimes change is uncomfortable, however sometimes it
can be exciting, necessary and welcome. The SouthWest
Mobile County Chamber has made many changes over the last
year or so, and while some are obvious from the way we now
refer to our “members” as “partners,” others have been more
MISSION subtle like the way we share our communications with our
partners.
FORWARD However, all of the changes we are making have made us
stronger and more committed to our partners than ever before!
2021 From networking to training workshops to advocacy programs,
the Chamber connects members with the people and
resources they need to grow and succeed. Please continue to
share with us any ideas or suggestions on how we can better
A message serve our businesses and community to help make Southwest
Mobile County a better place to live, work and play!
from your
Our annual Kid’s Day event was a huge success! Over 1,108
SWMCC backpacks full of school supplies were given to kids in our
community, along with snow cones, toys, trinkets, balloons and
President more! The need for school supplies is greater than ever
before, and a huge thank you to Tina Poiroux, Chamber Staff,
Committee and Board members, Sponsors, Vendors,
Diplomats, TALL Students & all of the Volunteers! We couldn’t
have done it without you!
Be sure to attend our next Business Luncheon on September
1st, where we will welcome local developer, Philip Burton, who
will fill us in on the new South Alabama Logistics Park.
PLEASE RSVP today to reserve your seat!!! Our next
Business Mastermind session will meet on Thursday
September 9th, and Coffee at The Chamber will be on
Tuesday, September 21st.
As always, thank you for your partnership and involvement with
the chamber. We truly appreciate your commitment to growing
Tiffany Ginn our community and making South Mobile County the best it
can be!
Chamber and Community Center Staff
Executive Director Administrative Assistant Rental Specialist
Tina Poiroux Gloria Poché Susan Williams
tpoiroux@swmcchamber.com gpoche@swmcchamber.com swilliams@swmcchamber.com
Event Specialist - Glennan Palframan Custodial / Maintenance - Calvin Dickerson
CONTACT US @ 251-666-2488 or the Chamber at 251-666-2846 www.swmcchamber.com
SWMCC Business Luncheon
1 When: SEPTEMBER 1, 11:30 am Networking
Speaker: Philip Burton,
2021 Officers President/CEO Burton Property Group
Where: 5055 Carol Plantation Road
Tillman’s Corner Community Center
President Contact: Chamber Office 251-666-2846
Tiffany Ginn, Uniti Fiber Cost: $15 Partner | $18 Future Partner
1st Vice President Sponsor:
Chris Black, Integrity IT Corsentino Chiropractic
2nd Vice President 3501 Montlimar Plaza Drive
Bryan Dewberry, Mission 1st Mortgage Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 445-2295
Treasurer
Curtis Polk, BLP Mobile Paints
Free COVID Vaccine Clinic
Secretary
Sharon Murrill, Alabama Power Co. 1:00 - 5:00 PM
5055 Carol Plantation Road Room A
Mobile, AL 36619
Advisory Board Provided by: South Alabama Medical Clinic
Theresa Orrell, Polysurveying of
Mobile
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Kay Peace, Individual
Pete Riehm, CRE Mobile
Ruth Robinson, Mobile Memorial
Gardens Cemetery
Board of Directors Business Mastermind Group
Stephanie Chestnut - Dick Russell’s
Mechelle Davis - Infinite Insurance
9 8:00 - 9:00 am
5055 Carol Plantation Rd
Brian Lancaster - State Farm Agent Mobile, AL 36619
Tammy Lyons - Family Security CU 251-666-2846
Chip Menton - Theodore High School
Christy Myers - Singing River Hospital Roll’n Smoke
Wes Pipes - Individual 11 September 11, 2021
Paul Radczenko - Evonik 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
John Wimsatt - Walmart Register online at
Josh Woods - The Grounds swmcchamber.com
Della Wade - (Honorary Board)
Coffee with the Chamber
Ex-Officio Board of Directors 21 When: 7:30am
Randall Dueitt - County Commissioner
Where: Tillman’s Corner Community Center
Kevin Rodgers - Captain, Precinct II
5055 Carol Plantation Rd.
Mobile, AL 36619
John Williams - City Councilman
Contact: 251-666-2846
SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce
EVENT TICKETS ARE LIMITED. RSVP to reserve your seat! Tickets can be purchased online at
www.swmcchamber.com or call the office to pay by phone at 251-666-2488
PHILIP BURTON, PRESIDENT AND CEO
BURTON PROPERTY GROUP
Through upswings and downturns, Philip Burton has maintained
an unwavering passion and vision for the real estate industry. As
President and CEO of Burton Property Group (BPG), Phillip
currently manages a $200 million portfolio throughout the
southeast.
Philip started in the family businesses in 2001, when he went to
work for Burton Brothers Management Company (BBMC). He
moved up the ladder and served as President/CEO of BBMC/
MCS Investments, Inc., from 2007-2012. He successfully
navigated the economic downturn starting in 2008, managing the
firm through some difficult years that drove some competitors out
of the industry entirely. Out of those trying times a formidable firm
was built and re-branded as Burton Property Group.
The company, one of the largest real estate development firms in
South Alabama, has institutional partners who enable Burton
Property Group to tackle large-scale projects in a broad spectrum
of real estate classes. Philip credits his BPG team for supporting a process that has delivered results.
“I’m passionate about what I do,” he says. “I take immense pleasure in creating something completely new or
reinventing the old. At the end of the day, if we’ve done our job, you get to drive by and see the results. It’s
very rewarding.”
Philip credits his father, Roe Burton, for giving him early exposure to the industry and for allowing him to take
on opportunities and learn from his mistakes. He also gained the priceless experience of having a seat at the
table to watch firsthand how deals got done.
Phillip studied at the University of South Alabama and is a proponent of education through his outside
interests. He is a founder of the Beverly Burton Scholarship Trust, named in honor of his late mother, which
provides a college scholarship opportunity to the Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year recipients. He is also a
board member of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and University of South Alabama’s Foundation for
Research and Commercialization, as well as a member of the YPO Southeastern Chapter. Philip also
passionately serves as a RAMP Mentor and a Mentor for young members of the Mobile Kappa League, a
program that provides educational, occupational and social guidance for teenage males.
Corsentino Chiropractic
3501 Montlimar Plaza Drive
7101 Theodore Dawes Rd. Ste A Mobile, AL 36609
Theodore, AL 36582 (251) 445-2295
(251) 653-2979
LUNCH MENU:
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Chicken Philly Cheese
Chips and Salad
** $15.00 Current Partners
$18.00 for Future Partners** 452 Government St
Space is Limited Suite E
RSVP and PAY Online at Mobile, AL, 36602
swmcchamber.com or call 251-666-2846 (251) 288-8308
VACCINE CLINIC SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at
TILLMAN’S CORNER COMMUNITY CENTER
5055 Carol Plantation Road Mobile, AL 36619
POLYSURVEYING AND THE GROUNDS ARE PROUD
TO BE SWMCC BUSINESS ADVANTAGE SPONSORS
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There are a number of channels by which you can
are going to talk about the
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FAIR DATES
OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 7, 2021
Congratulations to
Officer David Anthony on
receiving the Outstanding
Officer of the Month
Award for August 2021. Officer Anthony was recog-
nized for his remarkable service to our community.
The presentation for the Officer of the Month Award
took place on Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at the
SouthWest Mobile County Chamber Luncheon.
SWMCC President, Tiffany Ginn and
Captain Rodgers presented Officer Anthony with the
award. Captain Rodgers praised Officer Anthony’s
outstanding service and dedication to the department
and this community. Officer Anthony is worthy of this
recognition and has shown to be most admirable in
his contributions to our community and the Police
Force! Your service is greatly appreciated.
HONORING AND REMEMBERING
Johnny Antley Robert Brister
Sonny Callahan Jerry Carl, Sr.
Christian Davis Danny Davis
Diane Davis Tommy DeMouy
Cameron Fincher Hayden Fincher
Lee James Sr. Larry Kent Bellingrath Gardens and Home made a call for
Fred J.Kuppersmith Robert S.Kuppersmith entries for its 2021 Scarecrow Contest and
Andrew Mackey Cary Clark-Mackey announced booths are open for Boo at Bellingrath,
Dumas McLaney Ralph McLaney set for Saturday, Oct. 23. Learn more about both of
Roger Keith Price Roy K. Price Sr. the events at bellingrath.org or call 251.973.2217.
Ralph R. Wilcox, Sr. Woodrow William Wilson
All Veterans That Served - AUX VFW Post 4328
The SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce
recognizes these special individuals through our flag
display on HWY 90 on patriotic holidays. The flag
sponsorship allows you to recognize special individuals
through your donation.
For more information
contact SWMCC office at 251-666-2488
or email info@swmcchamber.com
Christian Mark Casallo
Build out has started in West Mobile on The Grounds’
first phase of park, site and facility improvements
according to a news release aimed at increasing
guest and patron-friendly facilities and services found DECEMBER 6, 1973 – AUGUST 5, 2021
at the popular Greater Gulf State Fair event that takes
place annually onsite, scheduled to be held from It's with great sadness that
October 29 to November 7 this year. Upgrades we share the news of
include a new midway layout and additional buildings Christian Casallo's passing
used to host events. New project upgrades for the site on Thursday, August 5,
are reportedly valued at $1.5 million. 2021. Christian was a
Chamber Diplomat and will
Pratt Thomas, CCIM of Merrill P Thomas Co., Inc. be missed dearly. We
represented the seller in the purchase of an office extend our deepest
building and property located at 2475 Commercial sympathy and continued
Park Dr. in West Mobile. The office building had prayers to his family and
been occupied by Gaylord C. Lyon Company friends during this time of
Appraisals since the property was built in 1967. loss.
The 5,400 square foot site sold for $187,500 to the
National Association of Letter Carriers #469. Lisa
Granger of Keller Williams Mobile worked for the
buyer.
USA Mobile Diagnostic Clinic has announced that JERRY HAMILTON
that it is moving out of their second-floor suite located Jerry Hamilton is the Key
in Building A at Providence Hospital. It was rumored Accounts Manager at
that the hospital system would not renew their lease PuroClean of Mobile. Jerry has
until the new office space was built. The clinic will be worked with damage
moving into a modular structure provided by Jane restoration for over 25 years.
Conklin with Quick Buildings. Construction was He regularly meets with
handled by West Mobile-headquartered Persons existing and new potential
Services Corp. clients, to assist them when
The new modular building will be ready the end of this there is property damage. This
year at the site of the new USA Physician’s Office may include water, fire, mold,
Building (POB), located on Hillcrest Road biohazard, or storm damage.
between West Mobile Church of Christ and Hillcrest Jerry is a member of the
Commons Apartments. Goodwyn Mills Cawood is Mobile Homebuilders
the architect on the project. Association, where he serves on the Board of
Popshelf, a new store concept by Dollar General, Directors and is Chairman of the Associate Council.
is leasing the 9,460-square-foot former Pier 1 Imports Jerry has been married for 38 years and has two
site located at 2863 S. McKenzie Street in Foley. Kyle grown children and 2 grandchildren. He enjoys
Knight and Darryl Bonner with Stirling Properties, teaching Bible study to children in his church.
handled the transaction. This is a new-to-market
retailer for the Gulf South region, and since its launch
late last year, Popshelf has opened 16 stores in 3
states, including a new space currently close to
opening in West Mobile, reportedly their first foray
into Alabama. The new Baldwin County space is
opening this month.
Mike Reid with Merrill P Thomas Company, Inc.
reported on representing a local investor in acquiring
the recently renovated multi-tenant office building
located at 762 Downtowner Loop W. in West
Mobile. The 15,000 square foot property sold for
$615,000 and is now 100 percent leased. John CINDY IMPSAND | manager@acoolselfstorage.com
Delchamps, also with Merrill P. Thomas, worked
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