THE MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER OF THE ITAWAMBA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
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2016 Year in Review
THE MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER OF THE ITAWAMBA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
This newsletter is dedicated to the members of Itawamba County Development Council. You are the reason ICDC has achieved so many wonderful things this year. Thank you and know together we will build Itawamba County into a thriving hub of economic and community progress capitalizing on our best attributes… a safe place to live, work, and raise a family!
“Come to Itawamba County…… Where We’re Changing Lives One Job at a Time”
Accomplishments We Have Made Together This Year………….
. October1st- Jr. Leadership Jumpstart . November 2nd- Civic Course . December 7th- Economic Development Course . January 4th- Finance Course
. February 1st- Advanced Education Course . March 1st- Community Project Wrap-up *March 30th- Itawamba Jr. Leadership Graduation
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THE MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER OF THE ITAWAMBA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The ICDC Website Reveal was a red carpet event filled with paparazzi, theatre style food, and the reveal of the new website. The website is geared towards economic development, community development, and tourism. Check-out the site at www.itawambams.com
Tourists, Tax Revenue, & Growth of local businesses! That’s what the Visit Itawamba Coupon Card was made for. Offering 15% off merchandise at the participating stores. We’ve already had two rounds of printing. If you’re an ICDC Member and would like your business listed, just contact the ICDC office. This promotion is FREE for our members. The cards are located at the Itawamba Welcome Center, local hotels, Itawamba Historical Society, Midway Marina, and the ICDC office.
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The Annual RCDC Banquet was held at the Houston RCDC. Attendees were treated to catfish, hushpuppies, fries, and all the fixins’. 2015 Awards were received by: . Carolina RCDC-Award of Excellence (sponsored by Pro-Tool) . Houston RCDC-Award of Merit (sponsored by The Chicken Store) . Ryan’s Well RCDC- Award of Recognition (sponsored by W&W Specialties) . Carolina RCDC-Publicity Award (sponsored by The Itawamba Times) . Houston RCDC-Ruth Schulz-Secretary’s Award (sponsored by Farm Bureau Federation)
161 Volunteers picked-up over 4 tons of trash for our 1st Annual Keep Itawamba Beautiful: Pine Grove Church of Christ, Tremont First Baptist, Carolina RCDC, Houston RCDC, Ryan’s Well RCDC, Dorsey Lion’s Club, Itawamba County Board of Supervisors, Itawamba County Sherriff’s Department, Itawamba County Sanitation Department, Mantachie Schools, and Dorsey Baptist Church helped organize groups and provided lunch for the clean-up crews! FAWN GROVE LANDSCAPING COMPLETE ICDC would like to thank the Master Gardeners, Board of Supervisors, County Workers, Dorsey Water Association, Walton’s Greenhouse, and Derek Guntharp for making the Fawn Grove Industrial Park Landscaping project a success! Take a moment to drive through the industrial park. Itawamba County is working together to help attract new businesses into our area.
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THE UGRR BICYCLE ROUTE MARKER UNVEILED Due to the generous donation from The Potter’s Wheel, the UGRR Bicycle Route Marker has been unveiled. Gary Owens-The Great American Farm Table built the frame out of railroad ties for the marker, Robinson & Associates designed the marker, Bob Franks-The Itawamba Historical Society provided all the pictures and historical facts, and the City Workers erected the marker and provided the electrical wiring for the railroad lanterns. The marker is located at the end of the ICC Walking trail near the entrance to the Whitten Campgrounds. There is a five county agreement in the works for the Mississippi part of the trail. This agreement will allow all five of the counties to work together to seek grant funds for unified signage and a bicycle lane for the entire route. There will also be cross marketing efforts with all of the counties and the State of MS. Come ride the MS UGRR Bicycle Route today!
Toyota Boshoku Job Fair The Toyota Boshoku Job Fair held at ICDC was a tremendous success. 350 job applicants attended the biggest job fair in the entire United States for Toyota Boshoku. This job fair helped embrace our motto..”Come to Itawamba County, Where We’re Changing Lives One Job at a Time!”
Itawamba County’s First Governor’s Job Fair was a huge success with 31 companies participating! 15 jobs were offered to job applicants on the spot and 25 applicants were offered 2nd interviews!
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ICC PIZZA IN THE PARK & TAILGATING ICDC and The City of Fulton joined forces for ICC. We hosted Pizza in the Park to welcome back ICC Students to Fulton and The “Chief Squaws” won the BEST FOOD Award at the ICC tailgating event. GO ICC!!!
Blake Buchanan of Mantachie Fire & Rescue was awarded the Every Day Hero Award by Wayne Averitt- Modern Woodmen. The Itawamba Historical Society hosted this special award ceremony. Over 65 folks gathered to support Blake in receiving this prestigious honor. Chief Roberts of the Mantachie Police Department and Mantachie Mayor Jeff Butler provided examples of Blake’s willingness to help those in need and providing comfort no matter the circumstance. We thank Blake and all our Police & Fire personnel who provide us protection every day!
Tree Planting Ceremony with Dr. Toyoda at Toyota Boshoku during his visit to tour all the Toyota plants in Mississippi!
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RIBBON CUTTINGS FOR 2015-2016
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Welcome ICDC’s New Members for 2015-2016 Almond Box Big Brother Big Sisters Bliss Boutique Centerville Fish & Steak Charleston Place Chip Crane Community Bank Complete Home Care Crossroads Ranch Fulton Rehab Itawamba Times Lula Cummings Mark Cummings Dixi Country Store
Double J Firearms Emi Sue’s Boutique Matt Fennell Great American Farm Tables Hardee’s Homer’s BBQ Little Caesar’s Pizza Dr. Joe & Lacce Lowder Mantachie Pizza & Subs Mantachie Printing Matt’s Supply Company Milly’s Boutique O’Reilly’s Auto Parts Piezons
Predator Pest Control Pro Physical Therapy Riley Auto & Tire Sheila’s Flowers Smith Furniture Sparkle Auto Bath Subway Tab Boren Pottery The Chicken Store The Market at John Rankin The Square Gift Co. Tri-State Lumber Chuck Wood
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