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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF JOURNAL PUBLISHING AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONAugust 2014

THE NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI

A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF JOURNAL PUBLISHING AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

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Sean Suggs is vice presi-dent of administration forToyota Motor Manufactur-ing Mississippi in BlueSprings. He took over thepost on Jan. 31. A Toyotaand Nissan veteran, Suggsoversees all areasof admin-istration, including humanresources, general affairs,safety, accounting and fi-nanceandproductioncon-trol.

Q. TALK ABOUT YOUR TIMEso far at TMMMS and thetransition it’s been for you.A. IT’S ONLY BEEN EIGHT

MONTHS since I beganmyrole at ToyotaMississippi,and it can be summed upwith twowords: rewardingand challenging.It’s been rewarding forseveral reasons includingour successful productionlaunch and rampup of theall-newCorolla, produc-tion of all-newCorollas forexport to 18 countries inCentral and South Americaand the Caribbean, andthe tremendouswork ofour 2,000 teammembersand our suppliers, all whohave remained being“bril-liant at the basics”with astrong focus on safety,quality and our customers.While we take amo-ment to pat ourselves onthe back for these accom-plishments, we under-stand the value ofcontinuous improvementand reflect onways to im-prove. Specifically, but fo-cusing in on thechallenges, we remaincommitted to ultimately

serving ourcustomers’needs andask our-selves,“how canwe do bet-ter?” or“how can

we better serve our cus-tomers?”This philosophyis our guiding light andweare hopeful that by tack-ling the challenges headon, we’ll discover thatthere’s no best way ofdoing things, only a betterway. And it all starts withour customers and being agreat community partner.On a personal level, thetransition toToyota andtheTupelo area has been apositive experience formeandmy family. NortheastMississippi is a wonderfulplace thatmywife and Ihave embraced. Our chil-dren and grandchildrenenjoy visiting us and havebeen amazed at howwarm andwelcoming itscitizens have been.

Q. HOW IS PRODUCTIONgoing atTMMMS?Nowthat capacity is at 170,000,is the plant producing atthat rate now or gettingthere?A. TOYOTA MISSISSIPPI hasquickly grown from start-up phase into a premier,sustainablemanufacturerof Corollas for North, Cen-tral and South Americaand the Caribbeanmar-kets.

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LAUREN WOOD | BUY AT PHOTOS.DJOURNAL.COMJerome Sheffield, left, and younger brother James grew up in the car business.

BY DENNIS SEIDBUSINESS JOURNAL

TUPELO –The Sheffield name haslong been a part of the automobiledealership landscape in NortheastMississippi,andtwobrothers, Jeromeand James, continue that legacy.Jerome, 50, is three years olderthan James. Both grew up in theshadows of their father, George, anduncleHoyt,whowerepartners inTu-pelo Auto Sales.Inaddition, theirUncleRoberthasdealerships in Seattle and London.Anotheruncle, James, is retired fromthe business.Hoyt Sheffield is still at TupeloAuto Sales, while their father is atPremier Ford in Columbus. Thebrothers also have a cousin, Ted,who’s at Tupelo Auto Sales.So it probably goeswithout sayingthat the car business runs through

the Sheffield brothers’ veins.“I’vebeenaround thecarbusinessall my life,” Jerome said. “I was bornand raised in it. I remember going tothe dealership, taking out thegarbage, vacuuming, sweeping. ...just about everything.We both did.”Jerome has been selling cars,trucks, vans and SUVs for 30 years,while James has been doing thesame for 27. There are few vehiclesthe brothers haven’t sold either newor used.But they don’t work together, atleast not now.During the early part of their ca-reers, they worked at Tupelo AutoSales and later, Sheffield Sales. Buteventually, they went their separateways.James is at Metro Ford in Tupelo,while Jerome is at Dwayne Black-monChevrolet.Ford versus Chevy. A classic All-

American rivalry; that’s a classicsetup to go with the natural siblingrivalry.Not so fast.“We really don’t have (a rivalry),”James said.What they do have is a good rap-port with customers. It’s the key toselling any vehicle, no matter themake ormodel.“Youmeetpeople fromallwalksoflife and you just have to get to knowthem and find out more aboutthem,” Jerome said.Said James, “You still have to findout their wants and needs.”And selling today’s vehicles ismore challenging than ever. Withtechnological advances and thenewest bells and whistles available,a good sales representative has toknow vehicles inside and out.

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FULTON – Buster Daviswas happily coaching bas-ketball at what was thenItawamba Junior Collegewhenhis twinbrother, BudDavis, heard that the localFord dealership was forsale.“He said I should buy it,and I did,” he said.That was 50 years ago,andDavis hasnever lookedback.His brother, who ran asuccessful Cadillac dealer-ship in Memphis, passedaway last year. Bud Davisalso coached the Indians,including the historicback-to-back undefeatedseasons and state champi-onships in 1961 and 1962.Buster Davis, who was astate grand slam winningcoach at Kossuth,Thrasherand Belmont high schools,followed in his brother’sfootsteps at Itawamba be-fore taking on the Forddealership.

“It was in the middle ofthe year, so I had some-body run it until I couldlearn how to sell cars,” hesaid with a chuckle.During that half century,Davis has seen vastchanges in the automotiveindustry. But he still prefersdoing things the “old” way,when times were simpler,he said.“Used to, you couldcome in, I’d sell you a car,you’d get the car and bedone,” he said. “Now, Idon’t even work with com-puters. I let others take careof that.”Recognized by Fordmany times over the years,including a coveted Presi-dent’s Award winner 12times, Davis is a well-re-spected business leader inFulton and the surround-ing area.A former director of theAppalachian RegionalCommission, he was rec-ognized last year by theMississippi Legislature forhis community work over

the years, steeringmillionsof dollars in economic de-velopment projects as wellas driving support for com-munity projects andevents.

His deep commitment tothe community extends tohis business dealings at thedealership, which attractscustomers from across thestate and across state lines.

“It’s the loyalty of ourcustomers, repeat busi-ness, that’s been good forus,” Davis said. “You’ve gotto treat people theway youwant tobe treated. It’s serv-

ice after the sale. It’s whatbrings them back.”He’s been a loyal Fordman fromdayone, and thecompany has acknowl-edged it. The dealershipisn’twhatwouldbe consid-ered by many as a pre-mium, high-profilelocation, but Davis would-n’t have it any other way.“We started downtownin 1964 and opened wherewe are now in 1969,” hesaid. “Over the years, Fordhas has tried to get me tomove, but I’ve told themI’mestablishedhere in Ful-ton. This is where we be-long.”When asked how old hewas, Davis said with atwinkle in his eye and astraight face, “Well, Ibought the dealershipwhen I was 6.”Davis is in his 80s, butsaid he has no plans toleave the business anytimesoon.“I’ll be here til the day Idie,” he said with a smile,“But I still open the doors.”

Davis Fordmarks 50th year

THOMAS WELLS | BUY AT PHOTOS.DJOURNAL.COMBuster Davis has the oldest Ford dealership in Northeast Mississippi.


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WhenNissan came toCanton 10 years ago,the playing field waswide open for sup-

pliers and support serviceproviders. The new industryplayers quickly needed a re-source for information sharingand industry support. Theyneeded away to be connected.TheMississippi AutomotiveManufacturers Association(MAMA) formedwith amissionto promote the growth and de-velopment of automotivemak-ers and suppliers inMississippi.While Nissanwas the catalystforMAMA’s formation,many or-ganizations and companieshave been essential inMAMAmaking a difference. TheMAMAboard includesmembers fromOEMsToyotaMotorManufac-turingMississippi and PACCAR,educational institutionsMissis-sippi State University’s Centerfor AdvancedVehicular Systemsand theUniversity ofMissis-sippi’s Center forManufacturingExcellence, community colleges,Tier 1 and 2 suppliers, economicdevelopers and utilities.MAMA’s leadership has soughtto strengthen the environment

so that otherautomotive in-dustry leaderscould call Mis-sissippi home.This strategyhas worked.Over the past 10years,Missis-sippi has seen agrowing num-ber of automo-tive companiesmoving opera-

tions to the state. Andmore arecoming.In 2015, theMississippi Auto-motiveManufacturers Associa-tionwill commemorate 10 yearsas an active association. Specialevents are planned forMarch tocoincide with our annual “CarsUnder the Stars” classic carshow and fundraiser.MAMAevents and our quarterlymeet-ings provide a forum for interac-tion among automotivemanufacturing companies inMississippi.Our fundraising events pro-vide an opportunity formem-ber companies and supportersto become stewards of thestate’s automotive industry.

With those dollars raised, wepartner with the non-profit Mis-sissippi AutomotiveManufac-turers Educational Foundationand award annual scholarshipsto students studying automo-tive-related fields at our partnerschools. As the industry grows,so does the demand for a strongworkforce. Our association iscommitted to helping studentsreach their goals of a successfulcareer in automotivemanufac-turing.Mississippi is amember of theSouthern Automotive Corridorwith Alabama andTennessee. Aspart of this corridor, it hosts theSouthern Automotive Confer-ence every third year. The 2013event hosted byMAMAwas heldat the Beau Rivage Resort inBiloxi andwas an overwhelmingsuccess.After two successfulMissis-sippi SAC events in 2010 and2013, the Corridor is positionedto expandwith the inclusion ofGeorgia and South Carolina inthe coming years. The 2014 SACwill be hosted by the AlabamaAutomotiveManufacturers As-sociation in Birmingham inOc-tober.

MEMBERS AND MISSIONMAMAmembership is opento companies or plants engagedin themanufacturing of vehi-cles, suppliers and/or distribu-tors of parts to equipmentmanufacturers and/or after-market distributors, as well as-companies, organizations oradvisers that have demon-strated experience withmanu-facturing trends, techniques orservices to the automotive in-dustry.MAMAmembers include inand out-of-state automotivemanufacturers and suppliers, aswell as non-manufacturingcompanies with important rela-tions to the automotive industryinMississippi. MAMA aims toimprove cooperation among thecompanies integrally involved intheMississippi automotive in-dustry and demonstrate sensi-

tivity to the opinions of – anddifferences in – its diversemem-bership.MAMA’s priorities are to be:• A problem solver for the au-tomotive industry• A scholarship provider (be-tween 2006 - 2013, $116,000 wasawarded to community collegeand university students.)• A networking opportunityprovider• A economic developmentsupporter for this new era fortheMississippi automotivemanufacturing industry.Formore information, visitmamaonline.net

KEVIN LOGAN is president of UnipresSoutheast in Forest, which supplies au-tomotive parts to Nissan. He is thepresident of the Mississippi AutomotiveManufacturers Association, and can bereached at [email protected]

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ChamberConnectionChamberConnectionApublication of Journal Publishing and theCDFChamberDivision –August 2014

A CDF

The new members of the2014-2015 CDF Ambas-sadors Club officially begantheir year of service follow-inganorientation luncheonJune 10. This year’s club ismade up of 43 ambassa-dors, representing 40 CDF-member businesses. TheAmbassadors Club is uti-lized to promote the inter-ests of business andCDFbyinitiating contact withmembers and prospectivemembers at CDF events,business site visits andothercommunity events. Partici-pation in the club gives vol-unteers a uniqueopportunity to share theirbusiness with the commu-nity andotherAmbassadorswhile serving as goodwillemissaries of CDF’s Cham-ber of Commerce division.“TheAmbassadors are anasset to the Chamber ofCommerce by helping our

staff meet the needs of ourover 1,200 members,” saidCDF Chamber of Com-merce Vice President KarenGeddie. “Through our am-bassador mentor program,ambassadors make crucialvisits and phone calls tomember businesses ensur-ing all theneedsof ourbusi-nesses are met.This exceptional group ofvolunteers also attends rib-bon cuttings, grand open-ings, and other CDF events,providing a vital link be-tween CDF and our mem-bership.”This year’s club representssuch business sectors astechnology, communica-tions, banking, real estate,non-profits, insurance,hoteland hospitality manage-ment, restaurants, andte lecommunica t ions ,among others.Servinghis secondyear as

an Ambassador, Mutual ofOmaha agent Don Arthursaid, “Being an ambassadorhelps establishmy credibil-ity within the community.And I’ve had a lot of fundoing it. I have been able tomake hundreds of contactsand get to know individualson a first-name basis.”Ambassadors receivepoints for each CDF eventthat theyattendorvolunteerto work. An Ambassador ofthe Month is recognizedeach month, with an Am-bassador of the Year recog-nized at the CDF AnnualMeeting each spring.For more informationabout the CDF Ambas-sadorsClubor toplace yourname or business on thewaiting list for the 2015-2016 CDF Ambassador’sClub, please contact EmilyAddison at (662) 842-4521or [email protected].

Local developmentof-ficials broke groundona35,000 square-foot retaildevelopment at the in-tersection of W JacksonSt. Ext. and Coley Rd. inTupelo.The retail center willbe anchored by BrooksGrocery, a 27,000square-foot grocerystore, and will also in-clude a 3,000 square-foot AT&T authorizedretailer offeringa full lineof AT&T cell phones andtraditional phone serv-ices. Additional retailspace is still available.“Weare excited tobeapart of the communityhere in Tupelo. We lookforward toprovidingourcustomers a great shop-pingexperiencebyoffer-ing fresh food andfriendly service,” saidBrooks Grocery ownerBrooks Davis.Expected to open inearly 2015, Brooks Gro-cery will feature a fullgrocery section withproduce, meats andseafood and will be the

first grocery store of itskind to locate on ColeyRd. Brooks Grocery cur-rently has one store inIuka, Mississippi.“We’ve been develop-ing property for 20years or so and the last7 years we’ve had a lotof interest in a grocerystore being on this sideof town because theneed for it is obvious,”said project developerand Cleveland Proper-ties owner V.M. Cleve-land.“It is encouraging andexciting to seenewbusi-nesses coming toTupeloand existing businessesexpand. This is just an-other example of howthe population and theeconomy of this citycontinues to thrive,” saidCity of Tupelo MayorJason Shelton.To learn more aboutBrooks Grocery, visitfacebook.com/Brooks-GroceryTupelo. To viewtheAT&TAuthorizedRe-tailer’s website, visitcellphonesuperstore.com.

Local development officials broke ground today on a 35,000 square-foot retail development at the intersection of WJackson St. Ext. and Coley Rd. in Tupelo. The retail center will be anchored by Brooks Grocery, a 27,000 square-footgrocery store, and will also include a 3,000 square-foot AT&T authorized retailer offering a full line of AT&T cell phonesand traditional phone services.

First Row: Molly Lovorn, Mendy Ramey, Dianne Harris, Torrie Robertson, BettyBaxter, Becki Duffie, and Mary Sue Tudor. Second Row: RossWeems, Bea Luck-ett, Holley Meriweather, Charlise Latour, Denise Kennedy-Brown, Pam Turner,Mary Werner, and Carolyn Moss. Third Row: Fred Pitts, Lisa Wadley, RashniBarath, Sheila Davis, Jennifer Alexander, Christy Wright, Cheryl Foster, andStephanie Browning. Fourth Row: Jacob Thomas, Allen Pegues, Ashley Prince,Brad McCully, Toby Hedges, Grady Wigginton, Justin Kirk, and Chuck McIntosh.Not pictured: Don Arthur, Jesse Bandre, Will Conn, Romanda Hampton, Jim Jolly,Katie McMillan, Scott Medlock, Leigh Monroe, Kelsey Norrett, Molly Scott,Stephanie West, and June Wigginton.

CDFwelcomes newAmbassadors

New retail development breaks ground in Tupelo


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Goal setting is an annualpractice at CDF. Like it orloathe it, it can be a very effec-tive tool. Take a quick look atthe Chamber’s goals for thenewprogram year–we hopeyouwill be pleasantly sur-prised.Our focuswill be on quality.Prior to last year, CDF’smem-bership had been declining, sothe Chamber set out to reverse thepattern.The result was an increaseof CDF’smembership base to 1200,the highest in five years.We also sawa decrease in the number ofdroppedmembers. Our retentionrate in 2013-2014 of 87.9%waswellabove the national average of 83%.And onemore statistic: we estimateourmarket penetration rate at39–40%, 16%higher than the na-tional average.With these numbers,we believe our next efforts shouldfocus on retention rather thangrowth. So our first Chamber goal isto increase ourmembership reten-tion to 89%.Last year we engaged 9,600mem-bers in Chamber events. This yearwe hope to involve 10,000.Wewilltweak our events to improve the

quality of our programs. Ifwe are effective, this goalwill take care of itself.The Chamberwill alsodevelop and launch a con-solidated sponsorship pro-gram.This programwillgive ourmembers an or-ganized booklet explainingsponsorship opportunities,costs, and benefits for the

entire year, offering you an opportu-nity to determine how to best pro-mote your businesses.Our fourth division goal involvesinforming ourmembers of the ben-efits you receive frommembership.First, wewill switch to a newmem-bership database that will enable usto track and reportmember bene-fits. Reporting employee involve-ment, website traffic, andinvestment dollars will be a snap.Our intent is to improvewhatwedo, so that you see greater returnson your investment.We hope youwill be pleasedwith the results foryour business.

NewCDF MembersChamberFocusThe Cellphone Superstore

Mr. Rick Beasley187 Hwy 6 W

Tupelo, MS 38801(662) 791-1000Cellular Phones

Choice PawnMr. Robb LeBlanc1141 W Main St.

Tupelo, MS 38801(662) 842-6400

www.choicepawn.comRetail & Specialty Shops

JuvaMr. Bill Cassilly

495 S Gloster St.Tupelo, MS 38801

(662) 790-4693www.juvajuice.com

Restaurants & Catering

Land’s Sweet CreationsMr. Lionel Land

1506 W Main St.Tupelo, MS 38801

(662) 350-3718www.landssweetcreations.com

Bakeries

Seacor AMH LLCMr. Jessie McCarthy

1300 Eller Dr.Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316

(954) 920-9292www.seacoramh.com

Logistics

songShine Animation StudioMr. Voz Vanelli

134 Water Edge Cv.Saltillo, MS 38866

(662) 823-1234www.songshine.com

Sound & Video

Southern Hospitality EducationMs. Michelle Crowe

398 E Main St., Ste. 213Tupelo, MS 38804

(314) 288-9000www.southern-edu.com

Education

CB&S BankMr. Chuck Alderman

901 S Gloster St.Tupelo, MS 38801

(662) 620-1120www.cbsbank.com

Banking

Geddie

Karen GeddieVice PresidentChamber of Commerce

2014-2015 Board of Directors

Mr.TillmonCalvertMr. B.J. CanupMr. Scott CochranMr. Clay FosterMs. Julianne GoodwinMr. BryanHawkins

Mr. JerryMaxcyMr. GuyMitchell, IIIDr. DickWhiteMr. TollieWhite

Mike ArmourRoger BlandDavid BrevardMark BurlesonBo CalhounTillmonCalvertB.J. CanupGary CarnathanGrace ClarkMike ClayborneV.M. ClevelandScott CochranFred CookDavid CopenhaverBeverly Crossen

Nettie DavisJay DeyMike EatonJoe EstessClay FosterChaunceyGodwin, Jr.Julianne GoodwinBryanHawkinsLisa HawkinsSkipper HollimanBlair HughesDavid IrwinWesley JonesJamie KennedyBob Kerley

Jeff KingGearl LodenJimmy LongZell LongJerryMaxyRobinMcGrawLarryMichaelGuyMitchellTedMollMabelMurphreeMary PaceAubrey PattersonDarrell RankinHarry RayburnJack Reed, Jr.

Scott ReedEddie RicheyDrewRobertsonTy RobinsonJason SheltonBarry SmithRex SmithJane SpainGary SparkmanBuddy StubbsSean SuggsAaronWashingtonJimmyWeeksDickWhiteTollieWhite

2014-2015 Board of DirectorsCDF’s goals and objectives are accomplished through the efforts ofmembers appointed to commit-tees operating under one of CDF’s three divisions: Chamber of Commerce, EconomicDevelopment,and Planning and PropertyManagement.

Community Development Foundation’s

2014-2015 Executive Committee

2014-2015 Ambassadors ClubJennifer Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HibuDon Arthur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mutual of OmahaJesse Bandre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exceed TechnologiesRashni Barath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustmark National BankBetty Baxter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop's BBQ GrillStephanie Browning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hampton Inn & Suites TupeloWill Conn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morgan Moving & StorageSheila Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPI, Inc.Becki Duffie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly ServicesCheryl Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wingate by WyndhamRomanda Hampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hilton Garden InnDianne Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summit Group Companies, LLCToby Hedges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelter InsuranceJim Jolly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cracker Barrel Old Country StoreDenise Kennedy-Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Occasions by DeniseJustin Kirk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.S. Lawns of Northeast MississippiCharlise Latour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sprint PrintMolly Lovorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C SpireBea Luckett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRI, Inc. RealtorsBrad McCully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sportsman Lawn & LandscapeChuck McIntosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McIntosh Creative ServicesKatie McMillan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key Staff SourceScott Medlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elite Pro WashHolley Meriweather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community BankLeigh Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Street Family DentistryCarolyn Moss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quality InnKelsey Norrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comcast SpotlightAllen Pegues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Premium ProductionsFred Pitts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safestore of Tupelo, Inc.Ashley Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . local MOBILEMendy Ramey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Renasant Bank Mortgage LendingTorrie Robertson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Cotton BoltMolly Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HarveysJacob Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C SpireMary Sue Tudor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lamar AdvertisingPam Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monts Paper & PackagingLisa Wadley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sylvan Learning CenterRoss Weems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BancorpSouthMary Werner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinson & AssociatesStephanie West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Western PlusGrady Wigginton . . . . . . . . . . Legal Shield - Grady Wigginton & AssociatesJune Wigginton . . . . . . . . . . . Legal Shield - Grady Wigginton & AssociatesChristy Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hibu

Mr. Chauncey Godwin, Jr., ChairmanMs. Lisa Hawkins, FirstVice ChairmanMr. Barry Smith, SecondVice ChairmanMr. David Rumbarger, President/SecretaryMr. David Copenhaver, Immediate PastChairman


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Tenants of theRenasantCenter for IDEAs (RCFI)will soonhaveaccesstoen-terprise grade high-speedbroadbandInternetserviceprovided by C Spire Busi-nessSolutions.Through itspartnership with C Spire,thebusiness incubatorwillincrease its current Inter-net access speeds to 100Mbps (Megabits per sec-ond) aswell as become a 1Gigabit-enabled centerwith fiber optic infrastruc-ture.The high-speed Internetaccess is expected tobe in-stalled and service turnedupat theCenterby lateAu-gust. All broadband con-nections will besynchronous – meaningthat RCFI tenants will beable to receive 100 Mbpsupload and downloadspeeds. Most commercialInternet access is asyn-chronous with downloadspeeds three to four timesfaster thanupload speeds.“We are excited to fur-ther the Renasant Centerfor IDEAs mission of pro-viding the infrastructureneeded to assist in smallbusiness development.This opportunity will notonly benefit our currenttenants, but will dramati-cally increase our attrac-

tiveness to high-tech start-ups,” saidRenasantCenterfor IDEAs Director JuddWilson.In conjunction withproviding high-speedbroadband Internet ac-cess services, C Spire willfurther assist entrepre-neurs by relocating itsBusiness Solutions officeto the Center.

“A more ubiquitousbroadband experience intheenterprise spacedriveseconomic growth, stimu-lates jobs and equips Tu-pelo and Lee Countybusinesses to meet thegrowing customer de-mands of today and to-morrow," said CraigBorncamp, director ofbusiness sales for C Spire

Business Solutions. "We'recommitted to providingbusinesses throughoutourfootprint advanced tech-nology solutions and a ro-bust fiber opticsinfrastructure that movescontent, information anddata at the speed of lightand delivers on our prom-ise of improved reliabilityandbetter availability.”

ABOUT THE RENASANTCENTER FOR IDEASOperated by the Com-munity DevelopmentFoundation, the RenasantCenter for IDEAs serves asTupelo/Lee County’s busi-ness incubator by loweringstartup costs for new busi-nesses and entrepreneurs.Inaddition toanaffordableoffice space, services areavailable to tenants includ-ingassistancewithbusinessbasics,managementandfi-nancial training, technical,accounting and research.Since its construction in2006, 15 businesses havegraduated from theCenter,creating 370 jobs in LeeCounty. Currently, 27 RCFItenants employ 126 work-ers. Formore information,visit cdfms.org.

ABOUT C SPIREC Spire is a diversifiedtelecommunications andtechnology services com-pany that providesworld-class, customer-inspiredwireless communica-tions, 1Gigabit consumerInternet access as well asa full suite of dedicatedInternet, wireless, IPVoice, data and cloudservices for businesses.For more informationvisit cspire.com.

Tenants of the Renasant Center for IDEAs (RCFI) will soon have access to enter-prise grade high-speed broadband Internet service provided by C Spire BusinessSolutions. Through its partnership with C Spire, the business incubator will in-crease its current Internet access speeds to 100 Mbps (Megabits per second) aswell as become a 1 Gigabit-enabled center with fiber optic infrastructure.

‘Introductionto Exporting’

August 71:00 p.m.

‘How to Developa Business Plan’

August 121:00 p.m.

‘Starting aBusiness – First Steps’

August 141:00 p.m.

To register for a workshop or for more information,contact Dana Cawthon at 1-800-725-7232 or (662) 680-6988.

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

C Spire to provide ultra-high speed Internetto Renasant Center for IDEAs

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for IDEAs!R & B Specialty Printing

Southern HospitalityEducation

To learn how the RenasantCenter for IDEAs can help yourbusiness grow, visit cdfms.org.

‘We are excitedto further the

Renasant Centerfor IDEAs missionof providing the

infrastructure neededto assist in small

business development.’Judd Wilson

Renasant Center for IDEAs director


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CHAMBER CONNECTION AUGUST 2014

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A ribbon cutting was held in celebration of Choice Pawn’s grand opening. Locatedat 1141 W Main St. in Tupelo, Choice Pawn provides the highest standards in all ofcollateral lending. Choice Pawn can be contacted at (662) 842-6400 or online atchoicepawn.com.

CHOICE PAWN

Are you interested in promoting your businesswith a ribbon cutting?

Contact Emily Addison at (662) 842-4521or [email protected].

Homer’s Steaks & More held a ribbon cutting in celebration of its grand opening at825 W Jefferson St. in Tupelo. Homer’s Steaks and More offers patrons a variety ofentrees including shrimp, chicken and steak. Contact Homer’s Steaks & More at(662) 614-3969 or by liking them on Facebook.

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AUGUST 2014 CHAMBER CONNECTION PAGE 11

Close the dealat Park Heights.

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2 SEPARATE SPACES!2155 MCCULLOUGH BLVD. 2157 MCCULLOUGH BLVD.

Renew Dental held a ribbon cutting in celebration of its new business name andpartner, Dr. Kaleb Page, who recently joined Dr. John Bryson at his practice. RenewDental offers a full range of general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry includingteeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dentures and partial dentures and dental im-plants as well as relief from facial pain or headaches and sleep apnea. RenewDen-tal is located in the Crye-Leike Plaza at 1203 NGloster St., Ste. M in Tupelo and canbe contacted at (662) 823-7900 or online at renewdentaltupelo.com.

A ribbon cutting was held at First American National Bank in celebration of its newfull service Tupelo Office at 431 W Main Street, Ste. 201 in Downtown Tupelo. FirstAmerican offers commercial and small business loanswhile providing a sound bank-ing experience for themany growing businesses in Tupelo and surrounding commu-nities. The First American Tupelo office can be contacted at (662) 844-3419 or atfanb.net.

FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK RENEW DENTAL

Does your business have exciting news to share?Contact Mallory Rutledge at [email protected] or (662) 842-4521 to have it published in CDF’s monthly e-newsletter, Chamber Connection 2.0.


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Tupelo High School teachersandadministratorsbegan the2014school year yesterday with Indus-try Education Day (IE Day) at theTupelo High School PerformingArts Center. Sponsored by theCommunity Development Foun-dation, the 38th annual IE Daybrought together area educatorsand industrialists in an effort topromote cooperationandcollabo-ration, enhance job opportunitiesfor future employees and improvetheoverall economic climateof theregion.This year, Tupelo High Schoolteachers andadministrators heardfrom speakers Ryan Miller, Assis-tantDirector for theHaleyBarbourCenter for Manufacturing Excel-lence at the University of Missis-sippi, and Tony Tice, Dean ofCareer andTechnical InstructionatItawamba Community College(ICC).RyanMillerdiscussed themanu-facturing industry’s request for in-terdisciplinary education and therole local educatorsplay inprepar-ing students formanufacturing ca-reers. At the University ofMississippi, the Center for Manu-facturing Excellence brings to-gether theSchools ofAccountancy,BusinessAdministrationandEngi-neering to provide undergraduatestudents the professional skills in-volved in successful manufactur-ingalongwithanunderstandingof

accounting, communication,human resources, leadership,management andmarketing.Briefing teachers and adminis-trators on ICC’s Advanced Manu-facturing Technicians program,Tony Tice discussed the role ofhigh school teachers in the pro-gram’s development of a higherskilledandmore flexibleworkforceinTupelo andLeeCounty.His ideathat as manufacturing becomeseven more automated and com-plex, those areas thatwill continueto attract capital investment are

those that can also provide highlyskilled workers.Former Toyota Motor Manufac-turing Mississippi Vice PresidentDavid Copenhaver offered indus-try perspective and the impact ofcurrent manufacturing programsin the area.Immediately following the pro-gram, teachers andadministratorstoured various local manufactur-ers and observed the impact oflocal training programs at sur-rounding industries. Industry tourparticipants included Advanced

Innovations, Auto Parts Manufac-turing Mississippi, Cooper Tire,General Atomics, ICC WorkforceDevelopment Center, MartinreaAutomotive Structures andPhilips.

ABOUT THE CENTER FORMANUFACTURING EXCELLENCEThe University of MississippiCenter for Manufacturing Excel-lence offers interdisciplinary edu-cational opportunities within aninnovative academic learningmodel to provide students withpractical experiences, fundamen-tal knowledge and creative prac-tices needed to lead the world ofmodernmanufacturing.

ABOUT ADVANCEDMANUFACTURINGTECHNICIANS

Partnered with Toyota MotorManufacturing Mississippi, theItawamba Community CollegeAdvancedManufacturingTechni-cians (AMT) program is designedas an innovative manufacturingdegree that spans five semestersof classroom instruction and pro-vides paid, hands-on experienceat Toyota's Blue Springs automo-tive assembly plant. AMT gradu-ates will be prepared to competein the open job market for skilledpositions across the country ormay continue their education inengineering, technology or busi-ness.

DOCTORATE• BNA Bank• BNSF Railroad• Century Construction• Magnolia BusinessCentre'

BACHELOR• Itawamba CommunityCollege

ASSOCIATE• B&B Concrete• Big Oaks Golf Club• Endocrine & MetabolicDisorders Institute

• HoneyBaked Ham & Café• Hunter Douglas Metals& Distribution

• JESCO• Lowe’s of Tupelo• Dr. Alan Pritchard• Timmons Electric• Tupelo Christian

Prepatory School• Super SaglessCorporation

STAR STUDENT• Direct Auto• Murphy Engineering• Style-Line Furniture

In celebration of its grand opening, Right at Home held a ribbon cutting. Right atHome In Home Care & Assistance provides quality in-home care for seniors anddisabled adults who need some assistance to maintain their independence. Rightat Home is located at 2686 Hwy 145, Ste. D in Saltillo and can be contacted at (662)260-4102 or online at rightathome.net/tupelo.

Land’s Sweet Creations recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting.From simple butter cream with delicate flavors to fondant-covered confectionarymasterpieces, Land’s Sweet Creations works with its customers to create dessertflavors and designs that inspire and meet their exact needs. Located at 1506 WMain St. in Tupelo, Land’s Sweet Creations can be contacted at (662) 350-3718 oronline at landssweetcreations.com.

RIGHT AT HOME LAND’S SWEET CREATIONS

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LAUREN WOOD | DAILY JOURNALVice President of Supply Chain Mike Switzer, right, talks about steamsterilization to clean and sterilizemedical instruments to a group of Tu-pelo High School teachers during the 2013 Industry Education day atNMMC Central Sterile Processing.


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Last month, Mayor Jason Shelton spoke to Tupelo Young Professionals aspart of the group’s Lunch with Leaders seminar series.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation held a ribbon cutting ceremony celebratingthe opening of State Route 6/U.S. Highway 278 from State Route 342 to U.S. 45. The new con-nection will provide a high level, four lane, West-East Corridor from I-55 in Panola County toU.S. 45 in Lee County.

TUPELO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HIGHWAY 6

CHAMBER CONNECTION 2.0(CC 2.0) E-NEWSLETTER

With nearly 4,000 subscribers, membersare encouraged to submit announce-ments, advertisements, awards, etc. forCC 2.0.

JIM INGRAM COMMUNITYLEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

The Jim Ingram Community LeadershipInstitute is a two-year program designedto enhance community leadership devel-opment and encourage personal and pro-fessional growth.

RIBBON CUTTINGCEREMONIES

Take advantage of this ‘photo op’ andpublicity for your business that includes apicture and brief business profile pub-lished in an upcoming issue of theDaily Journal’s Northeast MS BusinessJournal.

CHAMBERADVANTAGECDF’s ChamberAdvantage affinity pro-gram features exclusive chamber mem-ber discounts, products or servicesoffered by program participants.

TUPELO YOUNGPROFESSIONALS

The TYP’s mission is to bring together agroup of young, active, civic-minded indi-viduals who have a clear vision of Tu-pelo/Lee County’s future as a great placeto live and work.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURSBusiness After Hours offers members theopportunity to meet other business repre-sentatives, exchange ideas and make im-portant long-lasting bonds in a relaxedsocial setting.

BUSINESS ROUNDTABLEJoin fellow CDF members at this bi-monthly networking meeting as they givebrief, informative reports. Over 50 mem-ber businesses are represented at eachmeeting.

LIVABILITY TUPELO/LEECOUNTY MAGAZINE

Advertise in this annual, CDF-sponsoredquality of life magazine distributed to allCDF members, including area hotels,health care facilities, restaurants andmore.

TASTE OF TUPELOThis regional trade show and premierbusiness networking event for the entirecommunity features over 90 exhibitors,and draws a crowd of over 1,300 atten-dees.

WAKE UP! TUPELO/LEECOUNTY

Wake Up! Tupelo/Lee County features afull buffet breakfast, experts, panel dis-cussions and Q&A sessions addressingissues that affect our community and ourbusinesses.

Get the most out of yourCDF membership

The Chamber provides business development seminars, networkingopportunities, community leadership classes, publicity for your business

and much more.

through the Chamber’s programs and services

Friday, September 57:00-8:30 a.m.

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Dr. Robert KingDirector

Center for Advanced Vehicular SystemsNorthern Gulf Institute

Mississippi State University

Ryan MillerAssistant DirectorHaley Barbour Center

for Manufacturing ExcellenceUniversity of Mississippi

As manufacturing becomes even more automated andcomplex, areas that continue attracting capital investmentare those that can provide highly skilled workers. Join usas Dr. Robert King and Ryan Miller discuss the importanceof the interdisciplinary undergraduate education and its

impact on industry in Tupelo/Lee County.

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Denise Kennedy-Brown, owner of Special Occasionsby Denise, was named June’s Ambassador of themonth. Denise attended five CDF events, mentored22 CDFmembers, and volunteered at the CDFMem-bership Cup. Congratulations, Denise!

A grand opening ribbon cutting was recently held at Val Green Gift & Incentive Con-sultant to celebrate the grand opening of their new location at 524 New Temple Rd.in Fulton. View the complete line of Val’s products at amway.com/valeriagreen orcontact her at (662) 322-5989.

The Courtyard byMarriott celebrated its grand re-opening after sustaining damagefrom Tupelo’s April 28 tornado. Located at 1320 N Gloster St. in Tupelo, the Court-yard by Marriott is a great choice for business and leisure travelers alike with greatamenity choices including a bistro, pool, fitness center, guest laundry and Star-bucks. Reserve a room by calling (662) 841-9960 or visiting marriott.com/tupcy.

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Please visit our online membership directoryat www.tupelochamber.com, and check your

membership listing for accuracy.

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Both are certified in theirrespective brands, whichmeans they’ve completed –and continue to take –courses to know the fulllineup of vehicles.“It took me 80 hours toget Ford-certified,” Jamessaid. Jerome’sChevy certifi-cation also took a couple ofweeks of intense training.The Internet also haschanged the dynamic ofdoing business.With various websitesproviding vehicle reviews,ratings and prices at theirfingertips, consumers aremore knowledgeable todaythan they’ve ever been.“Back in the 1980s, wemade more profit on carsthan we do today,” Jeromesaid.“It’s very competitive.”James said consumers“know more than yousometimes, and you haveto compliment them.”That’s when it becomescritical to listen to the con-sumer, tailoring what theywant andneed toaparticu-lar vehicle. Combiningtheir knowledge with your

own, a sales representativecan more often than notfind the “right” car for abuyer.Selling cars is awayof lifethat one has to love andenjoy, the Sheffield broth-ers say.“Saturdays have alwaysbeen good days, so youhave to work them; some-times you stay until 7 or 8or later if you need to,”James said. “You just haveto be there if you want tosell cars.”Both have children, butnot everyone wants – atleast for now – to get in thebusiness in the future.James has two daughtershe says aren’t interested,and Jerome said he’s toldhis four kids “to do whatthey want to do.”If some of their childrendo follow in their footsteps,their advice is simple: It’s allabout customer service.“Buying is a long-termrelationship,” Jerome said.“They want to know you’regoing to take care of themnot only during but afterthe sale, and that you’remore than a number.”And that’s brotherly ad-vice that’s good for any-body in the business.

This has allowed us torun at optimal productioncapacity, which increasesopportunities for ourteammembers, suppliersand business partners, allwhile serving our cus-tomers’ needs.Still, we remain focusedonways to improve, in-cluding in the areas ofsafety andquality.Webe-lieve that aswe reachourfull capabilities thatwewillcapitalize on the improv-ing automotivemarket,bothhere inNorthAmer-ica andaround theworld.

Q. IT’S EARLY,but what’sthe reception been like inthe new exportmarketsfor the Corolla?A. IT HAS BEEN a tremen-dous opportunity for ourteammembers and sup-pliers. Plus, we learned alot about our customersin thosemarkets andwe’vemade every possi-ble effort to put them firstto serve their needs.Mississippi-built Corol-las have just started to ar-

rive at showrooms inthose 18 countries, how-ever initial response fromdealers has been over-whelmingly positive, giv-ing newmeaning to “fromMississippi to the world.”

Q. THERE’S BEEN TALK ofCamry production beingshifted to Canada, whereCorollas also are beingmade –will thatmeanmorework/production inBlue Springs?A.THEREARE NO PLANS toshift Corolla productionfromCanada toBlueSprings.ToyotaMississippiis currently producingCorollas at full capacity.

Q. HOW IS THE SOLARPOWER generation going?Any chance that will ex-pand atTMMMS?A.TOYOTA’S SOLAR GENER-

ATINGARRAY providesenough energy to powerapproximately seven aver-age households for an en-tire year and is thefourth-largest in the state.It is also the largest solararray among anyToyotaplant inNorthAmerica.Since its installation, thesolar array has generated87megawatt hours of en-

ergy.The power generatedby the solar array has beensold back toNewAlbanyLight/Gas/Water for com-munity consumption.There are currently noplans to expand the cur-rent solar power array.However, as part of ourcommitment to continu-ous improvement, we areconstantly looking fornew and differentmeth-ods to enhance our com-mitment to theenvironment.

Q. TMMMS hasmadesome recent high profilepublic events/donationsrecently. How can organi-zations find out moreabout requesting helpfrom you?A. TOYOTA MISSISSIPPIprides itself in being agood corporate citizen inNortheast Mississippi.Welisten to our communitypartners and find outwhat needs to change,and then we work to-gether to answer thetough questions, so wecan put our resourceswhere they are neededthemost.To date, ToyotaMissis-sippi has contributed

over $1.5million and10,000 volunteer hours tolocal organizations.While ToyotaMissis-sippi’s primary fundingfocus is education, envi-ronmental sustainabilityand car and driver safety,we alsomake grants tohealth and human serviceorganizations, civic andcommunity projects, andprograms that strengthenarts and culture in thelocal community.Organizations mayapply for grant fundingby visiting our website atwww.toyotagrants.com/tmmms or contactingEmily Holland at (662)317-3038.

Q. FINAL thoughts?A. TOYOTA MISSISSIPPIsalutes our teammem-bers, their families, thecommunity, suppliers,business partners andelected officials for theircontinued strong support.Together, we have laidthe foundation for astrong, vibrant future inNortheastMississippi. Byexceeding expectationstoday, we’ll reap the bene-fits of achievements to-morrow. One team!


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Your 5-Star,A Rated Bankby Bauer Financial and Weiss Ratings

We take care of your money.

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Bank Of OkolonaOkolona

P.O. Box 306Okolona, Mississippi 38860

(662) 447-5403

Houston Banking Center321 W. Madison St.Houston, Mississippi

(662) 456-3347www.bankofokolona.com

Bank

Automotive Commercial Vehicles

1410 SOUTH GLOSTER / TUPELO / 842-3611

Whether you’re hauling or delivering...CallDWAYNE BLACKMON CHEVROLET

for your commercial vehicle needs!

Bank of Mantee54 1st Street

Mantee, Mississippi(662) 456-5341

Automotive Commercial Vehicles

THE FAST LANE FOR SMALL BUSINESSCALL JIM BROWN 662.231.2392

1608 S. GLOSTERTUPELO

Collision Repair

Apartments

***HILLDALE APARTMENTS***Applications For 1 ,2,3 & 4 bedroom apartments are

currently being accepted!!!Our management office is open during the hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM and is located at 320 Monument Dr., Tupelo, MS38801. Only one application per household will be accepted.If you have a disability and are unable to come into theoffice, call 662-844-4267 and request one to be mailed toyou. All applications will be date & time stamped & reviewedin the order in which they are received.

** Preferences & Income Restrictions Apply **

Apartments

Apartment Homes

3260 Hwy 145 N. • Tupelo, MS 38804

Ask about our Military & Law Enforcement Discount

1, 2, & 3 BedroomsMove-In Special *FREE RENT

Call 662-891-5000

100 W. Veterans Drive • Booneville, MS 38829Phone 662-728-4459 • Fax (662) 728-4150

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Give Us One Day…We’ll Give You A Beautiful New Bathroom!

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2015 McCullough Blvd. • Tupelo, MS 38801

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Blinds

Building Supplies

1187 North 4th St. • Baldwyn, MS 38824

Ph: (662) 365-7021Fax: (662) 365-8902

Rex & Diannah Coggins,Owners

• Full Service• Hardware• Building Supplies• Plumbing• Hydraulic Hoses

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

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Journal, Inc.Crystal GrayInside Sales Consultant

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Business DirectoryBuilding Supplies Commercial Cleaning Services Concrete

Commercial Plumbing Event Venue Fine Furniture, Fabric, & Flooring

Furniture Gifts Glass & Overhead Doors

Healthcare Home Improvement Insulation

Insurance Kennels Locksmith

Booneville LumberCompany

Full Line of Lumber, Hardware,Plumbing and Electrical Supplies2300 E. Chambers Dr. • Booneville • 728-0094

Booneville Hardware & Supply403 Church St. • Booneville • 728-0032

"For all your hardware needs"

INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESHancock Insurance Agency

Monthly Rates Available720 W. Bankhead St.

New Albany

ATV • Life • HealthAnnuities • RV • Automobile

Motorcycle • HomeMobile Home

Medicare Supplements

662-534-2661Scott Hancock Allen Hancock

• Safes Serviced & Installed• Locks Installed • Locksets

• Combinations Changed• Locks Rekeyed

• Lost Keys Replaced• Master Key Systems• High Security Keys

MILLER’S SAFE & LOCK SERVICE, INC.

(662) 842-772012191⁄2 NELLE STREET • TUPELO

AUTO RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

NEW & USED SAFES

Member of the QCN Network. Saving You Money And MakingYou More Comfortable For Over 38 Years

Residential & Commercial Insulation, InstallationBlown-In Attic Insulation - Blown-in Wall Insulation - Batting

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662-844-13063166 West Jackson, Tupelo, MS

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

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

Serving Tupelo for3 Generations

24 HourEmergency Service

“Serving Tupelo for3 Generations”

“Experience IsThe Difference”

662-844-4540FAX:662-620-7754

711 ROBERT E. LEE DR. • TUPELO, MS

Store Fronts • MirrorsShower Doors • Garage Doors

Commercial DoorsHollow Metal Doors

662-489-11767540 Veterans Hwy. West • Pontotoc, MS 38863

We’ve got all yourhome furnishingsat affordable prices.

Complete Prescription ServiceWe Accept All Medicare Part D Plans

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

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

210 West Main StreetOkolona, MS (662) 447-5471

OkolonaDrug Co.

OkolonaDrug Co.

224 Starlyn Ave. New Albany, MS 38652662-534-4448 401 Elizabeth St. • Tupelo

662-842-7305

RH PLUMBING, INC.

Commercial Plumbing, Gas & Industrial Piping

Thank you for choosing RH Plumbing. We appreciate your business

RICHARD HANLON(662) 447-3213

P.O. BOX 417Okolona, MS 38860

Fine Furniture, Fabric, & Flooring

903 Varsity Dr.Tupelo, MS

Mon.-Fri.9am - 5pm

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

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662-842-1120Bronzie MorganRelocation Specialist

Call for a Free Estimate

“The Morgan Family has been movingfamilies like yours for over 50 years”

Moving Furniture

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Call Us Today662-489-2848

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Real Estate

EACH MOSSY OAK PROPERTIES OFFICEIS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Thinking of SellingYour Home orProperty?

We Have SixFull-Time AgentsWho Call

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, PAComprehensive Medical CareFor Your Family or BusinessAppointments & Walk-Ins Welcome

1154 Cross Creek Dr.(Next to Home Depot)

840-8010Mon-Fri. 8 - 6:30

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Lee Wallace, CFNP

David W. Bell, MD

Leigh Ann Weatherly, CFNP

Medical

Uniforms

Keeping Professional People Looking Professional

795 S. Gloster, Tupelo • (662) 844-42722316 Hwy. 45 N. Columbus • (662) 328-77771151 D. Frontage Rd. Oxford • (662) 513-0341

www.scrubsandco.com

Roofing

WHEELER ROOFINGINC.

“A Family Business Since 1946”

• Residential • Commercial • IndustrialFREE Estimates

411 CLARK ST. ❖ TUPELO ❖ 844-4481LICENSED & INSURED

Restaurant

Tupelo • Tuesdays 3 - 9 pm • 495 S. Gloster • 680-3354New Albany • Thursdays 5 - 9 pm • 534-2700Corinth • Tuesdays 4 - 9 pm • 286-9007

• Max 2 FREE Kids with Adult Entree• 12 Years and Under

at

• Drink Not Included• Kid's Menu Only

Restaurant

499 Gloster Creek Village,Tupelo, MS 38801Phone: (662) 844-4888Fax: (662) 844-3006

Restaurant

Mon.-Thurs. 11-10 • Fri.-Sat. 11-11 • Sun. 12-10709 S 4th St. • Baldwyn, MS365-7059

• Pizza Spaghetti• Salad Bar • Sandwich

• Pasta Special Every Thursday

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Restaurant

1101 W. Main • Tupelo842-3774

Party Traysfor all Occasions!

Real Estate

Residential Rentals

renttupelo.comCall 662.844.2772 • Hoyet & Helen Pitts

Storage Building

397-2907LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS

BAITSHOP

662-680-6916

Minnows AvailableLive Bait, Tackle, Rod & Reels

Mooreville

OPEN7 DAYS!

Foundation Repair & Problem Flooring

Roger Rakestraw1-877-288-7395662-534-6698

• 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

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All types of floor and slab footing problems.


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