FYI Mobile - May, 31, 2007

Greetings!

The hits (and jobs) just keep on coming for Mobile.
When a new company decides to grow roots in our
area, we all benefit. The recent decisions by
ThyssenKrupp, Berg and many other businesses, not
to mention the ones on the horizon, keep our
tremendous momentum going. We are experiencing
some of the most prosperous economic development
in our 300 years of history. And while that is great
news, there are many more things going on in our
city. Please read on to find out more.

Sincerely,

Samuel L. Jones
Mayor

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Berg Spiral Pipe Corp. selected Mobile after
considering locations in six states. The site is located
at the former International Paper mill site. The Mobile
facility will produce large-diameter pipe used for
transmission of oil and gas. Berg will train employees
for jobs paying between $12 - $15 per hour. It is
expected that the facility will begin operations in mid-
2008.

The Battle House Hotel, nicknamed Mobile's Living
Room, has 238 guest rooms including 31 suites. It
also features three restaurants, from a casual café to
fine dining. It features over 37,000 square feet of
unique and flexible meeting/pre-function space.

Activities at the grand reopening included a tour of the
hotel and tower, vintage cars from the 1940s and 50s
and music from some of the best bands in Mobile.

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"We are committed to giving the citizens of Mobile the
very best service in all aspects of city government,"
said Mayor Jones. "This training, along with other
initiatives like Mobile 311 and Mobile CitiSmart are
bringing increased effectiveness and accountability to
city government. The best part about this training is
that they are learning more than just being polite,
they're learning how to be more effective
communicators."

More than 500 City of Mobile employees took part in
the training. Last year, city department heads
participated in training on working with citizens with
special needs.

The first markers honor Most Pure Heart of Mary
Church, Caldwell School, and St. Martin De Porres
Hospital. Each site was selected because of its
historical value to the African-American community in
Mobile. Most Pure Heart of Mary was the first African-
American Catholic Church in Alabama. St. Martin De
Porres was the first African-American hospital in
Alabama. Caldwell School was the first public high
school for African-Americans in Mobile.

Future historic markers to be placed include the Dave
Patton House, the C. First Johnson House, Union
Baptist Church, Finley's Drug Stores, John L. LeFlore
House, Dr. James A. Franklin House, Johnson and
Allen Mortuary, H. Roger Williams Drug Store, Creole
Firehouse #1, and the Slave Market.

Holding court at a site like the Hillsdale Community
Center gives citizens access to the Judicial System
and serves to promote judicial education for those in
revitalizing neighborhoods. Earlier this year, Judge
Whiddon held Municipal Court at the Dumas Wesley
Center in Crichton.

"I am very excited about the opportunity to return to
Mobile," said Alsobrook, a 1964 graduate of Davidson
High School. "I have been extremely impressed with
the Museum of Mobile. The professionalism and
superb work of Sheila Flanagan, the interim director,
and the museum staff are a testament to the Museum
of Mobile's excellence."

Alsobrook holds a bachelor's degree from Auburn
University, a master's degree from West Virginia
University and a Ph.D. from Auburn University.