Mobile Matters Podcast | Pratt Thomas & Merrill P. Thomas Co. – Small Business of the Year Welcome to the Mobile Matters Podcast, powered by the Mobile Chamber! In this episode, Bradley Byrne, President & CEO of the Mobile Chamber, sits down with Pratt Thomas, President of Merrill P. Thomas Company, Inc., Mobile Chambers 2024 Small Business of the Year. From its founding in 1992 to becoming a leader in commercial real estate across the Gulf Coast, Merrill P. Thomas Co. has played a vital role in shaping Mobile’s business landscape. Pratt shares insights on the company's evolution, its impact on small businesses, and how they’ve diversified into retail, industrial, and affordable housing development. We also discuss the HOPE Program, a transformative initiative bringing affordable housing to the community, and what the Small Business of the Year award means to Pratt and his team. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, community engagement, and the future of real estate in Mobile! Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to Mobile Matters 02:15 – The Legacy of Merrill P. Thomas Co. 06:45 – Adapting to Market Changes 10:30 – Supporting Small Businesses in Mobile 15:20 – The HOPE Program & Affordable Housing 20:10 – Winning Small Business of the Year 25:00 – What’s Next for Merrill P. Thomas Co.

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