About Mobile:
- Mobile is located in southwest Alabama at the head of the Mobile Bay, thirty-one miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and conveniently sits between U.S. Interstates 10 and 65. See map of Mobile.
- With over a half million residents, the Mobile Bay Metropolitan Area is the largest metropolitan area along the Gulf of Mexico between New Orleans and Tampa.
- The Mobile area is recognized as a hub for the region linking United States’ markets and emerging markets in Central and South America.
- Companies such as Teledyne, ST Mobile Aerospace, Airbus and Goodrich all have facilities in the area, making the Mobile area a leader in the aviation industry.
- Mobile is the official home of Mardi Gras. Mobile introduced Mardi Gras to the United States in 1830.
- Mobile hosts nationally-known annual events such as Senior Bowl, GMAC Bowl, and BayFest.
For more information about relocating to the Mobile area, please visit the Mobile Chamber of Commerce’s website at http://www.mobilechamber.com/liveandwork.asp. This site is a valuable resource for newcomers to the Gulf Coast with local real estate, community and economic information.
