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_~åâ çÑ=`çããÉêÅÉ Full-service community bank
içÅ~íáçåë 310 Howard St. and 905 W. Park Ave. cçìåÇÉÇ 1904
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 49
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Bryan Thornhill, president and CEO Jeff Crick, executive vice president Mark Vemer, executive vice president Jerry Ables, executive vice president tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKÄ~åâÅçãKÅçã
“Basically, Bank of Commerce is an employee-friendly workplace. I feel the bank uses the same strategy and philosophy in dealing with its customers that it uses in its employee relationships. That is being a helpful, familiar and devoted partner. Testimony that Bank of Commerce is a great place to work is our 17-year average employee tenure.” Ô gÉÑÑ=`êáÅâI=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉ=îáÅÉ=éêÉëáÇÉåí
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A comprehensive ophthalmology practice, specializing in cataract surgery and also the treatment for a wide variety of eye diseases. It also performs routine exams for glasses and contact lenses and has the facilities to make prescription lenses in-house. içÅ~íáçå 2005 U.S. 82 West cçìåÇÉÇ 1977
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 37 qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Dr. Michael W. Coleman Dr. Lee W. Coleman
“I have worked at Coleman Eye Center for 34 years. The thought of finding a different job has never crossed my mind. Not because our job is easy, but because it is so rewarding. Dr. Michael Coleman and Dr. Lee Coleman are gifted ophthalmologists who treat both patients and employees with kindness and respect. It takes many employees to efficiently manage such a successful medical practice. We work hard, but we love what we do. We are more than co-workers at Coleman Eye Center. We are family.” Ô m~ã=_ìëÜI=íÉÅÜåáÅá~å=~åÇ=ÉãéäçóÉÉ=çÑ=PQ=óÉ~êë
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New and used automobile sales and service with a fullservice collision center.
Distributes Coca-Cola products in the Mississippi Delta and surrounding area, delivering to 14 counties.
cçìåÇÉÇ 2001
cçìåÇÉÇ=áå=dêÉÉåïççÇ 2016 (originally Coca-Cola Bottling)
içÅ~íáçå 69900 U.S. 82 West
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë=áå=dêÉÉåïççÇ 120 among the three local dealerships (Chevrolet/Cadillac, Nissan and Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram) qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Michael Joe Cannon, dealer and owner Lance Gregory, vice president tÉÄëáíÉë ïïïKÅ~ååçååáëë~åKÅçã ïïïKÅ~ååçåÅÜÉîêçäÉíKÅçã ïïïKÅ~ååçåÅÜêóëäÉêKÅçã
“Cannon is a family-owned organization that respects its employees who work hard every day to make this business successful. A great business has to start with its employees, so we want to provide them with the best tools and resources to be successful.” Ô jáÅÜ~Éä=gçÉ=`~ååçåI=ÇÉ~äÉê=~åÇ=çïåÉê
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An elementary school for grades K through 6 içÅ~íáçå 400 Cotton St. cçìåÇÉÇ 1959
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 65
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Likisha Coleman, principal Dawn West, assistant principal
tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKÖêÉÉåïççÇKâNOKãëKìëLpÅÜççäë La~îáëbäÉãÉåí~êó
“At Davis Elementary, we are more than an educational institution; we are a family.” Ô `äÉää=t~êÇI=ÑáÑíÜJÖê~ÇÉ=ëÅáÉåÅÉ ~åÇ=ëçÅá~ä=ëíìÇáÉë=íÉ~ÅÜÉê
içÅ~íáçå 1504 U.S. 82 West
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë=áå=dêÉÉåïççÇ 104 qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Meagan Counts, branch manager Randall Watson, warehouse manager tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKÅÅÅä~êâKÅçã
“Clark Beverage Group is a family-owned business with a family-like work environment, which helps us be very passionate about what we do. Customer service is our top priority.” Ô jÉ~Ö~å=`çìåíëI=Äê~åÅÜ=ã~å~ÖÉê
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Sells and distributes electricity to almost 18,000 people in the Mississippi Delta and surrounding counties. içÅ~íáçå 1700 U.S. 82 West cçìåÇÉÇ 1938
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 78 qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë David O’Bryan, general manager Harold Pittman, assistant general manager and chief engineer James Kenwright, secretary/treasurer and director of human resources tÉÄëáíÉ ÇÉäí~Éé~KÅçã
“I believe that our employees are the best anywhere. They are absolutely committed to meeting the needs of our consumers and are dedicated to our mission of providing safe, reliable and affordable electric power to the individuals and businesses we serve. It is an honor and privilege to work with them.” Ô a~îáÇ=lÛ_êó~åI=ÖÉåÉê~ä=ã~å~ÖÉê
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A full-service pharmacy içÅ~íáçå 813 W. Park Ave.
léÉåÉÇ=áå=dêÉÉåïççÇ 1980
bãéäçóÉÉë=áå=dêÉÉåïççÇ 11
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Tommy Hargrove, pharmacist-in-charge Maché Higgason, pharmacist Jack Bowles, pharmacist tÉÄëáíÉ ÑêÉÇëáåÅKÅçã
“As a pharmacy team, we enjoy working together to provide excellent customer service to our patients. We are able to help patients and watch them get better. Working here, we are all like family.” Ô qçããó=e~êÖêçîÉI=éÜ~êã~ÅáëíJáåJÅÜ~êÖÉ
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A private club that provides golfing, pool, tennis, banquet facilities and an àla cart restaurant. içÅ~íáçå 951 Mississippi 430 South cçìåÇÉÇ 1920
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 35 to 40 throughout the year with as many as 50 from May through September qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Bob Greenleaf, club manager Chris Reed, executive chief Brenda Tanksley, office manager
“Both the members and the employees are truly wonderful people. This truly is a wonderful place.” Ô _çÄ=dêÉÉåäÉ~ÑI=ÅäìÄ=ã~å~ÖÉê
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Provides aviation leasing and financing, as well as airframe parts management and refurbishing and airport/airline consulting. içÅ~íáçå 600 Airport Road
léÉåÉÇ=áå=dêÉÉåïççÇ 2007
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë=áå=dêÉÉåïççÇ 18
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Alec Burger, president and CEO Sharon Green, chief operating officer Cyndi Long, Greenwood site operations manager
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A full-service animal hospital which also offers pet boarding and grooming services. içÅ~íáçå 3705 U.S. 82-49 Bypass cçìåÇÉÇ 1975
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 11 qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Dr. Andy Johnson Dr. Gayla Conner
tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKÖÉÅ~ëKÅçã ïïïKÖÉÅ~ëJ~ãëKÅçãK
“Greenwood Animal Hospital features a relaxed family atmosphere. Everyone helps one another. We all have a passion for animals, both small and large.” Ô aêK=^åÇó=gçÜåëçå
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“GECAS-AMS Greenwood is a great place to work because we’re all passionate about the aviation industry and enjoy serving our customers around the world. It’s a global company but with a very local presence. Also, just as importantly, our team’s commitment to community projects helps keeps us invested in the growth of Greenwood.” Ô `óåÇá=içåÖI=dêÉÉåïççÇ=ëáíÉ çéÉê~íáçåë=ã~å~ÖÉê
A full-service pharmacy which features nearby delivery. içÅ~íáçå 105 Carrollton Ave. cçìåÇÉÇ Late 1920s
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 12
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Guy Phillips, owner Eddie Amelung, pharmacy manager
“Greenwood Downtown Drugs is a great place to work! We have great leadership and understanding bosses in Guy Phillips and Eddie Amelung. We also love our customers; they are like family to us, and we enjoy serving them and talking with them. All of the employees work together to make sure we get the job done and that our customers get what they need and want. We dream big, work hard, stay focused and surround ourselves with a great work environment.” Ô gÉååáÑÉê=_çóÇI=ÅìëíçãÉê=ëÉêîáÅÉ=ëéÉÅá~äáëí ~åÇ=Å~ëÜáÉê
A non-profit healthcare organization which exists to provide health care to the residents of Leflore County and surrounding communities. içÅ~íáçå 1401 River Road, cçìåÇÉÇ 1906
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë=áå=iÉÑäçêÉ=`çìåíó 1,027 qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉ Jim Jackson, chief executive officer tÉÄëáíÉ ÖäÜKçêÖ
“I enjoy working at Greenwood Leflore Hospital because I enjoy taking care of the people I’ve known all of my life. I was born at Greenwood Leflore Hospital and raised in Greenwood. Not everyone gets the privilege of caring for the people they’ve always known. The community that we serve are our friends, family and neighbors.” Ô h~íêáå~=`çííçåI=åìêëÉ=éê~ÅíáíáçåÉê ~í=qÜÉ=^ÑíÉê=eçìêë=`äáåáÅ
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dêÉÉåïççÇ j~êâÉí=mä~ÅÉ Grocery store
içÅ~íáçå 410 W. Park Ave.
cçìåÇÉÇ The first Greenwood Food Giant location opened in 1973, and the current location opened in 1985. kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 118
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Derrick Simpson, store manager Ann Sivley, administrative assistant Charles McCoy, produce manager
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“Greenwood Market Place is a great place to work because of the loyalty of the customers for us here. The community support has surpassed my expectations of a nice place to be, not only as a place to work but as I call this my second home and my co-workers my second family. ” Ô=k~í~ëÜ~=m~ÖÉI=ÅççêÇáå~íçê
háêâ=_êçëK=cçêÇ Vehicle sales and service içÅ~íáçå 1512 U.S. 82
cçìåÇÉÇ The dealership was founded more than 45 years ago and bought by Kirk Auto Group in 2010. kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÑìääJíáãÉ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 35
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Kevin Evans, general manager Carol Womble, assistant general manager Deana Wilkerson, service adviser tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKÇêáîÉ~âáêâKÅçã
“The Kirk family’s purpose is to develop a genuine family relationship with every employee. They treat us like family, and that’s why we love coming to work.” Ô hÉîáå=bî~åëI=ÖÉåÉê~ä=ã~å~ÖÉê
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Provides services to Greenwood citizens including infrastructure, code enforcement, maintenance, stewardship of taxpayer dollars and keeping up the quality of life. içÅ~íáçå 101 W. Church St. cçìåÇÉÇ 1835
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 268 (250 permanent and 18 auxiliary police officers) qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Carolyn McAdams, mayor Thomas Gregory, chief administrative officer Nick Joseph, city clerk tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKÅáíóçÑÖêÉÉåïççÇKçêÖ
“The City of Greenwood provides respectable jobs of all types and varieties... Employees receive good health care and retirement benefits and work in an environment that allows them to serve their friends, family and fellow citizens through the job they do. For those and many more reasons, the City of Greenwood has proven to be a great place to work in Greenwood!” Ô=qÜçã~ë=dêÉÖçêóI=ÅÜáÉÑ=~Çãáåáëíê~íáîÉ=çÑÑáÅÉê
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Provides services to individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse issues as well as intellectual and developmental disabilities. içÅ~íáçå 2504 Browning Road cçìåÇÉÇ 1974
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë=áå=dêÉÉåïççÇ 208
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Phaedre Cole, executive director Virginia Haley, business manager Rebecca Small, deputy director of administration tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKoÉÖáçåSJäáÑÉÜÉäéKçêÖ
“I have worked for Life Help for almost 18 years. As a relative of a seriously mentally ill individual, I have seen the positive outcomes that Life Help provides across our 12-county catchment area. I love my job, but I love the work that we do more. From Alzheimer’s to schizophrenia, Life Help covers a multitude of diagnoses and provides programs to help with social integration for all ages.” Ô=h~êÉå=k~áäI=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉ=~Çãáåáëíê~íáîÉ=~ëëáëí~åí
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Designs and manufactures furniture, lighting, accessories, botanicals, mirrors and wall decor. içÅ~íáçå 306 Eastman St. cçìåÇÉÇ 1980
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 155
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Alex Malouf Jr., chairman and CEO Alan Galbraith, president Shane Malouf, vice president, operations tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKàçÜåêáÅÜ~êÇKÅçã
“John-Richard is an excellent place to work, because it is a great honor to know that the employees’ work is shown all over the world. ” Ô=a~ååó=tÉÉâëI=Üìã~å=êÉëçìêÅÉë=ã~å~ÖÉê
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The Greenwood Center offers academic, technical and GED classes as well as workforce training sessions. içÅ~íáçå 207 W. Park Ave. cçìåÇÉÇ 2003
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë Nine full-time and 21 part-time employees, including instructors, bus drivers, security employees, librarians and others
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉ Dr. J. Brent Gregory, associate vice president of instruction for enrollment management/director of admissions tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKãëÇÉäí~KÉÇì
“Everyone at MDCC is kind and courteous to the students and to each other with a great sense of camaraderie and adventure.” Ô ^åáí~=eçêåI=båÖäáëÜ=áåëíêìÅíçê
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Provides home health, hospice and medical equipment services and programs.
A manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools, accessories and hand tools for professional users worldwide.
cçìåÇÉÇ 1981
léÉåÉÇ=áå=dêÉÉåïççÇ 2002
içÅ~íáçå 14000 U.S. 82 West, Itta Bena
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Steve Richman, president Scott Ertl, senior vice president of manufacturing Jack Bilotta, director of manufacturing
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 513
içÅ~íáçå 1907 U.S. 82 West
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 55
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Clara T. Reed, president Pamela Redd, CEO Debbie Partain, vice president of clinical services Terri Bentley, branch manager tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKãáÇÇÉäí~KÅçã
“I enjoy working at Mid-Delta for many reasons. I am just proud to have a leader, Clara Reed, who has such great wisdom and knowledge to keep us in the forefront as we travel down this health care journey. When it comes to delivering high-quality, cost-efficient health care and effective savings, Mid-Delta is No. 1 in my sight. I do enjoy it. I’ve been working at Mid-Delta for 37 years.” Ô iáò=gçÜåëçåI=îáÅÉ=éêÉëáÇÉåí=çÑ=Üìã~å=êÉëçìêÅÉë ~åÇ=ãÉãÄÉê=çÑ=íÜÉ=Äç~êÇ=çÑ=ÇáêÉÅíçêë
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The college preparatory school’s mission is to educate the whole child in an environment of academic excellence and Christian values. içÅ~íáçå 69601 U.S. 82 West cçìåÇÉÇ 1966
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 90
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Jay Watts, headmaster Tim Burton, high school principal Sulee Blansett, elementary school principal tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKéáääçï~Å~ÇÉãóKÅçã
“Pillow Academy is a wonderful place to work. We are like a big family. We have very talented and bright students, with a dedicated faculty that strives to offer our children the best possible education. It is such a privilege to help mold the minds and lives and watch students grow up for 14 years at Pillow Academy. I love coming to work each day and doing what I enjoy.” Ô g~å=içÅâÉI=hQ=íÉ~ÅÜÉê
içÅ~íáçå 1003 Sycamore St.
The university provides undergraduate and graduate programs in education, the arts and sciences and professional studies.
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë=áå=dêÉÉåïççÇ 525
cçìåÇÉÇ Feb. 10, 1950
tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKãáäï~ìâÉÉíççäKÅçã
“Milwaukee Tool is dedicated to driving growth and creating new jobs in the United States. In the last several years we have created nearly 900 new jobs across the country, more than 250 of which are in Mississippi. We firmly believe that, through investing in our people, we will deliver disruptive innovation and the highest quality products for our users and distribution partners.” Ô píÉîÉ=oáÅÜã~åI= jáäï~ìâÉÉ=qççä=dêçìé=éêÉëáÇÉåí
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An independent community bank with 19 locations. içÅ~íáçå 915 Medallion Drive
léÉåÉÇ=áå=dêÉÉåïççÇ 1996
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë=áå=dêÉÉåïççÇ 16 qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Jim Quinn, president Eric Miller, vice president Ryan Strawbridge, vice president tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKéä~åíÉêëJÄ~åâKÅçã
“You may think you have the best place to work, but I really do! Planters is such a great place to work because our management team puts their trust in us. We hire the best people, and we simply let them do their job.” Ô gáã=nìáååI==éêÉëáÇÉåí
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Dr. William Bynum Jr., president Dr. Jerryl Briggs Sr., executive vice president and chief operating officer tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKãîëìKÉÇì
“MVSU is a great place to work, because it has remained committed to its motto, ‘Live for Service.’ It is student-oriented and continues to provide a sound educational background, which enables them to compete globally.” Ô dä~Çóë=cä~ÖÖëI=ÅççêÇáå~íçêI= `çããìåáíó=pÉêîáÅÉ=iÉ~êåáåÖ
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A propane and fuel distributor, offering petroleum products, convenience stores, parts and appliances. içÅ~íáçå 02 Main St., Itta Bena cçìåÇÉÇ 1935
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 86
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Solon Scott, president Mike Tuttle, vice president Donna Overby, secretary and treasurer tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKëÅçííéÉíêçäÉìãáåÅKÅçã
“It has always been our goal to not only provide superior service to our customers, but also to provide an opportunity for our employees to earn a high standard of living while working in an enjoyable environment.” Ô pçäçå=pÅçííI=éêÉëáÇÉåí
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The oldest cotton marketing cooperative in the United States provides services including domestic and export marketing, warehousing and agricultural financing. içÅ~íáçå 214 West Market St. cçìåÇÉÇ 1921
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë=áå=iÉÑäçêÉ=`çìåíó 95
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Mike P. Sturdivant III, chairman of the board Meredith Allen, president and CEO tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKëí~éäÅçíåKÅçã
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Sells and services agricultural and construction equipment at 10 locations in Mississippi and Tennessee. içÅ~íáçå 1808 U.S. 82 West
A regional financial services company headquartered in Jackson with more than 200 locations across the Southeast. içÅ~íáçå 212 Howard St.
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 34 in Greenwood
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë=áå=dêÉÉåïççÇ 22
cçìåÇÉÇ 1944
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉ DeWitt Thompson V, president and owner tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKíÜçãéëçåã~ÅÜáåÉêóKÅçã
“Even though Staplcotn is a large corporation, it feels more like a family. The bond with fellow employees from the top of the ladder down provides a sense of security and mutual respect. Staplcotn actually encourages us to participate in civic activities and enrich other areas of our lives in addition to our work life. I get a tremendous feeling of professional and personal satisfaction by working for this company.” Ô qê~Åó=pÜÉäíçåI=áåîÉåíçêó=ã~å~ÖÉê
“Thompson Machinery, the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for the Delta area, is committed to conducting sound business transactions and building strong personal relationships with honesty, integrity, and respect while delivering high-quality solutions and maintaining a positive attitude and a safe work environment. Founded in 1944, Thompson has grown to include 11 facilities in Mississippi and Tennessee. Thompson Machinery consistently ranks among the top three U.S. dealerships in The Daniel Groups’ Cat Dealer customer satisfaction surveys.” Ô oçó=pãáíÜI=dêÉÉåïççÇ=Äê~åÅÜ=ã~å~ÖÉê
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A plumbing contractor with offices in Greenwood; Jackson, Mississippi; and Jackson, Tennessee. içÅ~íáçå 2606 Baldwin Road cçìåÇÉÇ 1970
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë=áå=dêÉÉåïççÇ 67 qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Robert Upchurch, president Michael Upchurch, vice president David Upchurch, treasurer Cindy Hawkins, secretary tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKìéÅÜìêÅÜÅçãé~åáÉëKÅçã
“We all have different jobs, but we help and support one another to keep the business working.” Ô jáÅÜ~Éä=réÅÜìêÅÜ
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A regional law firm with offices in Greenwood, Jackson and Hernando. içÅ~íáçå 309 Fulton St. cçìåÇÉÇ 1972
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë 35 qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Tommie Williams Glenn Beckham Clint Guenther Steve Upshaw
tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKìéëÜ~ïïáääá~ãëKÅçã
“This firm truly appreciates its employees by recognizing and rewarding their efforts and performance. At the end of the day, it is rewarding to know your work didn’t go unnoticed, and you receive great satisfaction knowing you have contributed to the success of the firm.” Ô j~êíÜ~=jìääÉåI=çÑÑáÅÉ=ã~å~ÖÉê
cçìåÇÉÇ 1969
qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Clifton Thach, president Karla Bowen, vice president Lynda Burleson, vice president tÉÄëáíÉ ïïïKíêìëíã~êâKÅçã
“I have been a part of the Trustmark family for nearly 48 years. This has been a wonderful place to work, and I have truly enjoyed a remarkable career here. I would not change anything about my decision to work for this company, and I have never considered changing employers. In my opinion, Trustmark truly is the best place to work in Greenwood.” Ô ióåÇ~=_ìêäÉëçåI=îáÅÉ=éêÉëáÇÉåí
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Sells and services John Deere equipment at 11 locations in Mississippi. içÅ~íáçå 1505 U.S. 82 West cçìåÇÉÇ 1909
kìãÄÉê=çÑ=ÉãéäçóÉÉë=áå=dêÉÉåïççÇ 40 qçé=ÉñÉÅìíáîÉë Wade K. Litton, director William P. Litton, president Ann Litton, director tÉÄëáíÉ ï~ÇÉáåÅçêéçê~íÉÇKÅçã
“Wade Inc. is very deserving of the top 30 places to work because of the fairness and appreciation shown to their employees. Along with being a very stable company, they also recognize the importance of family values and offer great benefits to the employees. Even though I have been an employee of Wade Inc. for only two years, I already know that this is where I would love to retire. I am very thankful to be employed by the good people of Wade Inc.” Ô=^åÖÉä~=pãáíÜ
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