Mark your calendars – the 27th Annual 68 Ventures Bowl is set for Wednesday, December 17, 2025 with kickoff at 7:30 PM CT at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, AL! 
Catch all the action LIVE on ESPN as top teams from the Sun Belt, C-USA, or MAC go head-to-head in what promises to be another unforgettable showdown.

From viral plays to record-breaking performances, the 68 Ventures Bowl is more than just football — it’s a celebration of excellence, impact, and community.

Bowl Week festivities (yes, including the Mardi Gras parade!) will be revealed soon — stay tuned!

This isn’t a conference. It’s a leadership revolution. And the ones who show up? They don’t come to be celebrated—they come to be sharpened. The 4th annual Chasing Greatness lands in Mobile on January 22, 2026 at the Mobile Convention Center

On the stage: Leaders who’ve been through it. Built it. Bled for it. And still lead with humility and purpose.

In the room: Haymakers. Dreamers. Doers. People who know that greatness starts with service—not ego. Growth doesn’t happen in comfort. It happens in the hard. In the honest. In the humble.

Bet on you.

Chase Greatness. Save the date. More details to come.

Bring your team—or come solo. Just don’t sit this one out. Questions or to reserve your table or seat, contact Kim Garrett at kgarrett@68ventures.com.

One of the highlights this quarter is the progress at Saltaire, a unique waterfront community in Panama City. Construction is nearing completion on this 25-lot project, with 16 of those lots offering direct access to Pretty Bayou. Residents will also enjoy convenient proximity to the Shoreline Circle Public Boat Ramp — a great amenity for boating and outdoor enthusiasts. We’re especially proud to have Kent’s Landscaping handling the landscaping on this project, showcasing the strength of our Operating Company network and our commitment to delivering high-quality communities. We look forward to turning over Saltaire to our builder partner in the coming months and keeping the momentum going across our pipeline.

Recognition honors exceptional companies raising the bar in workplace culture and employee experience. Daphne, Alabama — Inc. magazine has named 68 Ventures to its 2025 Best Workplaces list, spotlighting companies across the nation that are redefining what it means to create a meaningful, thriving workplace. This recognition reflects the heart of 68 Ventures—where people come first, culture drives performance, and impact is the mission.

This year’s list, featured on Inc.com, was developed in partnership with Quantum Workplace and is based on thousands of employee surveys evaluating everything from leadership and benefits to purpose and engagement. Companies were also assessed on the depth and quality of their perks, programs, and workplace philosophy. Out of thousands of applicants, 68 Ventures is one of only 514 companies selected. “We don’t claim to have it all figured out—but we show up every day, demand the best from one another, and stay committed to trying to do the right things for the right reasons,” said Nathan Cox, Chairman of 68 Ventures. “This recognition is humbling because it’s providing feedback that the culture we strive for and talk about truly exists. It is amazing what people can accomplish when no one cares who gets the credit and folks we have here embrace that mentality. It is always fun to watch them get more excited about the accomplishments of their teammates than their own. It is a special group here and they are damn sure the ones that deserve all the credit. The amount of talent I’m surrounded by and the quality of the new people we continue to add is humbling and testament to both who they are as well as what 68 Ventures stands for.” Headquartered in Daphne, Alabama, 68 Ventures is a development and investment company on a mission to inspire others to bet on themselves. Utilizing a platform of operating companies and strategic partnerships, 68 Ventures backs bold visions and honors legacies by empowering driven leaders in endeavors that make our communities the places our kids will want to return to one day. “The Inc. Best Workplaces program celebrates the organizations that prioritize employee well-being, engagement, and culture,” said Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “These companies don’t just say people matter—they show it through action, and that’s what sets them apart.”

To view the full list of 2025 honorees, visit Inc.com.

About 68 Ventures: 68 Ventures is the parent company of numerous operating businesses along the Gulf Coast and adjacent markets that focus on development, investment, construction, and various service related enterprises. Headquartered in Daphne, Alabama, 68 Ventures is a purpose-driven, culturally focused organization with a strong operational track record, making it the region’s largest single-family developer. 68 Ventures has deployed well over a billion dollars in capital and reached the ranks as one of the top 100 private home builders prior to exiting. For more information, visit 68ventures.com.

About Inc: Inc. is the premier media brand for entrepreneurs and business builders. Its mission is to inform, inspire, and accelerate the growth of the most dynamic businesses in the world. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC alongside Fast Company. For more, visit www.inc.com.

About Quantum Workplace: Quantum Workplace provides the tools and data companies need to build stronger cultures, boost engagement, and retain top talent. Their platform supports everything from engagement surveys to recognition, feedback, and performance tracking. Learn more at QuantumWorkplace.com.

Chasing Greatness 2025: Betting on Yourself and Raising the Bar

Now in its fourth year, Chasing Greatness has grown into a powerful platform — bringing together 500+ leaders across industries to learn, connect, and walk away with real tools to fuel their personal and professional growth. Created with a bold mission, Chasing Greatness pushes leaders out of their comfort zones and challenges them to bet on themselves — with fast-paced, high-impact speakers delivering insights on leadership, resilience, business strategy, risk-taking, and personal performance.

Nathan set the tone with a message of gratitude — and a challenge: “Chasing Greatness is about inspiring you to find the courage to bet on yourself. You are one decision away from everything changing.” He also reminded attendees of a core truth about success, quoting Stephen Schwarzman: “To be successful you have to put yourself in situations and places you have no right being in… through sheer will, you wear the world down, and it gives you what you want.”

This year’s lineup featured a powerhouse group of speakers, including:

• Mark Fernandes | Capitalism 2.0
• Ralph Reynolds | Living Tenaciously
• Todd Ehrlich | Evaluating Risk
• Liz Pharo | Generosity and Greatness
• Brad Israel | Leadership Across Arenas
• Coach Major Applewhite | Lessons from Athletics
• Wesley Britt | Navigating Business and Government
• Rep. Jerry Carl | Lessons from Public Service
• Jeff Salzenstein | Owning Your Zone of Excellence
• John McInnis | Building Iconic Brands

The impact:

• Built cross-industry connections among 500+ leaders
• Delivered actionable tools for leadership and growth
• Strengthened business and community relationships
• Inspired attendees to push past limits and chase their own definition of greatness

Chasing Greatness is more than an event — it’s a movement to see what’s possible when leaders bet on themselves. We’re already looking forward to raising the bar even higher next year. Save the date for the 2026 Chasing Greatness: Thursday, January 22^nd at the Mobile Convention Center

For over a decade, Nathan has been sharing Alignment emails – raw, real reflections on leadership, personal growth, and faith. These messages are his way of staying grounded and getting better each day, while encouraging all of us to do the same. It’s not about having all the answers – it’s about showing up and staying aligned.

68 VENTURES RAISES OVER $250,000 AT 4TH ANNUAL BALLIN’ ON BELROSE FOR BALLER DREAM FOUNDATION ON MAY 10TH IN OLDE TOWNE DAPHNE

68 Ventures, the Cox Family Foundation, Press & Co., and the City of Daphne hosted the fourth annual Ballin’ on Belrose event in Olde Towne Daphne on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The 10.5-mile “Everest Challenge” walk/run raised over $256,122 and one hundred percent of funds raised were donated to Baller Dream Foundation. Additionally, Baldwin County nonprofits competed in completing laps up and down Belrose to receive grants from the Cox Family Foundation. Rolling for Hope was in 1st place and received $10,000, 2nd place was One More Moment and they received $7,500, and Thirsty Stranger was in 3rd place and took home $5,000.

The 2025 event concluded noting the following numbers:
$256,122 Amount raised for Baller Dream Foundation
$10,000 Donated to Rolling for Hope from the Cox Family Foundation
$7,500 Donated to One More Moment from the Cox Family Foundation
$5,000 Donated to Thirsty Stranger from the Cox Family Foundation
400+ Participants, the highest number of racers to date!
Ballin’ on Belrose is a walk/run event inspired by the 29,029 Everesting Challenge but adapted for the local community. It involves a race up Belrose Avenue and culminates in a street party at the top of the hill with refreshments, music and camaraderie.

“Our purpose at 68 Ventures is to see all we can do with all we have been given,” said Adam Campbell, 68 Ventures president. “Nathan Cox, our founder and Chairman, leads by example by demonstrating the power of what we can do to help others in this community. We are proud of our fantastic partnership with Baller Dream Foundation and working to help residents throughout Baldwin County.” Save the date for the 2026 Ballin’ on Belrose which will be Saturday, April 25th, 2026. 2025 Title sponsors of the event included 68 Ventures, the City of Daphne, LOG Construction, Lauren Cowart, the Pilot Family, Press & Co., and the Cox Family Foundation.

Additional 2025 sponsors: The Barkin Family Fund, Cunningham Delaney Construction, Byrd Campbell, P.A. D.R. Horton, Harvest Capital, LLC, Lee Charities, Poolemerica Enterprises, Polysurveying of Mobile, Inc., Tower Homes, Trehern Investments, Alabama Power Company, BankPlus, Southeastern Plumbing & Lead Detection, LLC, Chevron, Community Management Associates, CSI Erosion, Durkin Family, PTAC Companies, Gene’s Floor Covering, GeoCon Engineering, Grace Construction, Hope Farm, Executive Aviation Group, LLC, Fine Geddy Government Relations, Merrill Lynch – Chad Dolan, MT Gillis Foundation, WAS Design, Inc., 68 Ventures Bowl, Certapro, Shamrock Properties, Kent’s Landscaping, Piggly Wiggly, SEPLD Plumbing, LLC, SSIU, LLC, Soho Events and Rentals, Mr. And Mrs. Angus and Donna Andrews, Baldwin County Sewer Service, Bay Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, Bayside Academy, Cost Segregation Services, LLC, Middleton Construction, JADE Consulting, LLC, Braxton’s Landscape & Lawncare, Homeland Neighborhood Management, Vigilant Gulf Coast, LLC, Tim Edmondson Farms, Meridian Global Consulting, AGR Gulf Coast, Maynard, Cooper & Gale, Mitchell College of Business at University of South Alabama, Centennial Bank, Justin Law: Strategic Wealth Advantage, Steve Windom, Stoic Equity Partners, Swift Supply, Century Bank, Mobile Bay Overhead Door, MES, Crucible Construction, Solomon Family, Southern Earth Sciences, Hancock Whitney Bank West, Alabama Bank, Mako Services, MatchPoint Development, Rep. Matt Simpson, Alabama House of Representatives, Rish Real Estate, LLC, SE Civil Engineering and Surveying, Trenchline Civil, LLC, Weather Tech Roofing, West Alabama Bank, Wright Transportation, Inc.

About the Baller Dream Foundation: Baller Dream Foundation (BDF) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that lifts the spirits of brave young cancer warriors, ages birth to 29. The young people BDF serves are not called patients but “Ballers.” Baller is a modern-day term suggesting a person is doing well, feeling well, and in control. BDF works closely with children’s hospitals across the country and provides in-hospital, volunteer-led activities to help ease the minds of young warriors and provide support for their. families. Baller Dream Foundation supports and assists young cancer warriors and their families through treatment, remission, and the path to a stronger life. For more information, visit ballerdream.org.

Photos for the event were taken by Stephen Savage Photography.