“Most importantly, we have plenty of room to grow over the next 50 years,” he added.
‘positive impact’
“This development will have a positive impact on both Gulf Distributing and the mobile region.”
The project includes improvements to remaining office space leased to other tenants as Class A commercial space, making the building ideal for other corporate headquarters operations in downtown Mobile.
“This move will play an important role in the revitalization of Downtown Mobile as we strive to recruit more back-office operations to the downtown area.” President, Mobile Chamber of Commerce CEO Bradley Byrne said:
“Gulf Distributing has been a long-standing corporate citizen in our community since 1973. We are delighted that this company continues to grow and thrive in our city.”
The $32.5 million project is expected to create 25 new jobs and maintain 220 existing jobs.
“Gulf Distributing’s strategic growth plans show that the company remains bullish on its 50-year home base of mobile and the region’s long-term economic prospects,” said Greg, Alabama Secretary of Commerce. Canfield said.
“This development will have a positive impact on both Gulf Distributing and the mobile region,” he added.
growth catalyst
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce said the relocation and streamlined operations will drive continued growth in Gulf Distributing’s sales territory.
“This is truly a win-win for City of Mobile and Gulf Distribution,” said Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson. “It’s great to see such a striking and beautiful building in our downtown once again used by a local business that has invested so much in the community.
“We are thrilled with Gulf Distributing and proud of the continued revitalization of Downtown Mobile.”
“The Mobile County Commission is very pleased that exemplary corporate citizen Gulf Distributing continues to invest in Mobile County through its move to the former Press-Register building. , will not only preserve jobs, but will continue to create new job opportunities and strengthen the downtown business community,” added Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson.
project was announced today at the city’s Mobile Industry Development Commission meeting.