Mardi Gras and More When you Move to Mobile

If you haven’t noticed the national spotlight lighting up Mobile, Alabama, you might want to look around.  Mobile continues to win honors for its ripe economy, lush scenery, and friendly, fun-loving atmosphere.  At All My Sons, our Mobile movers are in full swing, courteously adding newcomers to a population nearing 400,000.  Are you moving to Mobile ?  Begin your research about your new city here!

Economically, Mobile is still riding the waves of a surge that began over a decade ago, when 87 new companies were founded in Mobile from 1993 to 2003.  Today, Mobile ’s industrial pursuits focus on aerospace, retail, construction, medicine, and manufacturing.  Mobile movers have serviced countless customers eager to experience the city that Forbes Magazine says will show the greatest gross metropolitan product (GMP) increase between 2007 and 2012.  Mobile ’s largest employers like the Mobile County Public School System, Mobile Infirmary Medical Center , and USA Health Systems continue to expand, and ThyssenKrupp Steel’s 2010 opening will provide almost 3,000 jobs for citizens.

Hand in hand with strong employment rates and low cost of living, Mobile ’s housing market is the seventh fastest-growing housing market in the country according to CNN.  Despite fears of an economic recession, residential real estate price tags are well below the national average.  It’s the increasing home sales that keep All My Sons’ Mobile movers so busy. 

Browse the official website for the City of Mobile to read all about the “New Plan for Mobile .”  This extensive, multi-level plan will create new retail and business venues while preserving and restoring historic and established areas of Mobile .  Make sure to heed the local government’s requests to share your thoughts on the plan when you move to Mobile .  Mobile officials actively encourage community participation in the planning process. 

Make time to enjoy Mobile ’s many events and recreational areas.  Over 45 public parks are scattered throughout Mobile , not including parks in neighboring cities like Daphne and Fairhope.  Camp and canoe at Chicasabogue Park , or head downtown to Bienville Square , a historic park and popular gathering place since 1850.  In October, 200,000 fans cover the Square for BayFest, an outdoor music festival. 

Speaking of festivals, Mobile is known for having the oldest organized Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States ; a tradition that dates back to 1830.  Galas and balls can begin as early as November, and parades crowd the streets several days throughout January until Fat Tuesday in early February.

All My Sons Moving and Storage knows Mobile is a great place to live, and we can’t wait to introduce you to our city.  Call your professional Mobile movers today to start planning your move to Mobile !