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May 2013

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BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

Fulton looks to add business to port

BY SARAH ROBINSON BUSINESS JOURNAL

FULTON – Port Itawamba hopes to use a $1.7 million grant from the federal government to develop a cargo transport business between Fulton and Mobile.

The pilot program intends to boost the area economy by expanding the container transport system on the TennesseeTombigbee waterway, offering manufacturers a less expensive alternative product distribution option that also is an environmentally conscious means of transporting containers through the region.

The new program would make the port a new site for loading and off-loading cargo containers from barges on the TennTom waterway, a service not currently offered in North Mississippi.

Greg Deakle, director of the Port Itawamba and executive director of the Itawamba County Development Council, is leading the charge to find the right contractor to operate out of the Fulton facility.

The ICDC is working with outside firms that responded to a request for information to see if there was any interest among industry providers. Three companies showed interest, one of which is currently assessing the feasibility of making the inland Port Itawamba an active center for multi-modal transport.

Deakle hopes to have the program in place by mid- to late summer.

THOMAS WELLS | DAILY JOURNAL

Officials hope to handle more cargo with an expanded container transport system.

During the past several years, Port Itawamba has been upgrading its infrastructure. It has a 60-ton bridge crane capable of lifting, loading and off-loading large containers from barges that can then be placed on trucks or railway for transport to proximal areas.

Deakle said in the past year, the port handled more than 20,000 tons of cargo.

Adding container service would make the port even more marketable and offer an additional service to manufacturers looking to move to the area.

Bruce Windham, president of the TennTom waterway council, said moving containers on the waterway is “greener, it’s safer and it’s more energy efficient for sure.”

He also said cost is a factor “when diesel is more than $4 a gallon, that makes sense."

The cost of transporting cargo containers by barge is significantly less than transporting via rail or truck. Deakle believes the port can reach its target of saving manufacturers $300 per container, noting that large manufacturers may ship several thousand containers a year.

Deakle said geography is a main draw for the port, which is situated to serve both Memphis and Birmingham and is easily accessible by barge from Mobile, a major U.S. access port. He said the infrastructure in terms of ground transportation to and from the port already is in place, including a railroad line that connects with Amory and a close proximity to one of the region’s busiest thoroughfares, U.S. Highway 78 – which is designated to be the future Interstate 22.

He hopes the port can serve as a regional, not just local, hub for business.

“We have always looked at service regionally,” he said, adding that the kind of service that is being considered would draw business from New Orleans to Tampa.

Deakle also thinks the expanded service could help reduce transportation costs for the furniture industry, a manufacturing staple in the region. sarah.robinson@journalinc.com

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BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

Fulton looks to add business to port

BY SARAH ROBINSON BUSINESS JOURNAL

FULTON – Port Itawamba hopes to use a $1.7 million grant from the federal government to develop a cargo transport business between Fulton and Mobile.

The pilot program intends to boost the area economy by expanding the container transport system on the TennesseeTombigbee waterway, offering manufacturers a less expensive alternative product distribution option that also is an environmentally conscious means of transporting containers through the region.

The new program would make the port a new site for loading and off-loading cargo containers from barges on the TennTom waterway, a service not currently offered in North Mississippi.

Greg Deakle, director of the Port Itawamba and executive director of the Itawamba County Development Council, is leading the charge to find the right contractor to operate out of the Fulton facility.

The ICDC is working with outside firms that responded to a request for information to see if there was any interest among industry providers. Three companies showed interest, one of which is currently assessing the feasibility of making the inland Port Itawamba an active center for multi-modal transport.

Deakle hopes to have the program in place by mid- to late summer.

THOMAS WELLS | DAILY JOURNAL

Officials hope to handle more cargo with an expanded container transport system.

During the past several years, Port Itawamba has been upgrading its infrastructure. It has a 60-ton bridge crane capable of lifting, loading and off-loading large containers from barges that can then be placed on trucks or railway for transport to proximal areas.

Deakle said in the past year, the port handled more than 20,000 tons of cargo.

Adding container service would make the port even more marketable and offer an additional service to manufacturers looking to move to the area.

Bruce Windham, president of the TennTom waterway council, said moving containers on the waterway is “greener, it’s safer and it’s more energy efficient for sure.”

He also said cost is a factor “when diesel is more than $4 a gallon, that makes sense."

The cost of transporting cargo containers by barge is significantly less than transporting via rail or truck. Deakle believes the port can reach its target of saving manufacturers $300 per container, noting that large manufacturers may ship several thousand containers a year.

Deakle said geography is a main draw for the port, which is situated to serve both Memphis and Birmingham and is easily accessible by barge from Mobile, a major U.S. access port. He said the infrastructure in terms of ground transportation to and from the port already is in place, including a railroad line that connects with Amory and a close proximity to one of the region’s busiest thoroughfares, U.S. Highway 78 – which is designated to be the future Interstate 22.

He hopes the port can serve as a regional, not just local, hub for business.

“We have always looked at service regionally,” he said, adding that the kind of service that is being considered would draw business from New Orleans to Tampa.

Deakle also thinks the expanded service could help reduce transportation costs for the furniture industry, a manufacturing staple in the region. sarah.robinson@journalinc.com

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BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

Fulton looks to add business to port

BY SARAH ROBINSON BUSINESS JOURNAL

FULTON – Port Itawamba hopes to use a $1.7 million grant from the federal government to develop a cargo transport business between Fulton and Mobile.

The pilot program intends to boost the area economy by expanding the container transport system on the TennesseeTombigbee waterway, offering manufacturers a less expensive alternative product distribution option that also is an environmentally conscious means of transporting containers through the region.

The new program would make the port a new site for loading and off-loading cargo containers from barges on the TennTom waterway, a service not currently offered in North Mississippi.

Greg Deakle, director of the Port Itawamba and executive director of the Itawamba County Development Council, is leading the charge to find the right contractor to operate out of the Fulton facility.

The ICDC is working with outside firms that responded to a request for information to see if there was any interest among industry providers. Three companies showed interest, one of which is currently assessing the feasibility of making the inland Port Itawamba an active center for multi-modal transport.

Deakle hopes to have the program in place by mid- to late summer.

THOMAS WELLS | DAILY JOURNAL

Officials hope to handle more cargo with an expanded container transport system.

During the past several years, Port Itawamba has been upgrading its infrastructure. It has a 60-ton bridge crane capable of lifting, loading and off-loading large containers from barges that can then be placed on trucks or railway for transport to proximal areas.

Deakle said in the past year, the port handled more than 20,000 tons of cargo.

Adding container service would make the port even more marketable and offer an additional service to manufacturers looking to move to the area.

Bruce Windham, president of the TennTom waterway council, said moving containers on the waterway is “greener, it’s safer and it’s more energy efficient for sure.”

He also said cost is a factor “when diesel is more than $4 a gallon, that makes sense."

The cost of transporting cargo containers by barge is significantly less than transporting via rail or truck. Deakle believes the port can reach its target of saving manufacturers $300 per container, noting that large manufacturers may ship several thousand containers a year.

Deakle said geography is a main draw for the port, which is situated to serve both Memphis and Birmingham and is easily accessible by barge from Mobile, a major U.S. access port. He said the infrastructure in terms of ground transportation to and from the port already is in place, including a railroad line that connects with Amory and a close proximity to one of the region’s busiest thoroughfares, U.S. Highway 78 – which is designated to be the future Interstate 22.

He hopes the port can serve as a regional, not just local, hub for business.

“We have always looked at service regionally,” he said, adding that the kind of service that is being considered would draw business from New Orleans to Tampa.

Deakle also thinks the expanded service could help reduce transportation costs for the furniture industry, a manufacturing staple in the region. sarah.robinson@journalinc.com

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Listening drives salesman’s success

BY DENNIS SEID BUSINESS JOURNAL

TUPELO – Seven years ago, James Petty knew about cars and trucks – but he didn’t necessarily know how to sell them.

“I didn’t know a thing about that,” he said Today, it’s a far different story.

Recently, Petty was named the “Salesman of the Year” – his fifth in a row – at Dossett Big 4, which sells Buick, Cadillac, GMC and Honda.

The plaques sit on his desk at Dossett’s House of Honda showroom, to go along with the more than three dozen other sales awards on his wall. He has more at home.

He’s good – really good.

Just ask Scooter Carr, the Honda manager at Dossett, who said Petty’s success isn’t surprising.

“He’s a people person; if they’re happy, he’s happy,” Carr said.

“He’s just fun to work with.”

Petty said there’s no big secret to his success.

“You’ve got to know your product and you’ve got to build relationships,” he said. “Having a

great product to sell is the first step.”

Even though his desk is in the Honda showroom, Petty also sells the other brands at Dossett Big 4, as well as used vehicles.

“He’s a heck of a listener,” Carr said of Petty. “And if he talks to somebody, he usually makes a sell.”

But Petty isn’t a high-pressure salesman, preferring a more subtle approach.

“I listen to the customers to see what they want, and then we go from there,” he said. “I’m not pushing anything on them.”

Simple, but effective.

“There’s no pressure from him,” Carr said. “If there’s any pressure at all, it’s from customers who feel obligated to buy after they meet him.”

MANUFACTURING BACKGROUND

Petty likely developed his expertise in dealing with people while he was a customer service representative for a manufacturer.

“I think that’s what made him such a good listener,” Carr said.

Petty was in manufacturing for 10 years before he started his ca-

reer with Dossett.

“I was just looking for something, and it all fell into place,” he said.

He admits it took 12-18 months to get comfortable with his carselling career.

Getting to know everything about a vehicle from top to bottom and from bumper to bumper is critical, Petty said.

“You have to be able to answer a customer’s questions,” he said.

He added with a laugh, “And it’s good to know the answer if Mr. Dossett asks a question, too.”

Petty has no idea how many vehicles he’s sold in seven years, but it has to be in the hundreds, and could be well more than 1,000.

Carr noted that Petty has been a Honda Gold Master salesman for three consecutive years, which means he’s sold at least 175 new Honda cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs in each of those years.

“And that’s not counting the other vehicles, plus used cars, that he’s sold,” Carr said. “But we know it’s a lot.”

Working at the Dossett dealership as a new sales representative

THOMAS WELLS | DAILY JOURNAL

James Petty has been Dossett Big 4’s salesman of the year for five consecutive years. is likely challenging for some, with Petty casting a large shadow.

“It can get frustrating,” Carr admitted. “A lot of people come in asking for him, and a lot of people have been referred to him by other people.”

In fact, one person has sent a half-dozen referrals to Petty, who says he’s never met him in person.

Those are the relationships

that have to be developed – and can pay off handsomely.

“It doesn’t happen overnight,” Petty said. “It takes a year to year and half to get your feet planted.

And it’s not easy.You have to work hard.

“Just do your job and everything else takes care of itself.”

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BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

PAGE 3

Listening drives salesman’s success

BY DENNIS SEID BUSINESS JOURNAL

TUPELO – Seven years ago, James Petty knew about cars and trucks – but he didn’t necessarily know how to sell them.

“I didn’t know a thing about that,” he said Today, it’s a far different story.

Recently, Petty was named the “Salesman of the Year” – his fifth in a row – at Dossett Big 4, which sells Buick, Cadillac, GMC and Honda.

The plaques sit on his desk at Dossett’s House of Honda showroom, to go along with the more than three dozen other sales awards on his wall. He has more at home.

He’s good – really good.

Just ask Scooter Carr, the Honda manager at Dossett, who said Petty’s success isn’t surprising.

“He’s a people person; if they’re happy, he’s happy,” Carr said.

“He’s just fun to work with.”

Petty said there’s no big secret to his success.

“You’ve got to know your product and you’ve got to build relationships,” he said. “Having a

great product to sell is the first step.”

Even though his desk is in the Honda showroom, Petty also sells the other brands at Dossett Big 4, as well as used vehicles.

“He’s a heck of a listener,” Carr said of Petty. “And if he talks to somebody, he usually makes a sell.”

But Petty isn’t a high-pressure salesman, preferring a more subtle approach.

“I listen to the customers to see what they want, and then we go from there,” he said. “I’m not pushing anything on them.”

Simple, but effective.

“There’s no pressure from him,” Carr said. “If there’s any pressure at all, it’s from customers who feel obligated to buy after they meet him.”

MANUFACTURING BACKGROUND

Petty likely developed his expertise in dealing with people while he was a customer service representative for a manufacturer.

“I think that’s what made him such a good listener,” Carr said.

Petty was in manufacturing for 10 years before he started his ca-

reer with Dossett.

“I was just looking for something, and it all fell into place,” he said.

He admits it took 12-18 months to get comfortable with his carselling career.

Getting to know everything about a vehicle from top to bottom and from bumper to bumper is critical, Petty said.

“You have to be able to answer a customer’s questions,” he said.

He added with a laugh, “And it’s good to know the answer if Mr. Dossett asks a question, too.”

Petty has no idea how many vehicles he’s sold in seven years, but it has to be in the hundreds, and could be well more than 1,000.

Carr noted that Petty has been a Honda Gold Master salesman for three consecutive years, which means he’s sold at least 175 new Honda cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs in each of those years.

“And that’s not counting the other vehicles, plus used cars, that he’s sold,” Carr said. “But we know it’s a lot.”

Working at the Dossett dealership as a new sales representative

THOMAS WELLS | DAILY JOURNAL

James Petty has been Dossett Big 4’s salesman of the year for five consecutive years. is likely challenging for some, with Petty casting a large shadow.

“It can get frustrating,” Carr admitted. “A lot of people come in asking for him, and a lot of people have been referred to him by other people.”

In fact, one person has sent a half-dozen referrals to Petty, who says he’s never met him in person.

Those are the relationships

that have to be developed – and can pay off handsomely.

“It doesn’t happen overnight,” Petty said. “It takes a year to year and half to get your feet planted.

And it’s not easy.You have to work hard.

“Just do your job and everything else takes care of itself.”

Commercial Real Estate Specialists since 1952

662-842-8283 See All Of Our Listings Here At

www.TRIrealestate.net

dennis.seid@journalinc.com

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BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

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Listening drives salesman’s success

BY DENNIS SEID BUSINESS JOURNAL

TUPELO – Seven years ago, James Petty knew about cars and trucks – but he didn’t necessarily know how to sell them.

“I didn’t know a thing about that,” he said Today, it’s a far different story.

Recently, Petty was named the “Salesman of the Year” – his fifth in a row – at Dossett Big 4, which sells Buick, Cadillac, GMC and Honda.

The plaques sit on his desk at Dossett’s House of Honda showroom, to go along with the more than three dozen other sales awards on his wall. He has more at home.

He’s good – really good.

Just ask Scooter Carr, the Honda manager at Dossett, who said Petty’s success isn’t surprising.

“He’s a people person; if they’re happy, he’s happy,” Carr said.

“He’s just fun to work with.”

Petty said there’s no big secret to his success.

“You’ve got to know your product and you’ve got to build relationships,” he said. “Having a

great product to sell is the first step.”

Even though his desk is in the Honda showroom, Petty also sells the other brands at Dossett Big 4, as well as used vehicles.

“He’s a heck of a listener,” Carr said of Petty. “And if he talks to somebody, he usually makes a sell.”

But Petty isn’t a high-pressure salesman, preferring a more subtle approach.

“I listen to the customers to see what they want, and then we go from there,” he said. “I’m not pushing anything on them.”

Simple, but effective.

“There’s no pressure from him,” Carr said. “If there’s any pressure at all, it’s from customers who feel obligated to buy after they meet him.”

MANUFACTURING BACKGROUND

Petty likely developed his expertise in dealing with people while he was a customer service representative for a manufacturer.

“I think that’s what made him such a good listener,” Carr said.

Petty was in manufacturing for 10 years before he started his ca-

reer with Dossett.

“I was just looking for something, and it all fell into place,” he said.

He admits it took 12-18 months to get comfortable with his carselling career.

Getting to know everything about a vehicle from top to bottom and from bumper to bumper is critical, Petty said.

“You have to be able to answer a customer’s questions,” he said.

He added with a laugh, “And it’s good to know the answer if Mr. Dossett asks a question, too.”

Petty has no idea how many vehicles he’s sold in seven years, but it has to be in the hundreds, and could be well more than 1,000.

Carr noted that Petty has been a Honda Gold Master salesman for three consecutive years, which means he’s sold at least 175 new Honda cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs in each of those years.

“And that’s not counting the other vehicles, plus used cars, that he’s sold,” Carr said. “But we know it’s a lot.”

Working at the Dossett dealership as a new sales representative

THOMAS WELLS | DAILY JOURNAL

James Petty has been Dossett Big 4’s salesman of the year for five consecutive years. is likely challenging for some, with Petty casting a large shadow.

“It can get frustrating,” Carr admitted. “A lot of people come in asking for him, and a lot of people have been referred to him by other people.”

In fact, one person has sent a half-dozen referrals to Petty, who says he’s never met him in person.

Those are the relationships

that have to be developed – and can pay off handsomely.

“It doesn’t happen overnight,” Petty said. “It takes a year to year and half to get your feet planted.

And it’s not easy.You have to work hard.

“Just do your job and everything else takes care of itself.”

Commercial Real Estate Specialists since 1952

662-842-8283 See All Of Our Listings Here At

www.TRIrealestate.net

dennis.seid@journalinc.com

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BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

Major Thoroughfare Program brings progress, growing pains

BY ROBBIE WARD BUSINESS JOURNAL

TUPELO – While not always appreciated by drivers and businesses in construction zones, Tupelo’s Major Thoroughfare Program has improved navigation through the city for more than 20 years.

Begun in 1991, the city initiative with an annual budget of about $4 million depends on taxpayer approval every five years to continue constructing improved streets, bridges and other infrastructure to make travel in Tupelo less congested.

Marty Wiseman, director of the Stennis Institute of Government at Mississippi State University, said the forward thinking of city leaders to create the thoroughfare program embodies what sets Tupelo apart from other cities in the state and elsewhere that have significant infrastructure issues and uncertain ways to pay for them. He said Tupelo’s tradition of supporting community needs has helped make it the city that other communities look to as a model.

“That’s the way you’re supposed to do municipal government,” Wiseman said of Tupelo, citing the thoroughfare program.

However, despite forethought put into the program, business owners

| | continue to struggle with construction interfering with customers shopping THE MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PROGRAM is funded by 10 mills asalong affected areas. sessed to Tupelo taxpayers, approved every five years by referendum. Each year, the program receives about $4 million in funding.

SOUTH GLOSTER For the South Gloster Street project, businesses have waited longer than expected for construction to end. It’s already past the scheduled completion date of Dec. 31, and it likely will continue into late spring.

Mike O’Hara, part owner of Fresh Market Cafe, said Mark O’Hara the business opened just a month before construction Fresh Market Cafe, part owner began in front of the t. The roadwork had an immediate negative impact.

While a strain on busi- city park and get in and out “The day after construc- ness is reported, few resi- from most parts of the city,” tion started, our business dents familiar with the area he said. “There’s a consisdropped 30 percent,” he disagree that the project to tent regard for improved said. “It’s been like that ever widen the roadway from thoroughfare in the city.” since.” four lanes to five isn’t Businesses along South needed. Weather-related EAST MAIN STREET Gloster Street have re- delays and discovering unOn East Main Street, anported a significant de- documented underground other key part of the city crease to their bottom utilities has kept the project project, residents and busilines, all attributing the $6.5 behind schedule. nesses have grumbled million project as a key culCarson Neal, an engineer about the bumpy drive reprit. Instead of tending to with Cook Coggin Engi- sulting from months of customers at Jimmy’s neers, which manages the construction.

Portable Buildings on 1105 project, said more than 75 Recently, the street reSouth Gloster St., opera- percent of the work is com- ceived a base level of tions manager Jim Curry plete on the project. paving, quieting some of said the situation has made While hiccups happen in the grumbles. his work a solitary experi- construction projects, Greg For one new business to ence.

Pirkle, chairman of the the area, Budget Dollar, “I just sit here and watch MTP committee, said last- east Tupelo’s street imthe traffic,” he said, looking ing results help traffic flow provements may be too outside from his office at a and improve economic de- much to keep it in busilot of plenty of inventory velopment opportunities ness. After opening in late and no customers. “I’ve sat for the area.

2011, owner Mike Freeman here for three straight days “Our quality of life is so said his sales dropped by 50 without anyone coming in much better now because percent when construction here.” you can take your kid to a began in front of his store.

BRIEFING

‘The day after construction started, our business dropped 30 percent.

It’s been like that ever since.’

“My customers still come,” he said. “But they come less frequently.”

While the East Main Street project is a few weeks ahead of schedule, work will likely continue there a few more months.

The East Main work involves expanding the street from four lanes to five. The first part of the project, fromVeteran’s Boulevard to Hillsdale Drive, should finish before the contractual deadline of August, said Major Thoroughfare Program Project Manager Philip Harbor. The second phase, from Green Street to Veterans Boulevard, should begin this month. This phase will widen bridges between Veteran and the Fairpark District downtown area, along with enhancing the area with bike lanes and sidewalks from downtown to Elvis Presley’s birthplace.

However, estimates for bridge work alone in the second phase, $4 million, are higher than the overall second phase estimate of $3.8 million from five years ago. Now the second phase estimate has risen to $6.6 million.

Pirkle said cost estimates increased after officials learned about state requirements that bridgework must use the same materials found in the existing bridge.

“The original estimates were done a few years ago,”

Harbor said. “We didn’t know the requirements with the existing bridges.”

Pirkle said the additional costs to the second phase of the East Main project won’t delay completion, expected to be within 18 months of starting. With more than $5 million unallocated by the end of 2017, funding will be available.

NORTHERN LOOP

In the northern part of the city, the third active part of the Major Thoroughfare Program is the Northern Loop, a nearly $30 million project that includes about five miles of roadway. While the street has been paved, work continues on two bridges there. Construction of the bridge at the Natchez Trace began in February, while the bridge at Highway 78 will begin construction in the next few weeks. said John White of Engineering Solutions Inc., responsible for managing the Northern Loop project.

White said the Northern Loop project should be complete in the fall or winter of 2014.

While businesses may suffer financially during MTP construction, O’Hara, the restaurant owner, said he wasn’t bitter.

“When it ends, it’ll leave a tremendous benefit,” he said. robbie.ward@journalinc.com

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BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

Major Thoroughfare Program brings progress, growing pains

BY ROBBIE WARD BUSINESS JOURNAL

TUPELO – While not always appreciated by drivers and businesses in construction zones, Tupelo’s Major Thoroughfare Program has improved navigation through the city for more than 20 years.

Begun in 1991, the city initiative with an annual budget of about $4 million depends on taxpayer approval every five years to continue constructing improved streets, bridges and other infrastructure to make travel in Tupelo less congested.

Marty Wiseman, director of the Stennis Institute of Government at Mississippi State University, said the forward thinking of city leaders to create the thoroughfare program embodies what sets Tupelo apart from other cities in the state and elsewhere that have significant infrastructure issues and uncertain ways to pay for them. He said Tupelo’s tradition of supporting community needs has helped make it the city that other communities look to as a model.

“That’s the way you’re supposed to do municipal government,” Wiseman said of Tupelo, citing the thoroughfare program.

However, despite forethought put into the program, business owners

| | continue to struggle with construction interfering with customers shopping THE MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PROGRAM is funded by 10 mills asalong affected areas. sessed to Tupelo taxpayers, approved every five years by referendum. Each year, the program receives about $4 million in funding.

SOUTH GLOSTER For the South Gloster Street project, businesses have waited longer than expected for construction to end. It’s already past the scheduled completion date of Dec. 31, and it likely will continue into late spring.

Mike O’Hara, part owner of Fresh Market Cafe, said Mark O’Hara the business opened just a month before construction Fresh Market Cafe, part owner began in front of the t. The roadwork had an immediate negative impact.

While a strain on busi- city park and get in and out “The day after construc- ness is reported, few resi- from most parts of the city,” tion started, our business dents familiar with the area he said. “There’s a consisdropped 30 percent,” he disagree that the project to tent regard for improved said. “It’s been like that ever widen the roadway from thoroughfare in the city.” since.” four lanes to five isn’t Businesses along South needed. Weather-related EAST MAIN STREET Gloster Street have re- delays and discovering unOn East Main Street, anported a significant de- documented underground other key part of the city crease to their bottom utilities has kept the project project, residents and busilines, all attributing the $6.5 behind schedule. nesses have grumbled million project as a key culCarson Neal, an engineer about the bumpy drive reprit. Instead of tending to with Cook Coggin Engi- sulting from months of customers at Jimmy’s neers, which manages the construction.

Portable Buildings on 1105 project, said more than 75 Recently, the street reSouth Gloster St., opera- percent of the work is com- ceived a base level of tions manager Jim Curry plete on the project. paving, quieting some of said the situation has made While hiccups happen in the grumbles. his work a solitary experi- construction projects, Greg For one new business to ence.

Pirkle, chairman of the the area, Budget Dollar, “I just sit here and watch MTP committee, said last- east Tupelo’s street imthe traffic,” he said, looking ing results help traffic flow provements may be too outside from his office at a and improve economic de- much to keep it in busilot of plenty of inventory velopment opportunities ness. After opening in late and no customers. “I’ve sat for the area.

2011, owner Mike Freeman here for three straight days “Our quality of life is so said his sales dropped by 50 without anyone coming in much better now because percent when construction here.” you can take your kid to a began in front of his store.

BRIEFING

‘The day after construction started, our business dropped 30 percent.

It’s been like that ever since.’

“My customers still come,” he said. “But they come less frequently.”

While the East Main Street project is a few weeks ahead of schedule, work will likely continue there a few more months.

The East Main work involves expanding the street from four lanes to five. The first part of the project, fromVeteran’s Boulevard to Hillsdale Drive, should finish before the contractual deadline of August, said Major Thoroughfare Program Project Manager Philip Harbor. The second phase, from Green Street to Veterans Boulevard, should begin this month. This phase will widen bridges between Veteran and the Fairpark District downtown area, along with enhancing the area with bike lanes and sidewalks from downtown to Elvis Presley’s birthplace.

However, estimates for bridge work alone in the second phase, $4 million, are higher than the overall second phase estimate of $3.8 million from five years ago. Now the second phase estimate has risen to $6.6 million.

Pirkle said cost estimates increased after officials learned about state requirements that bridgework must use the same materials found in the existing bridge.

“The original estimates were done a few years ago,”

Harbor said. “We didn’t know the requirements with the existing bridges.”

Pirkle said the additional costs to the second phase of the East Main project won’t delay completion, expected to be within 18 months of starting. With more than $5 million unallocated by the end of 2017, funding will be available.

NORTHERN LOOP

In the northern part of the city, the third active part of the Major Thoroughfare Program is the Northern Loop, a nearly $30 million project that includes about five miles of roadway. While the street has been paved, work continues on two bridges there. Construction of the bridge at the Natchez Trace began in February, while the bridge at Highway 78 will begin construction in the next few weeks. said John White of Engineering Solutions Inc., responsible for managing the Northern Loop project.

White said the Northern Loop project should be complete in the fall or winter of 2014.

While businesses may suffer financially during MTP construction, O’Hara, the restaurant owner, said he wasn’t bitter.

“When it ends, it’ll leave a tremendous benefit,” he said. robbie.ward@journalinc.com

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Major Thoroughfare Program brings progress, growing pains

BY ROBBIE WARD BUSINESS JOURNAL

TUPELO – While not always appreciated by drivers and businesses in construction zones, Tupelo’s Major Thoroughfare Program has improved navigation through the city for more than 20 years.

Begun in 1991, the city initiative with an annual budget of about $4 million depends on taxpayer approval every five years to continue constructing improved streets, bridges and other infrastructure to make travel in Tupelo less congested.

Marty Wiseman, director of the Stennis Institute of Government at Mississippi State University, said the forward thinking of city leaders to create the thoroughfare program embodies what sets Tupelo apart from other cities in the state and elsewhere that have significant infrastructure issues and uncertain ways to pay for them. He said Tupelo’s tradition of supporting community needs has helped make it the city that other communities look to as a model.

“That’s the way you’re supposed to do municipal government,” Wiseman said of Tupelo, citing the thoroughfare program.

However, despite forethought put into the program, business owners

| | continue to struggle with construction interfering with customers shopping THE MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PROGRAM is funded by 10 mills asalong affected areas. sessed to Tupelo taxpayers, approved every five years by referendum. Each year, the program receives about $4 million in funding.

SOUTH GLOSTER For the South Gloster Street project, businesses have waited longer than expected for construction to end. It’s already past the scheduled completion date of Dec. 31, and it likely will continue into late spring.

Mike O’Hara, part owner of Fresh Market Cafe, said Mark O’Hara the business opened just a month before construction Fresh Market Cafe, part owner began in front of the t. The roadwork had an immediate negative impact.

While a strain on busi- city park and get in and out “The day after construc- ness is reported, few resi- from most parts of the city,” tion started, our business dents familiar with the area he said. “There’s a consisdropped 30 percent,” he disagree that the project to tent regard for improved said. “It’s been like that ever widen the roadway from thoroughfare in the city.” since.” four lanes to five isn’t Businesses along South needed. Weather-related EAST MAIN STREET Gloster Street have re- delays and discovering unOn East Main Street, anported a significant de- documented underground other key part of the city crease to their bottom utilities has kept the project project, residents and busilines, all attributing the $6.5 behind schedule. nesses have grumbled million project as a key culCarson Neal, an engineer about the bumpy drive reprit. Instead of tending to with Cook Coggin Engi- sulting from months of customers at Jimmy’s neers, which manages the construction.

Portable Buildings on 1105 project, said more than 75 Recently, the street reSouth Gloster St., opera- percent of the work is com- ceived a base level of tions manager Jim Curry plete on the project. paving, quieting some of said the situation has made While hiccups happen in the grumbles. his work a solitary experi- construction projects, Greg For one new business to ence.

Pirkle, chairman of the the area, Budget Dollar, “I just sit here and watch MTP committee, said last- east Tupelo’s street imthe traffic,” he said, looking ing results help traffic flow provements may be too outside from his office at a and improve economic de- much to keep it in busilot of plenty of inventory velopment opportunities ness. After opening in late and no customers. “I’ve sat for the area.

2011, owner Mike Freeman here for three straight days “Our quality of life is so said his sales dropped by 50 without anyone coming in much better now because percent when construction here.” you can take your kid to a began in front of his store.

BRIEFING

‘The day after construction started, our business dropped 30 percent.

It’s been like that ever since.’

“My customers still come,” he said. “But they come less frequently.”

While the East Main Street project is a few weeks ahead of schedule, work will likely continue there a few more months.

The East Main work involves expanding the street from four lanes to five. The first part of the project, fromVeteran’s Boulevard to Hillsdale Drive, should finish before the contractual deadline of August, said Major Thoroughfare Program Project Manager Philip Harbor. The second phase, from Green Street to Veterans Boulevard, should begin this month. This phase will widen bridges between Veteran and the Fairpark District downtown area, along with enhancing the area with bike lanes and sidewalks from downtown to Elvis Presley’s birthplace.

However, estimates for bridge work alone in the second phase, $4 million, are higher than the overall second phase estimate of $3.8 million from five years ago. Now the second phase estimate has risen to $6.6 million.

Pirkle said cost estimates increased after officials learned about state requirements that bridgework must use the same materials found in the existing bridge.

“The original estimates were done a few years ago,”

Harbor said. “We didn’t know the requirements with the existing bridges.”

Pirkle said the additional costs to the second phase of the East Main project won’t delay completion, expected to be within 18 months of starting. With more than $5 million unallocated by the end of 2017, funding will be available.

NORTHERN LOOP

In the northern part of the city, the third active part of the Major Thoroughfare Program is the Northern Loop, a nearly $30 million project that includes about five miles of roadway. While the street has been paved, work continues on two bridges there. Construction of the bridge at the Natchez Trace began in February, while the bridge at Highway 78 will begin construction in the next few weeks. said John White of Engineering Solutions Inc., responsible for managing the Northern Loop project.

White said the Northern Loop project should be complete in the fall or winter of 2014.

While businesses may suffer financially during MTP construction, O’Hara, the restaurant owner, said he wasn’t bitter.

“When it ends, it’ll leave a tremendous benefit,” he said. robbie.ward@journalinc.com

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For better or worse, incentives work

he arrival of Yokohama Tire Corp. down the road in West Point is a complement to Tupelo’s own tire titan, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., which has been up and running since 1984.

Gov. Phil Bryant said Yokohama adds to Mississippi’s growing automobile corridor, and he’s right. Nissan, Toyota and suppliers to the automakers have located in the Magnolia State during the past decade, employing thousands. And more, hopefully, are on their way.

Yokohama’s decision to build here is another great positive for the region and state.

And Clay County and West Point couldn’t be happier, given its recent unemployment troubles.

Yokohama offers new hope to a community that needs and deserves it.

But as is the case today, luring a big company doesn’t come

cheap or easy.

Call it incentives, call it corporate welfare, but it’s the reality of economic development across the country these days.

DENNIS Yokohama SEID will invest $300 million to start out, employing 500 people. In phases, it could eventually invest up to $1.2 billion and employ 2,000. State and local incentives could reach $340 million.

Yokohama will make truck and bus tires at the West Point plant.

It already makes passenger tires at its plant in Salem, Va., and commercial tires at a joint-venture plant in Mount Vernon, Ill. Takayuki Hamaya, chief operating officer of Yokohama Tire Corp., told The Associated Press the company hasn’t decided

whether it will make passenger tires in West Point in later phases.

Yokohama is the world’s eighth-largest tire manufacturer.

Its tires are original equipment for 20 automobile brands, including Toyota.

It’s not OE on the Corolla, by the way, but it is on the Prius.

Cooper Tire, the world’s 11thlargest tire company, is primarily in the replacement tire market.

Only this year did it foray into the OE business, when Ford tapped Cooper to put its shoes on the Focus SE and Titanium models.

Cooper’s Tupelo plant has built around 300 million tires over the years. The company has expanded it nearly 20 times and invested more than $100 million.

It employs about 1,300 people.

But in 2008, it was one of Cooper’s four U.S. plants the company was reviewing to determine if it should be closed. It |

Corinth Coca-Cola expanding to Tenn.

Works, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned Coca-Cola bottling and distribution company.

CORINTH – The Coca-Cola Founded by Avon Kenneth Co. and five U.S. Coca-Cola bot- Weaver and C.C. Clark in 1907 in tlers recently announced the im- Corinth. plementation of a new beverage partnership.

Farmers unable to plant Under the new model, The corn can apply for credit Coca-Cola Company and five U.S. bottlers, including Corinth TUPELO – The Farm Service Coca-Cola Bottling Works, have Agency expects to take preagreed in principle to create a vented planted applications for stronger U.S. business model corn from farmers in northeast through the granting of new, ex- Mississippi due to wet field conpanded territories. The other ditions during the normal corn four bottlers involved are Coca- planting season in March and Cola Bottling Company United April according to Ross Loftin, Inc., Coca-Cola Bottling ComLee/Itawamba County FSA Dipany Consolidated, Swire Coca- rector.

Cola USA and Coca-Cola The ending planting date for Bottling Company High Counplanting corn in the area was try.

April 25, and many producers Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling who intended to plant corn were Works’ new territory rights inprevented from planting by the clude Jackson and Paris, Tenn., April 25 date due to wet condiwhich will extend its existing tions. presence in Corinth; Lexington, FSA policy allows producers to Tenn.; and Tupelo. file for prevented planted credit The new territory, currently within 15 days from the ending managed by Coca-Cola Bottling planting date for a crop. Producers Consolidated, will transition to filing for prevented planted credit The Coca-Cola Co. and will ulti- must establish to the satisfaction mately be granted to Corinth of the FSA County Committee the Coca-Cola Bottling Works as farmer's intent to plant the crop. part of the larger agreement.

This is done by showing prelimiThe transactions are subject nary efforts to plant the crop such to the parties reaching definitive as land preparation, purchase and agreements by the end of 2013, delivery of seed and fertilizer, or fiwith closings expected during nancing documents. Prevented 2014. planted applications must be filed Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling in the FSA office on form CCC-

BRIEFING

made the cut, with a $30 million “growth and retention” incentives package provided by state and local governments.

During a special session of the State Legislature to vote on Yokohama incentives, state Reps.

Steve Holland, D-Plantersville and Brian Aldridge, R-Tupelo, wanted to insert sales tax breaks on equipment for Cooper.

But House leaders wanted to keep that a separate issue, indicating they could take that matter up at another time if needed.

Holland boldly said Cooper Tire was planning to move its Findlay, Ohio world headquarters to Tupelo. Company officials said there are no plans for that.

And besides, Cooper recently announced it would invest $40 million in a new global tech center in Findlay.

Could Cooper reach out and ask for additional incentives?

Perhaps. Does it need them?

Maybe – we shall see.

There are many people who decry incentives given to companies. Why not let them stand on their own merits, without assistance? The government, at any level, should not be picking winners and losers, the argument goes.

In a vacuum, in a perfect world, that would be great.

Yokohama picked Clay County and West Point over 3,000 other communities. Let’s be honest – cheaper labor and a “businessfriendly” environment attracted the company to Mississippi. That includes the incentives.

Without the “total package,” Yokohama would have gone elsewhere. Nissan and Toyota would have gone elsewhere, too. We pay them so they can pay us.

Yes, it’s a conundrum that incentives work to bring work.

University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Brandi Karisch, Rhonda Vann and John Byrd, all with Mississippi State University’s Extension Service.

Topics include beef cattle health, alternative feed ingredients in rations, health requirements for interstate transportation of cattle, ultrasound and cattle handling, and summer weed control. A forage tour to a local field trial site testing herbicide effectiveness begins at 1 p.m.

A sponsored lunch will be provided, but preregistration is required. To preregister, call the Walthall County Extension Office at (601) 876-4021 or email crhay@ext.msstate.edu by May 10.

For more information, contact the local county Extension office, Walthall County Extension Director Richard Hay at (601) 876-4021 or Extension area agent Mark Mowdy at (601) 384-2349.

Booneville, has been with Domino’s Pizza for 15 years, and a franchise owner for six years.

Along with his business partner and mother, Diane Davis Barrentine, their franchise includes 11 Domino’s stores in north Mississippi.

Barrentine has been with Domino’s Pizza for 35 years.

Contact DENNIS SEID at dennis.seid@journalinc.com or at (662) 678-1578.

|

576. Details on prevented planted filing may be obtained by contacting the local FSA office.

Bop’s Frozen Custard to open in Tupelo Bop’s Frozen Custard is opening next to the Gap Factory Store.

According to Jeff Snyder, general manager of The Mall at Barnes Crossing, Bop’s will have a drive-through and inside seating.

The company that co-owns the mall – David Hocker and Associates – also owns the shopping center in which Bop’s is opening.

Bop’s has 12 locations throughout the state, including Oxford and Starkville.

There’s no word on when the shop will open. Bop’s Frozen Custard opened its first store in Jackson in November 2000.

Beef and forage field day set for May 18 TYLERTOWN – Cattle producers in Mississippi and Louisiana can learn about cattle health issues and forage weed control measures during a May 18 event in south Mississippi.

The Mississippi/Louisiana Beef and Forage Field Day will begin with registration at 8:45 a.m. at the Livestock Producers Sale Barn on Highway 98 East in Tylertown.

Featured speakers are Dr. Jaques Fuselier, of Louisiana State

Domino’s opens new location, hiring drivers BOONEVILLE – A recently opened Domino’s has been billed as a store of the future by the chain, which it calls a “Pizza Theater.” The store, at 201 WalMart Circle, opened in early April and is hiring additional new delivery drivers.

Brett Brown, the franchise owner of Domino’s in

Mudcreek Archery set to open in late May TUPELO – An indoor archery center, Mudcreek Archery, is set to open around the end of May, one of its co-owners said. It is located on Barnes Crossing Road adjacent to Big Creek Golf Course.

Bryan Ellis said the 14,000square-foot building will feature an indoor 30-yard archery range, as well as TechnoHunt, a popular archery simulator. In addition, Mudcreek Archery will feature a lounge area and a pro shop.

The archery shop, much like a golf shop, will sell some archery equipment, arrows and supplies, but it won’t be a full-blown archery shop.

Memberships will be sold, but Mudcreek also will be open to the public, which an pay for shooting time by the half-hour/hour, Ellis said.

Classes also will be offered.

Other programs are being worked out as well.

Daily Journal reports

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For better or worse, incentives work

he arrival of Yokohama Tire Corp. down the road in West Point is a complement to Tupelo’s own tire titan, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., which has been up and running since 1984.

Gov. Phil Bryant said Yokohama adds to Mississippi’s growing automobile corridor, and he’s right. Nissan, Toyota and suppliers to the automakers have located in the Magnolia State during the past decade, employing thousands. And more, hopefully, are on their way.

Yokohama’s decision to build here is another great positive for the region and state.

And Clay County and West Point couldn’t be happier, given its recent unemployment troubles.

Yokohama offers new hope to a community that needs and deserves it.

But as is the case today, luring a big company doesn’t come

cheap or easy.

Call it incentives, call it corporate welfare, but it’s the reality of economic development across the country these days.

DENNIS Yokohama SEID will invest $300 million to start out, employing 500 people. In phases, it could eventually invest up to $1.2 billion and employ 2,000. State and local incentives could reach $340 million.

Yokohama will make truck and bus tires at the West Point plant.

It already makes passenger tires at its plant in Salem, Va., and commercial tires at a joint-venture plant in Mount Vernon, Ill. Takayuki Hamaya, chief operating officer of Yokohama Tire Corp., told The Associated Press the company hasn’t decided

whether it will make passenger tires in West Point in later phases.

Yokohama is the world’s eighth-largest tire manufacturer.

Its tires are original equipment for 20 automobile brands, including Toyota.

It’s not OE on the Corolla, by the way, but it is on the Prius.

Cooper Tire, the world’s 11thlargest tire company, is primarily in the replacement tire market.

Only this year did it foray into the OE business, when Ford tapped Cooper to put its shoes on the Focus SE and Titanium models.

Cooper’s Tupelo plant has built around 300 million tires over the years. The company has expanded it nearly 20 times and invested more than $100 million.

It employs about 1,300 people.

But in 2008, it was one of Cooper’s four U.S. plants the company was reviewing to determine if it should be closed. It |

Corinth Coca-Cola expanding to Tenn.

Works, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned Coca-Cola bottling and distribution company.

CORINTH – The Coca-Cola Founded by Avon Kenneth Co. and five U.S. Coca-Cola bot- Weaver and C.C. Clark in 1907 in tlers recently announced the im- Corinth. plementation of a new beverage partnership.

Farmers unable to plant Under the new model, The corn can apply for credit Coca-Cola Company and five U.S. bottlers, including Corinth TUPELO – The Farm Service Coca-Cola Bottling Works, have Agency expects to take preagreed in principle to create a vented planted applications for stronger U.S. business model corn from farmers in northeast through the granting of new, ex- Mississippi due to wet field conpanded territories. The other ditions during the normal corn four bottlers involved are Coca- planting season in March and Cola Bottling Company United April according to Ross Loftin, Inc., Coca-Cola Bottling ComLee/Itawamba County FSA Dipany Consolidated, Swire Coca- rector.

Cola USA and Coca-Cola The ending planting date for Bottling Company High Counplanting corn in the area was try.

April 25, and many producers Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling who intended to plant corn were Works’ new territory rights inprevented from planting by the clude Jackson and Paris, Tenn., April 25 date due to wet condiwhich will extend its existing tions. presence in Corinth; Lexington, FSA policy allows producers to Tenn.; and Tupelo. file for prevented planted credit The new territory, currently within 15 days from the ending managed by Coca-Cola Bottling planting date for a crop. Producers Consolidated, will transition to filing for prevented planted credit The Coca-Cola Co. and will ulti- must establish to the satisfaction mately be granted to Corinth of the FSA County Committee the Coca-Cola Bottling Works as farmer's intent to plant the crop. part of the larger agreement.

This is done by showing prelimiThe transactions are subject nary efforts to plant the crop such to the parties reaching definitive as land preparation, purchase and agreements by the end of 2013, delivery of seed and fertilizer, or fiwith closings expected during nancing documents. Prevented 2014. planted applications must be filed Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling in the FSA office on form CCC-

BRIEFING

made the cut, with a $30 million “growth and retention” incentives package provided by state and local governments.

During a special session of the State Legislature to vote on Yokohama incentives, state Reps.

Steve Holland, D-Plantersville and Brian Aldridge, R-Tupelo, wanted to insert sales tax breaks on equipment for Cooper.

But House leaders wanted to keep that a separate issue, indicating they could take that matter up at another time if needed.

Holland boldly said Cooper Tire was planning to move its Findlay, Ohio world headquarters to Tupelo. Company officials said there are no plans for that.

And besides, Cooper recently announced it would invest $40 million in a new global tech center in Findlay.

Could Cooper reach out and ask for additional incentives?

Perhaps. Does it need them?

Maybe – we shall see.

There are many people who decry incentives given to companies. Why not let them stand on their own merits, without assistance? The government, at any level, should not be picking winners and losers, the argument goes.

In a vacuum, in a perfect world, that would be great.

Yokohama picked Clay County and West Point over 3,000 other communities. Let’s be honest – cheaper labor and a “businessfriendly” environment attracted the company to Mississippi. That includes the incentives.

Without the “total package,” Yokohama would have gone elsewhere. Nissan and Toyota would have gone elsewhere, too. We pay them so they can pay us.

Yes, it’s a conundrum that incentives work to bring work.

University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Brandi Karisch, Rhonda Vann and John Byrd, all with Mississippi State University’s Extension Service.

Topics include beef cattle health, alternative feed ingredients in rations, health requirements for interstate transportation of cattle, ultrasound and cattle handling, and summer weed control. A forage tour to a local field trial site testing herbicide effectiveness begins at 1 p.m.

A sponsored lunch will be provided, but preregistration is required. To preregister, call the Walthall County Extension Office at (601) 876-4021 or email crhay@ext.msstate.edu by May 10.

For more information, contact the local county Extension office, Walthall County Extension Director Richard Hay at (601) 876-4021 or Extension area agent Mark Mowdy at (601) 384-2349.

Booneville, has been with Domino’s Pizza for 15 years, and a franchise owner for six years.

Along with his business partner and mother, Diane Davis Barrentine, their franchise includes 11 Domino’s stores in north Mississippi.

Barrentine has been with Domino’s Pizza for 35 years.

Contact DENNIS SEID at dennis.seid@journalinc.com or at (662) 678-1578.

|

576. Details on prevented planted filing may be obtained by contacting the local FSA office.

Bop’s Frozen Custard to open in Tupelo Bop’s Frozen Custard is opening next to the Gap Factory Store.

According to Jeff Snyder, general manager of The Mall at Barnes Crossing, Bop’s will have a drive-through and inside seating.

The company that co-owns the mall – David Hocker and Associates – also owns the shopping center in which Bop’s is opening.

Bop’s has 12 locations throughout the state, including Oxford and Starkville.

There’s no word on when the shop will open. Bop’s Frozen Custard opened its first store in Jackson in November 2000.

Beef and forage field day set for May 18 TYLERTOWN – Cattle producers in Mississippi and Louisiana can learn about cattle health issues and forage weed control measures during a May 18 event in south Mississippi.

The Mississippi/Louisiana Beef and Forage Field Day will begin with registration at 8:45 a.m. at the Livestock Producers Sale Barn on Highway 98 East in Tylertown.

Featured speakers are Dr. Jaques Fuselier, of Louisiana State

Domino’s opens new location, hiring drivers BOONEVILLE – A recently opened Domino’s has been billed as a store of the future by the chain, which it calls a “Pizza Theater.” The store, at 201 WalMart Circle, opened in early April and is hiring additional new delivery drivers.

Brett Brown, the franchise owner of Domino’s in

Mudcreek Archery set to open in late May TUPELO – An indoor archery center, Mudcreek Archery, is set to open around the end of May, one of its co-owners said. It is located on Barnes Crossing Road adjacent to Big Creek Golf Course.

Bryan Ellis said the 14,000square-foot building will feature an indoor 30-yard archery range, as well as TechnoHunt, a popular archery simulator. In addition, Mudcreek Archery will feature a lounge area and a pro shop.

The archery shop, much like a golf shop, will sell some archery equipment, arrows and supplies, but it won’t be a full-blown archery shop.

Memberships will be sold, but Mudcreek also will be open to the public, which an pay for shooting time by the half-hour/hour, Ellis said.

Classes also will be offered.

Other programs are being worked out as well.

Daily Journal reports

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For better or worse, incentives work

he arrival of Yokohama Tire Corp. down the road in West Point is a complement to Tupelo’s own tire titan, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., which has been up and running since 1984.

Gov. Phil Bryant said Yokohama adds to Mississippi’s growing automobile corridor, and he’s right. Nissan, Toyota and suppliers to the automakers have located in the Magnolia State during the past decade, employing thousands. And more, hopefully, are on their way.

Yokohama’s decision to build here is another great positive for the region and state.

And Clay County and West Point couldn’t be happier, given its recent unemployment troubles.

Yokohama offers new hope to a community that needs and deserves it.

But as is the case today, luring a big company doesn’t come

cheap or easy.

Call it incentives, call it corporate welfare, but it’s the reality of economic development across the country these days.

DENNIS Yokohama SEID will invest $300 million to start out, employing 500 people. In phases, it could eventually invest up to $1.2 billion and employ 2,000. State and local incentives could reach $340 million.

Yokohama will make truck and bus tires at the West Point plant.

It already makes passenger tires at its plant in Salem, Va., and commercial tires at a joint-venture plant in Mount Vernon, Ill. Takayuki Hamaya, chief operating officer of Yokohama Tire Corp., told The Associated Press the company hasn’t decided

whether it will make passenger tires in West Point in later phases.

Yokohama is the world’s eighth-largest tire manufacturer.

Its tires are original equipment for 20 automobile brands, including Toyota.

It’s not OE on the Corolla, by the way, but it is on the Prius.

Cooper Tire, the world’s 11thlargest tire company, is primarily in the replacement tire market.

Only this year did it foray into the OE business, when Ford tapped Cooper to put its shoes on the Focus SE and Titanium models.

Cooper’s Tupelo plant has built around 300 million tires over the years. The company has expanded it nearly 20 times and invested more than $100 million.

It employs about 1,300 people.

But in 2008, it was one of Cooper’s four U.S. plants the company was reviewing to determine if it should be closed. It |

Corinth Coca-Cola expanding to Tenn.

Works, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned Coca-Cola bottling and distribution company.

CORINTH – The Coca-Cola Founded by Avon Kenneth Co. and five U.S. Coca-Cola bot- Weaver and C.C. Clark in 1907 in tlers recently announced the im- Corinth. plementation of a new beverage partnership.

Farmers unable to plant Under the new model, The corn can apply for credit Coca-Cola Company and five U.S. bottlers, including Corinth TUPELO – The Farm Service Coca-Cola Bottling Works, have Agency expects to take preagreed in principle to create a vented planted applications for stronger U.S. business model corn from farmers in northeast through the granting of new, ex- Mississippi due to wet field conpanded territories. The other ditions during the normal corn four bottlers involved are Coca- planting season in March and Cola Bottling Company United April according to Ross Loftin, Inc., Coca-Cola Bottling ComLee/Itawamba County FSA Dipany Consolidated, Swire Coca- rector.

Cola USA and Coca-Cola The ending planting date for Bottling Company High Counplanting corn in the area was try.

April 25, and many producers Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling who intended to plant corn were Works’ new territory rights inprevented from planting by the clude Jackson and Paris, Tenn., April 25 date due to wet condiwhich will extend its existing tions. presence in Corinth; Lexington, FSA policy allows producers to Tenn.; and Tupelo. file for prevented planted credit The new territory, currently within 15 days from the ending managed by Coca-Cola Bottling planting date for a crop. Producers Consolidated, will transition to filing for prevented planted credit The Coca-Cola Co. and will ulti- must establish to the satisfaction mately be granted to Corinth of the FSA County Committee the Coca-Cola Bottling Works as farmer's intent to plant the crop. part of the larger agreement.

This is done by showing prelimiThe transactions are subject nary efforts to plant the crop such to the parties reaching definitive as land preparation, purchase and agreements by the end of 2013, delivery of seed and fertilizer, or fiwith closings expected during nancing documents. Prevented 2014. planted applications must be filed Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling in the FSA office on form CCC-

BRIEFING

made the cut, with a $30 million “growth and retention” incentives package provided by state and local governments.

During a special session of the State Legislature to vote on Yokohama incentives, state Reps.

Steve Holland, D-Plantersville and Brian Aldridge, R-Tupelo, wanted to insert sales tax breaks on equipment for Cooper.

But House leaders wanted to keep that a separate issue, indicating they could take that matter up at another time if needed.

Holland boldly said Cooper Tire was planning to move its Findlay, Ohio world headquarters to Tupelo. Company officials said there are no plans for that.

And besides, Cooper recently announced it would invest $40 million in a new global tech center in Findlay.

Could Cooper reach out and ask for additional incentives?

Perhaps. Does it need them?

Maybe – we shall see.

There are many people who decry incentives given to companies. Why not let them stand on their own merits, without assistance? The government, at any level, should not be picking winners and losers, the argument goes.

In a vacuum, in a perfect world, that would be great.

Yokohama picked Clay County and West Point over 3,000 other communities. Let’s be honest – cheaper labor and a “businessfriendly” environment attracted the company to Mississippi. That includes the incentives.

Without the “total package,” Yokohama would have gone elsewhere. Nissan and Toyota would have gone elsewhere, too. We pay them so they can pay us.

Yes, it’s a conundrum that incentives work to bring work.

University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Brandi Karisch, Rhonda Vann and John Byrd, all with Mississippi State University’s Extension Service.

Topics include beef cattle health, alternative feed ingredients in rations, health requirements for interstate transportation of cattle, ultrasound and cattle handling, and summer weed control. A forage tour to a local field trial site testing herbicide effectiveness begins at 1 p.m.

A sponsored lunch will be provided, but preregistration is required. To preregister, call the Walthall County Extension Office at (601) 876-4021 or email crhay@ext.msstate.edu by May 10.

For more information, contact the local county Extension office, Walthall County Extension Director Richard Hay at (601) 876-4021 or Extension area agent Mark Mowdy at (601) 384-2349.

Booneville, has been with Domino’s Pizza for 15 years, and a franchise owner for six years.

Along with his business partner and mother, Diane Davis Barrentine, their franchise includes 11 Domino’s stores in north Mississippi.

Barrentine has been with Domino’s Pizza for 35 years.

Contact DENNIS SEID at dennis.seid@journalinc.com or at (662) 678-1578.

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576. Details on prevented planted filing may be obtained by contacting the local FSA office.

Bop’s Frozen Custard to open in Tupelo Bop’s Frozen Custard is opening next to the Gap Factory Store.

According to Jeff Snyder, general manager of The Mall at Barnes Crossing, Bop’s will have a drive-through and inside seating.

The company that co-owns the mall – David Hocker and Associates – also owns the shopping center in which Bop’s is opening.

Bop’s has 12 locations throughout the state, including Oxford and Starkville.

There’s no word on when the shop will open. Bop’s Frozen Custard opened its first store in Jackson in November 2000.

Beef and forage field day set for May 18 TYLERTOWN – Cattle producers in Mississippi and Louisiana can learn about cattle health issues and forage weed control measures during a May 18 event in south Mississippi.

The Mississippi/Louisiana Beef and Forage Field Day will begin with registration at 8:45 a.m. at the Livestock Producers Sale Barn on Highway 98 East in Tylertown.

Featured speakers are Dr. Jaques Fuselier, of Louisiana State

Domino’s opens new location, hiring drivers BOONEVILLE – A recently opened Domino’s has been billed as a store of the future by the chain, which it calls a “Pizza Theater.” The store, at 201 WalMart Circle, opened in early April and is hiring additional new delivery drivers.

Brett Brown, the franchise owner of Domino’s in

Mudcreek Archery set to open in late May TUPELO – An indoor archery center, Mudcreek Archery, is set to open around the end of May, one of its co-owners said. It is located on Barnes Crossing Road adjacent to Big Creek Golf Course.

Bryan Ellis said the 14,000square-foot building will feature an indoor 30-yard archery range, as well as TechnoHunt, a popular archery simulator. In addition, Mudcreek Archery will feature a lounge area and a pro shop.

The archery shop, much like a golf shop, will sell some archery equipment, arrows and supplies, but it won’t be a full-blown archery shop.

Memberships will be sold, but Mudcreek also will be open to the public, which an pay for shooting time by the half-hour/hour, Ellis said.

Classes also will be offered.

Other programs are being worked out as well.

Daily Journal reports

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BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

Focus is first step toward success F

ocus.

Your mama did you a great disservice when she told you that you could be anything. I wanted to be a Corvette. I never realized this dream.

When I was a kid, there was a show called Turbo Teen. It was rather terrible and lasted only one season. The basic premise was this: “A teen swerves off the road in a thunderstorm and crashes into a secret government lab.”

After the accident, the main character can turn into a car.

After seeing this show at an impressionable young age, a dream was born – become a car.

That idea had not crossed my mind in several years until I recently heard Hartley Peavey, founder of Peavey Electronics, speak at an event.

The core of Peavey’s speech was focusing on your talent and not trying to be something you aren’t.

Growing up, Peavey wanted to be a rock star, but his talents

lay in engineering. That dream and talent merged when he started making instruments and amplifiers for local bands.

That hobby Marketing grew into a multi-millionMatters dollar business.

Peavey’s JOSH point was this: MABUS Be ruthless about finding what you’re good at and be equally ruthless going after it.

In my career I’ve been asked over and over: “What is the difference between a successful business and one that fails?”

One of the key components is focus. When I see a company floundering for success, I normally see a leader or leaders trying to focus. To put it another way, what you see missing in unsuccessful companies is a strong, well-defined, un-

One of the key components is focus. When I see a company floundering for success, I normally see a leader or leaders trying to focus.

To put it another way, what you see missing in unsuccessful companies is a strong, well-defined, unwavering mission. This mission also has to be well-communicated within the company. Employees understand and align with the mission. wavering mission. This mission also has to be well-communicated within the company. Employees understand and align with the mission.

Several years ago there was a situation in which every time I met with a particular client he had a new business idea. We were still working to find success for his core business, but he was chasing new ideas. He was trying to be an innovator instead of being good at his core business. It turns out that a popular sports drink distributed a special “Focus” edition

of the company’s product. Before a meeting, I picked up a container, and when he started his usual meanderings I brought out the Focus drink. I told the client that every time he wanted to come up with a new idea to take a sip of the drink and focus on his original concept.

That client is now a former client. I’m sure challenging him with the Focus drink had at least something to do with it, but he’s not a client anymore because he’s out of business. He’s out of business because he didn’t drink the

drink and he didn’t focus.

If you are looking for success in your business, I suggest looking for focus first.

Look around and see if everyone is working toward the same goals. Make sure you have a clear vision of what you want your business to be doing, and make sure that it is communicated within and without.

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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BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

Focus is first step toward success F

ocus.

Your mama did you a great disservice when she told you that you could be anything. I wanted to be a Corvette. I never realized this dream.

When I was a kid, there was a show called Turbo Teen. It was rather terrible and lasted only one season. The basic premise was this: “A teen swerves off the road in a thunderstorm and crashes into a secret government lab.”

After the accident, the main character can turn into a car.

After seeing this show at an impressionable young age, a dream was born – become a car.

That idea had not crossed my mind in several years until I recently heard Hartley Peavey, founder of Peavey Electronics, speak at an event.

The core of Peavey’s speech was focusing on your talent and not trying to be something you aren’t.

Growing up, Peavey wanted to be a rock star, but his talents

lay in engineering. That dream and talent merged when he started making instruments and amplifiers for local bands.

That hobby Marketing grew into a multi-millionMatters dollar business.

Peavey’s JOSH point was this: MABUS Be ruthless about finding what you’re good at and be equally ruthless going after it.

In my career I’ve been asked over and over: “What is the difference between a successful business and one that fails?”

One of the key components is focus. When I see a company floundering for success, I normally see a leader or leaders trying to focus. To put it another way, what you see missing in unsuccessful companies is a strong, well-defined, un-

One of the key components is focus. When I see a company floundering for success, I normally see a leader or leaders trying to focus.

To put it another way, what you see missing in unsuccessful companies is a strong, well-defined, unwavering mission. This mission also has to be well-communicated within the company. Employees understand and align with the mission. wavering mission. This mission also has to be well-communicated within the company. Employees understand and align with the mission.

Several years ago there was a situation in which every time I met with a particular client he had a new business idea. We were still working to find success for his core business, but he was chasing new ideas. He was trying to be an innovator instead of being good at his core business. It turns out that a popular sports drink distributed a special “Focus” edition

of the company’s product. Before a meeting, I picked up a container, and when he started his usual meanderings I brought out the Focus drink. I told the client that every time he wanted to come up with a new idea to take a sip of the drink and focus on his original concept.

That client is now a former client. I’m sure challenging him with the Focus drink had at least something to do with it, but he’s not a client anymore because he’s out of business. He’s out of business because he didn’t drink the

drink and he didn’t focus.

If you are looking for success in your business, I suggest looking for focus first.

Look around and see if everyone is working toward the same goals. Make sure you have a clear vision of what you want your business to be doing, and make sure that it is communicated within and without.

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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BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

Focus is first step toward success F

ocus.

Your mama did you a great disservice when she told you that you could be anything. I wanted to be a Corvette. I never realized this dream.

When I was a kid, there was a show called Turbo Teen. It was rather terrible and lasted only one season. The basic premise was this: “A teen swerves off the road in a thunderstorm and crashes into a secret government lab.”

After the accident, the main character can turn into a car.

After seeing this show at an impressionable young age, a dream was born – become a car.

That idea had not crossed my mind in several years until I recently heard Hartley Peavey, founder of Peavey Electronics, speak at an event.

The core of Peavey’s speech was focusing on your talent and not trying to be something you aren’t.

Growing up, Peavey wanted to be a rock star, but his talents

lay in engineering. That dream and talent merged when he started making instruments and amplifiers for local bands.

That hobby Marketing grew into a multi-millionMatters dollar business.

Peavey’s JOSH point was this: MABUS Be ruthless about finding what you’re good at and be equally ruthless going after it.

In my career I’ve been asked over and over: “What is the difference between a successful business and one that fails?”

One of the key components is focus. When I see a company floundering for success, I normally see a leader or leaders trying to focus. To put it another way, what you see missing in unsuccessful companies is a strong, well-defined, un-

One of the key components is focus. When I see a company floundering for success, I normally see a leader or leaders trying to focus.

To put it another way, what you see missing in unsuccessful companies is a strong, well-defined, unwavering mission. This mission also has to be well-communicated within the company. Employees understand and align with the mission. wavering mission. This mission also has to be well-communicated within the company. Employees understand and align with the mission.

Several years ago there was a situation in which every time I met with a particular client he had a new business idea. We were still working to find success for his core business, but he was chasing new ideas. He was trying to be an innovator instead of being good at his core business. It turns out that a popular sports drink distributed a special “Focus” edition

of the company’s product. Before a meeting, I picked up a container, and when he started his usual meanderings I brought out the Focus drink. I told the client that every time he wanted to come up with a new idea to take a sip of the drink and focus on his original concept.

That client is now a former client. I’m sure challenging him with the Focus drink had at least something to do with it, but he’s not a client anymore because he’s out of business. He’s out of business because he didn’t drink the

drink and he didn’t focus.

If you are looking for success in your business, I suggest looking for focus first.

Look around and see if everyone is working toward the same goals. Make sure you have a clear vision of what you want your business to be doing, and make sure that it is communicated within and without.

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.

2013 Summer edition

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ChamberConnection A publication of Journal Publishing and the CDF Chamber Division – May 2013

New Officers Slated for 2013-2014 CDF Board of Directors The new officers for the 2013-2014 Community Development Foundation (CDF) Board of Directors are chairman Chauncey Godwin Jr.; first vice chairman Shane Hooper; second vice chairwoman Lisa Hawkins; and secretary David Rumbarger.

The new officers and newly elected Board members were recognized at the CDF Annual Meeting May 2.

Chairman Chauncey Godwin Jr., owner of HoneyBaked Ham for 17 years, currently serves as President of C & N Specialty Foods, Inc. A Tupelo native and graduate of Tupelo High School and the University of Mississippi, Godwin serves on executive committees for the UnitedWay of Northeast MS also serving as past President, Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Community Development Foundation. He also serves as a board member of Gardner-Simmons Home for Girls, and for the past 20 years, Godwin has served as Director of BancorpSouth’s Community Board. He is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Yocona Area Council Boy Scouts of America and is an elder at First Presbyterian Church. Godwin is married to the former Ann Bishop and they have three sons.

“As a lifetime Tupelo/Lee County resident, I intend to continue working for the outstanding economic growth in our area our predecessors have achieved. We not only want to recruit outstanding businesses to our area but we also want to continue to support and nourish existing business,” said Godwin. |

2013-14 ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS

Chauncey Godwin Jr. Chairman

Shane Hooper First Vice Chairman

Lisa Hawkins Second Vice Chairman

David Rumbarger Secretary

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Grace Clark . . . . . . .Borrowed Thyme Clay Foster . . . . . . . .Journal, Inc. Julianne Goodwin . .Express Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professionals David Irwin . . . . . . .Cardiology Associates Robin McGraw . . . . .Renasant Bank Ted Moll . . . . . . . . . .MTD Products Aubrey Patterson . . .BancorpSouth Jack Reed, Jr . . . . . .Reed’s

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ChamberConnection A publication of Journal Publishing and the CDF Chamber Division – May 2013

New Officers Slated for 2013-2014 CDF Board of Directors The new officers for the 2013-2014 Community Development Foundation (CDF) Board of Directors are chairman Chauncey Godwin Jr.; first vice chairman Shane Hooper; second vice chairwoman Lisa Hawkins; and secretary David Rumbarger.

The new officers and newly elected Board members were recognized at the CDF Annual Meeting May 2.

Chairman Chauncey Godwin Jr., owner of HoneyBaked Ham for 17 years, currently serves as President of C & N Specialty Foods, Inc. A Tupelo native and graduate of Tupelo High School and the University of Mississippi, Godwin serves on executive committees for the UnitedWay of Northeast MS also serving as past President, Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Community Development Foundation. He also serves as a board member of Gardner-Simmons Home for Girls, and for the past 20 years, Godwin has served as Director of BancorpSouth’s Community Board. He is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Yocona Area Council Boy Scouts of America and is an elder at First Presbyterian Church. Godwin is married to the former Ann Bishop and they have three sons.

“As a lifetime Tupelo/Lee County resident, I intend to continue working for the outstanding economic growth in our area our predecessors have achieved. We not only want to recruit outstanding businesses to our area but we also want to continue to support and nourish existing business,” said Godwin. |

2013-14 ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS

Chauncey Godwin Jr. Chairman

Shane Hooper First Vice Chairman

Lisa Hawkins Second Vice Chairman

David Rumbarger Secretary

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Grace Clark . . . . . . .Borrowed Thyme Clay Foster . . . . . . . .Journal, Inc. Julianne Goodwin . .Express Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professionals David Irwin . . . . . . .Cardiology Associates Robin McGraw . . . . .Renasant Bank Ted Moll . . . . . . . . . .MTD Products Aubrey Patterson . . .BancorpSouth Jack Reed, Jr . . . . . .Reed’s

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ChamberConnection A publication of Journal Publishing and the CDF Chamber Division – May 2013

New Officers Slated for 2013-2014 CDF Board of Directors The new officers for the 2013-2014 Community Development Foundation (CDF) Board of Directors are chairman Chauncey Godwin Jr.; first vice chairman Shane Hooper; second vice chairwoman Lisa Hawkins; and secretary David Rumbarger.

The new officers and newly elected Board members were recognized at the CDF Annual Meeting May 2.

Chairman Chauncey Godwin Jr., owner of HoneyBaked Ham for 17 years, currently serves as President of C & N Specialty Foods, Inc. A Tupelo native and graduate of Tupelo High School and the University of Mississippi, Godwin serves on executive committees for the UnitedWay of Northeast MS also serving as past President, Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Community Development Foundation. He also serves as a board member of Gardner-Simmons Home for Girls, and for the past 20 years, Godwin has served as Director of BancorpSouth’s Community Board. He is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Yocona Area Council Boy Scouts of America and is an elder at First Presbyterian Church. Godwin is married to the former Ann Bishop and they have three sons.

“As a lifetime Tupelo/Lee County resident, I intend to continue working for the outstanding economic growth in our area our predecessors have achieved. We not only want to recruit outstanding businesses to our area but we also want to continue to support and nourish existing business,” said Godwin. |

2013-14 ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS

Chauncey Godwin Jr. Chairman

Shane Hooper First Vice Chairman

Lisa Hawkins Second Vice Chairman

David Rumbarger Secretary

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Grace Clark . . . . . . .Borrowed Thyme Clay Foster . . . . . . . .Journal, Inc. Julianne Goodwin . .Express Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professionals David Irwin . . . . . . .Cardiology Associates Robin McGraw . . . . .Renasant Bank Ted Moll . . . . . . . . . .MTD Products Aubrey Patterson . . .BancorpSouth Jack Reed, Jr . . . . . .Reed’s

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Chamber Focus For CDF, the month of May means the beginning of a new program year.

As most do, we have analyzed and assessed last year’s progress, as well as pondered what challenges we will attempt for the new business year. Last night at CDF’s Annual Meeting, we gave a full report of the past year’s accomplishments.

Your chamber held 13 Chamber Seminars and Business Boxed Lunch & Learn events during the 2012-2013 program year. A variety of topics were addressed to educate, inform, and strengthen business owners. Seminar topics included “The Power of Connecting with People,” “Meet the Thieves,” and “Marketing on a Shoestring Budget.” We revamped First Friday by relocating to the BancorpSouth Conference Center, increasing the average attendance to 167 per event. Seventy-five ribbon cuttings were held at member businesses to celebrate grand openings and milestone events. Overall, CDF member participation totaled over 9,600 by attending 160 CDF seminars, ribbon cuttings, Tupelo Young Professional socials, the Taste of Tupelo, Economic Forecast Conference, and other CDF events.

Our CDF Ambassadors had a tremendous year. These tireless soldiers used

their sales experience and business savvy to recruit new CDF members and mentor businesses on how to get the most out of their CDF membership.

They also attended ribbon cuttings and volunGeddie teered their time at CDF events. Throughout the year, they have recruited 46 new members, mentored 311 new businesses, and amassed a total of 1,675 volunteer hours. We are incredibly grateful to these emissaries for the work that they do for us.

The 2013 graduating class in the Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute was honored at last night’s event.

An extraordinary group of community leaders, these participants completed a full year of leadership sessions together, then spent a year reinvesting their talents by volunteering in non-profits of their choosing. Their passion is remarkable, and they are already making a difference in their community.

As always, your chamber is an exciting place to be.

Karen Geddie

Vice President Chamber of Commerce

Community Development Foundation’s 2013-2014 Board of Directors

CDF’s goals and objectives are accomplished through the efforts of members appointed to committees operating under one of CDF’s three divisions: Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, and Planning and Property Management.

Chauncey Godwin Jr. Chairman Shane Hooper First Vice Chairman Lisa Hawkins Second Vice Chairman David Rumbarger, Secretary Steve Altmiller Mike Armour Bernard Bean Jim Beane Roger Bland David Brevard Mark Burleson Tillmon Calvert Gary Carnathan Grace Clark Mike Clayborne V.M. Cleveland Scott Cochran

David Copenhaver Mike Eaton Doug Formby Clay Foster Julianne Goodwin Bryan Hawkins Reed Hillen Frank Hodges Blair Hughes Trentice Imbler David Irwin Jamie Kennedy Bob Kerley Jeff King Gearl Loden Neal McCoy Robin McGraw Larry Michael Guy Mitchell Ted Moll Mabel Murphree

Mary Pace Jim Pate Aubrey Patterson Fred Pitts Darrell Rankin Harry Rayburn Jack Reed, Jr. Scott Reed Eddie Richey Drew Robertson Ty Robinson Chris Rogers Barry Smith Bobby Smith Jane Spain Gary Sparkman Buddy Stubbs Kiyoshi Tsuchiya Jimmy Weeks Dick White Tollie White

MAY 2013

New CDF Members 20/20 Vision Center Dr. Maurice Clark 499 Gloster Creek Village, Ste. F3 Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 350-3676 Optometry Abeni Books & Consultation Services, LLC Ms. Brenda Woods 1105 Terry Rd. Tupelo, MS 38801 (954) 830-6566 Education Aldez Containers Ms. Diane Pattison 2204 S Green St. Tupelo, MS 38801 (210) 223-8877 www.aldezcontainers.com Logistics Aunt B’s Soul Food Restaurant Mr. Thomas Woods 2750 S Green St. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 401-1582 Restaurants & Catering Autism Center of North Mississippi Ms. Sharon Boudreaux 146 S Thomas St., Ste. E Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 840-0974 www.autismcenternms.com Education

Current Heating and Air Conditioning Mr. Allen Worthey 118 Metts Rd. Nettleton, MS 38858 (662) 963-1163 www.current-online.com Air Conditioning & Heating Dharma Wellness, LLC Ms. April Michael Dempsey 398 E Main St., Ste. 218 Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 213-6060 Lifestyle & Wellness Dyson Insurance Agency, Inc. Mr. Andy Dyson 704 Hillcrest Dr., Ste. B Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 269-2117 www.allstate.com Insurance

Mr. Grant Meyer 398 E Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-4521 Individuals Nautical Whimsey Italian Bistro Ms. Amanda Knuckles 210 W Main St., Ste. 103 Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-7171 Restaurants & Catering One Source Forms and Labels, Inc. Mr. Lee Davidson 2659 Old Belden Cir., Ste. B Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 842-6122 Printers and Publishers

Farmers & Merchants Bank Mr. Bill Almon 1803 W Main St. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 690-5900 www.fmbms.com Banking Gold USA Mr. Jay Ali 1001 Barnes Crossing Rd., Space K8 Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 397-9272 Jewelers

CPR - Cell Phone Repair Ms. Jennifer Pannell 3851 N Gloster St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 841-7855 www.cpr-tupelo.com Cellular Phones

Mattress Gallery Mr. Jerry Eskridge 143 N Coley Rd. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 620-7378 Furniture

Colby and Carol Ann Padgett 398 E Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-4521 Individuals Mr. Chat Phillips 398 E Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-4521 Individuals Pizza Pro Mr. Ahmed Elmaghraby 3870 Market Center Dr. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 350-3498 Restaurants & Catering Ms. Mallory Rutledge 398 E Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-4521 Individuals

e-BEAT Seminar Series Speaker: Chip Templeton Region 6 Broadband Coordinator, Extension Broadband Education and Adoption Team (e-BEAT)

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 “Marketing Your Business Online” 4:00 p.m.

219 N Madison St. Lee County Library Helen Foster Auditorium

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 “Mobile e-Commerce” 4:00 p.m.

398 E Main St. CDF Center CDF Boardroom

Each seminar is free to attend. Space is limited. Register online at www.cdfms.org/events or call (662) 842-4521.

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CHAMBER CONNECTION

Chamber Focus For CDF, the month of May means the beginning of a new program year.

As most do, we have analyzed and assessed last year’s progress, as well as pondered what challenges we will attempt for the new business year. Last night at CDF’s Annual Meeting, we gave a full report of the past year’s accomplishments.

Your chamber held 13 Chamber Seminars and Business Boxed Lunch & Learn events during the 2012-2013 program year. A variety of topics were addressed to educate, inform, and strengthen business owners. Seminar topics included “The Power of Connecting with People,” “Meet the Thieves,” and “Marketing on a Shoestring Budget.” We revamped First Friday by relocating to the BancorpSouth Conference Center, increasing the average attendance to 167 per event. Seventy-five ribbon cuttings were held at member businesses to celebrate grand openings and milestone events. Overall, CDF member participation totaled over 9,600 by attending 160 CDF seminars, ribbon cuttings, Tupelo Young Professional socials, the Taste of Tupelo, Economic Forecast Conference, and other CDF events.

Our CDF Ambassadors had a tremendous year. These tireless soldiers used

their sales experience and business savvy to recruit new CDF members and mentor businesses on how to get the most out of their CDF membership.

They also attended ribbon cuttings and volunGeddie teered their time at CDF events. Throughout the year, they have recruited 46 new members, mentored 311 new businesses, and amassed a total of 1,675 volunteer hours. We are incredibly grateful to these emissaries for the work that they do for us.

The 2013 graduating class in the Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute was honored at last night’s event.

An extraordinary group of community leaders, these participants completed a full year of leadership sessions together, then spent a year reinvesting their talents by volunteering in non-profits of their choosing. Their passion is remarkable, and they are already making a difference in their community.

As always, your chamber is an exciting place to be.

Karen Geddie

Vice President Chamber of Commerce

Community Development Foundation’s 2013-2014 Board of Directors

CDF’s goals and objectives are accomplished through the efforts of members appointed to committees operating under one of CDF’s three divisions: Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, and Planning and Property Management.

Chauncey Godwin Jr. Chairman Shane Hooper First Vice Chairman Lisa Hawkins Second Vice Chairman David Rumbarger, Secretary Steve Altmiller Mike Armour Bernard Bean Jim Beane Roger Bland David Brevard Mark Burleson Tillmon Calvert Gary Carnathan Grace Clark Mike Clayborne V.M. Cleveland Scott Cochran

David Copenhaver Mike Eaton Doug Formby Clay Foster Julianne Goodwin Bryan Hawkins Reed Hillen Frank Hodges Blair Hughes Trentice Imbler David Irwin Jamie Kennedy Bob Kerley Jeff King Gearl Loden Neal McCoy Robin McGraw Larry Michael Guy Mitchell Ted Moll Mabel Murphree

Mary Pace Jim Pate Aubrey Patterson Fred Pitts Darrell Rankin Harry Rayburn Jack Reed, Jr. Scott Reed Eddie Richey Drew Robertson Ty Robinson Chris Rogers Barry Smith Bobby Smith Jane Spain Gary Sparkman Buddy Stubbs Kiyoshi Tsuchiya Jimmy Weeks Dick White Tollie White

MAY 2013

New CDF Members 20/20 Vision Center Dr. Maurice Clark 499 Gloster Creek Village, Ste. F3 Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 350-3676 Optometry Abeni Books & Consultation Services, LLC Ms. Brenda Woods 1105 Terry Rd. Tupelo, MS 38801 (954) 830-6566 Education Aldez Containers Ms. Diane Pattison 2204 S Green St. Tupelo, MS 38801 (210) 223-8877 www.aldezcontainers.com Logistics Aunt B’s Soul Food Restaurant Mr. Thomas Woods 2750 S Green St. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 401-1582 Restaurants & Catering Autism Center of North Mississippi Ms. Sharon Boudreaux 146 S Thomas St., Ste. E Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 840-0974 www.autismcenternms.com Education

Current Heating and Air Conditioning Mr. Allen Worthey 118 Metts Rd. Nettleton, MS 38858 (662) 963-1163 www.current-online.com Air Conditioning & Heating Dharma Wellness, LLC Ms. April Michael Dempsey 398 E Main St., Ste. 218 Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 213-6060 Lifestyle & Wellness Dyson Insurance Agency, Inc. Mr. Andy Dyson 704 Hillcrest Dr., Ste. B Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 269-2117 www.allstate.com Insurance

Mr. Grant Meyer 398 E Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-4521 Individuals Nautical Whimsey Italian Bistro Ms. Amanda Knuckles 210 W Main St., Ste. 103 Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-7171 Restaurants & Catering One Source Forms and Labels, Inc. Mr. Lee Davidson 2659 Old Belden Cir., Ste. B Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 842-6122 Printers and Publishers

Farmers & Merchants Bank Mr. Bill Almon 1803 W Main St. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 690-5900 www.fmbms.com Banking Gold USA Mr. Jay Ali 1001 Barnes Crossing Rd., Space K8 Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 397-9272 Jewelers

CPR - Cell Phone Repair Ms. Jennifer Pannell 3851 N Gloster St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 841-7855 www.cpr-tupelo.com Cellular Phones

Mattress Gallery Mr. Jerry Eskridge 143 N Coley Rd. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 620-7378 Furniture

Colby and Carol Ann Padgett 398 E Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-4521 Individuals Mr. Chat Phillips 398 E Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-4521 Individuals Pizza Pro Mr. Ahmed Elmaghraby 3870 Market Center Dr. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 350-3498 Restaurants & Catering Ms. Mallory Rutledge 398 E Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-4521 Individuals

e-BEAT Seminar Series Speaker: Chip Templeton Region 6 Broadband Coordinator, Extension Broadband Education and Adoption Team (e-BEAT)

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 “Marketing Your Business Online” 4:00 p.m.

219 N Madison St. Lee County Library Helen Foster Auditorium

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 “Mobile e-Commerce” 4:00 p.m.

398 E Main St. CDF Center CDF Boardroom

Each seminar is free to attend. Space is limited. Register online at www.cdfms.org/events or call (662) 842-4521.

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CHAMBER CONNECTION

Chamber Focus For CDF, the month of May means the beginning of a new program year.

As most do, we have analyzed and assessed last year’s progress, as well as pondered what challenges we will attempt for the new business year. Last night at CDF’s Annual Meeting, we gave a full report of the past year’s accomplishments.

Your chamber held 13 Chamber Seminars and Business Boxed Lunch & Learn events during the 2012-2013 program year. A variety of topics were addressed to educate, inform, and strengthen business owners. Seminar topics included “The Power of Connecting with People,” “Meet the Thieves,” and “Marketing on a Shoestring Budget.” We revamped First Friday by relocating to the BancorpSouth Conference Center, increasing the average attendance to 167 per event. Seventy-five ribbon cuttings were held at member businesses to celebrate grand openings and milestone events. Overall, CDF member participation totaled over 9,600 by attending 160 CDF seminars, ribbon cuttings, Tupelo Young Professional socials, the Taste of Tupelo, Economic Forecast Conference, and other CDF events.

Our CDF Ambassadors had a tremendous year. These tireless soldiers used

their sales experience and business savvy to recruit new CDF members and mentor businesses on how to get the most out of their CDF membership.

They also attended ribbon cuttings and volunGeddie teered their time at CDF events. Throughout the year, they have recruited 46 new members, mentored 311 new businesses, and amassed a total of 1,675 volunteer hours. We are incredibly grateful to these emissaries for the work that they do for us.

The 2013 graduating class in the Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute was honored at last night’s event.

An extraordinary group of community leaders, these participants completed a full year of leadership sessions together, then spent a year reinvesting their talents by volunteering in non-profits of their choosing. Their passion is remarkable, and they are already making a difference in their community.

As always, your chamber is an exciting place to be.

Karen Geddie

Vice President Chamber of Commerce

Community Development Foundation’s 2013-2014 Board of Directors

CDF’s goals and objectives are accomplished through the efforts of members appointed to committees operating under one of CDF’s three divisions: Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, and Planning and Property Management.

Chauncey Godwin Jr. Chairman Shane Hooper First Vice Chairman Lisa Hawkins Second Vice Chairman David Rumbarger, Secretary Steve Altmiller Mike Armour Bernard Bean Jim Beane Roger Bland David Brevard Mark Burleson Tillmon Calvert Gary Carnathan Grace Clark Mike Clayborne V.M. Cleveland Scott Cochran

David Copenhaver Mike Eaton Doug Formby Clay Foster Julianne Goodwin Bryan Hawkins Reed Hillen Frank Hodges Blair Hughes Trentice Imbler David Irwin Jamie Kennedy Bob Kerley Jeff King Gearl Loden Neal McCoy Robin McGraw Larry Michael Guy Mitchell Ted Moll Mabel Murphree

Mary Pace Jim Pate Aubrey Patterson Fred Pitts Darrell Rankin Harry Rayburn Jack Reed, Jr. Scott Reed Eddie Richey Drew Robertson Ty Robinson Chris Rogers Barry Smith Bobby Smith Jane Spain Gary Sparkman Buddy Stubbs Kiyoshi Tsuchiya Jimmy Weeks Dick White Tollie White

MAY 2013

New CDF Members 20/20 Vision Center Dr. Maurice Clark 499 Gloster Creek Village, Ste. F3 Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 350-3676 Optometry Abeni Books & Consultation Services, LLC Ms. Brenda Woods 1105 Terry Rd. Tupelo, MS 38801 (954) 830-6566 Education Aldez Containers Ms. Diane Pattison 2204 S Green St. Tupelo, MS 38801 (210) 223-8877 www.aldezcontainers.com Logistics Aunt B’s Soul Food Restaurant Mr. Thomas Woods 2750 S Green St. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 401-1582 Restaurants & Catering Autism Center of North Mississippi Ms. Sharon Boudreaux 146 S Thomas St., Ste. E Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 840-0974 www.autismcenternms.com Education

Current Heating and Air Conditioning Mr. Allen Worthey 118 Metts Rd. Nettleton, MS 38858 (662) 963-1163 www.current-online.com Air Conditioning & Heating Dharma Wellness, LLC Ms. April Michael Dempsey 398 E Main St., Ste. 218 Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 213-6060 Lifestyle & Wellness Dyson Insurance Agency, Inc. Mr. Andy Dyson 704 Hillcrest Dr., Ste. B Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 269-2117 www.allstate.com Insurance

Mr. Grant Meyer 398 E Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-4521 Individuals Nautical Whimsey Italian Bistro Ms. Amanda Knuckles 210 W Main St., Ste. 103 Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-7171 Restaurants & Catering One Source Forms and Labels, Inc. Mr. Lee Davidson 2659 Old Belden Cir., Ste. B Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 842-6122 Printers and Publishers

Farmers & Merchants Bank Mr. Bill Almon 1803 W Main St. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 690-5900 www.fmbms.com Banking Gold USA Mr. Jay Ali 1001 Barnes Crossing Rd., Space K8 Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 397-9272 Jewelers

CPR - Cell Phone Repair Ms. Jennifer Pannell 3851 N Gloster St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 841-7855 www.cpr-tupelo.com Cellular Phones

Mattress Gallery Mr. Jerry Eskridge 143 N Coley Rd. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 620-7378 Furniture

Colby and Carol Ann Padgett 398 E Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-4521 Individuals Mr. Chat Phillips 398 E Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-4521 Individuals Pizza Pro Mr. Ahmed Elmaghraby 3870 Market Center Dr. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 350-3498 Restaurants & Catering Ms. Mallory Rutledge 398 E Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-4521 Individuals

e-BEAT Seminar Series Speaker: Chip Templeton Region 6 Broadband Coordinator, Extension Broadband Education and Adoption Team (e-BEAT)

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 “Marketing Your Business Online” 4:00 p.m.

219 N Madison St. Lee County Library Helen Foster Auditorium

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 “Mobile e-Commerce” 4:00 p.m.

398 E Main St. CDF Center CDF Boardroom

Each seminar is free to attend. Space is limited. Register online at www.cdfms.org/events or call (662) 842-4521.

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TUPELO REGIONAL AIRPORT

The Tupelo Regional Airport celebrated the opening of their runway extension with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The runway was extended from 6,500 feet to 7,150 feet.

For more information about the runway extension or the Tupelo Regional airport, call (662) 840-2570, or visit www.flytupelo.com.

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK

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AUTISM CENTER OF NORTH MISSISSIPPI

A ribbon cutting was held at the Autism Center of North Mississippi (ACNM) to celebrate its grand opening. ACNM provides comprehensive educational and behavioral services to families and schools to support students with autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviors.

ACNM is located at 146 S Thomas St., Ste. E in Tupelo, and can be contacted at (662) 840-0974 or www.autismnms.com.

ROOM TO ROOM

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the grand opening of Farmers & Merchants Tupelo branch located at 1803 W Main St. For more information on Farmers & Merchants Bank, please visit www.fmbms.com, or call (662) 690-5900.

BURKES OUTLET

In celebration of its 10th birthday, Room to Room held a ribbon cutting. Located at 3651 Cliff Gookin Blvd. in Tupelo, visit Room to Room to view their unique collections of home furnishings, accessories, rugs, and art. For more information call (662) 844-5374, or visit www.roomtoroom.net.

HUDDLE HOUSE

To celebrate the grand opening of Burkes Outlet, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at their new location at 4324 Mall Dr. in Tupelo. Customers can find brand name apparel and accessories for the entire family at up to 70% off department store prices. Visit their website at www.burkesoutlet.com, or call (662) 840-1814 for more information.

To celebrate the grand opening of Huddle House, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held. Huddle House is open 24 hours daily and is located at 3760 S Eason Blvd. in Tupelo. Contact Huddle House at (662) 844-2806, or visit www.huddlehouse.com.

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CHAMBER CONNECTION

MAY 2013

TUPELO REGIONAL AIRPORT

The Tupelo Regional Airport celebrated the opening of their runway extension with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The runway was extended from 6,500 feet to 7,150 feet.

For more information about the runway extension or the Tupelo Regional airport, call (662) 840-2570, or visit www.flytupelo.com.

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK

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AUTISM CENTER OF NORTH MISSISSIPPI

A ribbon cutting was held at the Autism Center of North Mississippi (ACNM) to celebrate its grand opening. ACNM provides comprehensive educational and behavioral services to families and schools to support students with autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviors.

ACNM is located at 146 S Thomas St., Ste. E in Tupelo, and can be contacted at (662) 840-0974 or www.autismnms.com.

ROOM TO ROOM

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the grand opening of Farmers & Merchants Tupelo branch located at 1803 W Main St. For more information on Farmers & Merchants Bank, please visit www.fmbms.com, or call (662) 690-5900.

BURKES OUTLET

In celebration of its 10th birthday, Room to Room held a ribbon cutting. Located at 3651 Cliff Gookin Blvd. in Tupelo, visit Room to Room to view their unique collections of home furnishings, accessories, rugs, and art. For more information call (662) 844-5374, or visit www.roomtoroom.net.

HUDDLE HOUSE

To celebrate the grand opening of Burkes Outlet, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at their new location at 4324 Mall Dr. in Tupelo. Customers can find brand name apparel and accessories for the entire family at up to 70% off department store prices. Visit their website at www.burkesoutlet.com, or call (662) 840-1814 for more information.

To celebrate the grand opening of Huddle House, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held. Huddle House is open 24 hours daily and is located at 3760 S Eason Blvd. in Tupelo. Contact Huddle House at (662) 844-2806, or visit www.huddlehouse.com.

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CHAMBER CONNECTION

MAY 2013

TUPELO REGIONAL AIRPORT

The Tupelo Regional Airport celebrated the opening of their runway extension with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The runway was extended from 6,500 feet to 7,150 feet.

For more information about the runway extension or the Tupelo Regional airport, call (662) 840-2570, or visit www.flytupelo.com.

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK

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AUTISM CENTER OF NORTH MISSISSIPPI

A ribbon cutting was held at the Autism Center of North Mississippi (ACNM) to celebrate its grand opening. ACNM provides comprehensive educational and behavioral services to families and schools to support students with autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviors.

ACNM is located at 146 S Thomas St., Ste. E in Tupelo, and can be contacted at (662) 840-0974 or www.autismnms.com.

ROOM TO ROOM

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the grand opening of Farmers & Merchants Tupelo branch located at 1803 W Main St. For more information on Farmers & Merchants Bank, please visit www.fmbms.com, or call (662) 690-5900.

BURKES OUTLET

In celebration of its 10th birthday, Room to Room held a ribbon cutting. Located at 3651 Cliff Gookin Blvd. in Tupelo, visit Room to Room to view their unique collections of home furnishings, accessories, rugs, and art. For more information call (662) 844-5374, or visit www.roomtoroom.net.

HUDDLE HOUSE

To celebrate the grand opening of Burkes Outlet, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at their new location at 4324 Mall Dr. in Tupelo. Customers can find brand name apparel and accessories for the entire family at up to 70% off department store prices. Visit their website at www.burkesoutlet.com, or call (662) 840-1814 for more information.

To celebrate the grand opening of Huddle House, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held. Huddle House is open 24 hours daily and is located at 3760 S Eason Blvd. in Tupelo. Contact Huddle House at (662) 844-2806, or visit www.huddlehouse.com.

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MAY 2013

CHAMBER CONNECTION

MAY 2013

APRIL FIRST FRIDAY

APRIL TYP

Over 200 members of the community attended the April First Friday event. The morning’s activities included presentations from Tupelo mayoral candidates Fred Pitts and Jason Shelton. Mitchell Companies served as the event sponsor.

The April Tupelo Young Professionals (TYP) networking social was held April 18 at the Gloster Creek Medical Mall. Sponsored by Exceed Technologies, over 60 guests enjoyed networking with other young professionals, refreshments, and door prizes. The evening concluded with a special filming of the TYP Harlem Shake video led by Mayor Reed. The video premier will be held at CDF’s Annual Meeting May 2, at Tupelo Furniture Market Building 6.

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.

“Serving North Mississippi Since 1949”

Residential • Commercial • Industrial

B&B CONCRETE CO., INC. email@bbconcrete.com

© JPC - 2013

130 N. Industrial Rd. • Tupelo, MS 38802 842-6312 • Dispatch: 842-6313 • Fax: 842-6327

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CHAMBER CONNECTION

MAY 2013

APRIL FIRST FRIDAY

APRIL TYP

Over 200 members of the community attended the April First Friday event. The morning’s activities included presentations from Tupelo mayoral candidates Fred Pitts and Jason Shelton. Mitchell Companies served as the event sponsor.

The April Tupelo Young Professionals (TYP) networking social was held April 18 at the Gloster Creek Medical Mall. Sponsored by Exceed Technologies, over 60 guests enjoyed networking with other young professionals, refreshments, and door prizes. The evening concluded with a special filming of the TYP Harlem Shake video led by Mayor Reed. The video premier will be held at CDF’s Annual Meeting May 2, at Tupelo Furniture Market Building 6.

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.

“Serving North Mississippi Since 1949”

Residential • Commercial • Industrial

B&B CONCRETE CO., INC. email@bbconcrete.com

© JPC - 2013

130 N. Industrial Rd. • Tupelo, MS 38802 842-6312 • Dispatch: 842-6313 • Fax: 842-6327

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CHAMBER CONNECTION

MAY 2013

APRIL FIRST FRIDAY

APRIL TYP

Over 200 members of the community attended the April First Friday event. The morning’s activities included presentations from Tupelo mayoral candidates Fred Pitts and Jason Shelton. Mitchell Companies served as the event sponsor.

The April Tupelo Young Professionals (TYP) networking social was held April 18 at the Gloster Creek Medical Mall. Sponsored by Exceed Technologies, over 60 guests enjoyed networking with other young professionals, refreshments, and door prizes. The evening concluded with a special filming of the TYP Harlem Shake video led by Mayor Reed. The video premier will be held at CDF’s Annual Meeting May 2, at Tupelo Furniture Market Building 6.

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.

“Serving North Mississippi Since 1949”

Residential • Commercial • Industrial

B&B CONCRETE CO., INC. email@bbconcrete.com

© JPC - 2013

130 N. Industrial Rd. • Tupelo, MS 38802 842-6312 • Dispatch: 842-6313 • Fax: 842-6327

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2013 Community Leadership Institute CLR Presentation Created by the Community Development and CREATE Foundations, the Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute (CLI) is a two year leadership program that enhances personal and professional growth through the development of community leadership. The program entails one year of instruction and training and one year of community leadership re-investment (CLR).

During CLR, participants re-invest into the community what they have learned throughout the Institute’s training courses. At the conclusion of the first year of leadership training, class participants are asked to research a topic of community concern and present their conclusions to their classmates.

From the CLI class of 2014, one group of energetic CLI participants recently gave their final presentation to their fellow classmates. Tasked with researching and bettering the perception of the Tupelo Public School District (TPSD), group members interviewed parents, administrators, and TPSD Superintendent Dr. Loden. The group found three common themes of concern directly pertaining to the percep-

tion of the district: communication, safety, and recruitment/retention of educators. After identifying these concerns, the group then designed strategies in which to improve said issues.

After much research, the group members derived multiple strategies aimed at improving communication between the TPSD and the general public.

These strategies included publishing a monthly TPSD Progress Report in the Northeast MS Daily Journal and implementing an

original motto, We’ll take you there, encouraging businesses to display their support of TPSD by including a link on their website promoting the “best” attributes of the district .

In response to safety concerns in the schools, Dr. Loden shared with the group his plan to improve such issues. Teachers will be encouraged to teach the entire class period from “bell to bell” in order to avoid downtime for students during class. After a student’s second behavioral

infraction, he or she will be suspended from school and may only return following a conference with the principal.

The CLI group also discovered the recruitment and retention of exceptional teachers was a priority for TPSD. In response, the CLI group proposed the establishment of the “GIFT Foundation” (Getting Involved For Teachers).

The GIFT Foundation will be utilized to fund signing bonuses for new teachers, awarding bonuses for existing teachers meeting

high TPSD goals, and for down payment assistance needed by incoming teachers. Foundation funds will be provided by private donations from local businesses, citizens, and annual fundraisers.

GIFT will be facilitated by private citizens and the TPSD Superintendent.

The TPSD Perception project, research, and solutions were presented by Larry Coggin, Kerry Coke, Robin Haire, Heather Redwood, Jamie Osbirn, and Preston Whittington.

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MAY 2013

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2013 Community Leadership Institute CLR Presentation Created by the Community Development and CREATE Foundations, the Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute (CLI) is a two year leadership program that enhances personal and professional growth through the development of community leadership. The program entails one year of instruction and training and one year of community leadership re-investment (CLR).

During CLR, participants re-invest into the community what they have learned throughout the Institute’s training courses. At the conclusion of the first year of leadership training, class participants are asked to research a topic of community concern and present their conclusions to their classmates.

From the CLI class of 2014, one group of energetic CLI participants recently gave their final presentation to their fellow classmates. Tasked with researching and bettering the perception of the Tupelo Public School District (TPSD), group members interviewed parents, administrators, and TPSD Superintendent Dr. Loden. The group found three common themes of concern directly pertaining to the percep-

tion of the district: communication, safety, and recruitment/retention of educators. After identifying these concerns, the group then designed strategies in which to improve said issues.

After much research, the group members derived multiple strategies aimed at improving communication between the TPSD and the general public.

These strategies included publishing a monthly TPSD Progress Report in the Northeast MS Daily Journal and implementing an

original motto, We’ll take you there, encouraging businesses to display their support of TPSD by including a link on their website promoting the “best” attributes of the district .

In response to safety concerns in the schools, Dr. Loden shared with the group his plan to improve such issues. Teachers will be encouraged to teach the entire class period from “bell to bell” in order to avoid downtime for students during class. After a student’s second behavioral

infraction, he or she will be suspended from school and may only return following a conference with the principal.

The CLI group also discovered the recruitment and retention of exceptional teachers was a priority for TPSD. In response, the CLI group proposed the establishment of the “GIFT Foundation” (Getting Involved For Teachers).

The GIFT Foundation will be utilized to fund signing bonuses for new teachers, awarding bonuses for existing teachers meeting

high TPSD goals, and for down payment assistance needed by incoming teachers. Foundation funds will be provided by private donations from local businesses, citizens, and annual fundraisers.

GIFT will be facilitated by private citizens and the TPSD Superintendent.

The TPSD Perception project, research, and solutions were presented by Larry Coggin, Kerry Coke, Robin Haire, Heather Redwood, Jamie Osbirn, and Preston Whittington.

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MAY 2013

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2013 Community Leadership Institute CLR Presentation Created by the Community Development and CREATE Foundations, the Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute (CLI) is a two year leadership program that enhances personal and professional growth through the development of community leadership. The program entails one year of instruction and training and one year of community leadership re-investment (CLR).

During CLR, participants re-invest into the community what they have learned throughout the Institute’s training courses. At the conclusion of the first year of leadership training, class participants are asked to research a topic of community concern and present their conclusions to their classmates.

From the CLI class of 2014, one group of energetic CLI participants recently gave their final presentation to their fellow classmates. Tasked with researching and bettering the perception of the Tupelo Public School District (TPSD), group members interviewed parents, administrators, and TPSD Superintendent Dr. Loden. The group found three common themes of concern directly pertaining to the percep-

tion of the district: communication, safety, and recruitment/retention of educators. After identifying these concerns, the group then designed strategies in which to improve said issues.

After much research, the group members derived multiple strategies aimed at improving communication between the TPSD and the general public.

These strategies included publishing a monthly TPSD Progress Report in the Northeast MS Daily Journal and implementing an

original motto, We’ll take you there, encouraging businesses to display their support of TPSD by including a link on their website promoting the “best” attributes of the district .

In response to safety concerns in the schools, Dr. Loden shared with the group his plan to improve such issues. Teachers will be encouraged to teach the entire class period from “bell to bell” in order to avoid downtime for students during class. After a student’s second behavioral

infraction, he or she will be suspended from school and may only return following a conference with the principal.

The CLI group also discovered the recruitment and retention of exceptional teachers was a priority for TPSD. In response, the CLI group proposed the establishment of the “GIFT Foundation” (Getting Involved For Teachers).

The GIFT Foundation will be utilized to fund signing bonuses for new teachers, awarding bonuses for existing teachers meeting

high TPSD goals, and for down payment assistance needed by incoming teachers. Foundation funds will be provided by private donations from local businesses, citizens, and annual fundraisers.

GIFT will be facilitated by private citizens and the TPSD Superintendent.

The TPSD Perception project, research, and solutions were presented by Larry Coggin, Kerry Coke, Robin Haire, Heather Redwood, Jamie Osbirn, and Preston Whittington.

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CHAMBER CONNECTION

A Healthy Passion Mississippi may not have a reputation for being the healthiest state in the nation – according to a 2011 Managed Healthcare Executive article, up to 75 percent of Mississippians are overweight or obese – but Warren and Michelle Barbieri, husband and wife and co-owners of The Health Food Store, are actively working to change that one customer at a time.

Interested in starting a business?

Let the Renasant Center for IDEAs and the MS Small Business Development Center help you get started.

A PERSONAL MISSION

Michelle Barbieri discovered her passion for seeing people healthy in her third year at The University of Mississippi. She pursued her degree in exercise science and worked in a cardiac rehabilitation right out of college. Meanwhile, Warren Barbieri’s interest was sparked by his mother, Bettie Murphree, who sold Shaklee products when he was a child.

She ran a small vitamin/supplement area in a chain store to eventually owning/operating her own women’s health club (Murphree still owns and operates a similar business in Pontotoc and sells Shaklee today).

But it wasn’t until the Barbieri’s started their family that the importance and value of nutrition and supplementation truly hit home. At 11 months, their first child, Noah, began getting ear infections, so Michelle became voracious in learning all about nutritional deficiencies and how they affect the immune system and the body. Thanks to her mother-in-law’s connections, she had access to educational tapes and research by medical doctors on nutrition and wellness. She spent the next 10 years studying and learning all she could about healing the body, soul, and spirit.

That education was again put to the test when the Barbieri’s second child, Isabella Grace, was born with a severe heart defect. While the doctors gave them little hope for their daughter, Michelle labored to give her every chance she could. “Because of her low oxygen saturation, one of our main goals was to make sure her blood was thin and healthy, and also that her immune system was strong,” said Michelle. “There were many supplements we used, and the quality of the food we ate as a family changed dramatically.”

Over time, as their daughter’s health improved, their son’s took a tough turn when he was diagnosed with Pectus excavatum (sunken chest) and associated heart issues as well. “We again approached this with nutrition and prayer, and learned through all life’s challenges, nothing is impossible to overcome,” said Michelle. “Both our children are now vibrant teenagers with healthy lives ahead of them.”

Michelle credits Warren’s work in the corporate world as providing her the time to stay home with her two children, and to immerse herself into the education that would allow her to provide a healthy environment.

Warren, on the other hand, recognizes that his corporate path – for better and worse – nurtured the spark his mother

MAY 2013

had ignited. At one point in his career with US Foodservice, he sold and marketed health care-related foods to registered dieticians and health care foodservice directors. “Through this, I got a first-hand view of our health care system and their approach to nutrition,” he said. But after 19 years of foodservice distribution, he accepted a position running a specialty food distribution company serving the vending and concessions industry. “For three and a half years, if it contained processed sugar or bad fats, I sold it,” he admits. “I was truly exposed to what ‘dead food’ can do to one’s health.”

Around this time,Warren’s mother was looking to take a step back from The Health Food Store, which she opened in Pontotoc in May 1991, and Michelle and Warren wanted to take the helm. “This conflict of interest wreaked havoc on my performance selling junk food,” said Warren. “With that, I left the company and Michelle and I took over in the fall of 2005.” The pair threw themselves into running the store, creating a healthful haven for their community of approximately 5,500 people. In January 2012, they spread their reach when they opened their second location in Tupelo.

A REFRESHING EXPERIENCE

complete product offerings for our type of stores. We have achieved this by asking our customers what products they would like for us to carry and offer,” said Warren, noting that customer input makes up approximately 20 percent of the inventory today. “Besides our strategic product offering, the inventory is presented in an organized fashion with clear signage, making the stores very customer friendly.”

Another reason customers keep coming back to The Health Food Store is its knowledgeable staff and the experience they create for shoppers. “Customers also return due to our non-high pressure sales approach. We present nutritional products and solutions, and it is the customer’s decision to choose from the options presented,” said Warren.

“Non-high pressure” certainly doesn’t mean “hands off.” Customers are encouraged to take their time, and have access to top-notch reference materials and resources, which include product brochures, reference books, in-store displays, and the store’s Facebook page. The Health Food Store relies heavily on its key partnering suppliers to provide the necessary training and materials to appropriately educate the customer of the need and use of the vendors’ products.

“Many suppliers/manufactures have these materials available just for the asking,” saidWarren. “We do a good job tapping into those resources and keeping them available in both stores.”

Last but not least, The Health Food Store’s knowledgeable team always invests time to learn about natural remedies and be available to answer customer questions. And the team is going to get even stronger, as Michelle is working toward a certification in holistic nutrition, “to better serve the community with oneon-one counseling services and educational workshops,” she said.

“It sums it up when we say to the customer, ‘Welcome and please make yourself at home!’”

Both locations are full-line health food stores, stocking approximately 3,000 individual products. Vitamins/supplements and organic/natural foods comprise 60 percent of the stores; 15 percent is dedicated to sports nutrition; health and beauty makes up 10 percent, and the remaining 15 percent is comprised of frozen/refrigerated/produce, bulk foods and healthy home products.

Facing its fair share of nearby competition, including a sports nutritiondriven national chain, a regional sports nutrition shop, two locally owned natural stores with their own niche offerings, and the “natural” aisles in the national big box stores, The Health Food Store has worked hard to differentiate itself and thrive. A great deal of that success comes from listening to customers, according to AS APPEARED IN VITAMIN RETAILER’S Februthe couple. ary 2013 issue. Reprinted with permission.

“We believe we have one of the most

May 7, 2013 Starting A Business – First Steps May 16, 2013 How to Develop a Business Plan May 21, 2013 Business Issues – Disaster Recovery All seminars are free, begin at 1:00 p.m., and are held at the Renasant Center for IDEAs 398 E Main St. Tupelo, MS To register for a workshop or for more information, please contact Charles Killebrew at 1-800-725-7232 or umsbdc3@olemiss.edu

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A Healthy Passion Mississippi may not have a reputation for being the healthiest state in the nation – according to a 2011 Managed Healthcare Executive article, up to 75 percent of Mississippians are overweight or obese – but Warren and Michelle Barbieri, husband and wife and co-owners of The Health Food Store, are actively working to change that one customer at a time.

Interested in starting a business?

Let the Renasant Center for IDEAs and the MS Small Business Development Center help you get started.

A PERSONAL MISSION

Michelle Barbieri discovered her passion for seeing people healthy in her third year at The University of Mississippi. She pursued her degree in exercise science and worked in a cardiac rehabilitation right out of college. Meanwhile, Warren Barbieri’s interest was sparked by his mother, Bettie Murphree, who sold Shaklee products when he was a child.

She ran a small vitamin/supplement area in a chain store to eventually owning/operating her own women’s health club (Murphree still owns and operates a similar business in Pontotoc and sells Shaklee today).

But it wasn’t until the Barbieri’s started their family that the importance and value of nutrition and supplementation truly hit home. At 11 months, their first child, Noah, began getting ear infections, so Michelle became voracious in learning all about nutritional deficiencies and how they affect the immune system and the body. Thanks to her mother-in-law’s connections, she had access to educational tapes and research by medical doctors on nutrition and wellness. She spent the next 10 years studying and learning all she could about healing the body, soul, and spirit.

That education was again put to the test when the Barbieri’s second child, Isabella Grace, was born with a severe heart defect. While the doctors gave them little hope for their daughter, Michelle labored to give her every chance she could. “Because of her low oxygen saturation, one of our main goals was to make sure her blood was thin and healthy, and also that her immune system was strong,” said Michelle. “There were many supplements we used, and the quality of the food we ate as a family changed dramatically.”

Over time, as their daughter’s health improved, their son’s took a tough turn when he was diagnosed with Pectus excavatum (sunken chest) and associated heart issues as well. “We again approached this with nutrition and prayer, and learned through all life’s challenges, nothing is impossible to overcome,” said Michelle. “Both our children are now vibrant teenagers with healthy lives ahead of them.”

Michelle credits Warren’s work in the corporate world as providing her the time to stay home with her two children, and to immerse herself into the education that would allow her to provide a healthy environment.

Warren, on the other hand, recognizes that his corporate path – for better and worse – nurtured the spark his mother

MAY 2013

had ignited. At one point in his career with US Foodservice, he sold and marketed health care-related foods to registered dieticians and health care foodservice directors. “Through this, I got a first-hand view of our health care system and their approach to nutrition,” he said. But after 19 years of foodservice distribution, he accepted a position running a specialty food distribution company serving the vending and concessions industry. “For three and a half years, if it contained processed sugar or bad fats, I sold it,” he admits. “I was truly exposed to what ‘dead food’ can do to one’s health.”

Around this time,Warren’s mother was looking to take a step back from The Health Food Store, which she opened in Pontotoc in May 1991, and Michelle and Warren wanted to take the helm. “This conflict of interest wreaked havoc on my performance selling junk food,” said Warren. “With that, I left the company and Michelle and I took over in the fall of 2005.” The pair threw themselves into running the store, creating a healthful haven for their community of approximately 5,500 people. In January 2012, they spread their reach when they opened their second location in Tupelo.

A REFRESHING EXPERIENCE

complete product offerings for our type of stores. We have achieved this by asking our customers what products they would like for us to carry and offer,” said Warren, noting that customer input makes up approximately 20 percent of the inventory today. “Besides our strategic product offering, the inventory is presented in an organized fashion with clear signage, making the stores very customer friendly.”

Another reason customers keep coming back to The Health Food Store is its knowledgeable staff and the experience they create for shoppers. “Customers also return due to our non-high pressure sales approach. We present nutritional products and solutions, and it is the customer’s decision to choose from the options presented,” said Warren.

“Non-high pressure” certainly doesn’t mean “hands off.” Customers are encouraged to take their time, and have access to top-notch reference materials and resources, which include product brochures, reference books, in-store displays, and the store’s Facebook page. The Health Food Store relies heavily on its key partnering suppliers to provide the necessary training and materials to appropriately educate the customer of the need and use of the vendors’ products.

“Many suppliers/manufactures have these materials available just for the asking,” saidWarren. “We do a good job tapping into those resources and keeping them available in both stores.”

Last but not least, The Health Food Store’s knowledgeable team always invests time to learn about natural remedies and be available to answer customer questions. And the team is going to get even stronger, as Michelle is working toward a certification in holistic nutrition, “to better serve the community with oneon-one counseling services and educational workshops,” she said.

“It sums it up when we say to the customer, ‘Welcome and please make yourself at home!’”

Both locations are full-line health food stores, stocking approximately 3,000 individual products. Vitamins/supplements and organic/natural foods comprise 60 percent of the stores; 15 percent is dedicated to sports nutrition; health and beauty makes up 10 percent, and the remaining 15 percent is comprised of frozen/refrigerated/produce, bulk foods and healthy home products.

Facing its fair share of nearby competition, including a sports nutritiondriven national chain, a regional sports nutrition shop, two locally owned natural stores with their own niche offerings, and the “natural” aisles in the national big box stores, The Health Food Store has worked hard to differentiate itself and thrive. A great deal of that success comes from listening to customers, according to AS APPEARED IN VITAMIN RETAILER’S Februthe couple. ary 2013 issue. Reprinted with permission.

“We believe we have one of the most

May 7, 2013 Starting A Business – First Steps May 16, 2013 How to Develop a Business Plan May 21, 2013 Business Issues – Disaster Recovery All seminars are free, begin at 1:00 p.m., and are held at the Renasant Center for IDEAs 398 E Main St. Tupelo, MS To register for a workshop or for more information, please contact Charles Killebrew at 1-800-725-7232 or umsbdc3@olemiss.edu

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A Healthy Passion Mississippi may not have a reputation for being the healthiest state in the nation – according to a 2011 Managed Healthcare Executive article, up to 75 percent of Mississippians are overweight or obese – but Warren and Michelle Barbieri, husband and wife and co-owners of The Health Food Store, are actively working to change that one customer at a time.

Interested in starting a business?

Let the Renasant Center for IDEAs and the MS Small Business Development Center help you get started.

A PERSONAL MISSION

Michelle Barbieri discovered her passion for seeing people healthy in her third year at The University of Mississippi. She pursued her degree in exercise science and worked in a cardiac rehabilitation right out of college. Meanwhile, Warren Barbieri’s interest was sparked by his mother, Bettie Murphree, who sold Shaklee products when he was a child.

She ran a small vitamin/supplement area in a chain store to eventually owning/operating her own women’s health club (Murphree still owns and operates a similar business in Pontotoc and sells Shaklee today).

But it wasn’t until the Barbieri’s started their family that the importance and value of nutrition and supplementation truly hit home. At 11 months, their first child, Noah, began getting ear infections, so Michelle became voracious in learning all about nutritional deficiencies and how they affect the immune system and the body. Thanks to her mother-in-law’s connections, she had access to educational tapes and research by medical doctors on nutrition and wellness. She spent the next 10 years studying and learning all she could about healing the body, soul, and spirit.

That education was again put to the test when the Barbieri’s second child, Isabella Grace, was born with a severe heart defect. While the doctors gave them little hope for their daughter, Michelle labored to give her every chance she could. “Because of her low oxygen saturation, one of our main goals was to make sure her blood was thin and healthy, and also that her immune system was strong,” said Michelle. “There were many supplements we used, and the quality of the food we ate as a family changed dramatically.”

Over time, as their daughter’s health improved, their son’s took a tough turn when he was diagnosed with Pectus excavatum (sunken chest) and associated heart issues as well. “We again approached this with nutrition and prayer, and learned through all life’s challenges, nothing is impossible to overcome,” said Michelle. “Both our children are now vibrant teenagers with healthy lives ahead of them.”

Michelle credits Warren’s work in the corporate world as providing her the time to stay home with her two children, and to immerse herself into the education that would allow her to provide a healthy environment.

Warren, on the other hand, recognizes that his corporate path – for better and worse – nurtured the spark his mother

MAY 2013

had ignited. At one point in his career with US Foodservice, he sold and marketed health care-related foods to registered dieticians and health care foodservice directors. “Through this, I got a first-hand view of our health care system and their approach to nutrition,” he said. But after 19 years of foodservice distribution, he accepted a position running a specialty food distribution company serving the vending and concessions industry. “For three and a half years, if it contained processed sugar or bad fats, I sold it,” he admits. “I was truly exposed to what ‘dead food’ can do to one’s health.”

Around this time,Warren’s mother was looking to take a step back from The Health Food Store, which she opened in Pontotoc in May 1991, and Michelle and Warren wanted to take the helm. “This conflict of interest wreaked havoc on my performance selling junk food,” said Warren. “With that, I left the company and Michelle and I took over in the fall of 2005.” The pair threw themselves into running the store, creating a healthful haven for their community of approximately 5,500 people. In January 2012, they spread their reach when they opened their second location in Tupelo.

A REFRESHING EXPERIENCE

complete product offerings for our type of stores. We have achieved this by asking our customers what products they would like for us to carry and offer,” said Warren, noting that customer input makes up approximately 20 percent of the inventory today. “Besides our strategic product offering, the inventory is presented in an organized fashion with clear signage, making the stores very customer friendly.”

Another reason customers keep coming back to The Health Food Store is its knowledgeable staff and the experience they create for shoppers. “Customers also return due to our non-high pressure sales approach. We present nutritional products and solutions, and it is the customer’s decision to choose from the options presented,” said Warren.

“Non-high pressure” certainly doesn’t mean “hands off.” Customers are encouraged to take their time, and have access to top-notch reference materials and resources, which include product brochures, reference books, in-store displays, and the store’s Facebook page. The Health Food Store relies heavily on its key partnering suppliers to provide the necessary training and materials to appropriately educate the customer of the need and use of the vendors’ products.

“Many suppliers/manufactures have these materials available just for the asking,” saidWarren. “We do a good job tapping into those resources and keeping them available in both stores.”

Last but not least, The Health Food Store’s knowledgeable team always invests time to learn about natural remedies and be available to answer customer questions. And the team is going to get even stronger, as Michelle is working toward a certification in holistic nutrition, “to better serve the community with oneon-one counseling services and educational workshops,” she said.

“It sums it up when we say to the customer, ‘Welcome and please make yourself at home!’”

Both locations are full-line health food stores, stocking approximately 3,000 individual products. Vitamins/supplements and organic/natural foods comprise 60 percent of the stores; 15 percent is dedicated to sports nutrition; health and beauty makes up 10 percent, and the remaining 15 percent is comprised of frozen/refrigerated/produce, bulk foods and healthy home products.

Facing its fair share of nearby competition, including a sports nutritiondriven national chain, a regional sports nutrition shop, two locally owned natural stores with their own niche offerings, and the “natural” aisles in the national big box stores, The Health Food Store has worked hard to differentiate itself and thrive. A great deal of that success comes from listening to customers, according to AS APPEARED IN VITAMIN RETAILER’S Februthe couple. ary 2013 issue. Reprinted with permission.

“We believe we have one of the most

May 7, 2013 Starting A Business – First Steps May 16, 2013 How to Develop a Business Plan May 21, 2013 Business Issues – Disaster Recovery All seminars are free, begin at 1:00 p.m., and are held at the Renasant Center for IDEAs 398 E Main St. Tupelo, MS To register for a workshop or for more information, please contact Charles Killebrew at 1-800-725-7232 or umsbdc3@olemiss.edu

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McCully named Ambassador of the Quarter Brad McCully, owner of Sportsman Lawn & Landscape, has been named Ambassador of the Quarter. Throughout the fourth quarter of 2012-2013, McCully attended 13 events, mentored three CDF member businesses, volunteered three hours at a CDF event, and recruited one new business. McCully is serving his third year as a member of the CDF Ambassadors Club.

McCully began his career at the age of 14, mowing his neighborhood yards. Before graduating high school, McCully expanded his business by earning his driver’s license and hiring others to work for him.

While in college at Northeast Community College and Mississippi State University, McCully commuted back and forth to manage his lawn care business.

At the age of 19, he became a licensed landscape gardener and chemical applicant, and in 1995

he opened his full service landscape design, installation, and management company, Sportsman Lawn & Landscape. McCully considers Sportsman a family business; his wife Jessi works as the office manager, while his brother Marty serves as operations manager.

“When I first joined CDF, I did it because a customer said I should be a member. It wasn’t until I became an Ambassador that I really realized the importance of being a CDF member.

Then I started utilizing my benefits,” said McCully.

The CDF Ambassadors are a prestigious group of individuals from the CDF membership, who volunteer to enhance communication between CDF and Brad McCully its over 1,200 members. Ambassadors are required to attend events such as First Friday, in support of CDF. A major ben- of ideas and leads within the groundbreakings, ribbon cut- efit of attending Ambassadors Ambassadors Club. tings, and any other functions Club meetings is the exchange “A lot of people ask me ‘How

are you able to devote so much time to being an Ambassador?’ I trust my staff to handle the dayto-day operations, allowing me to attend events. I value the opportunities to network with CDF members and Ambassadors. I meet a lot of people I would not have otherwise met if I wasn’t an Ambassador,” said McCully.

Sportsman Lawn & Landscape is a full service landscape construction, maintenance, irrigation, and hardscape company. They are located at 322 N Eason Blvd. in Tupelo and may be reached at (662) 844-6539 or on the web at www.sportsmanlawn.com.

To learn how your business can become a CDF member and have a representative in the CDF Ambassadors Club, please contact Emily Addison at (662) 842-4521 or e-mail eaddison@cdfms.org.

The 2012-2013 CDF Ambassadors Club mentored 311 CDF member businesses, recruited 46 new CDF members, attended 75 ribbon cuttings, and collectively volunteered 1,675 hours.

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McCully named Ambassador of the Quarter Brad McCully, owner of Sportsman Lawn & Landscape, has been named Ambassador of the Quarter. Throughout the fourth quarter of 2012-2013, McCully attended 13 events, mentored three CDF member businesses, volunteered three hours at a CDF event, and recruited one new business. McCully is serving his third year as a member of the CDF Ambassadors Club.

McCully began his career at the age of 14, mowing his neighborhood yards. Before graduating high school, McCully expanded his business by earning his driver’s license and hiring others to work for him.

While in college at Northeast Community College and Mississippi State University, McCully commuted back and forth to manage his lawn care business.

At the age of 19, he became a licensed landscape gardener and chemical applicant, and in 1995

he opened his full service landscape design, installation, and management company, Sportsman Lawn & Landscape. McCully considers Sportsman a family business; his wife Jessi works as the office manager, while his brother Marty serves as operations manager.

“When I first joined CDF, I did it because a customer said I should be a member. It wasn’t until I became an Ambassador that I really realized the importance of being a CDF member.

Then I started utilizing my benefits,” said McCully.

The CDF Ambassadors are a prestigious group of individuals from the CDF membership, who volunteer to enhance communication between CDF and Brad McCully its over 1,200 members. Ambassadors are required to attend events such as First Friday, in support of CDF. A major ben- of ideas and leads within the groundbreakings, ribbon cut- efit of attending Ambassadors Ambassadors Club. tings, and any other functions Club meetings is the exchange “A lot of people ask me ‘How

are you able to devote so much time to being an Ambassador?’ I trust my staff to handle the dayto-day operations, allowing me to attend events. I value the opportunities to network with CDF members and Ambassadors. I meet a lot of people I would not have otherwise met if I wasn’t an Ambassador,” said McCully.

Sportsman Lawn & Landscape is a full service landscape construction, maintenance, irrigation, and hardscape company. They are located at 322 N Eason Blvd. in Tupelo and may be reached at (662) 844-6539 or on the web at www.sportsmanlawn.com.

To learn how your business can become a CDF member and have a representative in the CDF Ambassadors Club, please contact Emily Addison at (662) 842-4521 or e-mail eaddison@cdfms.org.

The 2012-2013 CDF Ambassadors Club mentored 311 CDF member businesses, recruited 46 new CDF members, attended 75 ribbon cuttings, and collectively volunteered 1,675 hours.

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McCully named Ambassador of the Quarter Brad McCully, owner of Sportsman Lawn & Landscape, has been named Ambassador of the Quarter. Throughout the fourth quarter of 2012-2013, McCully attended 13 events, mentored three CDF member businesses, volunteered three hours at a CDF event, and recruited one new business. McCully is serving his third year as a member of the CDF Ambassadors Club.

McCully began his career at the age of 14, mowing his neighborhood yards. Before graduating high school, McCully expanded his business by earning his driver’s license and hiring others to work for him.

While in college at Northeast Community College and Mississippi State University, McCully commuted back and forth to manage his lawn care business.

At the age of 19, he became a licensed landscape gardener and chemical applicant, and in 1995

he opened his full service landscape design, installation, and management company, Sportsman Lawn & Landscape. McCully considers Sportsman a family business; his wife Jessi works as the office manager, while his brother Marty serves as operations manager.

“When I first joined CDF, I did it because a customer said I should be a member. It wasn’t until I became an Ambassador that I really realized the importance of being a CDF member.

Then I started utilizing my benefits,” said McCully.

The CDF Ambassadors are a prestigious group of individuals from the CDF membership, who volunteer to enhance communication between CDF and Brad McCully its over 1,200 members. Ambassadors are required to attend events such as First Friday, in support of CDF. A major ben- of ideas and leads within the groundbreakings, ribbon cut- efit of attending Ambassadors Ambassadors Club. tings, and any other functions Club meetings is the exchange “A lot of people ask me ‘How

are you able to devote so much time to being an Ambassador?’ I trust my staff to handle the dayto-day operations, allowing me to attend events. I value the opportunities to network with CDF members and Ambassadors. I meet a lot of people I would not have otherwise met if I wasn’t an Ambassador,” said McCully.

Sportsman Lawn & Landscape is a full service landscape construction, maintenance, irrigation, and hardscape company. They are located at 322 N Eason Blvd. in Tupelo and may be reached at (662) 844-6539 or on the web at www.sportsmanlawn.com.

To learn how your business can become a CDF member and have a representative in the CDF Ambassadors Club, please contact Emily Addison at (662) 842-4521 or e-mail eaddison@cdfms.org.

The 2012-2013 CDF Ambassadors Club mentored 311 CDF member businesses, recruited 46 new CDF members, attended 75 ribbon cuttings, and collectively volunteered 1,675 hours.

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Save the Date

MAY 2013

The Business Roundtable will meet Wednesday, May 22 4:00 p.m.

CDF Boardroom 398 E Main St. CDF Center For more information or to appear on the agenda, please contact Karen Geddie at (662) 842-4521 or kgeddie@cdfms.org.

7th Annual CDF Membership Golf Tournament Friday, June 21, 2013 Big Oaks Golf Club 11:00 a.m. - registration and lunch 12:30 p.m. - shotgun start An awards ceremony will immediately follow the tournament.

Sponsorship opportunities available For more information, contact Karen Geddie at (662) 842-4521 or kgeddie@cdfms.org.

Are you taking advantage of ChamberAdvantage?

Look for this sticker in the window of participating CDF member businesses to receive a special discount.

Visit www.cdfms.org/chamberadvantage for the complete list of participating partners. To learn more about the program, contact Emily Addison at eaddison@cdfms.org or (662) 842-4521.

Thursday, May 16 Networking Social at BNA Bank 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

3041 McCullough Blvd.

Register to win cash prizes totaling $350.

Bring a friend, and come network with the TYPs. For more information about TYP, visit www.typs.biz or e-mail typ@cdfms.org.

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Save the Date

MAY 2013

The Business Roundtable will meet Wednesday, May 22 4:00 p.m.

CDF Boardroom 398 E Main St. CDF Center For more information or to appear on the agenda, please contact Karen Geddie at (662) 842-4521 or kgeddie@cdfms.org.

7th Annual CDF Membership Golf Tournament Friday, June 21, 2013 Big Oaks Golf Club 11:00 a.m. - registration and lunch 12:30 p.m. - shotgun start An awards ceremony will immediately follow the tournament.

Sponsorship opportunities available For more information, contact Karen Geddie at (662) 842-4521 or kgeddie@cdfms.org.

Are you taking advantage of ChamberAdvantage?

Look for this sticker in the window of participating CDF member businesses to receive a special discount.

Visit www.cdfms.org/chamberadvantage for the complete list of participating partners. To learn more about the program, contact Emily Addison at eaddison@cdfms.org or (662) 842-4521.

Thursday, May 16 Networking Social at BNA Bank 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

3041 McCullough Blvd.

Register to win cash prizes totaling $350.

Bring a friend, and come network with the TYPs. For more information about TYP, visit www.typs.biz or e-mail typ@cdfms.org.

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CHAMBER CONNECTION

Save the Date

MAY 2013

The Business Roundtable will meet Wednesday, May 22 4:00 p.m.

CDF Boardroom 398 E Main St. CDF Center For more information or to appear on the agenda, please contact Karen Geddie at (662) 842-4521 or kgeddie@cdfms.org.

7th Annual CDF Membership Golf Tournament Friday, June 21, 2013 Big Oaks Golf Club 11:00 a.m. - registration and lunch 12:30 p.m. - shotgun start An awards ceremony will immediately follow the tournament.

Sponsorship opportunities available For more information, contact Karen Geddie at (662) 842-4521 or kgeddie@cdfms.org.

Are you taking advantage of ChamberAdvantage?

Look for this sticker in the window of participating CDF member businesses to receive a special discount.

Visit www.cdfms.org/chamberadvantage for the complete list of participating partners. To learn more about the program, contact Emily Addison at eaddison@cdfms.org or (662) 842-4521.

Thursday, May 16 Networking Social at BNA Bank 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

3041 McCullough Blvd.

Register to win cash prizes totaling $350.

Bring a friend, and come network with the TYPs. For more information about TYP, visit www.typs.biz or e-mail typ@cdfms.org.

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Business Directory Antiques/Auctions Licensed Real Estate Broker & Auctioneers

Family Estates, Business Inventory, Vehicles, Equipment, Personal Collections (i.e. guns, coins, gold, silver, jewelry, rugs, collectibles, antiques, furniture, primitives)

bandb@sonet.net • 800-890-5130

Affordable Luxury Apartment Homes 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom

111 Grand Ole Oaks Drive Belden, MS 38826 Carey Wilson Manager

office: 662.823.1470 • fax: 662.823.1474 • cell:662.231.7508

www.GrandOleOaks.com Apartments Homes

HILLDALE APARTMENTS Now Accepting Applicants

for 1,2,3,4 bedroom apartments.

These units are subsidized through HUD and are based on income.

320 Monument #106 • Tupelo, MS Office Hours: M-F 9am-5pm 842-4267 or TTY711 or 1-800-582-2233 for the hearing impaired

Auto Rental

Mooreville BAIT SHOP

FISHING TACKLE • MINNOWS • CANADIAN NIGHT CRAWLERS • GIANT RED WORMS

THE FAST LANE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

CALL JIM BROWN 662.231.2392

Apartments Homes

NOW OPEN

1608 S. GLOSTER TUPELO

Full Time Professional Auction Service

Free Auction Consultation Alabama • Mississippi • Tennessee Auction Types: Call or email to be placed Court Ordered, Foreclosures, Houses, on our mailing list.

Land, Buildings, Business, Personal or

Bait & Tackle

Automotive Commercial Vehicles

3602 Old Hwy. 178 East • Mooreville, Ms

662-680-6916 Bank

Automotive Sales Professional

MATT ROGERS

would like to welcome his loyal customers family, and friends to come by and see him.

Call Robin Barnett today!

662-841-8743 rbarnett@trustmark.com

(662) 501-9188

DOSSETT BIG 4 628 SOUTH GLOSTER / TUPELO / 842-4162 web: www.dossettbig4.com

Bank

Automotive Services

BRAKE & SERVICE REPAIR

Tupelo Lending Office

• Brakes • Front End Alignment • Air Conditioning

431 W Main Suite 201 Jamie Osbirn Ron Roper Leslie Stacy

OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE STARTERS, TIRES, OIL CHANGES, BATTERIES, ALTERNATORS, DRIVESHAFTS, AND CUSTOM WHEELS.

Cooper Service

662-844-1852

662.844.3419

• 4006 West Main • Tupelo

Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm • Sat 7:30am - Noon

fanb.net

Member

FDIC

PH: 662-842-5404 FAX: 662-842-0909

Automotive Commercial Vehicles

Your 5-Star, A Rated Bank

Ratliff Body and Glass 365-8245

by Bauer Financial and Weiss Ratings

We take care of your money.

We take care of you.

“You pay the premiums, you choose the shop.” www.ratliffbodyandglass.com

Automotive Services

Equal Housing

LENDER

Bank

Automotive Services Body Repair • Auto Glass •Insurance Claims

1480 EAST MAIN ST. TUPELO, MS 38804 Email: discountrentcar@gmail.com

Coming Soon African Night Crawlers

Bank

RICK’S CHASSIS WORKS Foreign - Domestic

Whether you’re hauling or delivering...Call

DWAYNE BLACKMON CHEVROLET for your commercial vehicle needs!

1410 SOUTH GLOSTER / TUPELO / 842-3611

• Insurance Claims Welcome • Free Estimates • Body & Paint Repair “We Specialize in Frame Work”

1875 Nelle St. Tupelo, MS

844-0260

Bank Of Okolona

Okolona P.O. Box 306 Okolona, Mississippi 38860

(662) 447-5403

Houston Banking Center 321 W. Madison St. Houston, Mississippi

(662) 456-3347

www.bankofokolona.com

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Business Directory Antiques/Auctions Licensed Real Estate Broker & Auctioneers

Family Estates, Business Inventory, Vehicles, Equipment, Personal Collections (i.e. guns, coins, gold, silver, jewelry, rugs, collectibles, antiques, furniture, primitives)

bandb@sonet.net • 800-890-5130

Affordable Luxury Apartment Homes 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom

111 Grand Ole Oaks Drive Belden, MS 38826 Carey Wilson Manager

office: 662.823.1470 • fax: 662.823.1474 • cell:662.231.7508

www.GrandOleOaks.com Apartments Homes

HILLDALE APARTMENTS Now Accepting Applicants

for 1,2,3,4 bedroom apartments.

These units are subsidized through HUD and are based on income.

320 Monument #106 • Tupelo, MS Office Hours: M-F 9am-5pm 842-4267 or TTY711 or 1-800-582-2233 for the hearing impaired

Auto Rental

Mooreville BAIT SHOP

FISHING TACKLE • MINNOWS • CANADIAN NIGHT CRAWLERS • GIANT RED WORMS

THE FAST LANE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

CALL JIM BROWN 662.231.2392

Apartments Homes

NOW OPEN

1608 S. GLOSTER TUPELO

Full Time Professional Auction Service

Free Auction Consultation Alabama • Mississippi • Tennessee Auction Types: Call or email to be placed Court Ordered, Foreclosures, Houses, on our mailing list.

Land, Buildings, Business, Personal or

Bait & Tackle

Automotive Commercial Vehicles

3602 Old Hwy. 178 East • Mooreville, Ms

662-680-6916 Bank

Automotive Sales Professional

MATT ROGERS

would like to welcome his loyal customers family, and friends to come by and see him.

Call Robin Barnett today!

662-841-8743 rbarnett@trustmark.com

(662) 501-9188

DOSSETT BIG 4 628 SOUTH GLOSTER / TUPELO / 842-4162 web: www.dossettbig4.com

Bank

Automotive Services

BRAKE & SERVICE REPAIR

Tupelo Lending Office

• Brakes • Front End Alignment • Air Conditioning

431 W Main Suite 201 Jamie Osbirn Ron Roper Leslie Stacy

OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE STARTERS, TIRES, OIL CHANGES, BATTERIES, ALTERNATORS, DRIVESHAFTS, AND CUSTOM WHEELS.

Cooper Service

662-844-1852

662.844.3419

• 4006 West Main • Tupelo

Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm • Sat 7:30am - Noon

fanb.net

Member

FDIC

PH: 662-842-5404 FAX: 662-842-0909

Automotive Commercial Vehicles

Your 5-Star, A Rated Bank

Ratliff Body and Glass 365-8245

by Bauer Financial and Weiss Ratings

We take care of your money.

We take care of you.

“You pay the premiums, you choose the shop.” www.ratliffbodyandglass.com

Automotive Services

Equal Housing

LENDER

Bank

Automotive Services Body Repair • Auto Glass •Insurance Claims

1480 EAST MAIN ST. TUPELO, MS 38804 Email: discountrentcar@gmail.com

Coming Soon African Night Crawlers

Bank

RICK’S CHASSIS WORKS Foreign - Domestic

Whether you’re hauling or delivering...Call

DWAYNE BLACKMON CHEVROLET for your commercial vehicle needs!

1410 SOUTH GLOSTER / TUPELO / 842-3611

• Insurance Claims Welcome • Free Estimates • Body & Paint Repair “We Specialize in Frame Work”

1875 Nelle St. Tupelo, MS

844-0260

Bank Of Okolona

Okolona P.O. Box 306 Okolona, Mississippi 38860

(662) 447-5403

Houston Banking Center 321 W. Madison St. Houston, Mississippi

(662) 456-3347

www.bankofokolona.com

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MAY 2013

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Business Directory Antiques/Auctions Licensed Real Estate Broker & Auctioneers

Family Estates, Business Inventory, Vehicles, Equipment, Personal Collections (i.e. guns, coins, gold, silver, jewelry, rugs, collectibles, antiques, furniture, primitives)

bandb@sonet.net • 800-890-5130

Affordable Luxury Apartment Homes 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom

111 Grand Ole Oaks Drive Belden, MS 38826 Carey Wilson Manager

office: 662.823.1470 • fax: 662.823.1474 • cell:662.231.7508

www.GrandOleOaks.com Apartments Homes

HILLDALE APARTMENTS Now Accepting Applicants

for 1,2,3,4 bedroom apartments.

These units are subsidized through HUD and are based on income.

320 Monument #106 • Tupelo, MS Office Hours: M-F 9am-5pm 842-4267 or TTY711 or 1-800-582-2233 for the hearing impaired

Auto Rental

Mooreville BAIT SHOP

FISHING TACKLE • MINNOWS • CANADIAN NIGHT CRAWLERS • GIANT RED WORMS

THE FAST LANE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

CALL JIM BROWN 662.231.2392

Apartments Homes

NOW OPEN

1608 S. GLOSTER TUPELO

Full Time Professional Auction Service

Free Auction Consultation Alabama • Mississippi • Tennessee Auction Types: Call or email to be placed Court Ordered, Foreclosures, Houses, on our mailing list.

Land, Buildings, Business, Personal or

Bait & Tackle

Automotive Commercial Vehicles

3602 Old Hwy. 178 East • Mooreville, Ms

662-680-6916 Bank

Automotive Sales Professional

MATT ROGERS

would like to welcome his loyal customers family, and friends to come by and see him.

Call Robin Barnett today!

662-841-8743 rbarnett@trustmark.com

(662) 501-9188

DOSSETT BIG 4 628 SOUTH GLOSTER / TUPELO / 842-4162 web: www.dossettbig4.com

Bank

Automotive Services

BRAKE & SERVICE REPAIR

Tupelo Lending Office

• Brakes • Front End Alignment • Air Conditioning

431 W Main Suite 201 Jamie Osbirn Ron Roper Leslie Stacy

OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE STARTERS, TIRES, OIL CHANGES, BATTERIES, ALTERNATORS, DRIVESHAFTS, AND CUSTOM WHEELS.

Cooper Service

662-844-1852

662.844.3419

• 4006 West Main • Tupelo

Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm • Sat 7:30am - Noon

fanb.net

Member

FDIC

PH: 662-842-5404 FAX: 662-842-0909

Automotive Commercial Vehicles

Your 5-Star, A Rated Bank

Ratliff Body and Glass 365-8245

by Bauer Financial and Weiss Ratings

We take care of your money.

We take care of you.

“You pay the premiums, you choose the shop.” www.ratliffbodyandglass.com

Automotive Services

Equal Housing

LENDER

Bank

Automotive Services Body Repair • Auto Glass •Insurance Claims

1480 EAST MAIN ST. TUPELO, MS 38804 Email: discountrentcar@gmail.com

Coming Soon African Night Crawlers

Bank

RICK’S CHASSIS WORKS Foreign - Domestic

Whether you’re hauling or delivering...Call

DWAYNE BLACKMON CHEVROLET for your commercial vehicle needs!

1410 SOUTH GLOSTER / TUPELO / 842-3611

• Insurance Claims Welcome • Free Estimates • Body & Paint Repair “We Specialize in Frame Work”

1875 Nelle St. Tupelo, MS

844-0260

Bank Of Okolona

Okolona P.O. Box 306 Okolona, Mississippi 38860

(662) 447-5403

Houston Banking Center 321 W. Madison St. Houston, Mississippi

(662) 456-3347

www.bankofokolona.com

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MAY 2013

BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

Business Directory Commercial Cleaning Services

Blinds Budget

Blinds a style for every point of view

Budget Blinds of Tupelo

FREE In-Home Consultation Shutters, Wood Blinds, Draperies and more!

Tupelo: 662.823.6455 Oxford: 662.281.0586 cell: 662.380.0958 fax: 662.281.0585 rlloomis@budgetblinds.com

www.budgetblinds.com

inc.

heavyonthemr.com

Carpet • Upholstery • Oriental/Natural Fiber Rugs Hardwood Floors • Ceramic Tile and Grout Cleaning All Your Indoor Cleaning Needs!

662-844-7713

Helping To Keep Northeast Mississippi Clean and Beautiful David Stephens President mrjanitor1984@yahoo.com 1835 Nelle Street • Tupelo, MS 38801 Fax 662-844-7169 Cell 662-321-0275

An Independently Owned and Operated Franchise

Building Supplies Rex & Diannah Coggins, Owners

MR. JANITOR

Concrete

Engineering

DABBS ENGINEERING CO., INC.

Tupelo, MS

Land Surveyors ■ ■

Boundary ■ Topo ■ Alta Construction Layout ■ Subdivisions

Engineers ■

Civil

■

Environmental-Testing

■

Geotechnical

Thomas R. Dabbs, P.E. Fax 662-841-0431

E-mail: tdabbs@dabbsengineering.com P.O. Box 7064 / 1050 N. Eason, Tupelo, MS 662-841-0162 www.dabbsengineeringinc.com

Event Venue

Ph: (662) 365-7021

N H A R Fax: (662) 365-8902 Y DW & DW AR L E SUPPLY, INC. BA • Full Service • Hardware • Building Supplies • Plumbing • Hydraulic Hoses

• Electrical • Glass • Valspar Paints • Welding Supplies • Portable Carports

T h e G o o d l e tt M a n o r

401 Elizabeth St. • Tupelo 662-842-7305

Available for Weddings, Receptions, Parties and Meetings For Information Call 844-2772

Building Supplies

Contractors

Event Venue

Lumbe ville r Boone Company

SS & G Contractors

1187 North 4th St. • Baldwyn, MS 38824

Full Line of Lumber, Hardware, Plumbing and Electrical Supplies 2300 E. Chambers Dr. • Booneville • 728-0094

Booneville Hardware & Supply 403 Church St. • Booneville • 728-0032 "For all your hardware needs"

Collision Repair

Saltillo, MS • 869-0052

• Septic Tanks • Driveways & • Excavating Gravel • Lot Clearing • Metal Carports • Dozer & Bobcat • Treatment Plants • Storm Shelters (Licensed and Fema Approved)

Meetings • Weddings Sanctuary Space • Reception Hall • Catering Concerts • Special Events

Call for Estimates Licensed & Bonded

1800 West Main St. • Tupelo • 662-690-4011 • www.link-centre.org

Dentist

Foundation Repair

Concrete Bell Bottom Pier System • Helical Steel Pier System • Conventional Flooring Leveling • Sill, Joist and Beam Repairs • Totally Rebuild Floor Foundation • Wood Floor Deterioration - mold, mildew, fungi, dry rot, brown rot - wet rot • Specializing in Bathroom Repair • Moisture Proofing Airvents - improper ventilation & additional foundation vents Force Air Blower fans, (increase circulation)

24 Hour Wrecker Service

◆ Junior Burns - Cell 662-728-0524 ◆ David Denson - Cell 662-416-5591 100 W. Veterans Drive • Booneville, MS 38829

Roger Rakestraw

1-877-288-7395 • 662-534-6698 New Albany, Ms 38652

Phone 662-728-4459 • Fax (662) 728-4150

Commercial Cleaning Services

219 N o r t h B ro a d way • Tu p e l o

www.advancedfoundationrepairms.com Insured, Licensed, Bonded Certified

Employment Opportunities

Furniture

We’ve got all your

224 Starlyn Ave. New Albany, MS 38652

662-534-4448

589 N. Coley Rd. Tupelo, MS

Great Employment Opportunities

home furnishings at affordable prices.

662-489-1176

7540 Veterans Hwy. West • Pontotoc, MS 38863

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BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

Business Directory Commercial Cleaning Services

Blinds Budget

Blinds a style for every point of view

Budget Blinds of Tupelo

FREE In-Home Consultation Shutters, Wood Blinds, Draperies and more!

Tupelo: 662.823.6455 Oxford: 662.281.0586 cell: 662.380.0958 fax: 662.281.0585 rlloomis@budgetblinds.com

www.budgetblinds.com

inc.

heavyonthemr.com

Carpet • Upholstery • Oriental/Natural Fiber Rugs Hardwood Floors • Ceramic Tile and Grout Cleaning All Your Indoor Cleaning Needs!

662-844-7713

Helping To Keep Northeast Mississippi Clean and Beautiful David Stephens President mrjanitor1984@yahoo.com 1835 Nelle Street • Tupelo, MS 38801 Fax 662-844-7169 Cell 662-321-0275

An Independently Owned and Operated Franchise

Building Supplies Rex & Diannah Coggins, Owners

MR. JANITOR

Concrete

Engineering

DABBS ENGINEERING CO., INC.

Tupelo, MS

Land Surveyors ■ ■

Boundary ■ Topo ■ Alta Construction Layout ■ Subdivisions

Engineers ■

Civil

■

Environmental-Testing

■

Geotechnical

Thomas R. Dabbs, P.E. Fax 662-841-0431

E-mail: tdabbs@dabbsengineering.com P.O. Box 7064 / 1050 N. Eason, Tupelo, MS 662-841-0162 www.dabbsengineeringinc.com

Event Venue

Ph: (662) 365-7021

N H A R Fax: (662) 365-8902 Y DW & DW AR L E SUPPLY, INC. BA • Full Service • Hardware • Building Supplies • Plumbing • Hydraulic Hoses

• Electrical • Glass • Valspar Paints • Welding Supplies • Portable Carports

T h e G o o d l e tt M a n o r

401 Elizabeth St. • Tupelo 662-842-7305

Available for Weddings, Receptions, Parties and Meetings For Information Call 844-2772

Building Supplies

Contractors

Event Venue

Lumbe ville r Boone Company

SS & G Contractors

1187 North 4th St. • Baldwyn, MS 38824

Full Line of Lumber, Hardware, Plumbing and Electrical Supplies 2300 E. Chambers Dr. • Booneville • 728-0094

Booneville Hardware & Supply 403 Church St. • Booneville • 728-0032 "For all your hardware needs"

Collision Repair

Saltillo, MS • 869-0052

• Septic Tanks • Driveways & • Excavating Gravel • Lot Clearing • Metal Carports • Dozer & Bobcat • Treatment Plants • Storm Shelters (Licensed and Fema Approved)

Meetings • Weddings Sanctuary Space • Reception Hall • Catering Concerts • Special Events

Call for Estimates Licensed & Bonded

1800 West Main St. • Tupelo • 662-690-4011 • www.link-centre.org

Dentist

Foundation Repair

Concrete Bell Bottom Pier System • Helical Steel Pier System • Conventional Flooring Leveling • Sill, Joist and Beam Repairs • Totally Rebuild Floor Foundation • Wood Floor Deterioration - mold, mildew, fungi, dry rot, brown rot - wet rot • Specializing in Bathroom Repair • Moisture Proofing Airvents - improper ventilation & additional foundation vents Force Air Blower fans, (increase circulation)

24 Hour Wrecker Service

◆ Junior Burns - Cell 662-728-0524 ◆ David Denson - Cell 662-416-5591 100 W. Veterans Drive • Booneville, MS 38829

Roger Rakestraw

1-877-288-7395 • 662-534-6698 New Albany, Ms 38652

Phone 662-728-4459 • Fax (662) 728-4150

Commercial Cleaning Services

219 N o r t h B ro a d way • Tu p e l o

www.advancedfoundationrepairms.com Insured, Licensed, Bonded Certified

Employment Opportunities

Furniture

We’ve got all your

224 Starlyn Ave. New Albany, MS 38652

662-534-4448

589 N. Coley Rd. Tupelo, MS

Great Employment Opportunities

home furnishings at affordable prices.

662-489-1176

7540 Veterans Hwy. West • Pontotoc, MS 38863

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BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

Business Directory Commercial Cleaning Services

Blinds Budget

Blinds a style for every point of view

Budget Blinds of Tupelo

FREE In-Home Consultation Shutters, Wood Blinds, Draperies and more!

Tupelo: 662.823.6455 Oxford: 662.281.0586 cell: 662.380.0958 fax: 662.281.0585 rlloomis@budgetblinds.com

www.budgetblinds.com

inc.

heavyonthemr.com

Carpet • Upholstery • Oriental/Natural Fiber Rugs Hardwood Floors • Ceramic Tile and Grout Cleaning All Your Indoor Cleaning Needs!

662-844-7713

Helping To Keep Northeast Mississippi Clean and Beautiful David Stephens President mrjanitor1984@yahoo.com 1835 Nelle Street • Tupelo, MS 38801 Fax 662-844-7169 Cell 662-321-0275

An Independently Owned and Operated Franchise

Building Supplies Rex & Diannah Coggins, Owners

MR. JANITOR

Concrete

Engineering

DABBS ENGINEERING CO., INC.

Tupelo, MS

Land Surveyors ■ ■

Boundary ■ Topo ■ Alta Construction Layout ■ Subdivisions

Engineers ■

Civil

■

Environmental-Testing

■

Geotechnical

Thomas R. Dabbs, P.E. Fax 662-841-0431

E-mail: tdabbs@dabbsengineering.com P.O. Box 7064 / 1050 N. Eason, Tupelo, MS 662-841-0162 www.dabbsengineeringinc.com

Event Venue

Ph: (662) 365-7021

N H A R Fax: (662) 365-8902 Y DW & DW AR L E SUPPLY, INC. BA • Full Service • Hardware • Building Supplies • Plumbing • Hydraulic Hoses

• Electrical • Glass • Valspar Paints • Welding Supplies • Portable Carports

T h e G o o d l e tt M a n o r

401 Elizabeth St. • Tupelo 662-842-7305

Available for Weddings, Receptions, Parties and Meetings For Information Call 844-2772

Building Supplies

Contractors

Event Venue

Lumbe ville r Boone Company

SS & G Contractors

1187 North 4th St. • Baldwyn, MS 38824

Full Line of Lumber, Hardware, Plumbing and Electrical Supplies 2300 E. Chambers Dr. • Booneville • 728-0094

Booneville Hardware & Supply 403 Church St. • Booneville • 728-0032 "For all your hardware needs"

Collision Repair

Saltillo, MS • 869-0052

• Septic Tanks • Driveways & • Excavating Gravel • Lot Clearing • Metal Carports • Dozer & Bobcat • Treatment Plants • Storm Shelters (Licensed and Fema Approved)

Meetings • Weddings Sanctuary Space • Reception Hall • Catering Concerts • Special Events

Call for Estimates Licensed & Bonded

1800 West Main St. • Tupelo • 662-690-4011 • www.link-centre.org

Dentist

Foundation Repair

Concrete Bell Bottom Pier System • Helical Steel Pier System • Conventional Flooring Leveling • Sill, Joist and Beam Repairs • Totally Rebuild Floor Foundation • Wood Floor Deterioration - mold, mildew, fungi, dry rot, brown rot - wet rot • Specializing in Bathroom Repair • Moisture Proofing Airvents - improper ventilation & additional foundation vents Force Air Blower fans, (increase circulation)

24 Hour Wrecker Service

◆ Junior Burns - Cell 662-728-0524 ◆ David Denson - Cell 662-416-5591 100 W. Veterans Drive • Booneville, MS 38829

Roger Rakestraw

1-877-288-7395 • 662-534-6698 New Albany, Ms 38652

Phone 662-728-4459 • Fax (662) 728-4150

Commercial Cleaning Services

219 N o r t h B ro a d way • Tu p e l o

www.advancedfoundationrepairms.com Insured, Licensed, Bonded Certified

Employment Opportunities

Furniture

We’ve got all your

224 Starlyn Ave. New Albany, MS 38652

662-534-4448

589 N. Coley Rd. Tupelo, MS

Great Employment Opportunities

home furnishings at affordable prices.

662-489-1176

7540 Veterans Hwy. West • Pontotoc, MS 38863

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Business Directory Irrigation/Landscaping

Gifts

Medical

Okolona Spruce Drug Co.

LANDSCAPING

1509 Leighton Dr. • Tupelo, MS

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!

IRRIGATION LANDSCAPE DESIGN/INSTALL DRAINAGE OUTDOOR LIGHTING CONCRETE WORK

• PATIO • SIDEWALKS • RETAINING WALLS

210 West Main Street Okolona, MS (662) 447-5471

Glass & Overhead Doors

662-401-0449

LANDSCAPING SOLUTION Serving Tupelo for 3 Generations

24 Hour Emergency Service

Store Fronts • Mirrors Shower Doors • Garage Doors Commercial Doors Hollow Metal Doors

662-844-4540

“Serving Tupelo for 3 Generations”

711 ROBERT E. LEE DR. • TUPELO, MS

“Experience Is The Difference”

FAX:662-620-7754

GUNTOWN • 662-321-5268

LAWN

CARE

Windows, Doors, Tubs, Skirting, Fixtures, and More!!

Installation available!!!

LANDSCAPING IRRIGATION FREE ESTIMATES REASONABLE RATES

397-6486

Insulation

Member of the QCN Network. Saving You Money And Making You More Comfortable For Over 38 Years Residential & Commercial Insulation, Installation Blown-In Attic Insulation - Blown-in Wall Insulation - Batting www.nsul8or@att.net www.nsul8or.com

WE GE

E R IC

T THE BEST P Owner, Ron Herndon

PONTOTOC STOCKYARD SATURDAYS

568 RockyFord Rd. • Hwy 76 West, Pontotoc 489-4385 or 213-7080

Locksmith

Scott Hancock

Allen Hancock

Monthly Rates Available

720 W . Bankhead St. New Albany

FRIENDSHIP MEDICAL CLINIC, LLC. Walkins Welcome

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Motorsports

1-888-452-3530 We Want To Connect With YOU!!

FOR ALL LIVESTOCK NEEDS

Insurance

662-534-2661

David W. Bell, MD Leigh Ann Weatherly, CFNP

Medical

Livestock

Goats, Hogs, and Horses at 11:00 am, Cattle at 1:00 pm

ATV • Life • Health Annuities • RV • Automobile Motorcycle • Home Mobile Home Medicare Supplements

840-8010

Lee Wallace, CFNP

662-488-8799

3166 West Jackson, Tupelo, MS

INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

1154 Cross Creek Dr. (Next to Home Depot)

Mon-Fri. 8 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 6 Sun. 1 - 6

5482 Hwy 15 N. • Ecru, MS 38841

662-844-1306

Hancock Insurance Agency

Comprehensive Medical Care For Your Family or Business

Landscaping

SCRUGGS

(662) 963-2825

, PA

Appointments & Walk-Ins Welcome

Home Improvement

rafcomhs@gmail.com

Medical

Landscaping

Like us on FACEBOOK Facebook.com/MotorSportsSuperStore

GOOGLE search Motorsports SuperStore

Follow us on TWITTER Twitter.com/MSSuperStore

YOUTUBE YouTube.com/MotorSportsSuperStore

Moving

MILLER’S SAFE & LOCK SERVICE, INC.

NEW & USED SAFES

• Safes Serviced & Installed • Locks Installed • Locksets • Combinations Changed • Locks Rekeyed • Lost Keys Replaced • Master Key Systems • High Security Keys AUTO RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

(662) 842-7720

1219 1⁄2 NELLE STREET • TUPELO

Call for a Free Estimate

Bronzie Morgan Relocation Specialist

662-842-1120

“The Morgan Family has been moving families like yours for over 50 years”

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Business Directory Irrigation/Landscaping

Gifts

Medical

Okolona Spruce Drug Co.

LANDSCAPING

1509 Leighton Dr. • Tupelo, MS

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!

IRRIGATION LANDSCAPE DESIGN/INSTALL DRAINAGE OUTDOOR LIGHTING CONCRETE WORK

• PATIO • SIDEWALKS • RETAINING WALLS

210 West Main Street Okolona, MS (662) 447-5471

Glass & Overhead Doors

662-401-0449

LANDSCAPING SOLUTION Serving Tupelo for 3 Generations

24 Hour Emergency Service

Store Fronts • Mirrors Shower Doors • Garage Doors Commercial Doors Hollow Metal Doors

662-844-4540

“Serving Tupelo for 3 Generations”

711 ROBERT E. LEE DR. • TUPELO, MS

“Experience Is The Difference”

FAX:662-620-7754

GUNTOWN • 662-321-5268

LAWN

CARE

Windows, Doors, Tubs, Skirting, Fixtures, and More!!

Installation available!!!

LANDSCAPING IRRIGATION FREE ESTIMATES REASONABLE RATES

397-6486

Insulation

Member of the QCN Network. Saving You Money And Making You More Comfortable For Over 38 Years Residential & Commercial Insulation, Installation Blown-In Attic Insulation - Blown-in Wall Insulation - Batting www.nsul8or@att.net www.nsul8or.com

WE GE

E R IC

T THE BEST P Owner, Ron Herndon

PONTOTOC STOCKYARD SATURDAYS

568 RockyFord Rd. • Hwy 76 West, Pontotoc 489-4385 or 213-7080

Locksmith

Scott Hancock

Allen Hancock

Monthly Rates Available

720 W . Bankhead St. New Albany

FRIENDSHIP MEDICAL CLINIC, LLC. Walkins Welcome

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Motorsports

1-888-452-3530 We Want To Connect With YOU!!

FOR ALL LIVESTOCK NEEDS

Insurance

662-534-2661

David W. Bell, MD Leigh Ann Weatherly, CFNP

Medical

Livestock

Goats, Hogs, and Horses at 11:00 am, Cattle at 1:00 pm

ATV • Life • Health Annuities • RV • Automobile Motorcycle • Home Mobile Home Medicare Supplements

840-8010

Lee Wallace, CFNP

662-488-8799

3166 West Jackson, Tupelo, MS

INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

1154 Cross Creek Dr. (Next to Home Depot)

Mon-Fri. 8 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 6 Sun. 1 - 6

5482 Hwy 15 N. • Ecru, MS 38841

662-844-1306

Hancock Insurance Agency

Comprehensive Medical Care For Your Family or Business

Landscaping

SCRUGGS

(662) 963-2825

, PA

Appointments & Walk-Ins Welcome

Home Improvement

rafcomhs@gmail.com

Medical

Landscaping

Like us on FACEBOOK Facebook.com/MotorSportsSuperStore

GOOGLE search Motorsports SuperStore

Follow us on TWITTER Twitter.com/MSSuperStore

YOUTUBE YouTube.com/MotorSportsSuperStore

Moving

MILLER’S SAFE & LOCK SERVICE, INC.

NEW & USED SAFES

• Safes Serviced & Installed • Locks Installed • Locksets • Combinations Changed • Locks Rekeyed • Lost Keys Replaced • Master Key Systems • High Security Keys AUTO RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

(662) 842-7720

1219 1⁄2 NELLE STREET • TUPELO

Call for a Free Estimate

Bronzie Morgan Relocation Specialist

662-842-1120

“The Morgan Family has been moving families like yours for over 50 years”

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MAY 2013

PAGE 17

Business Directory Irrigation/Landscaping

Gifts

Medical

Okolona Spruce Drug Co.

LANDSCAPING

1509 Leighton Dr. • Tupelo, MS

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!

IRRIGATION LANDSCAPE DESIGN/INSTALL DRAINAGE OUTDOOR LIGHTING CONCRETE WORK

• PATIO • SIDEWALKS • RETAINING WALLS

210 West Main Street Okolona, MS (662) 447-5471

Glass & Overhead Doors

662-401-0449

LANDSCAPING SOLUTION Serving Tupelo for 3 Generations

24 Hour Emergency Service

Store Fronts • Mirrors Shower Doors • Garage Doors Commercial Doors Hollow Metal Doors

662-844-4540

“Serving Tupelo for 3 Generations”

711 ROBERT E. LEE DR. • TUPELO, MS

“Experience Is The Difference”

FAX:662-620-7754

GUNTOWN • 662-321-5268

LAWN

CARE

Windows, Doors, Tubs, Skirting, Fixtures, and More!!

Installation available!!!

LANDSCAPING IRRIGATION FREE ESTIMATES REASONABLE RATES

397-6486

Insulation

Member of the QCN Network. Saving You Money And Making You More Comfortable For Over 38 Years Residential & Commercial Insulation, Installation Blown-In Attic Insulation - Blown-in Wall Insulation - Batting www.nsul8or@att.net www.nsul8or.com

WE GE

E R IC

T THE BEST P Owner, Ron Herndon

PONTOTOC STOCKYARD SATURDAYS

568 RockyFord Rd. • Hwy 76 West, Pontotoc 489-4385 or 213-7080

Locksmith

Scott Hancock

Allen Hancock

Monthly Rates Available

720 W . Bankhead St. New Albany

FRIENDSHIP MEDICAL CLINIC, LLC. Walkins Welcome

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Motorsports

1-888-452-3530 We Want To Connect With YOU!!

FOR ALL LIVESTOCK NEEDS

Insurance

662-534-2661

David W. Bell, MD Leigh Ann Weatherly, CFNP

Medical

Livestock

Goats, Hogs, and Horses at 11:00 am, Cattle at 1:00 pm

ATV • Life • Health Annuities • RV • Automobile Motorcycle • Home Mobile Home Medicare Supplements

840-8010

Lee Wallace, CFNP

662-488-8799

3166 West Jackson, Tupelo, MS

INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

1154 Cross Creek Dr. (Next to Home Depot)

Mon-Fri. 8 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 6 Sun. 1 - 6

5482 Hwy 15 N. • Ecru, MS 38841

662-844-1306

Hancock Insurance Agency

Comprehensive Medical Care For Your Family or Business

Landscaping

SCRUGGS

(662) 963-2825

, PA

Appointments & Walk-Ins Welcome

Home Improvement

rafcomhs@gmail.com

Medical

Landscaping

Like us on FACEBOOK Facebook.com/MotorSportsSuperStore

GOOGLE search Motorsports SuperStore

Follow us on TWITTER Twitter.com/MSSuperStore

YOUTUBE YouTube.com/MotorSportsSuperStore

Moving

MILLER’S SAFE & LOCK SERVICE, INC.

NEW & USED SAFES

• Safes Serviced & Installed • Locks Installed • Locksets • Combinations Changed • Locks Rekeyed • Lost Keys Replaced • Master Key Systems • High Security Keys AUTO RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

(662) 842-7720

1219 1⁄2 NELLE STREET • TUPELO

Call for a Free Estimate

Bronzie Morgan Relocation Specialist

662-842-1120

“The Morgan Family has been moving families like yours for over 50 years”

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MAY 2013

BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

Business Directory Paint

Restaurant

Restaurant

The Rib Shack

WE Roast, You Boast • Dining • Carryout • Catering 203 Commerce St. • Tupelo, MS • 840-1524 fax

Across from BancorpSouth Arena Mon.- Wed. 6:00 am - 6:00 pm • Thu. - Sat. 6:00 am. - Until

Plumbing

We’re a family owned business and appreciate all of our customers

3061 Tupelo Commons • Tupelo, MS • 840-1700 920 Hwy 72 East • Corinth, MS • 284-4646 Roofing

Party Trays for all Occasions!

W

Commercial Plumbing, Gas & Industrial Piping P.O. BOX 417 Okolona, MS 38860

1101 W. Main • Tupelo 842-3774

Thank you for choosing RH Plumbing. We appreciate your business

Pressure Washing

Fried Pickles, Cheese and Sausage Plate, Cheese Steaks, Hoagies, Chicken Salad, Fish, Steaks, Kid Menu, BBQ Nachos, Homemade Desserts and much, much more.

Restaurant

RH PLUMBING, INC.

RICHARD HANLON (662) 447-3213

Specializing in Ribs & BBQ!

Restaurant

HE

EL

ER

RO

INC.

OF

ING

“A Family Business Since 1946”

• Residential • Commercial • Industrial FREE Estimates LICENSED & INSURED

411 CLARK ST. ❖ TUPELO ❖ 844-4481

Technology Achieve greater network per for mance with less.

It's time to get more performance from your network with far less. As in less bandwidth utilization, fewer resources, and less cost.

**FREE Quote on Houses** DAVID O. COGGIN Nettleton, MS

CALL 401-9052

Real Estate

499 Gloster Creek Village, Tupelo, MS 38801 Phone: (662) 844-4888 Fax: (662) 844-3006

ADVANCED RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FACILITY 1150 SOUTH GREEN ST • BUILDING 1, SUITE E • TUPELO,MS 662-821-2500 • www.circadence.com

Restaurant at

Tobacco & Beer 2 LOCATIONS

Monday-Saturday 7 am -10 pm • Sunday 10 am -6 pm

Town Creek Center

2546 Hwy 145 #A Saltillo • 662-869-0086 • Max 2 FREE Kids with Adult Entree • 12 Years and Under

Real Estate

• Drink Not Included • Kid's Menu Only

Tupelo • Tuesdays 3 - 9 pm • 495 S. Gloster • 680-3354 New Albany • Thursdays 5 - 9 pm • 534-2700 Corinth • Tuesdays 4 - 9 pm • 286-9007

Monday-Saturday 7 am -10 pm • Sunday 1 pm -8 pm

Restaurant

Uniforms

204 Starlyn Avenue • New Albany, MS

662-534-4500

Thinking of Selling Your Home or Property?

We Have Six Full-Time Agents Pontotoc Ridge Realty, Ltd. Who Call MOSSY OAK PROPERTIES OFFICE Pontotoc Home. ISEACH INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Call Us Today 662-489-2848

Keeping Professional People Looking Professional • Pizza Spaghetti • Salad Bar • Sandwich

365-7059

709 S 4th St. • Baldwyn, MS Mon.-Thurs. 11-10 • Fri.-Sat. 11-11 • Sun. 12-10

795 S. Gloster, Tupelo • (662) 844-4272 2316 Hwy. 45 N. Columbus • (662) 328-7777 1151 D. Frontage Rd. Oxford • (662) 513-0341

www.scrubsandco.com

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MAY 2013

Business Directory Paint

Restaurant

Restaurant

The Rib Shack

WE Roast, You Boast • Dining • Carryout • Catering 203 Commerce St. • Tupelo, MS • 840-1524 fax

Across from BancorpSouth Arena Mon.- Wed. 6:00 am - 6:00 pm • Thu. - Sat. 6:00 am. - Until

Plumbing

We’re a family owned business and appreciate all of our customers

3061 Tupelo Commons • Tupelo, MS • 840-1700 920 Hwy 72 East • Corinth, MS • 284-4646 Roofing

Party Trays for all Occasions!

W

Commercial Plumbing, Gas & Industrial Piping P.O. BOX 417 Okolona, MS 38860

1101 W. Main • Tupelo 842-3774

Thank you for choosing RH Plumbing. We appreciate your business

Pressure Washing

Fried Pickles, Cheese and Sausage Plate, Cheese Steaks, Hoagies, Chicken Salad, Fish, Steaks, Kid Menu, BBQ Nachos, Homemade Desserts and much, much more.

Restaurant

RH PLUMBING, INC.

RICHARD HANLON (662) 447-3213

Specializing in Ribs & BBQ!

Restaurant

HE

EL

ER

RO

INC.

OF

ING

“A Family Business Since 1946”

• Residential • Commercial • Industrial FREE Estimates LICENSED & INSURED

411 CLARK ST. ❖ TUPELO ❖ 844-4481

Technology Achieve greater network per for mance with less.

It's time to get more performance from your network with far less. As in less bandwidth utilization, fewer resources, and less cost.

**FREE Quote on Houses** DAVID O. COGGIN Nettleton, MS

CALL 401-9052

Real Estate

499 Gloster Creek Village, Tupelo, MS 38801 Phone: (662) 844-4888 Fax: (662) 844-3006

ADVANCED RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FACILITY 1150 SOUTH GREEN ST • BUILDING 1, SUITE E • TUPELO,MS 662-821-2500 • www.circadence.com

Restaurant at

Tobacco & Beer 2 LOCATIONS

Monday-Saturday 7 am -10 pm • Sunday 10 am -6 pm

Town Creek Center

2546 Hwy 145 #A Saltillo • 662-869-0086 • Max 2 FREE Kids with Adult Entree • 12 Years and Under

Real Estate

• Drink Not Included • Kid's Menu Only

Tupelo • Tuesdays 3 - 9 pm • 495 S. Gloster • 680-3354 New Albany • Thursdays 5 - 9 pm • 534-2700 Corinth • Tuesdays 4 - 9 pm • 286-9007

Monday-Saturday 7 am -10 pm • Sunday 1 pm -8 pm

Restaurant

Uniforms

204 Starlyn Avenue • New Albany, MS

662-534-4500

Thinking of Selling Your Home or Property?

We Have Six Full-Time Agents Pontotoc Ridge Realty, Ltd. Who Call MOSSY OAK PROPERTIES OFFICE Pontotoc Home. ISEACH INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Call Us Today 662-489-2848

Keeping Professional People Looking Professional • Pizza Spaghetti • Salad Bar • Sandwich

365-7059

709 S 4th St. • Baldwyn, MS Mon.-Thurs. 11-10 • Fri.-Sat. 11-11 • Sun. 12-10

795 S. Gloster, Tupelo • (662) 844-4272 2316 Hwy. 45 N. Columbus • (662) 328-7777 1151 D. Frontage Rd. Oxford • (662) 513-0341

www.scrubsandco.com

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MAY 2013

Business Directory Paint

Restaurant

Restaurant

The Rib Shack

WE Roast, You Boast • Dining • Carryout • Catering 203 Commerce St. • Tupelo, MS • 840-1524 fax

Across from BancorpSouth Arena Mon.- Wed. 6:00 am - 6:00 pm • Thu. - Sat. 6:00 am. - Until

Plumbing

We’re a family owned business and appreciate all of our customers

3061 Tupelo Commons • Tupelo, MS • 840-1700 920 Hwy 72 East • Corinth, MS • 284-4646 Roofing

Party Trays for all Occasions!

W

Commercial Plumbing, Gas & Industrial Piping P.O. BOX 417 Okolona, MS 38860

1101 W. Main • Tupelo 842-3774

Thank you for choosing RH Plumbing. We appreciate your business

Pressure Washing

Fried Pickles, Cheese and Sausage Plate, Cheese Steaks, Hoagies, Chicken Salad, Fish, Steaks, Kid Menu, BBQ Nachos, Homemade Desserts and much, much more.

Restaurant

RH PLUMBING, INC.

RICHARD HANLON (662) 447-3213

Specializing in Ribs & BBQ!

Restaurant

HE

EL

ER

RO

INC.

OF

ING

“A Family Business Since 1946”

• Residential • Commercial • Industrial FREE Estimates LICENSED & INSURED

411 CLARK ST. ❖ TUPELO ❖ 844-4481

Technology Achieve greater network per for mance with less.

It's time to get more performance from your network with far less. As in less bandwidth utilization, fewer resources, and less cost.

**FREE Quote on Houses** DAVID O. COGGIN Nettleton, MS

CALL 401-9052

Real Estate

499 Gloster Creek Village, Tupelo, MS 38801 Phone: (662) 844-4888 Fax: (662) 844-3006

ADVANCED RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FACILITY 1150 SOUTH GREEN ST • BUILDING 1, SUITE E • TUPELO,MS 662-821-2500 • www.circadence.com

Restaurant at

Tobacco & Beer 2 LOCATIONS

Monday-Saturday 7 am -10 pm • Sunday 10 am -6 pm

Town Creek Center

2546 Hwy 145 #A Saltillo • 662-869-0086 • Max 2 FREE Kids with Adult Entree • 12 Years and Under

Real Estate

• Drink Not Included • Kid's Menu Only

Tupelo • Tuesdays 3 - 9 pm • 495 S. Gloster • 680-3354 New Albany • Thursdays 5 - 9 pm • 534-2700 Corinth • Tuesdays 4 - 9 pm • 286-9007

Monday-Saturday 7 am -10 pm • Sunday 1 pm -8 pm

Restaurant

Uniforms

204 Starlyn Avenue • New Albany, MS

662-534-4500

Thinking of Selling Your Home or Property?

We Have Six Full-Time Agents Pontotoc Ridge Realty, Ltd. Who Call MOSSY OAK PROPERTIES OFFICE Pontotoc Home. ISEACH INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Call Us Today 662-489-2848

Keeping Professional People Looking Professional • Pizza Spaghetti • Salad Bar • Sandwich

365-7059

709 S 4th St. • Baldwyn, MS Mon.-Thurs. 11-10 • Fri.-Sat. 11-11 • Sun. 12-10

795 S. Gloster, Tupelo • (662) 844-4272 2316 Hwy. 45 N. Columbus • (662) 328-7777 1151 D. Frontage Rd. Oxford • (662) 513-0341

www.scrubsandco.com

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Digital Marketing Seminar Learn how local merchants are using a variety of digital marketing strategies to Generate More Business. Best practices for Social, Mobile, Display and Video Marketing will be covered including actionable tips for generating more business today from Digital Media.

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Pick your Session - Refreshments are included with either session

Session 1: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Session 2: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Venue: CDF Boardroom 398 East Main St Tupelo, MS

Register online https://thrive.ms

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BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

You’re Invited:

Digital Marketing Seminar Learn how local merchants are using a variety of digital marketing strategies to Generate More Business. Best practices for Social, Mobile, Display and Video Marketing will be covered including actionable tips for generating more business today from Digital Media.

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Pick your Session - Refreshments are included with either session

Session 1: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Session 2: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Venue: CDF Boardroom 398 East Main St Tupelo, MS

Register online https://thrive.ms

by May 4 to be eligible to win a Kindle Fire HD Contact your local Daily Journal Representative or call 662-678-1651 or email: info@thrive.ms

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BUSINESS JOURNAL

MAY 2013

You’re Invited:

Digital Marketing Seminar Learn how local merchants are using a variety of digital marketing strategies to Generate More Business. Best practices for Social, Mobile, Display and Video Marketing will be covered including actionable tips for generating more business today from Digital Media.

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Pick your Session - Refreshments are included with either session

Session 1: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Session 2: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Venue: CDF Boardroom 398 East Main St Tupelo, MS

Register online https://thrive.ms

by May 4 to be eligible to win a Kindle Fire HD Contact your local Daily Journal Representative or call 662-678-1651 or email: info@thrive.ms

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