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practically on top of Tupelo’s spring dates. In their defense, Tupelo Furniture Market officials were left with roads. a tough decision: Get in front of While the market was marking Vegas or stay where it was. In eiits 20th year, its glory days were in ther case, there wasn’t much septhe rear mirror. aration between the two markets’ The market had just finished its dates. Many attendees were spring market in forced to choose between the January, and it two. wasn’t a date The two markets, along with that was visited the granddaddy of them all, High again. Despite Point, took turns moving dates the urging of for a year or so to try to get the some of its cus- upper hand. In retrospect, Tutomers to move pelo lost momentum during that the show from battle. its traditional Market attendance had DENNIS February time dropped even before Vegas, as SEID frame, it turned the retail furniture business had out not to be declined. The next few years were such a good idea even more difficult as the Great after all. Many potential attenRecession took hold. dees never got word that the marHousing sales plummeted, ket had changed dates. causing a ripple effect throughSo why was the change made out the furniture industry. If at all? fewer houses are built and sold, Tupelo market officials had then less furniture and accesmoved it in response to a new sories are sold. Renovations can player in the game – Las Vegas. absorb only some of the slack. The glitzy and glamorous conWith Vegas to the west and vention city had launched its first High Point to the east Tupelo was market the previous summer to caught in the middle of trying to rousing acclaim, and then deattract buyers and sellers. cided to put its winter market Or, as some might suggest, Tu-
pelo was caught in the crossfire. With a far smaller budget and staff, Tupelo did what it could do to figure out its place. It has been an ongoing battle. The 35,000 attendees and hundreds of exhibitors the Tupelo Furniture Market once boasted are a distant memory. Naturally, market officials today talk positively and say things are much better than they were. And they are, for the most part. The past few markets have seen increased preregistrations and attendance. While nowhere near the numbers that used to come, traffic at the market isn’t at the paltry levels of 2009-2010 during the depth of the recession. I’ve seen it with my own eyes the improvements the market has made. I can’t verify that the numbers are as high as they claim (which has been the case for any market during the 10 years I’ve been covering the furniture industry). But they are better than they were. The Daily Journal wrote in 2007, “The Tupelo Furniture Market serves as a valuable symbol of the vitality of an industry that has meant so much to this region.”
That remains true today. But the Tupelo Furniture Market finds itself at another crossroads, still battling to land and keep exhibitors and buyers. For many smaller furniture manufacturers, Tupelo is the only trade show it attends. It may be all they can afford, but they’re able to meet many players in the industry, small, medium and large. Tupelo was the market that helped build some of the furniture manufacturers today. And yet, some of those players don’t show or have stopped showing in Tupelo. Some say it’s a business decision – the spring market still is too close to Las Vegas, which concluded its winter market just two weeks ago. It’s too much trouble and not worth the effort to set up shop in Tupelo as well, they argue. If they saw the people they needed to see in Las Vegas, it’s not likely they’ll see them again in Tupelo again, they say. That’s probably true. But what about the opportunity to land new customers, new accounts, even though they may not be the big players you see in Las Vegas or High Point?
The decline in the number of independent furniture retailers has no doubt cut into the ranks of potential buyers. But they still exist. And they’re still buying. I don’t know what Tupelo needs to do to get is swagger back. But perhaps it’s time that market officials meet with all of its exhibitors – and potential exhibitors – to determine what works best for all. Tupelo can’t hope and pray that Las Vegas will go way or High Point will shrink, sending business back to the All-America City. But Tupelo can certainly make them well aware that it remains a viable market. It’s important to do whatever is necessary to get that message across to the industry. And it’s important for the thousands of men and women who continue to work in the furniture industry in Northeast Mississippi – many who work at companies that don’t – but should – show in Tupelo.
DENNIS SEID is editor of the Northeast Mississippi Business Journal. Contact him at (662) 678-1578 or dennis.seid@journalinc.com
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Don’t be afraid of getting in the global arena U.S., and certain areas should be considered when focusing on the target market; that is, social and culture factors, language, branding, pricing, sales trend, varying amounts of purchasing power, availability of foreign exchange, government import controls, local marketing regulations, etc. A method of sales distribution common to the target market has to be determined and a good international freight forwarder’s role is very important to ensure that all transactions run smoothly, as there are various documents used in international transactions which define the terms and conditions advantage of the global marketfactors can come into play. ductivity eventually ignites furof a sale, clarify the delivery of place. The next question to increasther growth. Then comes the goods, and facilitate payment for Exporting can be a profitable ing profits should be directed at creation of more jobs within a goods and shipping costs. way of expanding a business and how products can be shipped, company as it grows, with furSound hands-on risk managereducing dependence on local what prices they would be sold ther potential for growth and in- ment, good planning, strong markets. It exposes a company for and how many product lines creased sales. marketing and an effective to new ideas, management prac- can be carried. Companies with The best export strategy is knowledge of the exporting tices, marketing techniques and flexibility and the capacity to ac- concise and simple, and it can process are key success factors in ways of competing that won’t be commodate various order sizes be assembled as an easily manexpanding internationally. Netexperienced by “staying at according to customer specifica- ageable task. This plan is actually working with other local and inhome.” Selling internationally tions will reach a high producan extended version of the com- ternational business may also improve a company’s tion capacity and will reduce per pany’s basic operation plan. An communities can be beneficial innovative edge and open up unit costs. The volume of addiexport strategy should be inteand can include trade markets doors for opportunities that tional products that a company grated into the company’s overthat focus on the industry and might never be possible if the can produce without impacting all business plan and there are help keep a company current on company limits itself to selling service to its existing customer several things to think about new products, specific exporting domestically. base should be taken into consuch as pricing in the foreign topics, or provide information In areas where a company sideration. currency and the distribution on a specific country. might have a strong, domestic And as the market for prodloads. There are many resources competitive advantage it can de- ucts expand, a variety of opporJust like any company expanavailable that can help. By determine how to use these areas tunities are created for sion effort, a serious commitsigning a cost efficient exporting to best achieve it exporting goal. businesses and communities to ment is essential for expansion strategy to anchor overseas busiSales usually increase by strateincrease profits and raise eminto international markets. A ness, a company can strategigically seeking out competitive ployment levels. The cycle begood website is crucial in order cally position itself for advantages, so when a company gins when productive to conduct international busiinternational growth, and with performs well domestically, it companies begin exporting and ness as it allows contact with po- all of the benefits available will most likely perform well in they increase their market size. tential overseas customers in through exporting, business of international markets, assuming This can lead to a larger return cost-effective way, to project an all sizes should be tapping into that top management has made on investments (such as reimpression of professionalism, global market. the proper commitments. search and development or em- to convey that the business is “Made in the U.S.A.” already ployee training) which, when modern and uses new technolDEBBIE MILLER is project coordinahas a high prestige factor in most reinvested wisely, can inspire ogy and to introduce and protor/certified export manager at the countries. Consumers don’t alfaster growth. This may also sup- mote new products. Franklin Furniture Institute’s Export Reways buy products based on the port an increase of more efficient A good marketing strategy source Service at Mississippi State Unilowest price – image, quality, reli- technologies or products with a must be in place as many foreign versity. Contact her at (662) 325-6787 ability, delivery time and other higher quality and higher promarkets differ greatly from the or at d.miller@msstate.edu.
Sound hands-on risk management, good planning, strong marketing and an effective knowledge of the exporting process are key success factors in expanding internationally. Networking with other local and international business communities can be beneficial and can include trade markets that focus on the industry and help keep a company current on new products, specific exporting topics, or provide information on a specific country.
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hy would a company want to sell products in another country when the products can be sold locally? One reason is that exporting provides companies with the opportunity to increase revenue and profits. You can increase your sales by reaching out to the majority of the world’s customers – and those are found outside of the United States. Some people aren’t aware that only about 5 percent of the world’s customers are located in the U.S. Most companies actively exporting are doing very well, but there are those that have tried in the past and given up when it wasn’t successful right away. Others are afraid to get anywhere near the global arena. In exporting, the basic idea of offering a product of value to targeted customers and selling it remains the same. When a company starts its business or develops a new product, it researches its target market and then develops a market entrance plan in order to sell the product. This is the same logic a company takes when it considers developing business in other countries. Every business has to continually adapt to both market and social changes. During troubled times, a company should not shy away from doing everything it can do to maintain market shares and to increase the company’s sales and profits. Markets might decline, but share and market leadership must be maintained in good times and bad. The continuing growth in international trade and opportunities for boosting sales, and increasing markets shares in addition to sales, has greatly impacted how businesses operate. Any business is now able to take
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Tupelo Manufacturing helps with a ‘feast’ BY DENNIS SEID BUSINESS JOURNAL
TUPELO – When two award-winning celebrity chefs decided to build an upscale restaurant in Ridgeland last year, they hired a design firm that would ensure every detail was top-of-the line. The restaurant, Seafood R’Evolution, is the creation of John Folse and Rick Tramonto, who opened the highly acclaimed R’Evolution in the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans in 2012. Folse, a Lousiana native, and Tramonto, a New York native, debuted what MyNewOrleans.com “the most important restaurant to open in New Orleans in the last decade, if not longer.” The Ridgeland restaurant, which opened in November, is located at Renaissance at Colony Park, where the duo “innovatively combine Folse’s classic Southern approach to seafood with Tramonto’s contemporary new-world style. While paying homage to Mississippi’s heritage, Seafood R’evolution celebrates a cultural fusion of the foods and flavors that have shaped the culinary landscape of the Gulf Coast over generations,” according to the company. So what role does a furniture company like Tupelo Manufacturing have? A very large one. Folse and Tramonto wanted Mississippi and Mississippians to be
deeply involved in their venture. “Our food is coming from Mississippi, our people are coming from Mississippi, our furniture is coming from Mississippi, our construction is coming from Mississippi,” Folse told the Mississippi Business Journal last fall. We are a Mississippi place.” Bill Johnson of The Johnson Studio in Atlanta designed the Ridgel a n d restaurant, having des i g n e d R’Evolution in New Orleans, as Stroup well as another of the chefs’ restaurants in Chicago. He envisioned the 10,000-square-foot Seafood R’evolution as a “feast for the eyes as well as the palate,” that includes nine distinct dining dining area. The restaurant seats 317 people, and most of the diners will be sitting in chairs built by Tupelo Manufacturing. “It was very big job for us,” said Mike Stroup, Tupelo Manufacturing’s manager. Tupelo Manufacturing’s role in Seafood R’Evolution began with Renaissance co-developer Andrew Mattiace, who had contacted the Community Development Foundation. He was looking to find a Mississippibased company that could design and build
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James Boyd, a 14 year employee at Tupelo Manufacturing, checks the wood for rough spots after sanding it in the finishing area. the chairs The Johnson Studio had envisioned Since the early 1990s, Tupelo Manufacturing has carved its own niche in the furniture industry, making furniture for hotels, motels, nursing homes, college dormitories, physician offices and even casinos. As a contract manufacturer, the company can custom-design and build as many – or as few – as a customer wants. “We worked with Johnson Studios to build the chairs,” Stroup said. The contemporary
chairs with the curved backs, deep aqua blue upholstery and nailhead trim are almost works of art. Folse and Tramonto, who moved their business venture headquarters to Ridgeland, envision building additional R’Evolution restaurants. New York is next on their list. Could Tupelo Manufacturing be building chairs for that restaurant and others down the road? “We certainly hope so,” Mike Stroup, Tupelo Manufacturing, looks on as emStroup said. ployee Willie Northington installs supports on a chair in Tupelo. dennis.seid@journalinc.com
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Sitting versus clicking: How online furniture sales stack up
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any industries are looking to the Internet to help boost sales, reduce overhead or simply save their retail businesses, but consumers continue to rely on brick-and-mortar retailers – especially when it comes to more tactile products. I won’t say online sales are the future; they’re the present. Also, I won’t say some brickand=mortar retailers will never have to face the reality of business going online. I am bold enough, however, to say furniture stores have a tactile advantage over music, books and other easily convertible in dustries. Almost 70 percent of Americans shop online, and retail projections from Forrester suggest online sales will soar past $400 billion in coming years. A 2014 Furniture Today
survey bought home furshowed bricknishings online, and-mortar stores and half of furnihold an advantage ture consumers over online retailwith a smart ers when the phone used it beproduct in quesfore and during a tion offers a more trip to a furniture tactile experience. store. Here is where Furniture is Marketing more expensive brick-and-mortar holds the advanand has a Matters tage in tactile inlonger lifespan dustries: Only 65 than other prodJOSH percent of those ucts that have consumers were found their home MABUS happy with what in online retail. they bought onSince a nice line. couch costs a lot In the same survey, more than a book or a disfewer than half said they posable razor, it would would even consider mak- make sense that a cusing an online sofa purtomer would want to inchase, and one-fifth said teract with they would never consider the product before puran online mattress purchasing it. chase. That desire to interact Does that mean the fur- doesn’t mean consumers niture stores are impervi- won’t use their phone or ous to influence from computer to quickly comonline sales? Absolutely pare the couch they are not. The same survey sitting on in one store to a showed eight in 10 consimilar couch in another sumers surveyed have store.
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A website is an incredibly easy way to move merchandise. If it wasn’t, Amazon wouldn’t be taking over the world of retail. It’s also an incredibly efficient way to display and inventory merchandise. A furniture store with a well-dished and easy-tonavigate online presence will attract more in-store customers simply because
of the legitimacy they’ve established online. Online furniture and bedding sales came in at around 9 percent of all total furniture sales last year, so brick-and-mortar stores are necessary. Online stores can also be successful on their own while helping point online consumers and online “window shoppers"
to a brick-andmortar store. Online and retail are not competitors. When used properly, they combine to form a powerful alliance.
JOSH MABUS is the owner of The Mabus Agency, a marketing and advertising company in Tupelo. Contact him at (662) 823-2100 or josh@mabusagency.com.
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United Furniture Industries locating manufacturing operations in former Lane Furniture facility Gov. Phil Bryant and officials from upholstered furniture manufacturer United Furniture Industries announced today the company is expanding in Mississippi by locating manufacturing operations in the former Lane Furniture facility inVerona. The project represents a $2.75 million corporate investment and will create 300 new jobs, bringing the company’s total employment in the state to approximately 2,000. United Furniture currently maintains operations in several Mississippi locations, including Amory, Hatley, Nettleton, Okolona and Vardaman. The company’s decision to purchase the Verona facility is due to an increase in demand and production. “For 15 years, United Furniture has been a valued member of Mississippi’s business community and furniture industry. Throughout that time, the company has grown tremendously, and with the addition of these 300 new jobs, United Furniture
will employ approximately 2,000 individuals in northeast Mississippi,” Gov. Phil Bryant said. “That is a strong testament to the productive workforce and supportive business climate we strive to provide throughout the state. I wish the company many more years of success in northeast Mississippi.” “We would like to thank the Governor, MDA, TVA, the CDF and all others involved in helping put this project together. We are excited to expand our manufacturing presence in northeast Mississippi,” said United Furniture Industries CFO Doug Hanby. “We plan to begin some production in mid-February and are looking to start hiring in the next few days. Applications can be submitted online at UFIjobs.com or in person at our Amory, Miss., human resources location.” The Mississippi Development Authority provided assistance in TURN TO UNITED, 13
United Furniture Industries CFO Doug Hanby gives a project overview during United’s announcement that the upholstered furniture manufacturer is expanding its operations in the former Lane Furniture facility in Verona. The project represents a $2.75 million corporate investment and will create 300 new jobs, bringing the company’s total employment in the state to approximately 2,000.
Raybern Foods to relocate operations to former Sara Lee facility JACKSON – Officials from Raybern Foods, food manufacturer specializing in heat and serve sandwiches, announced the company is locating manufacturing operations in the former Sara Lee building in Tupelo, Miss., in Lee County. The project represents a corporate investment of more than $10 million and will create approximately 200 jobs. Raybern Foods plans to begin hiring in the first quarter of 2015. “I appreciate the team at Raybern Foods for choosing a Mississippi location and placing its confidence in our business climate and its trust in our workforce. In addition to the more than 200 jobs being created by Raybern Foods, the company’s decision to bring new life to the Sara Lee facility will assist in creating a more resilient and more
vibrant community,” Gov. Phil Bryant said. “The state of Mississippi is proud to welcome Raybern Foods as our newest business partner, and I thank the company for helping us show the world that Mississippi works.” “On behalf of the team at Raybern Foods, we are thrilled to join the thriving Mississippi business community,” said Rob Leibowitz, CEO of Raybern Foods. “At Raybern’s, we have a strong heritage of producing delicious, high quality artisan foods. Relocating our operations to Tupelo will help ensure the strength of our business for years to come.” The Mississippi Development Authority provided assistance in support of the project for building and infrastructure improve-
ments and workforce training. The Community Development Foundation assisted with the project, as well. “Because specialty buildings like the Sara Lee facility have narrow target markets for reuse, we are excited Raybern Foods found the right facility in Lee County to continue their company growth, further diversifying our employment base in the community,” said Community Development Foundation Chairman Chauncey Godwin, Jr. “The officials in Mississippi have been incredibly persuasive over the past few months,” said Matthew Amigh, COO of Raybern Foods. “They helped us identify the right facility for us and have been very welcoming. We look forward to calling Mississippi home and becoming
part of the fabric of the Tupelo community.” “We have been determined to find new jobs for the folks who lost their jobs due to Sara Lee’s closing in 2012,” said Lee County Board of Supervisors President Tommie Lee Ivy. “Raybern’s creates this opportunity and we look forward to helping them grow and expand into the future.” Founded in 1978, Raybern Foods, the inventor of the frozen deli sandwich, got its start by bringing quality meats to delis around the country. The company then created its own line of Raybern’s Heat N’ Serve Sandwiches, which today can be found in the refrigerator or freezer sections of retailers around the U.S. For more information, please visit Rayberns.com.
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Calendar of Events Business After Hours Thursday, February 12 5 – 6:30 p.m. Hosted by: Community Bank 1317 N Gloster St. Business Boxed Lunch & Learn Wednesday, February 18 Microsoft Excel: Examining the possibilities Presented by: Trustmark National Bank The Creative Touch Day Spa & Salon Ribbon Cutting Wednesday, March 25 1 p.m. 2613 Traceland Dr. Business Roundtable Wednesday, March 25 4 p.m. CDF Boardroom
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Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa Mr. Thomas Sledge 10 Hightower Pl. Florence, AL 35630 (256) 246-3614 www.marriottshoals.com Hotels & Motels
Mississippi Alarm Mr. Jeremy Bandre 2605 Cleda Dr. Columbus, MS 39705 (662) 574-2425 www.msalarm.com Security Services Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association Mr. Dave Boyer 1076 Highland Colony Pkwy. Ridgeland, MS 39157 (601) 982-9570 www.mamaonline.net Organizations Simple Tax Service Ms. LaTonya Harris 398 E Main St., Ste. 204 Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 422-2043 www.simpletaxservice.net Financial Woodmen of the World Mr. Jamie Hofmister 208 N Gloster St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-9233 Insurance
2014-2015 Ambassadors Club Jesse Bandre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exceed Technologies Rashni Barath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustmark National Bank Betty Baxter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop's BBQ Grill Stephanie Browning. . . . . . . . . . . . . Hampton Inn & Suites Tupelo Sheila Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OSA – One-Stop Advertising Becki Duffie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Services Cheryl Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wingate by Wyndham Romanda Hampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hilton Garden Inn Dianne Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summit Group Companies, LLC Toby Hedges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelter Insurance Jim Jolly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Denise Kennedy-Brown . . . . . . . . . . . Special Occasions by Denise Justin Kirk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.S. Lawns of Northeast Mississippi Charlise Latour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sprint Print Molly Lovorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Spire Bea Luckett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRI, Inc. Realtors Brad McCully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sportsman Lawn & Landscape Katie McMillan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key Staff Source Holley Meriweather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Bank Leigh Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Street Family Dentistry Kelsey Norrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Renasant Bank Allen Pegues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Premium Productions Fred Pitts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safestore of Tupelo, Inc. Ashley Hardy Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . local MOBILE Torrie Robertson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Cotton Bolt Jacob Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Spire Mary Sue Tudor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lamar Advertising Pam Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monts Paper & Packaging Lisa Wadley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sylvan Learning Center Ross Weems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BancorpSouth Mary Werner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinson & Associates Stephanie West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Western Plus Grady Wigginton . . . Legal Shield – Grady Wigginton & Associates June Wigginton . . . . Legal Shield – Grady Wigginton & Associates
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Ever thought of starting your own business? Changing course from working as an employee to an entrepreneur is a very big step, but if done correctly business ownership can be a very rewarding life choice. To ensure a successful transition into becoming your own boss, the Renasant Center for IDEAs, the Tupelo/Lee County Regional Business Incubator, is ready to help! The Renasant Center for IDEAs is ready to help your small business grow into a global competitor in today’s economy. Powered by a suite of productive services and resources, we help you design, develop and eventually distribute your business goals into the community and global economy. Since its opening in 2006, the RCFI has graduated a diverse list of clients into the community including Mabus Agency, Homestretch Furniture, Tidy Cleanup Services, Snyder and Company, Hyperion Technology Group and songShine, among others. As a small business owner, you will have to wear many hats to solve problems and to take advantage of opportunities to grow. That’s why we offer the following services:
Help with the fundamentals of starting a business: ✓ One-on-one business counseling ✓ Business plan reviews to help you stay on track ✓ Choosing qualified employees ✓ Networking with other business owners
Administrative Services ✓ Basic clerical assistance ✓ Mail and package handling ✓ Desk-top publishing ✓ Access to common office equipment such as a printer, scanner, copier, and fax
Technical Services ✓ Connections to legal assistance ✓ Market research ✓ Connections to business financing Call us today at (662) 842-4521 to schedule a tour of the Renasant Center for IDEAs and learn more about how to use our exciting business development program to help you create a new future!
Interested in starting a business? Let the Renasant Center for IDEAs and the MS Small Business Development Center help you get started. ‘Starting a Business – First Steps’ February 10
‘How to Develop a Business Plan’ February 13 February 24
All events are from 1-2:30 p.m. To register for a workshop or for more information, contact Dana Cawthon at 1-800-725-7232 or economicdevelopment@olemiss.edu.
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National Sales Manager Brian Leathers sits in front of a small selection of the leather manufactured by Golden Crown Textile. In 2013, Golden Crown opened its first and only North American sales office in the Renasant Center for IDEAs, offering textiles, leather and cut and sew kits to a variety of manufacturers within the furniture industry.
Tenant Spotlight Golden Crown Textile
Each month, we sit down with a tenant of the Renasant Center for IDEAs and talk ideas, opportunities and business. This month, we caught up with Brian Leathers of Golden Crown Textile.
TELL US about your business. GOLDEN CROWN TEXTILE is a textile mill, cut and sew facility and tannery located in Haining City, Zhejang, China. We offer textiles, leather and cut and sew kits to a variety of manufacturers within the furniture industry. In 2013, Golden Crown opened its first and only North American sales office in the Renasant Center for IDEAs here in Tupelo. IN YOUR OPINION, how is the current economy of the furniture industry in North Mississippi? HAVING WORKED in the furniture industry for over 20 years, I’ve seen the ups and downs of its economy. This area has lost many jobs within the industry, both through family owned manufacturing operations as well has larger corporations. However, I am confident that the companies that weathered the storm are now healthier. In fact, many are expanding. The industry as a whole is stabilizing, espe-
cially in North Mississippi.
About the
Renasant Center DO YOU FORESEE any factors that will positively or for IDEAs negatively impact the furOperated by the Communiture industry in the near nity Development Foundafuture? tion, the Renasant Center for MANY CHANGES have been IDEAs (RCFI) serves as Tumade within the industry pelo/Lee County’s business that will impact its future. incubator by lowering startup Most notably, the Free costs for new businesses Trade Zone manufacturing and entrepreneurs. In addiauthority granted by the tion to an affordable office U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones space, services are available Board to H. M. Richards to tenants including assisand Bauhaus USA has tance with business basics, saved hundreds of jobs management and financial within Lee County’s furni- training, technical, accountture industry. By reducing ing and research. Since its its raw good cost, these construction in 2006, 16 companies are able to businesses have graduated compete on a level playing from the Center, creating 374 field with manufacturers jobs in Lee County. Currently, around the world. Of 27 RCFI tenants employ 126 course saving money is workers. great, but the impact on the families affected by this decision is immeasurable. textiles, I am able to offer both fabric and leather, TALK ABOUT THE ADVAN- which in turn broadens TAGES and disadvantages my customer base. of working with an international company. OVER THE YEARS, we’ve I WORKED FOR A DOMESTIC seen upholstery trends MILL for 16 years and for that included chenille and the most part, it was a day- micro suede, among othtime job. Working for a ers. What’s the best selling company with a 12-hour fabric right now and why? time differential means MICRO-SUEDE is still poputhat I now am on call for 24 lar, but faux leather/skin is hours. My nights are often also really in right now, esspent on the phone, an- pecially around here. Texswering emails, etc. But at tured fabric is also popular. the same time, my product For more information offering is a lot broader. about Golden Crown TexRather than only offering tile, call (662) 213-8197.
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BUSINESS JOURNAL
FEBRUARY 2015
BUSINESS JOURNAL
Mississippi Scholars Tech Master program implemented in Tupelo, Nettleton and Lee County schools The Mississippi Economic Council and Community Development Foundation (CDF) have partnered with Lee County Schools, Nettleton School District and the Tupelo Public School District to implement the Mississippi Scholars Tech Master program, a program designed to improve the workforce readiness of Mississippi’s high school graduates. Over the last two decades, Mississippi has evolved from a low-skill, low-wage job state to a middle-skill economy with higher-paying jobs.These jobs require a variety of skills including math, effective communication and the ability to think creatively and carry out multiple tasks in a progressive manner, among others. Last year, the program was successfully piloted in seven counties – Bolivar, Jackson, Jones, Lincoln, Madison, Panola and Union. The Mississippi Scholars Tech Master program is managed by the Public Education Forum of Mississippi and will use the Mississippi Scholars distribution channel and network to prepare students with the skills necessary to thrive in the workplace. Beginning this school year, along with school guidance counselors, CDF will present all eighth graders within the
Community Development Foundation (CDF) Workforce Development Director Gina Black presents an awards certificate to the winner of an essay-writing contest through the Mississippi Scholars program. This year, Tupelo Public School District and Lee County Schools will implement the Mississippi Scholars Tech Master program, designed to improve the workforce readiness of Mississippi’s high school graduates. Lee County, Nettleton and Tupelo Public School Districts with the opportunity to participate in the Mississippi Scholars Tech Program. Students involved in Career and Technical Education are encouraged to pursue and perform well in a rigorous tech-prep course of study. Students who chose to enroll work to develop a four-year study plan with the help of parents and school counselors. Upon completion of the program, Tech Master graduates are recognized for successfully meeting the
program’s standards in curriculum, performance and citizenship. Since its implementation in 2004, 405 students from Lee County Schools, Nettleton School District and Tupelo Public School District have graduated from the Tech Master’s corresponding program, Mississippi Scholars. For more information about Mississippi Scholars and Mississippi Scholars Tech Master programs, contact your school’s guidance counselor or visit mississippischolars.ms.
EVENT RENTALS, INC.
A ribbon cutting was held at Event Rentals, Inc. in celebration of its new showroom located at 308 Hwy 15 N in Pontotoc. A full service rental and event company specializing in wedding rentals, Event Rentals, Inc. can help bring your vision to life. For more information or to contact Event Rentals, Inc., call (662) 488-9633 or “like” them on Facebook.
FEBRUARY 2015
OUTLOOK SYMPOSIUM
George Will, syndicated political columnist, and former Freedom Forum Chairman Charles Overby participated in a Q&A time during the 2015 Outlook Symposium sponsored by BancorpSouth; BNA Bank; CB&S Bank; Community Bank; Community Development Foundation; First American National Bank; Hardy Reed, LLC.; Journal, Inc.; The Mize Foundation; Regions Bank; Renasant Bank and Trustmark.
CAMELLIA HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE
In celebration of their new location at Midtown Pointe, Camellia Home Health & Hospice held a ribbon cutting. Camellia offers a wide variety of alternatives for the treatment of illnesses, including home health, hospice, infusion and pharmacy services that are all provided in your home or place of residence. Camellia Home Health & Hospice is located at 499 Gloster Creek Vlg., Ste. I-7 and can be contacted at (662) 844-2870, online at camellia.com or on Facebook.
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Hawkeye Industries invests in new equipment Officials from Hawkeye Industries Inc. recently announced that it is expanding its operations with a major investment in new equipment for its Tupelo facility. The project represents a $750,000 capital investment. “We are busier now than we have been in a long time, especially during this time of year, which is typically our slowest quarter,” said Hawkeye Industries President and CEO Bryan Hawkins. “As we continue to grow, it is essential that we meet our customer demands by investing in the most competitive manufacturing processes.” Hawkeye is adding an additional state-of-the-art punching machine that will expand plant capacity; improving productivity and safety in the plant, while re-
ducing material and energy costs. The company will also hire up to five additional employees in response to an increased production demand. “Hawkeye Industries has been a great asset to Tupelo and Lee County since 1995. I commend Hawkeye for continuing to invest in their manufacturing operations and am proud of their success,” said Community Development Foundation Chairman Chauncey Godwin, Jr. Established in 1995, Hawkeye Industries Inc. is a regional contract manufacturer of precision sheet metal, components and assemblies for a wide variety of markets. Its state-ofthe-art manufacturing technologies include CNC (computer numerical control) punching cells and flat
‘We are busier now than we have been in a long time.’ Bryan Hawkins
Hawkeye Industries president bed laser cells, CNC hydraulic press brakes, inspection equipment, computer aided design and solid modeling, among others. The company utilizes assembling, joining, welding and fabricating methods in production of its product range for many different OEM applications. Hawkeye Industries Inc. is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company and OSHA SHARPS program awardee. For more information, visit hawkeye.ws.
CHILDREN’S OF MISSISSIPPI
Hawkeye Industries Inc. recently announced that it is expanding its operations with a major investment in new equipment for its Tupelo facility. The project represents a $750,000 capital investment. Pictured in front of the new equipment (L-R): Office Manager Brenda Hawkins, Plant Manager Alan Hawkins, Production Control Manager Jim Hawkins and President and CEO Bryan Hawkins.
AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH Grady Wigginton, independent associate with Legal Shield – Grady Wigginton & Associates, is December’s Ambassador of the Month. Grady attended five CDF events and ribbon cuttings and contacted 28 CDF members through the member mentor program. Congratulations, Grady!
Children’s of Mississippi held a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of its new specialty clinic’s grand opening in Tupelo. Located in the Journal Business Park at 240 Service Dr., Bldg. 2, Ste. D, the clinic is staffed by three pediatric specialists through a partnership between the University of Mississippi Medical Center and North Mississippi Medical Center. Children will be able to receive care in subspecialties including cardiology and endocrinology, with more subspecialty pediatricians being recruited to practice at the clinic. For more information, call (601) 815-3575 or visit ummchealth.com/children.
Have you checked your online membership listing lately? Please visit our online membership directory at www.tupelochamber.com, and check your membership listing for accuracy. Contact us at (662) 842-4521 or zhereford@cdfms.org to update your information.
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CHAMBER CONNECTION
FEBRUARY 2015
CHAMBER CONNECTION
FEBRUARY 2015
Start the New Year with a CDF Chamber membership
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CDF membership provides invaluable resources for any small business looking to become a part of the community it serves. As a small business owner, I am proud to be a member of this Chamber. Chauncey Godwin, Jr., 2014-2015 CDF Chairman
Located in historic downtown Tupelo, the Chamber of Commerce is the central hub of business development and growth for Tupelo and Lee County, Mississippi.
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Did you know? CDF is made up of three divisions: the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development and Planning and Property Management.
Our team
CDF was named to Site Selection Magazine’s 2014 Top Ten Economic Development Groups in the country
As a division of CDF, the Chamber provides you and your business with programs and services to assist in your success while working to sustain a strong and vibrant community. As an engaged Chamber member, you’ll provide business leadership for the entire community. You’ll also benefit from discounts, services, and opportunities designed to help ensure your success. Dues are an investment, not a contribution. In fact, your investment helps create jobs, improve education, and continue efforts in improving the quality of life in Tupelo/Lee County. Join our more than 1,200 members in this meaningful work. Become a partner. You can make a difference in making this great county even better. Join us by calling (662) 842-4521.
Recent research by The Shapiro Group has shown that by being a member of a Chamber of Commerce, consumers are 80% more likely to purchase goods and services from your business.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES The Chamber provides business development seminars, networking opportunities, community leadership classes, publicity for your business, and much more. Chamber Connection 2.0 (CC 2.0) e-newsletter With nearly 3,000 subscribers, members are encouraged to submit awards, announcements, advertisements, etc. for the monthly publication. ChamberAdvantage CDF’s ChamberAdvantage affinity program features exclusive chamber member discounts, products, or services offered by program participants. Business After Hours Business After Hours offers members the opportunity to meet other business representatives, exchange ideas, and make important long-lasting bonds in a relaxed social setting. Business Roundtable Join fellow CDF members at this bi-monthly networking meeting as they give brief, informative reports. Over 50 member businesses are represented at each meeting. Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute The Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute is a two-year program designed to enhance community leadership development and to encourage personal and professional growth. Livability Tupelo/Lee County Magazine Advertise in this award-winning, CDF-sponsored quality of life magazine distributed to all CDF members, including area hotels, health care facilities, restaurants, and more. Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Take advantage of this ‘photo opp’ gaining publicity for your business with a picture and brief business profile published in an upcoming issue of the Daily Journal’s Northeast MS Business Journal. Taste of Tupelo As the Chamber’s largest event of the year, this regional trade show and premier business networking event for the entire community features over 100 exhibitors and draws a crowd of over 1,300 attendees. Tupelo Young Professionals (TYP) The TYP’s mission is to bring together a group of young, active and civic-minded individuals who have a clear vision of Tupelo/Lee County’s future as a great place to live and work. Wake Up! Tupelo/Lee County Wake Up! Tupelo/Lee County features experts, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions addressing issues that directly impact our communities and our businesses- all over breakfast.
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FNB TUPELO
JWT REALTY
FNB Tupelo celebrated the grand opening of its new branch location at 165 S Commerce St. in the Fairpark District. FNB began as First National Bank of Oxford in 1910 and has grown to four locations in Oxford and its current location in Tupelo. FNB Tupelo can be contacted at (662) 842-6678 or on the web at fnbtupelo.com.
A ribbon cutting was held in celebration of the grand opening of JWT Realty. Located at 307 W Main St. in Tupelo, JWT Realty is a full service real estate company, providing solutions to your buying, selling, and investment needs. JWT Realty has an extensive knowledge in both residential and commercial real estate in Tupelo and the surrounding areas. For more information about buying or selling with JWT Realty, visit jasonwarrentupelo.com or call (662) 842-2710.
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support of the project for building modifications and workforce training. “In 2014, our economic development efforts – working together with our partners throughout Mississippi – produced strong results and created more than 6,000 new jobs for the
citizens of Mississippi. Today’s announcement that United Furniture is expanding into Verona and creating 300 new job opportunities is putting the state on the right track toward another successful year for economic development,” said MDA Executive Director Brent Christensen. “We are glad to have assisted with this latest expansion, and we thank our partners at the
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Community Development Foundation, the Lee County Board of Supervisors and the Tennessee Valley Authority for working together to bring this project to fruition.” “Today is a great day for the furniture industry in Northeast Mississippi and Lee County,” said Lee County Board of Supervisors President Tommie Lee Ivy. “United’s decision to expand into Lee County is
proof of our great workforce and creates a chance for those who lost their jobs with Lane – to find work with a great company.” “I am proud that United Furniture has decided to grow its operations in Lee County. This expansion represents the company’s confidence in our workforce and their commitment to retaining jobs in this region,” said Commu-
nity Development Foundation chairman, Chauncey Godwin, Jr. United Furniture was formed in 2000 through the merger and acquisitions of Parkhill Furniture Company, Comfort Furniture and United Chair. Since that time, the company has undergone numerous expansions and now operates in more than 4 million square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space in
Mississippi, North Carolina and California. United Furniture is the exclusive U.S. manufacturer of Simmons Upholstery. The company offers a large range of styles and designs, including stationary sofas, Beautyrest™ upholstery, reclining sofas, recliners, sectionals and Hide-A-Bed sleepers. For more information, visit unitedfurnitureindustries.c om.
NEED OFFICE FURNITURE? Come to North Mississippi’s Largest Used Office Furniture Dealer. Whether you’re just starting up, getting ready to remodel or expand, Whittington has the inventory expertise and resources to help you.
Call us today. • • • •
Seating Files Reception Conference • Design
• Break Room • Book Cases • Desks • Systems Furniture Services
New & Used Furniture Delivery and Installation
OFFICE FURNITURE Community Drive at Green Street Just North of the Daily Journal
Phone (662) 871-0568
www.whittingtonofficefurniture.com
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CHAMBER CONNECTION
FEBRUARY 2015
CHAMBER CONNECTION
FEBRUARY 2015
ENDVILLE BAKERY & CATERING CO.
EXCEED TECHNOLOGIES RETAIL STORE
Endville Bakery & Catering Co. celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 2135 McCullough Blvd. with a ribbon cutting. From custom cookies and cakes to their hickory smoked prime rib, Endville Bakery & Catering offers limitless possibilities when it comes to creating a specialized menu for your wedding, business luncheon, or special event. Contact Endville Bakery & Catering Co. by calling (662) 680-3332 or by following them on Facebook.
A ribbon cutting was held at the grand opening celebration of Exceed Technologies Retail Store located at 499 Gloster Creek Vlg., Ste. I-8. In addition to servicing computers, printers and their parts at the retail store, products available for purchase include those of all major computer brands. Exceed Technologies can be contacted at (662) 844-7373, online at exceedtech.net or on Facebook.
Does your business have exciting news to share? Contact Mallory Rutledge at mrutledge@cdfms.org or (662) 842-4521 to have it published in CDF’s monthly e-newsletter, Chamber Connection 2.0.
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CHAMBER CONNECTION
FEBRUARY 2015
Business Directory Apartments
Bank
Automotive Commercial Vehicles
Apartment Homes 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Move-In Special *FREE RENT
Call Robin Barnett today!
Ask about our Military & Law Enforcement Discount
Whether you’re hauling or delivering...Call
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1410 SOUTH GLOSTER / TUPELO / 842-3611
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APARTMENTS
Journal, Inc. Newspaper • Magazine • Interactive • Commerical Print
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2015 McCullough Blvd. • Tupelo, MS 38801
Apartments
Building Supplies
Bank
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Rex & Diannah Coggins, Owners
• Full Service • Hardware • Building Supplies • Plumbing • Hydraulic Hoses
111 Grand Ole Oaks Drive Belden, MS 38826 Carey Wilson Manager
office: 662.823.1470 • fax: 662.823.1474 • cell:662.231.7508
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Collision Repair
Bank
Bank Of Okolona
“The Sign of Service”
(662) 447-5403
(662) 456-3347
Bank of Mantee 54 1st Street Mantee, Mississippi
(662) 456-5341
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• Electrical • Glass • Valspar Paints • Welding Supplies • Portable Carports
1187 North 4th St. • Baldwyn, MS 38824
Bank
Houston Banking Center 321 W. Madison St. Houston, Mississippi
Ph: (662) 365-7021
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Journal, Inc.
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Business Directory Building Supplies
Concrete
Commercial Cleaning Services
Lumbe ville e n o o r B Company Full Line of Lumber, Hardware, Plumbing and Electrical Supplies 2300 E. Chambers Dr. • Booneville • 728-0094
Booneville Hardware & Supply
224 Starlyn Ave. New Albany, MS 38652
403 Church St. • Booneville • 728-0032 "For all your hardware needs"
662-534-4448
401 Elizabeth St. • Tupelo 662-842-7305
Commercial Plumbing
Employment Opportunities
Fine Furniture, Fabric, & Flooring
RH PLUMBING, INC. Commercial Plumbing, Gas & Industrial Piping RICHARD HANLON (662) 447-3213
P.O. BOX 417 Okolona, MS 38860
589 N. Coley Rd. Tupelo, MS
Thank you for choosing RH Plumbing. We appreciate your business
www.newcorp.com/careers Great Employment Opportunities
Furniture
Gifts
Okolona Drug Co.
We’ve got all your
home furnishings at affordable prices.
662-489-1176
7540 Veterans Hwy. West • Pontotoc, MS 38863
Healthcare Serving Lee, Chickasaw, Monroe, Pontotoc, Union, Calhoun, Itawamba, & Lafayette Counties.
Complete Prescription Service
We Accept All Medicare Part D Plans • • • • •
Gifts & Fenton Glass Tyler Candles Aromatique Arthur Court Lenox & Gorham China
• Adora Dolls & Lee Middleton Dolls • Ole Miss & Miss. State Collegiate Items • NEW Casseroles to Go!
210 West Main Street Okolona, MS (662) 447-5471
Advertising
903 Varsity Dr. Tupelo, MS
Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm
Fine Furniture, Fabric, & Flooring Glass & Overhead Doors
Serving Tupelo for 3 Generations
24 Hour Emergency Service
Store Fronts • Mirrors Shower Doors • Garage Doors Commercial Doors Hollow Metal Doors
662-844-4540
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711 ROBERT E. LEE DR. • TUPELO, MS
“Experience Is The Difference”
FAX:662-620-7754 Insulation
Journal, Inc.
Newspaper • Magazine • Interactive • Commerical Print
Tracey Murphree Inside Sales Consultant
Call 601-427-5973 Between 8am - 1pm
Insurance
Hancock Insurance Agency INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES ATV • Life • Health Annuities • RV • Automobile Motorcycle • Home Mobile Home Medicare Supplements
Scott Hancock
Allen Hancock
Monthly Rates Available
662-534-2661 720 W . Bankhead St. New Albany
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