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Verona company
makes custom
jeans.
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THE NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI
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BUSINESS JOURNAL
JULY 2012
Made in Mississippi, shipped around the world
ommerce makes the world go
’round.
And for the Magnolia State,
doing business globally means
big bucks.
Last year, Mississippi exported more
than $10.9 billion in goods, a 33 percent
increase over 2010, and a staggering 72
percent higher than 2009.
Those figures are provided by the Mississippi U.S. Export Assistance Center,
part of the U.S. Department of Com-
merce’s U.S. and Foreign Commercial
Service.
The state’s largest trading partner is
Canada, tallying $1.75 billion. Panama
was second at $1.55 billion, followed by
Mexico ($1.15 billion) and China ($500
million). Last year, Mississippi exported
goods to some 180 countries.
We even did business with tiny Burkina Faso – to the tune of $2,595.
Just where is Burkina Faso? It’s in west
Africa and until 1984 was better known
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as Upper Volta.
Other places Mississippi companies
did business are diverse, including
Uzbekistan, Macau,
Benin, Yemen, Iran,
Libya, Guatemala,
Sweden and Mongolia.
By the way, I’ll volDENNIS
unteer to help with
SEID
trade visits to Australia, the U.S. and
British Virgin Islands and Fiji to
make sure all is well.
So what does Mississippi export?
Petroleum and coal products top the
list, making up $3.72 billion, or 81.5
percent of the total.
The rest of the top 10: chemicals
($1.8 billion), computer and electronics ($914 million), paper ($827 million),
transportation equipment ($773 million), crops ($655 million), machinery
($512 million), food ($350 million),
electrical equipment/appliances and
components ($206 million) and fabricated metal products ($206 million).
So where does furniture fit in?
Upholstered manufacturing has long
been a staple in Northeast Mississippi,
though few people outside of the region realize it.
Last year, our furniture manufacturers exported nearly $120 million. It’s a
small drop in the bucket – a little more
than 5 percent of the state’s export
total – but something’s better than
nothing.
Truly, it’s a global economy, and as
Mississippi – and Northeast Mississippi – looks to grow its economy, leaders have to look at global trade as not a
challenge, but an opportunity.
“Many Mississippi businesses are
finding that emerging markets around
the world offer some of the best opportunities for making new sales and are
adjusting their export strategies accordingly,” said Carol Moore, director
of the U.S. Commercial Service. “One
of the most important aspects of exporting is that it helps firms to diversify
their portfolios and withstand downturns in the domestic economy, and
that’s good for business.”
DENNIS SEID is the editor of the Northeast Mississippi Business Journal. Contact him at
dennis.seid@journalinc.com or (662) 678-1578.
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Company makes custom blue jeans in Verona
BY CARLIE KOLLATH
BUSINESS JOURNAL
VERONA – A Verona-based company
wants to help men and women solve a
pesky problem – finding the perfect jeans.
Blue Delta Jeans in January started
making jeans based on individual measurements from customers.
The company officially launched June 28.
“It’s very different from the mass product,” said co-owner JoshWest. “Most people don’t believe we actually make the
jeans here.”
The jeans are made to order and take
four to six weeks from the fitting session
to delivery.
Men’s jeans are $172. The company recently started making women’s jeans for
$190.
As of the middle of June, West said the
business has had about 90 orders.
“We try to grow very slowly – one order
in and one order out,” West said.
The process starts with a fitting session.
The only style right now is a boot cut
jean, but West and his wife, Jill, said the
individual measurements make each one
unique.
The men can determine if they want
‘We’ve had so many guys say they
can’t find jeans that fit them.’
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WHERE TO BUY
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BLUE DELTA JEANS is based in Verona and
makes customized jeans based on the
Jill West
wearer’s measurements.
WEBSITE: BlueDeltaJeans.com
TWITTER: @bluedeltajeans
PHONE: (662) 760-0696
the jeans tighter or looser in their thighs. then moved into the sewing area.
They also get the length fit to them,
Blue Delta Jeans has two seamsters. All EMAIL: jwest@bluedeltajeans.com
which has been the biggest selling point together, it has five people on the payroll,
so far, Josh West said.
in addition to four owners – the Wests waistlines if customers gain or lose weight.
“We’ve had so many guys say they can’t and Phil and Susan Daughdrill – and a
The Wests right now are making the
find jeans that fit them,” Jill West said.
silent partner.
jeans when they aren’t at their regular
After the measurements, customers
The jeans are made with older ma- jobs. Josh West is an economic developer
pick the color denim they want and the chines, which Josh West prefers because in Pontotoc and Jill West is a developfabric for the pocket lining.
they give him more control versus newer ment officer at Blue Mountain College.
The American-made fabric comes machines that are made for speed. The
Additionally, the New Albany residents
from American-grown cotton.
Wests and the employees spent last year are raising one child and adopting anCustomers also select pocket styles and planning the business and training on other from Taiwan this year. Eventually
the color of the thread in their jeans. The the equipment.
they want to use some of the company’s
thread, as well, is American made.
“We had a lot of jeans going in the trash profits to help families adopt children.
The customers then name their jeans, the first few weeks,” JoshWest said. “They
They also want to expand the Blue
which come with a one-of-a-kind label were hideous.”
Delta brand, but that’s way down the
that includes the name, the seamster and
After the sewing, riveting and other road, the couple said.
the production number of the jean.
processing, the jeans are inspected and
“We’re brand new,” JoshWest said. “We
From there, the order goes to a retrofit- delivered to customers.
want to get this right before we start
ted body shop building in Verona, about
The jeans come with a warranty for the adding styles.”
10 minutes south of Tupelo. The patterns life of the company. The Wests said they’ll
are chalked onto the fabric, cut out and repair their jeans and they’ll even adjust
carlie.kollath@journalinc.com
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BUSINESS JOURNAL
JULY 2012
BUSINESS JOURNAL
JULY 2012
Rite-Kem might be right fire ant killer
BY DENNIS SEID
BUSINESS JOURNAL
TUPELO – Fire ants have long
plagued humans, beasts and other creatures, but killing them has been a fruitless battle for the most part.
Powerful chemicals that once controlled and contained the pests also
proved poisonous to everything else
and have been banned.
While new pesticides and insecticides
and even steam have been used to help get
rid of them, fire ants continue to survive.
But Rite-Kem, a Tupelo-based chemical company, has been producing and
selling its innocuously named “Fire Ant
Granulars” for almost 10 years, and customers who buy the product swear by it.
Tim Allred, the road manager for Lee
County, said it’s been effective in eliminating fire ants the past 10 years.
And that’s exactly what Rite-Kem
President Mark Lovil hears from customers large and small. Farmers also
have been good buyers.
“It’s been used by cities and counties
for years,” he said. “And it works.”
Chemical company BASF provides
the raw materials for Rite-Kem to mix
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WHERE TO BUY
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CALL THE COMPANY at (800) 841-5351 or at
(662) 840-6060. The company’s office is on
Westmoreland Drive in Tupelo.
and use. Rite-Kem is registered to make
and sell the product.
It’s also non-hazardous to humans
and animals, unlike other products on
the market, Lovil said.
“We pack it as a sand. You sprinkle
two or three capfuls and it kills the
mound,” he said.
The cost of the product is $35 a case,
which includes 12 one-pound containers of the ant-killer.
But the general public hasn’t heard a
lot about it – yet.
“It’s been pretty popular, but it’s all
been by word of mouth,” Lovil said.
Fire Ant Granulars works this way:
The granules are spread over a slightly
disturbed mound of ants. The ants don’t
eat it, however. Because of its properties, the granules stick to the ants’ bodies, which spread the granules to the
rest of the colony, including the all-important queen.
The granules pull the moisture out of
While the government is its biggest
the ants’ bodies, dehydrating them and customer, Rite-Kem also makes prodkilling them.
ucts for residential and business use.
“We make more than 300 products,”
•••
he said.
For example, the company makes the
Lovil is a chemist, having moved to “cakes” placed in men’s urinals. It makes
Tupelo 20 years ago.
millions of them a year, one of only a
He worked for a company that sold handful of companies able to do so.
products to other companies, and he
later bought the chemicals side of the
•••
business and renamed it Rite-Kem. But
NAFTA all but killed the business, sendWith government spending under
ing fellow suppliers – and customers – scrutiny and the wars in Iraq and
to Mexico.
Afghanistan winding down, those govLovil knew he had to do something to ernment contracts may not be sustainfind new customers.
able.
Uncle Sam came calling, and RiteAfter all, when NAFTA went into efKem and the federal government have fect, Rite-Kem saw 80 percent of its
become partners ever since. Along the business dry up. Lovil doesn’t want a reway, the company has developed scores peat.
of new products, with Lovil leading the
So he figures the Fire Ant Granulars
way.
will provide a boost, especially with the
Among the biggest sellers for the gov- prime growing season ahead.
ernment include flight deck wash for
The company also has developed
U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, laundry de- Swepe-Tite, an all-natural bed bug killer
tergent for the Department of Defense, that is seeing plenty of interest.
windshield wash for the U.S military
“It’s all about diversification,” he said.
and corrosion removing compound for
the DoD and Brazil.
dennis.seid@journalinc.com
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BUSINESS JOURNAL
JULY 2012
Driverless cars may be made here in future
he daily commute to the office, the
occasional jaunt to the grocery
store, the cross-country journey to
visit friends and relatives – in the
near future, all of these drives could
look very different from today’s travel.
Google, the company that gave us the
most popular Web search engine, has
developed technology that eliminates
the need for human automobile driv-
ers. Called Google driverless car, the
technology uses GPS data, video cameras, proximity sensors and intelligent
software to control the operation of an
automobile.
You can probably think of many benefits of computer-driven automobiles.
Here are a few:
• Driverless vehicles are safer than
human-driven vehicles. The computer
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within the next
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and the required
controlling
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obeys the rules of the road. No speeding, no running red lights, no texting
while driving, no tailgating, no road
rage. Google has extensively tested its
driverless car technology. In thousands
of miles of testing, there was only one
accident, and that accident occurred
while the car was in manual mode.
• People will make better use of their
time. The executive or office worker
might answer email and make phone
calls during the commute to the office.
On a trip of
hours, people
could sleep
without the
need for
overnight hotel
stops.
• More people
will have access
to automobiles.
People with certain disabilities,
such as the visually impaired,
could own and
use cars. Children too young
to get an operator’s license
might-with a
parent’s permission, or maybe I
should say at a
parent’s insistence – use a
car to transport
themselves to
soccer practice
or get a gallon of milk from the convenience store down the street.
• Highways reserved for driverless vehicles would be cheaper to operate.
Think of it: They would require no traffic signs. There’d be no need for law enforcement officers.
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• Alcoholics would
no longer be dependent on designated drivers.
The downside? I
can’t think of anything.
The normalcy of
driverless vehicles
moved closer to reality last month,
TED
when Nevada issued
HOLT
the nation’s first driverless vehicle license plate, in this
case for a driverless
Toyota Prius. The law is an experiment
of sorts. The state requires that at least
two passengers occupy the automobile.
One of them must sit in the driver’s seat
and be prepared to seize control of the
vehicle in case of emergency. The other
occupant must monitor the vehicle’s
progress and ensure that it follows the
intended route. I see no reason why
Nevada will keep these restrictions if
driverless vehicles prove to be safe on
the public roads.
Furthermore, I see no reason why driverless vehicles won’t be commonplace
within the next 10 years. The extra
hardware and the required controlling
software are not expensive and probably would add only a few hundred dollars to the cost of a new car.
I have no connections to Toyota, either at the local factory or corporate
headquarters, but if driverless cars become the new standard, I expect that all
Toyota vehicles – including those made
in Blue Springs – will be available in driverless models.
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ChamberConnection
A publication of Journal Publishing and the CDF Chamber Division – JULY 2012
CDF Welcomes New Ambassadors
The new members of the 2012-2013
CDF Ambassadors Club officially began
their year of service following an orientation luncheon June 5. This year’s club
is made up of 42 individuals, representing 36 CDF-member businesses. Participation in the Ambassadors club gives
participants a unique opportunity to
share their business with the community and other Ambassadors, while
serving as goodwill emissaries of CDF’s
Chamber of Commerce division.
“The Ambassadors are an asset to the
Chamber of Commerce by helping our
staff meet the needs of our over 1,200
members,” said Tommy Green, vice
president of Chamber of Commerce for
CDF. “By making calls and visits
through the Ambassador mentor program, attending ribbon cuttings, grand
openings and more, this exceptional
group of volunteers provides a crucial
link between CDF and our membership.”
As Ambassadors, members of this
prestigious group will attend ribbon cut-
tings, groundbreakings, and any other
events in support CDF and its many
programs. The goal of the CDF Ambassadors Club is to promote the interests
of business and CDF, by initiating contact with members and prospective
members at CDF events, business site
visits, and other community events. This
year’s club represents such business sectors as technology, communications,
banking, real estate, non-profits, insurance, hotel & hospitality management,
restaurants, telecommunications, and
many, many more.
Ambassadors receive points for each
CDF event that they attend or volunteer
to work. An Ambassador of the Quarter
is awarded each quarter, with an Ambassador of the Year recognized at the
CDF Annual Meeting each spring.
For more information about the CDF
Ambassadors Club or to place your
name on a waiting list for the 20132014 CDF Ambassador’s Club, please
contact Emily Addison at (662) 8424521 or eaddison@cdfms.org.
2012-2013 Ambassador’s Club
Mr. Enrique Amador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plexus Slim
Mr. Jesse Bandre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exceed Technologies
Ms. Britni Beasley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BancorpSouth
Ms. Kelly Jo Brewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gentiva Hospice
Ms. Stephanie Browning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hampton Inn & Suites Tupelo/Barnes Crossing
Ms. Cindy Childs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mall at Barnes Crossing
Ms. Molly Crews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Express Employment Professionals
Ms. Kim Crump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LIFT, Incorporated
Ms. Shirley Curry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crye-Leike, Realtors
Ms. Sheila Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PPI, Inc.
Ms. Karen Dickey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Community Bank
Ms. Barbara Doles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trustmark National Bank
Ms. Becki Duffie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kelly Services
Ms. Patty Forsyth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vista Ridge Apartments
Ms. Cheryl Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sleep Inn and Suites
Ms. Dwana Golliday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Renasant Bank
Mr. M.O. Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Water Depot of Tupelo
Mr. Toby Hedges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shelter Insurance
Ms. Daphene Hendricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tupelo Park and Recreation
Ms. Shirley Hendrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R&B Specialty Printing
Mr. Jim Jolly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Ms. Carman Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BancorpSouth
Ms. Melonie Kight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tupelo Radio Broadcasting
Ms. Tracy Lauderdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BancorpSouth
Ms. Dana Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crye-Leike, Realtors
Ms. Bea Luckett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TRI, Inc. Realtors
Mr. Brad McCully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sportsman Lawn & Landscape
Ms. Katie McMillan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Key Staff Source
Mr. Bill McNutt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Tupelo Insurance Agency
Ms. Haley Monaghan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alliance Collection Service, Inc.
Ms. Carolyn Moss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Comfort Inn
Mr. Ricky Orr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M&F Bank
Mr. Allen Pegues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Premium Productions
Ms. Rachael Potts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gum Tree Mortgage
Mr. Jon Paul Rhea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First American National Bank
Ms. Torrie Robertson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SnyderMedia
Ms. Mary Sue Tudor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lamar Advertising
Ms. Carla Vancamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SnyderMedia
Ms. Amanda Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Community Bank
Mr. Kevin Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JaK’s Services and Vending
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A CDF
CHAMBER CONNECTION
Chamber focus
Dear Friends,
It’s hot outside, but your
Chamber of Commerce offers many “cool” benefits to
our members. One of
these is our ChamberAdvantage affinity program.
CDF members receive disGreen
counts at over 160 participating member businesses.
This is a free service to our members by our members. For a complete list of ChamberAdvantage
participating partners, visit our
website.
One of our favorite activities is assisting with ribbon cuttings throughout the year. We are happy to help
your business celebrate a grand
opening or a major milestone. Give
us a call to schedule your event. This
is just another benefit of your CDF
membership.
The Tupelo Young Professionals
Lunch with Leaders Series begins July
19. The inaugural speaker will be
Mayor Jack Reed, Jr. This luncheon will
be held in the CDF Boardroom beginning at 11:45 a.m. and costs $10. Regis-
New CDF Members
ter online at
www.cdfms.org/events.
Nominations for the 20122014 class of the Jim Ingram
Community Leadership Institute (CLI) will be received
through July 13. CLI is a leadership program for Tupelo/Lee
County and is jointly sponsored
by CREATE and CDF. Nominees
should possess leadership qualities as
demonstrated by past and current activities, have a degree of motivation toward service in the community, and be
representative of distinct elements of
the community, i.e., geographic area,
small business, industry, etc. If you
would like to nominate someone,
please call the CDF office at (662) 8424521 or complete the form online at
www.tupelochamber.com.
Have a safe and happy summer!
Sincerely,
Doodlebugs Paint
& Party Place
Ms. Kathy Poston
115 N Thomas St., Ste. I
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 680-5222
Arts
Miller Psychiatry
Clinic, Inc.
Dr. Chanda Miller
110 Union Belle
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-3042
Physicians and Surgeons
Endville Bakery
& Catering Co.
Ms. Elizabeth Gable
2132 McCullough Blvd.
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 680-3332
Bakeries
Mississippi Organ
Recovery Agency
Ms. Charlotte Mullinnix
110 South Broadway
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-1960
Health Care
Lodging Solutions
Ms. Shauna O’Nan
2122 W Jackson St.
Tupelo, MS 38804
(513) 827-2073
Hotels & Motels
Plan House Printing
& Graphics
Mr. Cory Dewett
607 W Main St.
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 407-0193
Printers & Publishers
Board of Directors for 2012-2013
CDF is governed by a 60-member Board of Directors. The Executive Committee is composed
of the CDF Officers and eleven additional members of the Board. CDF’s goals and objectives
are accomplished through the efforts of members appointed to committees operating under
one of CDF’s three divisions: Chamber Division, Economic Development Division, and Planning
and Property Management Division.
2012-2013 Executive Committee
Steve Altmiller
Mark Burleson
Tillmon Calvert
Scott Cochran
Blair Hughes
Guy Mitchell
Harry Rayburn
Barry Smith
Jane Spain
Buddy Stubbs
2012-2013 Board of Directors
Mike Armour
Bernard Bean
Jim Beane
Roger Bland
David Brevard
Gary Carnathan
Mike Clayborne
V.M. Cleveland
David Cole
Joe Estess
Clay Foster
Tom Foy
Sue Gardner
Julianne Goodwin
Frank Hodges
Salad Creations
Mr. Toby Hester
3952D N Gloster St.
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-4257
Restaurants & Catering
ServiceMaster Clean Fire
& Water Recovery
Mr. Chris Scribner
2720 S Gloster St.
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-7773
Restoration
Tupelo Battery Service
Mr. Larry Ezell
813 E Main St.
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 844-7454
Automotive
Charles & Mary Werner
888 Hwy 363
Saltillo, MS 38866
Individuals
Vice President
Chamber of Commerce
Community Development Foundation’s
David Copenhaver, Chairman
Chauncey Godwin, First Vice Chairman
Shane Hooper, Second Vice Chairman
David Rumbarger, President/Secretary
David Irwin, Immediate Past Chairman
JULY 2012
Trentice Imbler
Octavius Ivy
Michael James
Jamie Kennedy
Jeff King
Gearl Loden
Jerry Maxcy
Neal McCoy
Larry Michael
Paul Mize
Phil Morgan
Mabel Murphree
Mary Pace
Jim Pate
Greg Pirkle
Fred Pitts
Jack Reed, Jr.
Scott Reed
Eddie Richey
Cathy Robertson
Drew Robertson
Tom Robinson
Ty Robinson
Chris Rogers
Kenny Smith
Kiyoshi Tsuchiya
Gabriela Ungo
Mitch Waycaster
Jimmy Weeks
Dick White
JOIN US FOR TWO
JULY TYP EVENTS
Lunch with Leaders
Speaker: Mayor Jack Reed, Jr.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Community Development Foundation
398 E Main St., CDF Center
$10, includes lunch
Register online at www.cdfms.org/events
Networking Social
@ Elite Medical
Thursday, July 26, 2012
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
2633 Traceland Dr.
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Endville Bakery & Catering Co. Celebrates First Anniversary
The Food Network has made celebrities of such families as the Neelys and
Paula Deen and sons. One day, we will all
be watching the Gables. Elizabeth and
David Gable, owners of Endville Bakery
& Catering Co. in Tupelo have finished
their first year of business serving everything from mouth-watering barbecue
and smoked meats, to delectable
desserts and everything in between.
In January 2008, Elizabeth’s grandmother signed her up for a cake decorating class at Itawamba Community
College. Six weeks later she found herself in the advanced cake decorating
class. While she has always loved to
cook, and her husband David enjoys
grilling, it wasn’t until the two, along
with their barbecue team Holy Smoke
BBQ crew, took first place in Saltillo First
Baptist Church’s barbecue competition
that the thought of going into business
crossed their minds.
“If you win first place, you can’t just
quit,” said Elizabeth. “People started
asking us for food. We did more barbecue competitions, and last Valentine’s
Day I made 60 dozen cookies by myself,
in my home. That was when David told
me to find somewhere to start the business or stop.”
Endville Bakery & Catering Co. offers
food for every occasion. At their location
on McCullough Blvd., they offer a daily
selection of cupcakes, cookies, rice
krispy treats, brownies, peanut butter
cornflake bars, and more. They also
stock a freezer with casseroles available
for pick-up. Frozen meals include
chicken spaghetti, chicken and dressing,
chicken broccoli rice casserole,
spaghetti sauce, barbecue, meatloaf,
and various vegetables.
The Gables offer a special service
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available in the following week’s “Monday Meal.” To order, simply respond to
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supper that night. Past “Monday Meals”
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Bakery & Catering Co.’s business. They
offer cakes, lunch for offices, holiday
menus, and tailgate menus. Endville
Bakery & Catering Co. can tailor any
menu to the needs of the client. They
also have smokers, fish cookers, and
grills that are ready for any event, big or
small.
“We have all kinds of toys as far as
cooking goes,” said Elizabeth. “We can
cook for your rehearsal dinner Friday
night, prepare the cake, and cater the reception on Saturday. We also have all of
the serving pieces, so you don’t have to
go somewhere else to rent those items.”
While Elizabeth and David Gable love
to cook, it is a hard business, but the rewards are endless.
“It’s hard and exhausting, but worth it
when you see pictures of a child’s first
birthday who is playing in your smash
cake,” said Elizabeth. “That mama will
remember it forever.”
Endville Bakery & Catering Co. is located at 2132 McCullough Blvd. in Tupelo, and can be reached at (662)
680-3332. You can find them on Facebook and Twitter. Endville Bakery &
Catering Co. is open Tuesday through
Friday from 8:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and
Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
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CHAMBER CONNECTION
JULY 2012
CHAMBER CONNECTION
JULY 2012
Students Learn Hands-on Skills and Business Basics
at Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Summer Manufacturing Camp
Hawkeye Industries, Itawamba Community College, and the Community
Development Foundation again offered
the Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs®
TEK2GO Advanced Manufacturing
Camp for students ages 12-15 from June
18-22. Designed to help inspire the next
generation of inventors, engineers, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers, the
camp is a technical, hands-on experience to introduce students to 21st century manufacturing technology and
basic entrepreneurial skills.
“This camp introduces students to the
world of advanced manufacturing, and
gives them a glimpse of the jobs that are
available in Lee County, should they
choose to pursue this type of career,” said
Todd Beadles, vice president of workforce
development for the Community Development Foundation. “Camp participants
built a clock from start to finish, utilizing
technology, while gaining practical experience and confidence.”
Participants explored 3D design, com-
puter numerical control (CNC) programming, laser cutting, machining, finishing,
entrepreneurship, and more, while emphasizing product creation, problem
solving, and team building. Visits to area
manufacturers provided an up-close look
at products being made as well as career
advice and inspiration from the entrepre-
neurs who run the companies.
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs®, the
foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (NBT) and the
National Association for Community
College Entrepreneurship (NACCE).
Camps will be offered at NACCE member
community colleges throughout the
United States.
NBT introduces young people tocareers in the trades through manufacturing summer camps for youth. It also
issues scholarships to students at colleges and trade schools pursuing studies that lead to careers in
manufacturing. More information on
NBT is available by visiting www.NutsAndBoltsFoundation.org. Based in
Rockford, IL, the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International, is a
professional organization with more
than 2,100 members working together
to improve the metal forming and fabricating industry. Learn more at
www.fmanet.org.
2013-2015 Tupelo/Lee County Map Project Underway
The Community Development Foundation (CDF) is producing the new
2013-2015 street map of Tupelo/Lee
County. Once again, CDF has partnered
with Spring Hill Press to produce this
map, an exclusive advertising opportunity for members of CDF.
CDF members are invited to pur-
chase a display ad on the map. Beginning July 2, a representative of Spring
Hill Press will contact members about
this exclusive opportunity.
Spring Hill Press is the publisher of
the “Official Tupelo/Lee County CDF
Map,” the only map endorsed by CDF.
Tupelo/Lee County maps are available
at CDF and the Tupelo Convention and
Visitors Bureau. In addition, they are
included in membership, relocation,
and visitor packets.
For advertising information, please
contact Nita Hickman at Spring Hill
Press
at
(800)
627-8141
or
nitah@springhillpress.net.
MILLER PSYCHIATRY
Don’t miss the
Mississippi Tourism
Mastery Road Show
with Twitchy
Twitchy is one of North America’s most indemand tourism sales and service trainers
Monday, July 9
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
or
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CDF Boardroom
398 E Main St., CDF Center
A ribbon cutting was held at Miller Psychiatry Clinic in Saltillo. The clinic offers individual, marriage, and family counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults. Miller Psychiatry Clinic is located at 110 Union Belle, and can be
reached at (662) 869-3042. For more information, please visit www.millerpsychiatry.com.
To reserve your space at this free seminar,
please contact the Tupelo Convention & Visitors
Bureau at (800) 533-0611.
For more information, please visit
www.itwitch.com/ocstourism
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Opportunities for Entrepreneurs at the Renasant Center for IDEAs
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
AND SMALL BUSINESS:
OPPORTUNITIES AND LIABILITIES
Presented by:
Mr. Nick Landau
Intellectual Property attorney
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings
Wednesday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Renasant Center for IDEAs 398 E Main St.
Participants will learn about:
Trademarks – Distinguishing your business in the marketplace
Trade Secrets – The law of confidentiality
Copyrights – Protecting works of authorship and art
Patents – The new outlook for owning inventions
To register for this free seminar, please visit www.cdfms.org/events
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CHAMBER CONNECTION
JULY 2012
CHAMBER CONNECTION
JULY 2012
ZIP SCRIPTS
CHAMBER SEMINAR
“Every Door Direct Mail Seminar”
Presented by:
Mr. Perry Whitaker, Sales/Direct Mail Specialist, PPI
Mr. Marc Williams, Business Development Specialist,
United States Postal Service
Tuesday, July 24
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
CDF Boardroom
398 E Main St., CDF Center
Learn about the new direct mail program
from the United States Postal Service:
• Incredibly low postal rates for direct mail
• Mail that can be targeted to specific neighborhoods
• Cost effective ways to send large over-size mail pieces at reduced rates
• Can be used for low minimum quantities or high volume mass mailings
• Perfect for business to consumer marketing
• No mailing lists needed
To celebrate the grand opening of Zip Scripts in Tupelo, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held. A fullservice, drive-thru pharmacy, Zip Scripts is located at 501 S Gloster St., and can be reached at (662)
680-3148. For more information, please visit www.zip-scripts.com.
To register for this free seminar, please visit www.cdfms.org/events
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662.844.1852
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CHAMBER CONNECTION
PAGE 13
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Shannon Town Hall
Mayor Ronnie Hallmark and the
Shannon Board of Aldermen officially
broke ground June 22 on a new Town
Hall facility for the Town of Shannon,
MS. Funding for the new Town Hall was
made possible in part through a Small
Municipalities Grant from the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA).
“I have worked with the state for several years to secure funding towards this
project,” said Mayor Hallmark. “I appreciate the partnership we have with MDA
and our state officials who have helped
to make this opportunity available. The
Town is also grateful for the continued
support that we receive from the Lee
County Board of Supervisors. Our leaders make a difference. That is why we
can see progress like a new Town Hall.”
The current Town Hall was built in the
1950s as an early post office. The Town
acquired the building in the late 1980s
and converted it into the existing Town
Hall. The municipal functions have outgrown the current facility, and through
the support of Governor Phil Bryant,
Senator Russell Jolly, and Representative
Steve Holland, Mayor Hallmark’s vision
for a new facility was realized.
The new Shannon Town Hall was designed by Chris Root of Tek 1 Studio,
and will include a drive-through window for citizens to conveniently pay
utility bills; a larger boardroom for
Pictured participating in the Shannon Town Hall groundbreaking are: Senator Russell Jolly; Supervisor Tommie Lee Ivy; Alderman Debra Grubbs; Alderman Bryant Thompson; Mayor Ronnie Hallmark; Representative Steve Holland; Alderman Carl
Trice; Alderman Paul Lyles; Supervisor Billy Joe Holland; Alderman Joey McCord; Town Clerk Kizzy Johnson; and Utility
Clerk Pat Holloway.
meetings and court hearings; and addi- precinct for Shannon.
tional parking, with handicapped
The Town of Shannon recently respaces, for community access. The fa- ceived a separate energy grant through
cility will also become the new voting MDA to make cost-saving improve-
JUNE TYP
The June TYP event
was held at Accent
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
Young Professionals
enjoyed tours of the
new facility, as well
as refreshments and
networking.
The CDF Business Roundtable will meet
Wednesday, July 25 at 4:00 p.m.
CDF Boardroom, 398 E Main St., CDF Center
For more information or to appear on the agenda, please contact
Emily Addison at (662) 842-4521 or eaddison@cdfms.org.
ments to the existing Town Hall facility.
That building will be converted into the
Shannon Police Department once it is
vacated.
Join us for
the August
Business Boxed
Lunch & Learn
“Your On-Line Presence”
Presented by Mr. Greg Word
Manager Technical/Graphic Services
North Mississippi Industrial
Development Association
Wednesday, August 22
11:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
CDF Boardroom
$10.00-CDF members
$20.00-non-members
Register online at www.cdfms.org/events
by Thursday, August 16
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JULY 2012
CHAMBER CONNECTION
Talmadge Kirk won the Dixon Golf Challenge.
JULY 2012
Golfers participate in a putting green contest sponsored by U.S. Lawns of NMS.
Pictured are members of the BancorpSouth team.
SnyderMedia’s live hole sponsor tent at Big Oaks
Golf Club.
First place went to the team from Mitchell Signs.
Thank you to the sponsors of the 6th Annual
CDF Membership Golf Tournament
Abner's
Advanced Innovations East, Inc.
Auto Spa
Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union County
Barnes and Noble
Bauhaus USA, Inc.
Belk
Bishop's Flower's & Gifts, Inc.
Borrowed Thyme
BNA Bank
Buffalo Wild Wings
Café 212
Caron Prince Art Gallery
Century Construction
Chick-fil-A Thompson Square
Community Bank
Crossroads Rib Shack
Deco Direct
Elvis Presley Memorial Foundation
Express Employment Professionals
Fairpark Grill
First American National Bank
Golf First
Goodwin Chiropractic
Harvey's
Health Link
His Hers Antiques & Collectibles
Home Depot
Humana
Keep It Casual
La Vino
Logan's Roadhouse
Lowe's
Magnolia BBQ & Fish
Magnolia Business Centre
McAlister's
Midnite Pottery
Mid-South Nursery
Mississippi Manufacturers Association
Mitchell Distributing
MLM Clothiers
NAPA Auto Parts
N.E.W.
Newk's
Northeast Mississippi Board of Realtors
O'Charley's
Old Venice Pizza Company
Oscar's Fine Wine
Outback Steakhouse
Papa John’s Pizza
Park Heights
Pepsi Beverages Co.
Reed's
Romie’s Grocery & Rob Lesley Catering
Select Staffing
SkyBox Sports Grill & Pizzeria
Smoothie King
SnyderMedia
Staples
Sweet Peppers Deli
T&L Specialty Co.
Tellini’s Pasta Market
Trails & Treads
Tupelo Automobile Museum
Tupelo Coca Cola
Tupelo Small Animal Hospital
U.S. Lawns of Northeast Mississippi
Vanelli's
Waste Management
Watkins Uiberall
Yoconoa Area Council – Boy Scouts
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P. O. Box 1362
Tupelo, MS 38802-1362
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Okolona
P.O. Box 306
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(662) 447-5403
Houston Banking Center
321 W. Madison St.
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(662) 456-3347
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JULY 2012
BUSINESS JOURNAL
JULY 2012
Business Directory
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403 Church St. • Booneville • 728-0032
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(662) 842.2448 / 800.840.2449
Booneville Supply
www.northmsperio.com
For all your plumbing needs
103 Parkgate Ext. / Tupelo
Commercial Cleaning Services
Engineering
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Concrete
Farm Equipment
Sales
Drug Co.
Complete Prescription Service
We Accept All Medicare Part D Plans
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Gifts & Fenton Glass
Tyler Candles
Aromatique
Arthur Court
Lenox & Gorham China
210 West Main Street
Okolona, MS (662) 447-5471
Glass & Overhead Doors
Service
Serving Tupelo for
3 Generations
24 Hour
Emergency Service
401 Elizabeth St. • Tupelo
662-842-7305
BAY IMPLEMENT COMPANY INC.
1005 4th St. NW
800-439-2006
256-356-2482
• Adora Dolls &
Lee Middleton Dolls
• Ole Miss & Miss. State
Collegiate Items
• NEW Casseroles to Go!
Red Bay, Alabama
Fax 256-356-8916
bayimp@hiwaay.net
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
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Business Directory
Hair
Metal Buildings
Livestock
Completely Confidential
Free Consultations
Creative Hair Replacement
1443 East Main Street
Tupelo, Mississippi
WE
GE
ICE
T THE BEST PR
Owner, Ron Herndon
PONTOTOC
STOCKYARD
SATURDAYS
FOR ALL LIVESTOCK NEEDS
Post Frame Buildings And Supplies
Metal Siding • Roofing & Trim • Engineered Wood Trusses
• Metal Building Insulation • Pre-Cut Building Kits
273 Road 1178
Tupelo, MS
(662) 844-9576
Mon - Fri 8:00-5:00 • Sat 8:00-12:00
568 RockyFord Rd. • Hwy 76 West, Pontotoc
489-4385 or 213-7080
www.tupelohairloss.com
Goats, Hogs, and Horses at 11:00 am, Cattle at 1:00 pm
(662) 842-1222
Home Improvement
www.econopostframe.com • Email: jeff@econopostframe.com
Moving
Locksmith
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) 963-2825
rafcomhs@gmail.com
Windows, Doors, Tubs,
Skirting, Fixtures, and More!!
Installation available!!!
Horse Performance
Call for a Free Estimate
Bronzie Morgan
Relocation Specialist
662-842-1120
(662) 842-7720
“The Morgan Family has been moving
families like yours for over 50 years”
1219 1⁄2 NELLE STREET • TUPELO
Paint
Manufactured Homes For Sale
WHEEL ESTATE HOMES
TUPELO • SALTILLO • NEW ALBANY
Tour!!
to Tour
Reposs to
and Repo
Used,, and
New,, Used
90 New
Over
Over 90
Family Owned &
Operated Since 1967
www.wheelestate.net
800-846-6670
Insurance
Pest Control
Medical
Hancock Insurance Agency
Residential • Commercial
• Industrial • Licensed
• Bonded • Insured
• Low Odor & Odorless
Chemicals
INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
ATV • Life • Health
Annuities • RV • Automobile
Motorcycle • Home
Mobile Home
Medicare Supplements
Scott Hancock
Allen Hancock
Monthly Rates Available
Locally Owned and
Operated by Mike Fulco
662-534-2661
662-842-BUGS
662-842-2847
720 W . Bankhead St.
New Albany
Lawn & Garden
Plumbing
Medical
, PA
Plants • Flowers • Trees • Shrubbery
Decorative Outdoor Planters & Pots
Gift Registry • Yard Art • Pottery
662.534.8800 • Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
816-1/2 W. Bankhead St. • New Albany
Comprehensive Medical Care
For Your Family or Business
Appointments & Walk-Ins Welcome
Mon-Fri. 8 - 6:30
Sat. 9 - 6
Sun. 1 - 6
1154 Cross Creek Dr.
(Next to Home Depot)
840-8010
Lee Wallace, CFNP
David W. Bell, MD
RH PLUMBING, INC.
Commercial Plumbing, Gas & Industrial Piping
RICHARD HANLON
(662) 447-3213
P.O. BOX 417
Okolona, MS 38860
Thank you for choosing RH Plumbing. We appreciate your business
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Business Directory
Carolina Cleaners
W
You Get It Dirty - We Clean It Up
Mobile 662-678-6356
Real Estate
499 Gloster Creek Village,
Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone: (662) 844-4888
Fax: (662) 844-3006
RO
INC.
OF
ING
LICENSED & INSURED
411 CLARK ST. ❖ TUPELO ❖ 844-4481
Restaurant
at
• Max 2 FREE Kids with Adult Entree
• 12 Years and Under
Salon Services
Hair Care, Manicures, Pedicures, Facials,
Skin Care, Micro-Dermabrasion, Massage,
Color Analysis & Correction
The Creative Touch
• 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
Restaurant
HE
EL
ER
“A Family Business Since 1946”
• Residential • Commercial • Industrial
FREE Estimates
Specializing in Hot High Pressure Washing
HEAVY EQUIPMENT • HOUSES • TRUCKS • TRAILERS
Steve Hill
Owner
Roofing
Restaurant
Pressure Washing
Restaurant
DAY S PA & S A L O N
662-844-3734 • 844-6204
2613-A TRACELAND DR. • TUPELO, MS 38801
Septic Tanks & Systems
Bill’s Septic Tank Service
Since 1979
Residential • Commercial • Industrial
WE Roast, You Boast
• Dining • Carryout • Catering
203 Commerce St. • Tupelo, MS • 840-8800
Mall at Barnes Crossing • Food Court • 690-8009
• Pizza Spaghetti
• Salad Bar • Sandwich
365-7059
709 S 4th St. • Baldwyn, MS
Mon.-Thurs. 11-10 • Fri.-Sat. 11-11 • Sun. 12-10
Restaurant
Restaurant
The Rib Shack
Country Store (2) Can Eat for 18
Specializing in Ribs & BBQ!
2 Pc. Whole MS Farm Raised
& Restaurant C(2)ATFISH
PLATES
Come See Us at
$
Hwy. 6, 4.5 mi. from
Nettleton & Plantersville
In front of Pettigrew Cabinets
Thu., Fri. & Sat. Nights
5:00 – 9:00 pm
99
Served w/salad & potato.
Price includes drinks & tax.
Lunch Specials & Pizza
Call 591-2900 for take-out orders
Restaurant
Party Trays
for all Occasions!
Fried Pickles, Cheese and Sausage Plate, Cheese Steaks, Hoagies, Chicken Salad,
Fish, Steaks, Kid Menu, BBQ Nachos, Homemade Desserts and much, much more.
- Pumping & Repairs - Field Line Installed -
662-767-3105
Cell# 662-231-1941
4810 Pontocola Rd., Shannon, MS
To bacco & 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
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
Road Side Service
Monday-Saturday 7 am -10 pm • Sunday 1 pm -8 pm
204 Starlyn Avenue • New Albany, MS
662-534-4500
Uniforms
CR Diesel Service
24 Hour Road Side Service
Jumpstarts • New & Used Tires • Flat Repairs
Truck & Trailer Repair • Fuel Delivery
Chris Roach – 662-610-5604
1101 W. Main • Tupelo
842-3774
SEPTIC TANK INSTALLATION
CLEANING & CLASS ONE
TREATMENT PLANTS
Keeping Professional People Looking Professional
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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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
☎ (662) 842-8283
(662) 842-4117
www.trirealestate.net
Close the deal
at Park Heights.
A business meeting like no other! Private rooms available
335 East Main Street
Fairpark District | Historic Downtown Tupelo
Lunch: M-F 11am-2pm | Dinner: M-S 5:30-10pm
662-842-5665
www.parkheightsrestaurant.com
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