Dear PEP Members:

Plans are underway and we can't wait to share all of your accomplishments and more at the PEP Annual Meeting and Environmental Stewardship Awards on Thursday, September 5 at the MacQueen Alumni Center! This program aims to highlight successful environmental stewardship efforts, encourage best practices, and inspire others to adopt sustainable approaches. Award categories cover a range of environmental initiatives, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and conservation efforts. You can register online now.

We are always looking for feedback from members on how we can enhance your membership experience. You will notice a link below for a short survey on our Reverse Trade Show and the VIP Ticket option. Please take a few minutes to fill it out so we can make this year's event even better.

I hope you will purchase your ticket for the Reverse Trade Show! It's gearing up to be a great event, in addition to the popular Educational Seminar. If you want to participate, please let us know!

As always, if you need anything, please feel free to reach out.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Denson, Executive Director

THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL MEETING SPONSORS!

The PEP Annual Meeting and Environmental Stewardship Awards are made possible through the support of our sponsors - thank you Alabama Port Authority, Third Coast Safety, Mobile Chamber, BASF, Volkert, Hampton Inn & Suites - Providence Park, and Rock & Roll Offs!

We hope you will join us to recognize PEP members whose work has made a significant and positive contribution to the Gulf Coast region in three crucial areas: economic growth, environmental health and social responsibility. 

The 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients will be recognized at PEP’s 24th Annual Meeting on September 5, 2024 at the USA MacQueen Alumni Center. 

The Annual Meeting is FREE for PEP members to attend, but you MUST RSVP. You can register at the link below or email Lindsey at lindsey@pepmobile.org.

COMPLETE OUR REVERSE TRADE SHOW SURVEY

We value your insights and want to ensure our events continue to meet your needs. Please take a moment to complete our brief survey regarding the Reverse Industrial Trade Show and the VIP ticket option. Your feedback will be instrumental in shaping future events and enhancing your experience. Click the link below to share your thoughts and help us make this year's event even better. Thank you for your continued support and participation!

JOIN US FOR THE SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST - NEW DATE!

We are excited to welcome Roger Rice, Human Relations Director for Novelis, as our speaker for the September membership breakfast on September 26 (please note the new date). You don't want to miss out on all he has to share with us!

Thank you to our sponsor, VSC Fire Security, for making our event possible.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2023 BAYS AND BAYOUS SYMPOSIUM

The 2024 Bays and Bayous Symposium will take place in Biloxi and registration is now open! This event features:

• 200+ oral and poster presentations about Gulf coastal science
• Keynote speakers on land conservation and harmful algal blooms
• Women on the Water panel featuring women in aquaculture and commercial fishing
• Student presentation awards 
• And more!

Early registration is open now until October 17. Click the link below for more information.

PROJECT DESIGN GROUP, INC. SHARES PRAISE FOR USA ENGINEERING INTERNS

Logan Collins and Mallorie Collins are identical twin sisters majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Alabama. They have worked at Project Design Group, Inc. for the past two summers and have been a tremendous asset by checking drawings, preparing scopes of work, making field trips and performing 3-D scans. They are expected to graduate from USA next spring. 

In addition to their studies, they are both USA cheerleaders and active in their sorority, all while maintaining a 3.5 GPA. They plan to continue their education after graduation to acquire their master’s degree in business. 

Logan and Mallorie are extremely smart, well-grounded and service-oriented. This is a testament to the quality of engineers that are produced by the University of South Alabama. 

If you attend a South Alabama football game, be sure to speak to them; they will be very happy to say “hello”.

PERSONS SERVICES MAKES ANNUAL INC. 5000 LIST

Congratulations are in order for a PEP member company! Persons Services was named to the annual Inc. 5000 list.

The state of Alabama had 46 companies on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the publication’s ranking of fastest-growing private companies in the United States.

Congratulations to Persons Services!

AIRBUS CELEBRATES 500TH PLANE ASSEMBLED IN MOBILE

Airbus recently celebrated its 500th U.S.-built aircraft assembled in Mobile, AL.com reported. The 500th plane made in Mobile was a Delta Air Lines A321neo. Delta has added more than 130 U.S.-produced A320 and A220 aircraft to its fleet since the Mobile plant began assembling them. Airbus continues to increase the number of its employees at the facility, with nearly 2,400 currently and expectations for another 500 to be added to work at the new assembly line by next year. It plans to build another 500 planes within four or five years.

DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF OUR NEXT INSTALLATION?

We are gearing up for another installation of Eagle Reefs! Adding an Eagle Reef under your pier creates a healthier aquatic ecosystem and enhances the fishing experience around your dock or pier. It's a win-win for both you and the environment! 

Fill out the interest link below and our Eagle Reef Project Coordinator will contact you with details.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE INDUSTRIAL REVERSE TRADE SHOW

The Industrial Reverse Trade Show brings decision-makers from industry together in one location. Ticket holders from the supplier, vendor and service sectors are the visitors who walk through the show “calling on” plant managers, purchasing managers, engineers and maintenance managers from industry, shipbuilding, multi-disciplined engineering firms, major medical centers and more.



PEP PRESENTS THE 9TH ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR

We will once again be offering a FREE educational seminar, with CEUs for those in attendance, on Thursday, October 17, from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Follow the event page for updates on topics and speakers, coming soon!