PEP Member News | September 2024

Dear PEP Members:


It's been an exciting month for PEP members and we're gearing up for more excitement next month!


I want to thank those of you who attended our Annual Meeting and Environmental Stewardship Awards earlier this month. This program is an important part of the PEP mission. These award-winning projects combined resulted in a decrease of 6,732 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions last year. According to EPA calculations, this is equivalent to the electricity use of 1,329 homes for one year. WOW!


We also shared an important update for The Eagle Reef Project. We are more than 1/3 of the way to our 1,000 reef goal! Read more below about how you can be part of this impact.


Next up we have the ever-popular Industrial Reverse Trade Show and Educational Seminar. Our seminar is FREE and this year's topic is on something we all hear about - Artificial Intelligence. You can also purchase your VIP ticket for the Trade Show this week and get extra time with decision makers before we open to the public!


Finally, we are rounding out the year with our PEP Membership Breakfasts, Lunch & Learn, and the Annual Mayor's Luncheon. Be sure to attend one - or all - of these events with us.


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


Sincerely,


Jennifer Denson, Executive Director

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS


Our members gathered to honor the recipients of their 2024 Environmental Stewardship Awards at our 24th Annual Meeting on September 5, 2024 at the USA MacQueen Alumni Center. These annual awards celebrate the innovative approaches our members take to solve environmental problems and enhance the sustainability and resiliency of our coastlines.


You can learn more about the 2024 recipients and projects in the video below.

Congratulations again to AM/NS Calvert, BASF, FMC, Moffat & Nichol, Outokumpu Stainless USA, and Thompson Engineering!


We will be highlighting each of their projects in the coming months on our website and social media channels.

DR. P.J. WATERS PRESENTED WITH 2024 COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD


Congratulations to our 2024 Community Partner, P.J. Waters, PhD, an Associate Extension Professor with Auburn University. Dr. Waters is the founder of the Mobile Bay Oyster Gardening Program, a hands-on oyster restoration and education project that depends on individuals cultivating oysters on their private docs in the coastal waters of Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Dr. Waters also started The Oyster Trail, an interactive scavenger hunt through Mobile and Baldwin counties.

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THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL MEETING & ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARDS SPONSORS


Our Annual Meeting & Environmental Stewardship Awards would not be possible without the continued support of our incredible sponsors.


Thank you Alabama Port Authority, Third Coast Safety, Mobile Chamber, BASF, Volkert, Evonik, Hampton Inn & Suites - Providence Park/Airport, Gulf States Engineering, Longleaf CSS Hub, Outokumpu Stainless USA, and Rock & Roll Offs.

HEAR FROM OUR 2024 PEP SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT


Colleen Luttrell is a full-time undergraduate Wildlife, Fisheries, & Aquaculture student at Mississippi State University. She is an Honors College Student and President’s Scholarship with a 3.9 GPA. Colleen says she is interested in environmental conservation with a special concern for the animals affected by habitat destruction and loss. Her goal is to increase endangered animal population and the biodiversity of wildlife by healing habitats in areas affected by deforestation and soil erosion. Colleen’s father is Melton Luttrell, an employee of High-Purity Silicon America.


Congratulations Colleen! View the video above and learn more about her at the link below.

LEARN MORE

REVERSE TRADE SHOW VIP TICKETS ON SALE NOW!


We're excited to bring back a popular ticket option for the Industrial Reverse Trade show! Purchase a VIP ticket to get an extra HOUR with decision makers before the crowd. You must purchase a regular admission ticket in order to secure a VIP pass.


Hurry - only a limited number of VIP passes are available!

GET YOUR VIP TICKET

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE MAYOR'S LUNCHEON!


We're excited to announce the date for the popular PEP Membership Luncheon, featuring Mayor Sandy Stimpson! Join us on Monday, December 16th at 11:30 a.m. at The Battlehouse Hotel. This is an excellent time to hear about updates from the City of Mobile and network with fellow members. You can get your ticket now on our website!

GET YOUR TICKET

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR UPCOMING PEP EVENTS THIS FALL!


We have several PEP events to keep us going strong for the fall! Make plans now to join us. Click the links below for more information:


September 26

PEP Membership Breakfast

Speaker: Roger Rice, HR Director, Novelis


October 17

Educational Seminar - Future of Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing

Industrial Reverse Trade Show


November 14

PEP Membership Breakfast


November 20

Pheasant Shoot


December 10

Lunch and Learn


December 16

PEP Annual Membership Luncheon Featuring Mayor Sandy Stimpson

MEMBER NEWS

Photo credit: University of South Alabama

ENGINEERING HONOR SOCIETY RECOGNIZES USA'S DR. JOHN STEADMAN


The Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society has named PEP Board Member Dr. John W. Steadman, dean emeritus and professor of engineering at the University of South Alabama, a recipient of its 2024 Asad M. Madni Distinguished Alumnus Award in recognition of his decades of service as a leader in engineering education, in the practice of engineering and in his local community.


“I am very honored and humbled to receive this recognition from Tau Beta Pi,” Steadman said. “I would never have dreamed that I would receive this award, especially considering the amazing engineers who have previously received this distinction.”


Steadman has three electrical engineering degrees: a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Wyoming and a Ph.D. from Colorado State University. He spent nearly 35 years as a professor, department head and associate dean of engineering at the University of Wyoming before being named dean of South’s College of Engineering in 2003. He left the position of dean in 2019 but remains on faculty.

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PEP MEMBER PERSONS SERVICES CORP. AWARDED AQUATIC CENTER CONTRACT


Persons Services Corp. was awarded the $23.1 million contract to construct the 40,000-square-foot Mobile County Aquatic Center at the 200-acre Mobile County Sportsplex, at 3701 Hall’s Mill Road. The Mobile County Commission awarded the contract for the aquatic center, which will be developed in phases with construction expected to begin in September.

AUSTAL AWARDED MAJOR CONTRACT TO EXPAND SUBMARINE PRODUCTION


Austal USA has been awarded a $450 million contract by General Dynamics Electric Boat. The contract will enable Austal USA to expand production capacity at its US shipyard in support of the U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB).


This contract award will fund Austal USA to enhance its existing infrastructure by designing, constructing and outfitting a new module fabrication and outfitting facility at its Mobile shipyard to support the U.S. Navy goal of delivering one Columbia-class and two Virginia-class submarines annually. Construction of the new building will start this US autumn and be complete in 2026. When fully operational, the building will support approximately 1,000 jobs and provide capability to fabricate, outfit, and transport submarine components.

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THE EAGLE REEF UPDATE

OUR GOAL IS 1,000 REEFS - AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!


It has just been a little over a year since PEP announced our partnership with Eagle Reef and Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences right here at the University of South Alabama and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources with the goal to deploy 1000 reefs.


We're proud to share that there are now a total of 320 reefs deployed along the shores of Mobile and Baldwin County.


We here at PEP are reliant on the commitment of our members and thus far through our corporate sponsors and supporters we have raised about $90,000 towards the goal of deploying 1000 reefs. A huge thank you to BASF, AM/NS Calvert, APM Terminals and the Alabama Port Authority for their contributions and being Clean Water Champions.


The money that is raised through the PEP member company’s contributions is used to offset the cost to homeowners. You can fill out the interest form below and we will be in touch with you and your company.


In addition to funds, we need your help as volunteers. We have set up The Eagle Reef booth at the Mobile Boat Show, the inaugural Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust Expo, the Dog River Mud Bottom Revival Music Festival, and more. Doing this takes time and manpower - if you can help, please reach out to our Eagle Reef Coordinator at eaglereef@pepmobile.org.

JOIN US - BECOME A SPONSOR!

PEP EVENTS

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.

REGISTER TO ATTEND 

VOLUNTEER WITH PEP!


We need YOUR help to make the 24th Industrial Reverse Trade Show a success! Please let us know if you can work a shift on October 17th.


Email Lindsey at lindsey@pepmobile.org to sign up.

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.





VISIT EVENT PAGE

AI FOR INDUSTRY: DRIVING PRODUCTIVITY AND SUSTAINABILITY


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.


This year features a hot topic and many dynamic speakers to cover all aspects of how artificial intelligence (AI) is affecting industries today.


This event is free and open to the public, but you must register to attend.


Thank you to our seminar presenting sponsor, the University of South Alabama Solid Waste Sustainability Hub.


Get the full topic details on our event page and download the flyer below!

DOWNLOAD THE EVENT FLYER

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