“We want to continue to grow our service business, because it isn’t affected by new construction and the related effects of the interest rates,” he said.
According to True, that’s a wise decision because the Mobile area does not have a lot of big industry to attract new workers and businesses. But that’s O.K. His community, his company, and the 250 employees that work there are a big part of his life. Batchelor’s is expected to do $20 to $25 million worth of business in 2000, which in a community of 300,000 people is quite an accomplishment.