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Catepillar’s Corinth plant has global impact

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Furniture manufacturers, retailers should read MSU consumer study

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ade in the U.S.A.” is U.S. is a stronger criterion than enmaking a comeback of vironmentally friendly furniture, sorts. but this is not the case for memThe flow of jobs is bers of GenerationY.” unlike the seeming tide of comThe study had many more panies that flew offshore the past talking points to digest, but for few decades, but it’s a start. now, let’s look at the appeal of In 1979, the U.S. had 19.6 mil“Made in the U.S.A.” lion manufacturing jobs; today, The study found that of the DENNIS that number is 12 million. more than 2,000 respondents, SEID But in the past three years, nearly 50 percent of them try to roughly 500,000 manufacturing find furniture only made in the jobs have been created in the U.S. The older the people were, U.S., a growth rate that’s outpaced other the more they felt that way. More Southadvanced countries, Time reported in erners and Midwesterners felt that way, April. too.

That’s good news for American manuHere’s where it gets really interesting. facturing, and it’s good for Northeast The participants were given the scenario Mississippi. of having found a sofa they liked for $800, You’ve seen the statistics: About a and it was made in China. When asked quarter of the jobs in our 16-county rehow much more they would pay for the gion are tied to manufacturing. Furnisame sofa if it was made in the U.S., “43.2 ture, of course, comprises the bulk of percent said they would not be willing to those jobs. But don’t forget companies pay any more than $800 for the sofa, 19.8 like Cooper Tire, Caterpillar, Philips, percent would be willing to pay $850 for Acco, MTD, Advanced Innovations, Toythe sofa, 16.9 percent would be willing to ota and many others also make and build pay $900 for the sofa, 6.1 percent would things here. be willing to pay $950 for the sofa, 8.7 Just recently, Tecumseh said it will add percent would be willing to pay $1,000 150 jobs to itsVerona facility. And some for the sofa, and 5.2 percent would be jobs are coming at the expense of Brazil. willing to pay more than $1,000 for the But let’s get back to furniture manufac- sofa. No differences were found across turing. In Northeast Mississippi, we’ve gender or generational group, but Midbeen better insulated against foreign westerners were more likely to pay up to competitors, unlike the industry in North $200 more for the sofa and Southerners Carolina. Upholstered furniture from were more likely to pay $1,000 or more China is harder to produce and ship as for the sofa if it is made in the U.S.” efficiently as sofas, loveseats and reclinWhen it boils down to style, price, ers made here. It’s hard to fold a couch brand name and “made in the U.S.,” coninto a container. That doesn’t mean we’re sumers rated “made in the U.S.” third. immune – we know companies in China For Gen Y consumers, environmentally and elsewhere in Asia do their fair share friendly furniture has much to do with of imported upholstered furniture. But quality.

North Carolinas furniture industry was Wrote Ponder, “Made in the U.S.A.” is a built on case goods – chests, drawers, strong sentiment and can be used as a bookshelves and cabinets – and China selling point for American-made furniknocked them off easily. ture. This is particularly true for older conIn recent years, more furniture manusumers. Unfortunately, Gen Y does not facturers have emphasized their “Made appreciate this sentiment as strongly as in Mississippi,” “Made in America” and older generations do. While purchasing “Made in the U.S.A.” roots. furniture that is made with environmenAnd that’s a good thing. tally friendly materials is a weaker selling Nicole Ponder, a marketing professor point than furniture made in the U.S.A. in at Mississippi State University, recently general, this is not the case for members released a followup to her 2008 study of Gen Y. In order for U.S. furniture manulooking into consumer attitudes and facturers to win favor with Gen Y, more buying habits for furniture purchases. consumer education is needed. Perhaps The full study can be found online at showing that the U.S. furniture industry is http://ffi.msstate.edu/pdf/consumer_at- heavily regulated compared to other titudes.pdf%20. countries will go a long way in convincing Her executive summary finds that “furni- Gen Y consumers that U.S.-made furniture is viewed as central to one’s self-conture is more environmentally-friendly cept; therefore, item selection is seen as a than furniture made in other countries.” very important decision. ... Quality ranks as Something to think about. the most important evaluative criterion when furniture is being considered for pur- Contact DENNIS SEID at (662) 678-1578 chase. In general, furniture made in the or dennis.seid@journalinc.com.

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Caterpillar’s Corinth plant has global impact

BY DENNIS SEID BUSINESS JOURNAL

CORINTH – For 31 years, Caterpillar has quietly gone about its business in Northeast Mississippi serving its customers around the world.

Caterpillar, the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives, has a major part of its massive Remanufacturing Services division in Corinth.

“We have a total of five buildings for remanufacturing,” said Roberto Ortega, manager of the Mississippi Remanufacturing, Components and Work Tools Division.“Our staffing is about 1,000 employees.”

But what exactly is “remanufacturing?” It’s much like rebuilding engines and parts, but on a different level.

For example, a 16-cylinder engine producing 3,500 horsepower returns to the Corinth plant from a dealer. Rebuilding an engine would take the same parts of the engine and return them; in remanufacturing, the engine will be taken apart and then put together from parts from several differentengines.

Engines get disassembled, and parts like cylinder heads, flywheels, cam shafts, and fuel pumps are thoroughly reworked.

The refurbished engines are painted Caterpillar yellow and

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Caterpillar employee Erice Cloinger puts a crank shaft as part of the refurbishing of a C7-3176 Caterpillar engine. sent back to the dealer as good as new.

Last year, Cat Reman, the company’s shortened name for the division, took back more than 2.2 million units at their end-of-life cycle (called core) and remanufactured more than 161 million pounds of material at its 17 worldwide remanufacturing operations.

Caterpillar’s Corinth operation receives some 22 truckloads of material a week from all over the world for remanufacturing.

And the Corinth facility alone handles 17,000 different parts.

“The core are returned in sameas-new condition, helping reduce ownership and operating costs,” Ortega said.

According to Caterpillar,“once a

returned core arrives at a reman facility, it is disassembled down to the smallest part, losing its identity. Each element goes through a cleaning process and is inspecting against strict engineering specifications to determine if it can be effectively salvaged. Accepted worn-out components are then converted into production-ready material through advanced salvage techniques which use the same rigorous engineering process that goes into new Cat machines.”

The remanufacturing process reduces waste and lowers greenhouse gas emissions as well, Ortega said.

In addition to remanufacturing, the Corinth plant has added en-

Brad Yancey uses a torch to heat up parts in the motor disassimbley area at the Caterpillar plant in Corinth. gine production to its operations, including a massive 20-cylinder heavy engine that produces 6,000 horsepower.

Jarod Moss, engineering manager, Salvage Development Reman & Components Division, said Caterpillar has relied on highly qualified and motivated workers in Corinth.

“They’re an extremely engaged workforce,” he said. “They’re safety focused, winning numerous awards for safety.”

In a manufacturing environ-

ment, safety is paramount, and Caterpillar’s Corinth operation has received a couple of coveted Chairman’s Awards recognizing its efforts.

“The people are what have made us successful,” Ortega said. “We’ve got a great workforce. Last year we had 350 people with perfect attendance. ... they have good core values they bring to the business and their work demonstrates that.”

Because of its success, Corinth’s reman operation is often visited

by Caterpillar’s other facilities,

Winchester: Locked and loaded

BY ERROL CASTENS BUSINESS JOURNAL

OXFORD – The Winchester cowboy-on-horseback logo is obviously iconic of the Old West, where the company earned its fame and reputation.

Today the company’s ammunition is used by hunters, competitive and recreational target shooters, law enforcement officers and military personnel, not just across the nation but around the world.

It might surprise many of those people to realize that Winchester makes much of its ammunition in Oxford.

“Olin Corp.’s Winchester Division became a part of the Oxford community and Lafayette County with the opening of our Rimfire operations in 2005,” said Ted Zimmermann, vice president for human resources. “We expanded our presence in Oxford in 2008

with the addition of our Military Packing operations and, in 2011, with the opening of our new Centerfire facility.”

The Centerfire operations moved from Olin’s home in Alton, Ill., when workers there refused to make contract concessions. Winchester now employs nearly 1,000 people in Oxford, with possibilities of expanding the Centerfire operations in response to ongoing shortages of some types of ammo.

“Like many manufacturers in the shooting sports industry, we are experiencing an extremely high demand for our products,” he said. “We are working as hard as we can to produce an increased supply of quality ammunition to meet our customers’ needs.”

The Rimfire facility makes small-caliber ammunition typically used for recreational shooting, target competition and small-game hunting. Centerfire ammunition includes both rifle

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Employees in the Winchester Centerfire plant in Oxford show rifle ammunition, which the plant manufacturers along with pistol ammo.

The company’s adjacent plant makes small-caliber rimfire cartridges and handgun ammunition and is used for hunting, recreational shooting, target competition and personal defense, as well as by law enforcement and military personnel, Zimmermann said.

The third Oxford operation packs military ammo in trays, cans, links and belts with extra inspections to meet government specifications to withstand war zone conditions.

Among other community connections, Winchester has forged partnerships with Northwest Mississippi Community College and the Oxford-Lafayette School of Technology.

“Beyond providing an important source of jobs and continued economic development for the Oxford community, we have worked hard to build local relationships and serve as a fixture in the Oxford community,” Zimmermann said.

“Winchester is proud to be an important part of the Mississippi community,” said Curtis Phillips, Winchester’s plant manager in Oxford.“The dedicated workforce and skilled labor available here allows us to deliver the highest quality product to our customers. We are pleased with the continued support we have received from state and local leaders.” errol.castens@journalinc.com

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It’s the top product for a Rienzi family’s meat packing business

AUGUST 2013

Suited for slugburgers

BY LENA MITCHELL BUSINESS JOURNAL

RIENZI – Since 1914, Suitor’s Meat Co. has been part of the rolling countryside off U.S. Highway 45, about 10 miles south of Corinth.

From his start in a small slaughterhouse on 400 acres on County Road 516 and taking his meat to sell off his truck on weekends, company founder Robert Lee Suitor began building the business that remains a thriving family meat packing and wholesale grocer today.

Robert Lee Suitor’s son Bobby, and his wife Clarice Suitor, are the company owners, but their sons – John and Mark Suitor – run the day-to-day operations.

John Suitor is plant manager and Mark Suitor handles sales and marketing.

John’s son Ian Suitor works in production, shipping and receiving.

The family members all

Employees Tim Kitchen and Debbie Parker package pork sausage at Suitor's Meat Company in Rienzi. live in homes built on the remaining 200 acres of the family farm within sight of the business.

The company’s main product is slugburger, producing about 1,500 pounds during twice-a-week processing.

“We started processing it about 10 years ago,” John Suitor said. Smiling, he said the mixture is a secret family recipe that includes soy protein, flour, pork and spices.

In April, a crew from The Travel Channel’s “Burgerland” series visited the operation to find out more about what host George Motz called a “doughburger.”

It’s “a throwback to the Depression and meat-rationing during World War II, where people would have to put something into

the meat to extend it,” Motz said in a published interview. “Those burgers are still available in parts of the South, especially northern Mississippi.”

He’s right about the product’s regional appeal, Mark Suitor said. Their customers include restaurants, sandwich shops, convenience stores and groceries from as far south as Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties, through north Mississippi and across the Tennessee state line into Hardin and McNairy counties.

“We sell bulk and patties, and the recent slow economy has really seen our business grow,” Mark Suitor said. “People are trying to stretch their budgets as much as possible and slugburgers are a good way to do that.”

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Bobby Suitor, from left, his sons Mark and John, and John’s son Ian continue the legacy their grandfather Robert Lee Suitor began when he founded Suitor’s Meat Company in Rienzi. Now all three generations work at the company.

Though slugburgers have become the main seller for the business, the company also has an extensive customer list for its tenderloin, sausage, bacon and ribeye steaks.

Summer is a slower time, but as fall approaches, the Suitors will be preparing for the heavy volume of holiday gift boxes they prepare, many for bulk sales to area plants as well as those they sell to private individuals.

“We have nine different gift box combinations we’ve come up with that

include country cured hams, bacon and sausage, but some people substitute different things they prefer,” Mark Suitor said.

Since 1986 the business has not done its own slaughtering, Mark Suitor said, after tighter regulations made it no longer economically feasible.

They now make bulk purchases and package the meat products in the plant.

In addition to John, Mark and Ian Suitor, the business has six other employees: Charlene Kay, sec-

retary; Tim Kitchen and Debbie Parker, meat packers; Caleb Barnett, shipping and receiving; and Donald Ackerly and Terry Falkner, drivers.

The plant also is a federal USDA inspection site, and Suitor’s has a reputation for being one of the cleanest operations in the state.

“We are a TA (TalmadgeAiken) plant, which means we meet federal inspection standards, and that’s something we’re very proud of,” John Suitor said. lena.mitchell@journalinc.com

Make it happen, succeed in Northeast Mississippi

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aking something in Northeast Mississippi is one thing – making it big is another alto-

gether.

What does it take to find entrepreneurial success in Northeast Mississippi? One factor that must be present no matter your geography is action. An old silly saying goes like this: Two frogs are on a log, one decides to jump off. How many are left?

The answer is two. Making a decision and taking action are two separate things.

Ideas are a dime a dozen, but those willing to take the idea to market are more rare. How many times have you heard, “I could’ve thought of that”? Per-

haps you have even said it. Of course you could have come up with the idea, but did you take action on it?

To find sucyou have Marketing cess, to venture from Matters “I could’ve done that” to “I’m doing it.”

JOSH Many use exMABUS cuses such as “I don’t have enough knowledge” or “I don’t have the resources.” If your idea is good enough, you can find both.

One of the outstanding examples I have seen of taking action and making an idea happen centers around Blue Delta Jean Co. Blue Delta is headquartered in Verona, and its beginnings are quite unique.

Blue Delta is the brainchild of Josh West and Nick Weaver – both born and raised in Northeast Mississippi. They called my advertising and marketing firm, Mabus Agency, to set up a meeting in spring of 2011.

Neither West nor Weaver had garment experience. However, both were entrepreneurs with great sprit, determination and moreover, action. They knew they were going to create a custom jean company.

In the first meeting, I will have to admit that I thought both partners were a bit crazy.

In an early meeting, we identified their greatest weakness was they were a company that wanted to make jeans, not a jean company. However, they quickly proved me wrong. They sought out a qualified designer and worked with her to create great patterns to base their customized jeans. They found supply lines for quality denim made in America. They hired qualified garment manufacturers, found the proper equipment and set up shop.

Blue Delta Jean Co. overcame every obstacle to create its first pair of jeans. Today Blue Delta

enjoys multi-stage distribution and sits on the brink of even greater opportunity.

They made it happen. They did not wait for someone to qualify their idea. As a matter of fact, they overcame many naysayers – including myself for a time. Josh West and Nick Weaver had an idea, and in one of the most unlikely of unlikely stories, they made it happen.

The question I would pose to you is this: What are you doing with your idea? Make it happen.

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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End of Windows XP support brings security risks

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he other day I happened to be visiting the hospital in Tupelo, and being a computer guy, I looked around the desk and sure enough there was yet another computer running Windows XP. How many of you use XP? My guess is quite a few. Well I have a message for you: It’s time to jump ship.

Why, you ask? In April 2014, a short eight months away, Microsoft officially will pull the plug on Windows XP support.

That might not sound like a big deal to you, but it most definitely is. XP and any other operating system including Apple OS X, require regular patches to fix security exploits and holes.

If the operating system is not patched, whenever you surf the Internet, you are exposing your computer to massive risk of data loss and more importantly, password theft, which can easily lead to credit card fraud and lost money from your bank account.

Most consumers keep their computer set for automatic updates. If you are an XP user, that means you use Microsoft support all the time – you just did

not know it.

It seems kind of crazy that I am writing about an operating system that has been obsolete for several years, but based on Tech my educated Talk guess, I’d say that more than half of small JOE businesses in MOFFATT our area still have some machines running XP. And I know for a fact that our hospital still uses it. I’m quite certain the hospital has a full time IT staff that has a plan for migrating away from XP, but many small businesses do not have that expertise. If you have XP, the chances that your business will have a massive security risk come April are very high.

Besides security, when Microsoft stops supporting XP, most all third-party software vendors also will pull support for their various pieces of software. The new Microsoft Office

‘Besides security, when Microsoft stops supporting XP, most all third-party software vendors also will pull support for their various pieces of software. The new Microsoft Office 2013 will not install on Windows XP. Almost all new web applications require web browsers that will not work on XP. This is a particularly big problem for medical and dental offices because most practice management software will no longer be supported, and neither will they be compliant with regulations.’

2013 will not install on Windows XP. Almost all new web applications require web browsers that will not work on XP. This is a particularly big problem for medical and dental offices because most practice management software will no longer be supported, and neither will they be compliant with regulations.

Another reason many businesses still use Windows XP is because they have a specific software application that is required for their business, but it is not upgradeable. This is a

major problem, especially if it contains financial or personal information about clients. There will be security problems once XP support expires.

What should a small business owner do? If you do not use Windows XP, you are OK. If you absolutely must use XP, you should contact your software vendors and ask if they have an upgrade to get you off XP and the costs involved. If the vendor does not, you must find another vendor if at all possible. A vendor that does not have an up-

grade path beyond XP is a vendor that will not be around long.

If you still must use XP, starting in April, you must take it off the Internet or you are virtually guaranteed to be hacked.

In any case, I recommend having an IT professional audit your small business network to find security threats and vulnerabilities.

JOE MOFFATT is a small business technology consultant. Contact him at (662) 823-0530 or joe@selectconnect.net.

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

CDF relaunches its website after a complete design overhaul. Updates showcase a more contemporary, streamlined design allowing for easier navigation and sharing capabilities. Visit the new site at www.cdfms.org.

CDF Reveals New Website www.cdfms.org The Community Development Foundation has made a major software upgrade this summer by completely overhauling its website showcasing a more comprehensive representation of CDF. In collaboration with Renasant Center for IDEAs tenant, Chase Computer Services, the relaunch reveals a more contemporary, streamlined design allowing users easier navigation and sharing capabilities to a greater wealth of information.

“Because our website gets more than 100,000 annual hits, CDF has designed its website to contain current, relevant information for site visitors that is more interactive, yet userfriendly,” said Daron Pitts, CDF Director of Technology.

Highlights of the site feature both Chamber and Economic Development resources such as photo galleries, calendars, registration pages, and even CDF’s real-time Twitter feed.

The Available Buildings and Available Sites page includes an accordion feature that expands for each building/site to display more details. With the click of a button, the measurements will toggle between English and Metric values. Users will also find a unique “Add to My PDF” button on nearly every page in the site. This will allow users to build a custom PDF packet of pages they select from the site available to download to their computer.

Emily Addison, CDF Director

‘Because our website gets more than 100,000 annual hits, CDF has designed its website to contain current, relevant information for site visitors that is more interactive, yet user-friendly.’

Daron Pitts

CDF Director of Technology of Membership Development states, “Our new website brings us forward as a membershipbased organization. Our interactive Membership Directory allows users quick access to Chamber member information and even keeps a record of how often a business is referred.”

With the digital arena becoming increasingly important in today’s communication methods, CDF’s website responds to the change by delivering news and information to be easily accessed from around the world. Visit the website at www.cdfms.org.

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Chamber Focus For it is in giving that we receive.

From the Prayer of St. Francis

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that exist here. Whatever your gift or whoever you are, you have things of value to share, and the community will be better for it.

Reason #6 – We learn efficiency and organizational skills. Giving of your time will require you to be better

ach day I get the opportunity to cross paths with business and community leaders from across Tupelo/Lee County. Recently at our Tupelo Young Professionals Geddie Lunch with Leaders event, I had the privilege of hearing an inspiring mesorganized. sage from Mr. Shane Hooper. Shane is Reasons #4 & 5 – We gain process the owner of Success Learning, Inc. and knowledge and are exposed to different first vice chairman of our Board of Diphilosophies. We often criticize decirectors. I might also add that he is quite sions we don’t understand. Becoming wise – he had life lessons to share. part of the process will expand your The title of his message was “The Top world of understanding. Hearing new 10 Reasons for Community Involvement.” I knew the 50 or so people in the stories will enable you to see from another’s point of view. room understood the power of his Reasons #2 & 3 – We sharpen our prowords, but I hated for it to have to end fessionalism and become better in our there. With Shane’s permission granted, I primary fields.

By being and giving your would like to share a brief version of his best, you hone your professional skills message with you. and become better in all you do: at work, Reason #10 – We aid those in need. home, and church.

There are numerous charities working to Reason #1 – We become better people. assist adults and children in need, inBy giving, you will become a better you. cluding the neglected, illiterate, and unGreat words of wisdom. Thanks, employed. One of them needs you.

Shane.

Reasons #7, 8 & 9 – The community needs you, your talent, and input. Our Karen Geddie community is richer because of the Vice President array of personalities and preferences Chamber of Commerce

New CDF Members Dealippi, Inc. Ms. Pam Montgomery P.O. Box 1621 Tupelo, MS 38802 (662) 350-3031 www.dealippi.com Advertising Ganger Property Management, LLC Mr. Jeffrey Ganger 204 Garfield St. New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 316-0450 www.jwganger.com Contractors, Construction Companies, and Building Materials The Gumtree Café & Catering Mr. Jed Duke 501 Daybrite Dr. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 321-0321 Restaurants & Catering

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.

2013-2014 Executive Committee Mr. Chauncey Godwin, Jr., Chairman Mr. Shane Hooper, First Vice Chairman Ms. Lisa Hawkins, Second Vice Chairman Mr. David Rumbarger, President/Secretary Mr. David Copenhaver, Immediate Past Chairman

Mr. Tillmon Calvert Mr. Scott Cochran Mr. Clay Foster Mr. Bryan Hawkins Ms. Blair Hughes

Mr. Guy Mitchell III Mr. Barry Smith Ms. Jane Spain Mr. Buddy Stubbs Dr. Dick White

2013-2014 Board of Directors Mike Armour Bernard Bean Jim Beane Roger Bland David Brevard Mark Burleson Bo Calhoun Tillmon Calvert Gary Carnathan Grace Clark Mike Clayborne V.M. Cleveland Scott Cochran David Copenhaver Nettie Davis

Mike Eaton Doug Formby Clay Foster Chauncey Godwin, Jr. Julianne Goodwin Bryan Hawkins Lisa Hawkins Reed Hillen Frank Hodges Shane Hooper 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 Jason Shelton Darrell Rankin Harry Rayburn Jack Reed, Jr.

Scott Reed Eddie Richey Drew Robertson Ty Robinson Chris Rogers David Rumbarger Barry Smith Bobby Smith Jane Spain Gary Sparkman Buddy Stubbs Kiyoshi Tsuchiya Jimmy Weeks Dick White Tollie White

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MDN Laser Engraving Mr. Michael Neely 1223 Nelle St. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 397-5799 www.mdnlaserengraving. blogspot.com Engraving Rebel Auto Sales Ms. Suzanne Russell 2484 S Green St. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 680-9657 Automotive Reed’s Metals of Tupelo Mr. Jeremy Butler 120 Industrial Park Rd. Saltillo, MS 38866 (662) 869-7797 www.reedsmetals.com Contractors, Construction Companies, & Building Materials

Salon 115 Ms. Ginger Skinner 3094 Hwy 178 E Mooreville, MS 38857 (662) 690-6122 Barber Shops, Salons, & Spas Taylor Grocery Special Events Catering Mr. Butch Scott P.O. Box 4 Taylor, MS 38673 (662) 801-9140

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Restaurants & Catering true blue Ms. Cindy Collums 295 W Oxford St. Pontotoc, MS 38863 (662) 489-5903

www.trueblueonlinestore.com

Retail & Specialty Shops

2013-2014 Ambassadors Club Don Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mutual of Omaha Jesse Bandre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exceed Technologies Betty Baxter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop's BBQ Grill Belinda Brooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heartland Payment Systems N MS Stephanie Browning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hampton Inn & Suites Tupelo/Barnes Crossing Cindy Childs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mall at Barnes Crossing Matt Conway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gum Tree Mortgage Molly Crews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Express Employment Professionals Shirley Curry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crye-Leike, Realtors Sheila Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPI, Inc. Greg Deakle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exceed Technologies Barbara Doles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustmark National Bank Demetria Donelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Hannahouse ADC Becki Duffie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Services Romanda Fears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hampton Inn & Suites Tupelo/Barnes Crossing M. O. Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water Depot of Tupelo Toby Hedges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelter Insurance Jim Jolly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Dana Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crye-Leike, Realtors Bea Luckett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRI, Inc. Realtors Brad McCully. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sportsman Lawn & Landscape Katie McMillan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key Staff Source Holley Meriweather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Bank Leigh Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M'Prints Carolyn Moss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quality Inn Ricky Orr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M&F Bank Allen Pegues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Premium Productions Mendy Ramey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Renasant Bank Torrie Robertson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tupelo Radio Broadcasting Connie Snell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Beginnings Mary Sue Tudor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lamar Advertising Lisa Wadley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sylvan Learning Center Ross Weems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BancorpSouth Stephanie West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Western Plus Grady Wigginton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legal Shield - Grady Wigginton & Associates June Wigginton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legal Shield - Grady Wigginton & Associates

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Chamber Connections JULY BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH

The July Business Roundtable was held July 24 at the CDF Center. The event featured 10 local business spotlights.

JULY TUPELO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Jesse Bandre, Director of North MS Operations for Exceed Technologies, has been named CDF’s June Ambassador of the Month. Jesse attended five CDF events, mentored three CDF member businesses, volunteered two hours at the Veteran’s Job Fair, and recruited four new members. Congratulations, Jesse!

The July TYP Lunch with Leaders event was attended by over 40 young professionals and featured speaker Shane Hooper, owner, Success Learning, Inc.

CDF BOARD RETREAT

The CDF annual Board Retreat held July 30.

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SAM’S CLUB

RENASANT CENTER FOR IDEAs

Sam’s Club held a ribbon cutting July 12, to celebrate the warehouse’s completed remodel. Sam’s Club is a membership-only retail warehouse club and is located at 3833 N Gloster St. in Tupelo. They can be contacted at (662) 840-6459 or on the web at www.samsclub.com.

To celebrate the completion of its expansion, the Renasant Center for IDEAs held a ribbon cutting July 23. The business incubator added nine new office spaces and is located at 398 E Main St. Visit www.cdfms.org or call (662) 842-4521 for more information.

Are you interested in promoting your business with a ribbon cutting?

Contact Emily Addison at (662) 842-4521 or eaddison@cdfms.org.

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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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR “BEST OF MISSISSIPPI” CHAMBER MEMBERS!

SOUTHERN COMFORT CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Be sure to pick up Mississippi Magazine’s July/August issue to read more about our members.

Congratulations to the “Steals and Deals” featured business, PHI Fabrics Warehouse!

“Best Sweet Tea” Sweet Peppers Deli* Newk’s* “Best Appetizer” Harvey’s Broccoli Bites* Southern Comfort Construction, LLC held a ribbon cutting to celebrate its grand opening. Southern Comfort Construction specializes in residential and commercial construction, home repairs, and remodels. Visit www.southerncomfortconstructionllc.com or call (662) 321-5649 for a free estimate.

Does your business have exciting news to share?

Contact Mallory Rutledge at mrutledge@cdfms.org or (662) 842-4521 to have it published in CDF’s monthly e-newsletter, Chamber Connection 2.0.

“Best Deli” Newk’s Express Cafe Sweet Peppers Deli* “Best Kid Friendly” Newk’s* “Best Catfish” Old Taylor Grocery & Restaurant “Well-Dressed Woman” Reed’s*

IN EDUCATION Will Lewis, AIA, Principal 105 Court Street, Tupelo 662 844 1822 www.jbhm.com

“Best Golf Course” Old Waverly* “Best Place to find Antique Jewelry” Van Atkins* “Best Flea Market” Tupelo Flea Market* * “M List” Honorable Mention

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AUGUST 2013

Tecumseh Products Company expanding operations in Lee County Governor Phil Bryant and officials from Tecumseh Products Company announced June 24 that the company is expanding operations at its facility inVerona, Miss., to meet the increased global demand for their products.

The expansion represents a significant multi-million dollar investment for Tecumseh, retaining 350 jobs at the facility and creating up to 150 new jobs over the next five years.

Lee County Board of Supervisors President Bobby Smith stated, “It is always good to see one of our long standing industries expand in Lee County. This expansion is yet another testament to one of our county’s greatest assets - our workforce.”

Tecumseh manufactures refrigeration and air conditioning products and is expanding production of the energy efficient AE2 commercial refrigeration compressor to better serve the North American market. The AE2 line is expected to be operational

by October 2013. Currently, the AE2 compressor is manufactured in Brazil and France. The company also has plans to expand its condensing unit production at the Verona facility.

“The expansion of these manufacturing lines and the creation of new jobs at Tecumseh’s Verona location are great news for the entire community. Tecumseh’s commitment serves as a testament to Mississippi’s supportive business climate and dedicated workforce,” Gov. Bryant said. “I am grateful to the team at Tecumseh, and I look forward to their lasting success as a member of our growing business community.”

“We are extremely pleased with the support that we’ve received,” stated Jim Connor, President and CEO of Tecumseh Products Company. “Expansion of our Verona manufacturing production wouldn’t be possible without the strong financial assistance from the state of Mississippi. The opportunity is timely as the global economy continues to improve along with the demand for our products.”

“We are excited about Tecumseh strengthening its roots in our county by expanding and adding 150 quality jobs to its existing workforce. This expansion is the positive outcome of a mutual vision for economic growth by local, regional, business, and

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Tecumseh Products Company announces an expansion to its Verona facility creating 150 new jobs over the next five years. government partners,” said Community Development Foundation Chairman Chauncey Godwin, Jr. The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) provided expansion support for building modifications, infrastructure improvements, and relocation assistance for equipment. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) provided assistance for this project as well.

“Congratulations to Tecumseh on their announced expansion in Mississippi,” said TVA Senior Vice President of Economic Development John Bradley. “TVA is pleased to be on the economic development team to assist growing companies that provide quality jobs for area residents.”

“MDA is dedicated to helping companies such as Tecumseh as they grow in our state,” said MDA Executive Director Brent Chris-

TECUMSEH PRODUCTS COMPANY

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FOUNDED IN 1934, Tecumseh Products Company is a leading global manufacturer of hermetic compressors, condensing units, and systems for use in residential and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning applications. The company markets compressors and condensing units (reciprocating, rotary, scroll, and semi-hermetic) ranging in capacity from 1/15th to 13 horsepower.

Products are currently manufactured in four continents and are sold globally through a network of sales professionals, authorized wholesalers, and licensed distributors. Tecumseh brand names include Celseon®, Masterflux®, Silensys®, and Wintsys®. Tecumseh is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.tecumseh.com. tensen. “The addition of these 150 jobs at Tecumseh’sVerona facility is another sign that Mississippi’s economy is gaining momentum, and we appreciate our partners in Lee County and at TVA for working with us to make this project possible.”

2013 CDF Project Activity

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SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER

To celebrate its 15-year anniversary, Sylvan Learning Center held a ribbon cutting July 25. For more than 15 years in Tupelo, Sylvan has helped students learn to read, write, calculate, and organize themselves to reach their potential inside and outside of the classroom. Sylvan Learning Center is located at 618 Spicer Dr., Ste. A in Tupelo, and can be contacted at (662) 844-2121 or on the web at www.tutoring.sylvanlearning.com.

MONTS PAPER & PACKAGING

Monts Paper & Packaging held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of their new facility located at 127A Godfrey Rd., Ste. 1 in Verona. Monts Paper & Packaging specializes in packing and shipping supplies, sanitary maintenance supplies, paper products, and more. Visit their website at www.montspaper.com or call (662) 842-7407.

Interested in starting a business? Let the Renasant Center for IDEAs and the MS Small Business Development Center help you get started.

‘Starting a Business – First Steps’ August 6 1:00pm – 2:30pm

‘Business Issues – Disaster Recovery’ August 13 1:00pm – 2:30pm

‘How to Develop ‘How to Develop a Business Plan’ a Business Plan’ August 27 August 15 1:00pm – 2:30pm 1:00pm – 2:30pm

To register for a workshop or for more information, contact Charles Killebrew at 1-800-725-7232 or umsbdc3@olemiss.edu.

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.

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CHAMBER CONNECTION

SKYBOX SPORTS GRILL & PIZZERIA

AUGUST 2013

Thanks to our 2013 Industry Education Day Sponsors Doctorate Level

BlueCross BlueShield of MS BNSF Railway Magnolia Business Centre’

Bachelor Level

Skybox Sports Grill & Pizzeria held a ribbon cutting to celebrate its grand reopening under new ownership.

Located at 127 City Market Dr. in Saltillo, Skybox is a family oriented sports bar and pizzeria available to host sporting events and specials regardless of the season. Visit them on the web at www.skyboxsaltillo.com or call in your order to (662) 269-2460.

THE GUMTREE CAFE AND CATERING

Custom Engineered Wheels NEW – an Asurion Co. Omega Motion Style-Line Furniture, Inc.

Associate Level

B&B Concrete Community Bank HoneyBaked Ham & Café Hunter Douglas Metals & Distribution JESCO, Inc. Kimes & Stone Construction MTD Products Tupelo Small Animal Hospital

Star Student Level

Dossett Big 4 Buick GMC Cadillac Murphy Engineering, Inc. Southern Diversified Industries State Beauty Supply

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the grand opening of The Gumtree Café and Catering. Located on the corner of Daybrite and South Green in Tupelo, The Gumtree Café and Catering serves country cooking with Cajun flair, Monday – Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. They can be contacted at (662) 269-2033 or by “liking” their Facebook page.

Pay It Forward

Support your favorite small business and give back to your community with the valuable gift of a one-year CDF membership. Contact Emily Addison at eaddison@cdfms.org or (662) 842-4521 for more information on CDF’s new “Pay it Forward” program.

Thanks To Our Industry Tour Participants

Adlam Films, LLC Advanced Innovations East Bauhaus USA, Inc. FXI General Atomics Hawkeye Industries Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company Martinrea Automotive Structures H.M. Richards Hunter Douglas Metals & Distribution ICC Workforce Solutions Center ICC Health Science Center MTD Products North Mississippi Medical Center- Central Sterile Processing Philips Lighting RockTenn Tecumseh Products Company

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Business Directory Antiques/Auctions

Bank

Automotive Services Body Repair • Auto Glass •Insurance Claims

Ratliff Body and Glass 365-8245

Call Robin Barnett today!

662-841-8743 rbarnett@trustmark.com

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

Apartments Homes

Affordable Luxury Apartment Homes 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom

Automotive Services

Bank

RICK’S CHASSIS WORKS

Tupelo Lending Office

Foreign - Domestic

• Insurance Claims Welcome • Free Estimates • Body & Paint Repair

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

431 W Main Suite 201

“We Specialize in Frame Work”

Apartments Homes

Jamie Osbirn Ron Roper Leslie Stacy

1875 Nelle St. Tupelo, MS

844-0260

662.844.3419 fanb.net

Member

FDIC

Equal Housing

LENDER

Blinds

Auto Rental Budget

Blinds a style for every point of view

FREE In-Home Consultation

"The Peace and Quiet of the Country, with the Convenience of the City" OAK CREEK APARTMENTS 508 LUMPKIN AVENUE • TUPELO Nancy Oliver, Site Manager

email: oakcreekapts@themichaelsorg.com

(662) 844-2370

Shutters, Wood Blinds, Draperies and more!

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

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

Bank

Automotive Commercial Vehicles

DWAYNE BLACKMON CHEVROLET for your commercial vehicle needs!

1410 SOUTH GLOSTER / TUPELO / 842-3611

Automotive Commercial Vehicles 1608 S. GLOSTER TUPELO

(662) 447-5403

(662) 456-3347

rlloomis@budgetblinds.com

www.budgetblinds.com

Building Supplies

Bank Of Okolona

Okolona Houston Banking Center P.O. Box 306 321 W. Madison St. Okolona, Mississippi 38860 Houston, Mississippi

Tupelo: 662.823.6455 Oxford: 662.281.0586 cell: 662.380.0958 fax: 662.281.0585

An Independently Owned and Operated Franchise

Rex & Diannah Coggins, Owners

Whether you’re hauling or delivering...Call

Budget Blinds of Tupelo

Bank of Mantee 54 1st Street Mantee, Mississippi

(662) 456-5341

www.bankofokolona.com

Bank

Your 5-Star, A Rated Bank

by Bauer Financial and Weiss Ratings

Ph: (662) 365-7021

Fax: (662) 365-8902 N HAR 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

1187 North 4th St. • Baldwyn, MS 38824

Building Supplies

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

THE FAST LANE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

CALL JIM BROWN 662.231.2392

We take care of your money.

We take care of you.

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

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Business Directory Chiropractic

IN PAIN? HERNDON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Concrete

Event Venue

401 Elizabeth St. • Tupelo 662-842-7305

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

Contractors

Foundation Repair

We take care of all types of back injuries including Work & Car Accidents!

New Patients Welcome Most Insurances Accepted

2087 Cliff Gookin Blvd. • Tupelo, MS

842-8413

Dr. Ron Herndon

Collision Repair

T h e G o o d l e tt M a n o r 219 N o r t h B ro a d way • Tu p e l o

SS & G Contractors Saltillo, MS • 869-0052

24 Hour Wrecker Service

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

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

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

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)

Roger Rakestraw

Call for Estimates Licensed & Bonded

Commercial Cleaning Services

1-877-288-7395 • 662-534-6698 New Albany, Ms 38652 www.advancedfoundationrepairms.com Insured, Licensed, Bonded Certified

Dentist

Furniture

We’ve got all your

home furnishings at affordable prices.

224 Starlyn Ave. New Albany, MS 38652

662-534-4448

662-489-1176

7540 Veterans Hwy. West • Pontotoc, MS 38863

Employment Opportunities

Commercial Cleaning Services

MR. JANITOR

inc.

Complete Prescription Service

589 N. Coley Rd. Tupelo, MS

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

Great Employment Opportunities

Commercial Plumbing

Engineering

P.O. BOX 417 Okolona, MS 38860

Thank you for choosing RH Plumbing. We appreciate your business

• • • • •

Gifts & Fenton Glass Tyler Candles Aromatique Arthur Court Lenox & Gorham China

• Adora Dolls & Lee Middleton Dolls • Ole Miss & Miss. State Collegiate Items • NEW Casseroles to Go!

210 West Main Street Okolona, MS (662) 447-5471

Glass & Overhead Doors

DABBS ENGINEERING CO., INC.

Land Surveyors

Boundary ■ Topo ■ Alta ■ Construction Layout ■ Subdivisions

RICHARD HANLON (662) 447-3213

We Accept All Medicare Part D Plans

Tupelo, MS ■

Commercial Plumbing, Gas & Industrial Piping

Okolona Drug Co.

heavyonthemr.com

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

RH PLUMBING, INC.

Gifts

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

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

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Business Directory Healthcare

Landscaping

Serving Lee, Chickasaw, Monroe, Pontotoc, Union, Calhoun, Itawamba, & Lafayette Counties.

Medical

FRIENDSHIP MEDICAL CLINIC, LLC.

SCRUGGS

LAWN

CARE

Walk-Ins Welcome

LANDSCAPING IRRIGATION FREE ESTIMATES REASONABLE RATES

Call 601-427-5973 Between 8am - 1pm

397-6486

Home Improvement

E R IC

T THE BEST P Owner, Ron Herndon

(662) 963-2825

rafcomhs@gmail.com

5482 Hwy 15 N. • Ecru, MS 38841

662-488-8799 Motorsports

Livestock

WE GE

Windows, Doors, Tubs, Skirting, Fixtures, and More!!

Installation available!!!

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 pm

PONTOTOC STOCKYARD SATURDAYS

1-888-452-3530 We Want To Connect With YOU!!

FOR ALL LIVESTOCK NEEDS

568 RockyFord Rd. • Hwy 76 West, Pontotoc 489-4385 or 213-7080

Goats, Hogs, and Horses at 11:00 am, Cattle at 1:00 pm

Like us on FACEBOOK Facebook.com/MotorSportsSuperStore

GOOGLE search Motorsports SuperStore

Follow us on TWITTER Twitter.com/MSSuperStore

YOUTUBE YouTube.com/MotorSportsSuperStore

Moving

Locksmith

Insulation

MILLER’S SAFE & LOCK SERVICE, INC.

NEW & USED SAFES

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

662-844-1306

3166 West Jackson, Tupelo, MS

• Safes Serviced & Installed • Locks Installed • Locksets • Combinations Changed • Locks Rekeyed • Lost Keys Replaced • Master Key Systems • High Security Keys AUTO RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

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

Insurance

Medical

Paint

Medical

Pet Grooming

Hancock Insurance Agency INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES ATV • Life • Health Annuities • RV • Automobile Motorcycle • Home Mobile Home Medicare Supplements

Scott Hancock

Allen Hancock

662-534-2661

Monthly Rates Available

720 W . Bankhead St. New Albany

Irrigation/Landscaping

Spruce

, PA

LANDSCAPING

1509 Leighton Dr. • Tupelo, MS

• • • • •

IRRIGATION LANDSCAPE DESIGN/INSTALL DRAINAGE OUTDOOR LIGHTING CONCRETE WORK

• PATIO • SIDEWALKS • RETAINING WALLS

662-401-0449

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 Leigh Ann Weatherly, CFNP

Lil’ Darlins Grooming

By Appointment Only

$5.00 OFF Grooming Service (with coupon)

347 South Thomas St. Tupelo, MS 38801

662-205-4302

Call for Weekly Specials

lildarlinsgroomin@comcast.net

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