Mobile Development Thread - Page 279

BubbaGump · #**5561** Posted **Jun 11, 2012, 4:27 PM**

http://blog.al.com/live/2012/06/demolitions_offer_new_boost_fo.html#comments

It would be cool to put a newer more sturdy hotel and visitor center on the causeway.[/QUOTE]

That would be a perfect spot for a casino. I personally don't care about gambling but we've pretty much already have gambling all around us...Mississippi Coast casinos, Atmore, Florida Lottery, Dog Track. The entertainment value that it brings, increase in tourism, affordable flights, cruise ship... It would be a huge success and address a lot of issues!

SouthSky · #**5562** Posted **Jun 28, 2012, 1:13 AM**

Well, it has happened. Airbus looks to be on its way to Mobile and Brookley Field. BIG news for the city and the bay area... I've read we could be seeing close to 10k new direct AND indirect jobs stemming from this in the area. Clearly, the area is poised for tremendous growth.

*BRAVO* · #**5563** Posted **Jun 28, 2012, 1:52 AM**

HSVTiger · #**5564** Posted **Jun 28, 2012, 12:12 PM**

Congrats to Mobile and the Gulf Coast region. Your local and state officials have been working a long time on this, hope it comes to full fruition.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**5565** Posted **Jun 28, 2012, 7:18 PM**

Really is great news for both Mobile and the state. Not only with this give Mobile a much needed boost in its economy, but it will also provide a lot of notoriety. It also continues to show just how viable is as far as industrial investment goes.

Port_of_Bama · #**5566** Posted **Jun 29, 2012, 1:42 AM**

Congratulations Alabama !!!! We did it !!!

SlidellWx · #**5567** Posted **Jun 29, 2012, 5:44 AM**

Congrats Mobile! This is going to be a nice economic boost for the whole central Gulf Coast region. Hoping we'll see some parts suppliers open over here in MS and LA from this deal.

eshore78 · #**5568** Posted **Jun 29, 2012, 5:22 PM**

wkrg obtained a blueprint of the facility. Also states that Airbus is supposed to confirm Monday's announcement today at the close of business. Great great news for our area.
http://www2.wkrg.com/news/2012/jun/29/8/...ns-mobile-airbus-plant-bluep-ar-4063121/

eshore78 · #**5569** Posted **Jun 29, 2012, 10:43 PM**

Another potential big development just occurred. The RESTORE Act passed that potentially could make BP pay billions to our coastal communities. Hopefully the committee makes it last and are smart with it.

http://www2.wkrg.com/news/2012/jun/29/re...ferer=None&shorturl=http://bit.ly/NZcvGE

phoenixboi08 · #**5570** Posted **Jul 3, 2012, 4:00 AM**

Airbus makes official announcement

You've undoubtedly already heard about it, but here's the press release in case you have been in a hole all day today

MOBILE, Alabama -- What began as "Project Hope" became a reality on Monday as Airbus announced plans to construct a $600 million aircraft assembly plant in Mobile, giving the European company its first factory on American soil and ushering in a new era of jet production in the historic port city.

BlakFlava · #**5571** Posted **Jul 3, 2012, 1:32 PM**

Congratulations Mobile. I always felt like ya'll have the most potential in the state simply because you're on the bay and you're a decent sized city.

Port_of_Bama · #**5572** Posted **Jul 3, 2012, 4:02 PM**

This is a huge win for Alabam and the Gulf....Now we need that ship back, can we say Norwegian!?

mousquet · #**5573** Posted **Jul 3, 2012, 7:49 PM**

The Airbus assembly line is in the headlines of the business news over here, even in the mainstream media, tonight.

The story made me think of this old tune and enjoy it again...

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SpawnOfVulcan · #**5574** Posted **Jul 3, 2012, 11:45 PM**

I can't even imagine how much more attention our recruiters at Farnborough Air Show are going to get as a result of this. The fact that one of the world's aerospace icons chose Alabama simply adds to the state's validity. Let's hope this is the tipping point.

NitekKetin · #**5575** Posted **Jul 5, 2012, 4:46 AM**

Hopefully this leads to an auto manufacturing facility, or is that just being greedy?

CottonCity251 · #**5576** Posted **Jul 5, 2012, 3:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by NitekKetin

Hopefully this leads to an auto manufacturing facility, or is that just being greedy?

I wouldn't say greedy... We'll take all we can get!!

Port_of_Bama · #**5577** Posted **Jul 5, 2012, 4:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by CottonCity251

I wouldn't say greedy...ake all we can get!!

Exactlly! Audi,BMW,Nissan or what ever we will take it.The mayor mentioned another huge economic gem will be announced soon.

SouthSky · #**5578** Posted **Jul 5, 2012, 10:02 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Port_of_Bama

Exactlly! Audi,BMW,Nissan or what ever we will take it.The mayor mentioned another huge economic gem will be announced soon.

Not doubting you, but when did he say this? Do you have a link?

KB0679 · #**5579** Posted **Jul 7, 2012, 10:05 PM**

For some reason, I thought this was a done deal a while ago. Nevertheless, congrats to Mobile and the state of Alabama!

dsjj251 · #**5580** Posted **Jul 9, 2012, 4:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by KB0679

For some reason, I thought this was a done deal a while ago. Nevertheless, congrats to Mobile and the state of Alabama!

agreed, i could have sworn Airbus mentioning that they were going to build commercial airplanes in the US to compete with Boeing way back when they first lost the tanker contract.