In this episode of Mobile Matters, Mobile Chamber President & CEO Bradley Byrne celebrates the winners of the 2025 Eagle Awards, honoring minority-owned businesses that exemplify excellence, innovation and impact across our community.Mobile Matters is powered by the Mobile Chamber.

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In this special episode, Mobile Chamber President & CEO Bradley Byrne sits down with Mayor Sandy Stimpson to look back on 12 years of leadership in the Port City from stabilizing city finances and raising first-responder pay to record growth in aviation, shipbuilding and logistics. We cover Airbus’ rapid expansion, Austal’s shift to steel and submarine components, the Port of Mobile’s 50-ft channel, new Amtrak service, the downtown airport move and a 61% drop in Part I violent crime. Mobile Matters is powered by the Mobile Chamber.

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