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Adams Homes, LLC in Mobile has been recognized as the #1 Home Builder for the past 6 years. We are currently building in 10 communities in Mobile to meet the needs of our new construction home buyers. We have recently added 3 New Home Specialists to our team of professionals. Jennie Ely is in Summer Woods in West Mobile and also sells SaddleBrook. Carol Carrey’ may be reached in the Oaks of Westlake in West Mobile. David Teague may be reached at our newest community, Camellia Grove, on Ward’s Lane off Schillinger Road. Come experience an Adams Home community today! Adams Homes, LLC, 7856 Westside Park Dr., Suite A, Mobile, AL 36695, (251) 776-7007, www.adamshomes.com

Since 1993, LCSI has served the Gulf Coast area as a corporate communications provider and full service Network Solution Provider. When properly applied, technology can give your business significant competitive advantages. In order for any technology to give you these kinds of results, it must be designed to support your specific business, your goals, and your challenges. That’s Where We Specialize. LCSI will help you turn your Data & Voice networks into an effective, efficient component of your growing business. So when you are choosing a technology partner –BE SURE TO MAKE THE LOGICAL CHOICE! Logical Communication Services, Inc., 26151 Equity Drive Daphne, Al 36526 Web: www.logicalcomm.net Ph: 251-621-8650 Fax: 251-621-5687

America’s Junior Miss (AJM) is a nonprofit scholarship program that rewards high school females with scholarships for scholastic achievement, talent and overall excellence, and encourages self esteem in young people through the Be Your Best Self program. Founded more than 50 years ago in Mobile, AJM has awarded more than $90 million in cash scholarships to young women across the nation and continues to provide millions in college granted scholarships each year. For more information about AJM, visit us at www.ajm.org.

North Mobile Internet Services, Inc., is pleased to announce its development of 3 new websites for Who's Who Emerald Coast Magazines: WWEmeraldCoast.com, WWinMobile.com, and WWinPensacola.com. If you need a website developed for your business, call Jackie Benson at 251-679-0131. www.northmobileis.com

Steve Durkac Humor Consulting partners with the workforce, caregivers, and patients in providing therapeutic laughter programs as a means of stress management, building employee morale, encouraging, and hilarious entertainment! During the month of May and June, Steve Durkac Humor Consulting is offering area businesses and organizations a complimentary "Stress-Buster Laughter Break" program at their web site www.durkac.com. Their phone number is (251) 753-2065.

WELCOME FRIENDS is celebrating its 5th Anniversary in April of 2008!   Welcome Friends now welcomes Newcomers to N. Mobile, Mobile, and E. Shore area.   For more information on how to be a Merchant Sponsor, call Millie Sue Hawk at 251-422-7777, or sign on to www.welcome-friends.com

Jewels by Park Lane is a 52 year old family owned Fashion Jewelry Company. We are looking for reps throughout your area. No delivering, no stocking or sorting products. Free training start immediately. $39 start up cost and receive a $1,000 kit of samples FREE... Invite a few friends over to see our products to earn hundreds of dollars of free jewelry. We do fund raisers,office and organization shows. Call today: Rosanna, Vice-President, 251-680-4053.

Miraculous Movie Nights! The perfect opportunity for movie lovers to make a difference! Family Promise of Coastal Alabama asks compassionate and fun loving citizens to host a “Miraculous Movie Night” with friends and family in the place of your choosing! FPCA will provide a movie list (including “Pursuit of Happiness”) and hosts will accept donations for FPCA who shelters and provides support services to homeless children and their families. For info call 441-1991 or email hmlfamilypromise@bellsouth.net.

Auctions That Work, is your connection to the eBay marketplace! As an eBay PowerSeller, they help businesses and individuals sell their unneeded items, and the process can be as simple as you drop it off (or they pick it up) and you receive a check after they sell. Items from Businesses, Individuals, Fundraisers, Estates and more, they can sell most anything. Save time, free up space and put CA$H in your pocket – Give them a try! For more information, stop by their store at 5013 Cottage Hill Road, (by ACE Hardware), visit: www.auctionsthatwork.com, or call (251) 662-eBay [3229].

Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery is pleased to announce the opening of its newest private Mausoleum estate section. With the addition of this section we are now able to offer our the families who prefer the prestige of a Private Mausoleum that will provide above ground entombment for two to six people. We also feature a community mausoleum that offers the same clean,dry protection as the private Mausoleum ,but at a cost comparable to traditional ground burial. Call 251-661-1333 or visit the gardens located on Three Notch Road and Hillcrest Mobile.

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The Mobile Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2008-2009 season. This “Season of Stars” will feature performances by guest artists Evelyn Glennie, 9 year-old pianist Marc Yu, Mithril and Midori as well as our own Stars of the Mobile Symphony Orchestra. Season highlights include: Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, Tchaikovsky's Romeo & Juliet Overture, Beethoven's Symphony #5, Grieg's Piano Concerto and The Planets by Gustav Holst. All concerts will have two performances, Saturday evening at 8pm and Sunday at 2:30pm. For more information, please call 251-432-2010 or visit mobilesymphony.org.

DiRecManagement, Inc., a locally owned and operated collection agency, celebrated its eleventh birthday April 1, 2008. Company founders, Wayne McBride and Steve Ryan work diligently to expand the client base which includes medical, retail and commercial. We handle accounts throughout the Southeast from pre-suit through litigation, in-house. Please feel free to visit our new website at www.direcmanagement.com. You may reach us at 251-344-6660. We’re anxiously awaiting the opportunity to increase your bottom line, call us today.

Fremin’s Contractor Services, LLC and Fremin’s Roofing, LLC is locally owner-operated companies, offering you a one stop source for a wide range of quality commercial facility maintenance, repair and improvement solutions. All of our technicians are highly skilled craftsmen, so you can trust the professionals at Fremin’s that your job will be completed in a prompt, professional manner. We currently work with several full service facility maintenance companies providing services that include electrical, plumbing, ceiling tile installation, appliance repair, remodeling, carpentry, drywall, flooring, roofing, painting, lawn maintenance and much more.

Don Hembree Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. specializes in Residential and Commercial HVAC systems, with over thirty years of successful HVAC experience. We offer solutions for all your needs from general service calls to installing efficient new systems. We provide consistent, quality service as well as emergency service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call us today (251)649-5902 or visit us on the web at www.hembreeac.com. Trust Don Hebree Heating & Air Conditioning for all your heating and cooling needs!

Mercy Medical's 22nd annual Charity Golf Tournament will take place Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Rock Creek Golf Club. Mercy's tournament is one of this area’s oldest and most popular charity golf tournaments because it offers a win-win situation – a great day of golf while raising funds for a great cause. Sponsor packages are still available and individual player entry fees of $150 each include lunch, greens fees, cart fees, beverages on the course, post-tournament refreshments, and the opportunity to win great door prizes. Each player will also receive a high-quality Cutter and Buck golf shirt as a player gift. The tournament format will be a four-person scramble with both morning and afternoon flights followed by brief awards programs. CONTACT: Cecilia Mace 251.621.4219

The Christian Professional Network meets monthly on the first & third Friday from 12-1pm at The Mug, 5817 Grelot Road (between Hillcrest & University) parking & entrance in the rear. No fee, just pay for your lunch. Each meeting hosts a Featured Speaker and a Featured Business. Come enjoy lunch and bring your business cards to get some great networking done. For more information, go to: http://www.ChristianProNetwork.org To find out how to be the Featured Business at a meeting, go to: http://www.ChristianProNetwork.org/services.html

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Claudia Givens is a Division Leader at Primerica, a Citigroup company. Primerica's mission is to "Help People Become Debt Free and Financially Independent". Among the financial services provided are: debt management, asset management, retirement planning & choosing the best income protection. For a free Financial Needs Analysis, contact Claudia at: 251-633-7792. You may also go to: http://www.primerica.com/cgivens

BayFour Design, LLC, Mobile, Alabama, is a first class design and engineering company which serves a broad range of needs for industrial, commercial, governmental, and utility customers. We offer complete multi-discipline projects from feasibility studies through start-up assistance and job closeout. Our experienced engineers and designers provide a wide array of abilities and talents for concept, analysis, design, and maintenance of various systems. (251) 643-7161 www.bayfourdesign.com

Trademark Construction, 1764 Industrial Park Drive, Mobile, Ala., is a full service general contracting company founded in 1984 that specializes in new construction, project renovation and restoration services. For almost 25 years we have completed industrial and institutional projects such as office buildings, medical facilities and schools & institutions. We have the knowledge and experience which allow us to provide quality workmanship and teamwork to solve our client’s needs. Please call (251) 602-0343 or e-mail gfoster@trademarkconstruction.com.

Forget-Me-Knot Floral Preservation specializes in preserving your fresh flower wedding bouquets and framing them in bubble or shadowbox frames. We offer free bouquet pick-up from your reception site within the Mobile area. Call our shop for more information at 251-344-4600 or check us out on the web: www.forgetmeknotmobile.com. We have a large variety of frames to choose from and accept all major credit cards. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00am – 6:00pm. Need a gift for that hard to please person on your list? Ask us about our specialty framing – christening gowns, baby clothes, sports jerseys, etc…..“You name it, we frame it!” Located at 4300 Midmost Drive STE B, Mobile, AL 36609

Bayside Academy is an independent, co-educational college preparatory school that offers a superior educational opportunity for students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve. The mission of the school is to nurture each child in his/her development as a whole person, one who, as an adult, will contribute with integrity and responsibility to his/her work, community and nation. Located in Daphne, Ala., overlooking Mobile Bay, Bayside is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools. For more information, contact Director of Admissions Alan Foster, 251-338-6415, afoster@baysideacademy.org, or visit our website, www.baysideacademy.org.

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Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Events: May 2008
For more information, contact Ashley Collins at 431-8623 or acollins@mobilechamber.com.

ThyssenKrupp Business to Business – Construction Industry, May 6
11th Annual State of the City and County Luncheon on Wednesday, May 7
Pork & Politics in the Park, Tuesday, May 13
Networking@Noon, Sponsored by Hearthstone Assisted Living, Wednesday, May 14
Entrepreneur’s Forum, Wednesday, May 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m
Executive Roundtable*, Tuesday, May 20 from 8 to 9 a.m.
Armed Forces Day Luncheon, Tuesday, May 20
New Member Welcome/Business After Hours, Thursday, May 29

Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Events: June 2008
For more information, contact Ashley Collins at 431-8623 or acollins@mobilechamber.com.

Disaster Preparedness and Recovery, Tuesday, June 10
Business@Breakfast, Wednesday, June 11
Executive Roundtable*, Tuesday, June 17 from 8 to 9 a.m.
Business After Hours Holiday Inn – Downtown, Sky View Lounge on Thursday, June 26 from 5:30 until 7 p.m.

Become an FBI Special Agent: The FBI is currently seeking Special Agent candidates in the following critical skill areas: Intelligence, Computer Science or IT, Engineering, Physical Science, Accounting/Finance, Law/Law Enforcement or other investigative experience, Military experience, or Foreign Language. To qualify, you must possess a four-year college degree plus three years of professional work experience; be available for assignment anywhere in the FBI's jurisdiction; be a U.S. citizen; be between the ages of 23 and 36; and be in excellent physical condition. Visit our website at www.fbijobs.gov. The FBI is an equal opportunity employer.

Crowne Health Care of Mobile is a federal and state licensed 170-bed long-term care facility. It is our mission to provide the resident with the necessary care and services to maintain the highest physical, mental, and psychological well being, in accordance with the plan of care. Crowne is Medicare and Medicaid certified. We offer long and short term health care and rehabilitation. We have qualified professional staff that is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our therapy team consists of qualified physical, occupational, and speech therapists. We have friendly surroundings, a clean and appealing atmosphere, and personalized services. Crowne can deliver the quality care, support, and homelike atmosphere you have in mind. We are located at 954 Navco Road, Mobile, Alabama 36605. You can see all of our locations on our website at www.crownemanagement.com. For more information, you can call Victoria at 251-473-8684.

It's time once again for Alabama Coastal Foundation's annual fundraiser: the Crawfish Craze. The event will be held Thursday, May 8 at 6:00 pm at the Five Rivers Delta Center on the Causeway. Teams will compete in a crawfish cook-off and you will enjoy all you can eat and drink crawfish, shrimp, sausage, veggies and beer while listening to live music and watching the sun go down over the Delta. Tickets are $25.00 and include a membership with the Alabama Coastal Foundation. You can purchase tickets the day of the event or by calling 990-6002. If you are interested in registering a team or your company is interested in sponsoring the Craze, you can download team information and registration forms by clicking here.

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The Watermelon Patch is Mobile’s only facility offering Play Classes & Parties for ages Birth-12 Years. We also offer classes at the Daphne Recreation Center for ages 14 months-3 years! This Summer we have MOMMY & ME ART, COOKING, & SUMMER GARDEN CAMP for ages 18 months-7 Years. Come for OPEN PLAY, FIELDTRIPS & PRIVATE PLAYGROUPS. If you can’t come to us- we offer our MELONS IN MOTION bringing our classes- including Bubbles & Parachute Time to your facility! Parties can be booked online and include LASER TAG, COOKING, ART, MOVIE TIMES and more. (251) 341-5757 www.TheWMPatch.com

In the Mobile office of Walters Controls, Brian Belaire has been promoted to Manager of Technology, Ricky Wilson has been promoted to Branch Construction Manager and Trent Walters has joined the company as a Commercial Salesman and Estimator. In the Dothan office, Steve Guess has been promoted to Dothan City Manager. Walters Controls, Inc. is a leading Design/Build energy saving HVAC controls contractor for the Gulf Coast region with offices in Mobile and Dothan, Alabama. For more information contact our Mobile office at (251) 661-4416 or visit our web site at www.walterscontrols.net.

TRUST- that is what the BBB logo stands for. We are a non-profit organization that works to deliver customers to businesses that they can trust. Our website www.bbb.org and an automated phone system let the public use our resources 24 hours a day. Potential customers come to “us” first before spending money. Let them know they can trust you. Accreditation fees cost about $1.00 per day. Where else can you spend so little to say so much? Take 5 minutes and join the BBB today! 251-433-6434

Tanner’s Pecans & Candies is more than just Nuts! Stop in today and see all the wonderful candies, gourmet baskets and gifts that Tanner’s has to offer. Whether you’re looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, Nurses Week thank you or something for that special Graduate, Tanner’s is sure to please everyone on your list! Make every day a special occasion with Tanner’s Pecans and candies. 10 Springdale Blvd. 473-4560. Our Sales Associates will be happy to help you. www.tannerspecan.com.

WHO’S RUNNING YOUR COMPANY? YOU OR YOUR EMPLOYEES? If it’s your employees…it’s time to regain control! Contact Constantine Human Resource Consulting, LLC – Policy development; Vacation, sick time, holiday pay; Develop work standards and job descriptions; Disciplinary practices and terminating; Recruiting, Interviewing and Hiring; Wage and Hour regulations; Safety Programs; Performance appraisal systems; Employee Incentives and Supervisory and Employee Training. 508-3883 – www.constantinehrc.com – Stephanie@constantinehrc.com.

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Naman’s Food & Wine Tasting Party benefiting the American Red Cross Join us for specialty wines, hors d'oeuvres, imported cheeses, live music and more! Date: Tuesday, April 29 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Location: Naman's Midtown Market (2540 Old Shell Road) Tickets: $35 per person (in advance or at the door) For ticket information call (251) 436-7909 or log on to www.redcrossalcoast.org. Proceeds benefit the Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter American Red Cross.

Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center: Due to increased demand, OUR BODY: The Universe Within has been extended through June 1. Experience the splendor of the human body in this awe-inspiring human anatomy exhibit. The Exploreum’s summer line-up kicks off with LIVE Bengal Tigers! Educational demonstrations by the Marcan Tiger Preserve are set for June 7-15. Hopping into the Exploreum on June 13… FROGS! Come face-to-face with frogs from around the world in this interactive zoological exhibit. For more information about exhibits and IMAX films, visit www.exploreum.com or call 1-877-625-4FUN.

Don Hembree Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. specializes in Residential and Commercial HVAC systems, with over thirty years of successful HVAC experience. We offer solutions for all your needs from general service calls to installing efficient new systems. We provide consistent, quality service as well as emergency service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call us today (251)649-5902 or visit us on the web at www.hembreeac.com. Trust Don Hebree Heating & Air Conditioning for all your heating and cooling needs!

The Gulf Coast Antiques, Food & Wine Festival will take place this December 4-6 at the Mobile Convention Center. For more information, go to www.gcafwfest.com

Batchelor's Service Residential Heating and Air Conditioning guarantees good service. Guarantee 1: If our tune-up doesn’t save you its entire cost in energy in the first 90 days, I’ll pay you the difference. (That’s like free!) Guarantee 2: If you don’t like our service, my tech, the color of our uniforms – whatever – I’ll give you your money back. I’m serious about earning your business. So call Batchelor’s Service now at 476-4321. You either love the service and save money or it’s on me! Edward S. Leatherbury, President.

WEICHERT, REALTORS ® - Southern Properties proudly accepted three Achievement awards, one Executive Club award, and the Top “Rookie” Sales associate award at the Annual Awards Banquet. Unlike the common National Real Estate trend, the Market in Mobile is better than the National average; it is steady and solid. The only problem in Mobile’s market is one of attitude. We owe it to Mobile to change that!
If you have a house to buy or sell, call Adele. 251-753-1041

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Bishop State Community College will hold Honors Day Friday, May 2, at the Baker-Gaines Central Campus located at 1365 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue at 10 a.m. The brightest students of the graduating class will be recognized. Commencement will be held Friday, May 9, at the Mobile Civic Center at 6 p.m.

Imagery Marketing & Research Consultants, Inc. is a virtual, non-traditional agency, serving diverse clients including manufacturing, retail, food service/hospitality, health care, non-profit and government. We provide:
• Market research (surveys, focus groups; customized secret shopper programs) • Strategic planning • Design, production (concept, writing, graphics for print, radio, television, web, new media) • Web design & e-communication
• Media buying • Public Relations • Events, meetings, training • Crisis communication planning & management
1956-J University Boulevard, South, #240, Mobile, AL 36609, 251.490.5699, Email: consulting@imagerymarketing.com, www.imagerymarketing.com

Our Savior Lutheran Church is a family of believers committed to sharing Jesus’ love through service to our community, country and world. We won our stripes as a Red Cross Shelter after Katrina. Our doors are open to all who need to hear of God’s love, forgiveness and blessings for his children. Worship – Sundays, 9:30 a.m., Sunday School/Adult Bible Study – Sundays, 10:45 a.m., Adult Bible Study – Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m., Mom’s Day Out – Visit our website, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5101 Government Boulevard, Mobile, Alabama 36693, www.oursavior-mobile.org, 251.661.4524, rsavior@bellsouth.net

Infirmary Hospice Care, a non-profit affiliate of Infirmary Health System, is pleased to announce a new director, Steve Faulk. Steve most recently served as vice president with VistaCare. Our professional hospice team is ready to care for patients during the end of life with dignity, comfort and compassion. Infirmary Hospice affirms life and treats not only the patient but the entire family unit. Care is available in home or inpatient including respite and continuous care when needed. Our services include skilled nursing, personal care, social services, spiritual support and bereavement. Infirmary Hospice serves Mobile and Baldwin counties. Visit us at our new location in the Infirmary 65 building or at infirmaryhospice.org. 251.435.7460

Officials with Infirmary Health System and Bishop State Community College are pleased to announce a new partnership that will increase the number of people who choose nursing as a career and help guarantee a larger supply of nurses for the Mobile area workforce. Through a new program called Infirmary Alliance for Registered Nurse Training, Infirmary Health System has committed the financial resources to provide up to 100 scholarships per year for new Associate Degree Nursing students at Bishop State, beginning with the fall semester of 2008. For more information, send questions to krawson@bishop.edu or pam.gilbert@mobileinfirmary.org.

EAP Lifestyle Management, LLC has several new developments. EAP Lifestyle Management, LLC announces its expansion to provide employee assistance program services globally, to employees in Canada, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, France and Germany. EAP Lifestyle Management President, Patricia A. Vanderpool, MS, LPC, CEAP, SAP, has joined the Board of Directors for the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (www.aath.org) and the Women’s Business Enterprise Council – South (www.wbcgulfcoast.org). EAP Lifestyle Management, LLC, through its Alliance with OSHA, will be presenting its Second Workplace Violence Symposium in Mobile in October, 2008. (For more information, pleas contact EAP Lifestyle Management, LLC at 251-621-5360 or e-mail eaplifestyle@eaplifestyle.com.)

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