Dear PEP Members:

Our 24th Annual PEP Golf Tournament was a great success and we enjoyed a beautiful, rain-free day. We'll be sending out a full recap of the winners and fun photos from it next week. Thanks to all of you who sponsored, played, cooked, and supported the PEP mission!

If you couldn't make our June Lunch and Learn, you're in luck! Joy Stephens with SCS Engineers presented relevant case studies showing sustainable business practices’ benefits and possible missed opportunities. We've got a full recap of the lunch and learn on our website, as well as a recording so you can view it and apply her practical steps.

As we look ahead, I'm excited to remind you that the deadline for submitting project applications for the Environmental Stewardship Awards is almost here! We encourage you to showcase your accomplishments by submitting an application by June 30th. New for this year is a special Small Business Category. If you have any questions about the application, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

I hope to see you at our July Membership Breakfast to hear from Don Bates, President and Founder of Osprey Initiative.

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

Sincerely,

Jennifer Denson, Executive Director

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARDS DEADLINE IS APPROACHING!

It is time to tell us about your latest project that has made a significant and positive contribution to the Gulf Coast region in three crucial areas: economic growth, environmental health, and social responsibility. Awards will be presented at the PEP Annual Meeting on September 5th. We will highlight your stories with a special video, website articles, newsletter stories, and specific communication to the media, elected officials, and community leaders.

New for 2024 - Small Business Award: In an effort to highlight the sustainability achievements of our small business members, we have added a special category for companies with 75 or fewer local employees. To be considered for this category, please note the number of your employees on the application in the marked spot.

Please nominate your company, or co-nominate a multi-member project by submitting the application by June 30th. All the details you need are included in the application at the button below.

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL PEP GOLF TOURNAMENT!

More than 250 of you supported the PEP mission at our 24th Annual Golf Tournament!

Congratulations to our overall team winner, Core Industries, and our many sponsors for making the event possible and ensuring a memorable day.

We'll send the full event recap out, with the listing of winners and photos from the day next week!

JUNE LUNCH & LEARN: SMALL BUSINESS, BIG IMPACT

During PEP’s June Lunch and Learn, our speaker, Joy F. Stephens, Senior Project Professional at SCS Engineers, discussed how sustainable business practices can be challenging, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). She presented relevant case studies showing sustainable business practices’ benefits and possible missed opportunities. Finally, she reviewed practical ways to collect baseline data to meet customer needs and expectations.

Check out the summary article and video on our website at the link below.

DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF OUR NEXT INSTALLATION?

If you were at the golf tournament, you got to see an Eagle Reef up close and learn about our plans and impact for the future. You may be wondering - can I be part of this project to improve the health of our coastal waters?

YES - you can take part in The Eagle Reef project! Our installation of Eagle Reefs are taking place every few weeks, so there is plenty of time to get an order in to have one installed at your pier for the summer. Fill out the interest link below and our Eagle Reef Project Coordinator will contact you with details.

TWO GULF STATES ENGINEERING ENGINEERS BECOME PEs 

Gulf States Engineering, Inc. has announced that Timothy G. Morris, Jr. and Dylan Wade, two of its young engineers, recently passed the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to become licensed Professional Engineers (PEs). The exam, administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, is a rigorous test that not only certifies an engineer’s competence, but also marks a significant step in their professional growth. By passing this exam, Morris and Wade have demonstrated their technical knowledge and commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

AIRBUS NAMED TO TIME100 MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPANIES 2024

As the aviation industry finally put pandemic-era restrictions behind it, Airbus emerged as the clear king of the skies in 2023, breaking the record for the single largest aircraft order ever. At the Paris Air Show 2023, IndiGo, India’s largest airline, put in an order for 500 of Airbus’ narrow-bodied A320 family aircraft. And 2024 is expected to bring a record number of aircraft deliveries. With demand soaring, Airbus has expanded its worldwide production capabilities while pushing the boundaries on sustainable aviation: it has set an ambitious target of bringing the world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial plane to market by 2035.

ALABAMA PORT AUTHORITY COMPETING FOR EPA GRANT

The Alabama Port Authority recently announced its application for a federal grant to launch a major emissions reduction effort at Port facilities. The Port Operations With Emissions Reduction Project, or POWER Project, would be funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Ports initiative. The Alabama Port Authority is applying for $69M of funding to deploy new technologies, all of which will add to the growing number of electric and clean fuel vehicles already in use at the Port.

GMC NAMED ENR SOUTHEAST DESIGN FIRM OF THE YEAR

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) was recently named the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Southeast 2024 Design Firm of the Year. This recognition follows a year marked by growth through revenue, acquisitions, procurement of some of the firm’s largest contracts to date and expanding its footprint. In 2023, GMC grew in revenue by more than 30% from the previous year. The firm acquired two design firms, Walker Concepts Architecture of Charleston, South Carolina, and Commercial Site Solutions of Greenville, South Carolina, and Lutz, Florida. GMC has 25 offices in seven states throughout the Southeast and offers many services. Major projects underway for the company include the Mobile Civic Center and the new Gulf Shores High School. Design Firm of the Year is released in tandem with ENR Southeast’s Top Design Firms list, an annual ranking of firms by revenue. GMC rose two spots to No. 14. In addition, it was ranked on market sector-specific lists, including No. 1 in Top Alabama Design Firms, No. 21 in Top Georgia Design Firms and No. 4 in Top Education Design Firms.

KEEP MOBILE BEAUTIFUL SHREDDING EVENT

Keep Mobile Beautiful, in partnership with Ransom Recycling and Shred America, is hosting an Electronic Recycling, Shredding, & Cleanup event on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. until Noon in the Little Flower School Parking Lot.

Bring your papers and electronics to recycle - including flat screen TVs, with a $10 donation to cover processing expenses. For more information, contact Keep Mobile Beautiful at (251) 444-7144.

VOLUNTEER WITH PEP!

If you or any others in your company are interested in volunteering for a PEP event, please let us know. We have several opportunities for volunteers to come out and help PEP’s cause while also networking and having fun!

DON BATES OF OSPREY INITIATIVE WILL SPEAK AT THE JULY MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST!

Make plans now to join us for the July Membership Breakfast on July 18, 2024. Members will hear from Don Bates, President and Founder of Osprey Initiative. Osprey Initiative, LLC is a specialty environmental contractor bringing tailored solutions to specific environmental needs. They seek to bridge the gap between traditional contractor services and the new requirements that demand an extra degree of care in solving or adhering to stringent environmental standards.

Thank you to our sponsor, Gulf Packaging, Inc., for making the July breakfast possible!

SAVE THE DATE FOR PEP'S ANNUAL MEETING AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARDS

The date is set! Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 5th as we recognize PEP members whose work has made a significant and positive contribution to the Gulf Coast region.

MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND THE 24TH 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.

Plan to join us for this year's event on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Fort Whiting Auditorium, Mobile, AL. Follow the event page for registration and sponsorship updates.