MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the City of Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce is to encourage an economic environment conducive to the

continuing development of new and existing business.

You can contact the Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce at754 Pear Orchard Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157, PO Box 194, Ridgeland, MS 39158-0194

ph 601.991.9996 fax 601.991.9997 email admin@ridgelandchamber.comor visit us online at www.ridgelandchamber.com

Advertise your business in “Visions”! Call the Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce for information. 601.991.9996

10/01/13

Welcome,New Members!

When considering needs for your home or office, please shop with

Ridgeland Chamber members first!

The Headache Center, PLLCChristina Treppendahl

1000 Highland Colony Pkwy., Ste. 7205(601) 366-0855

Clinics & Medical Groups

Audacious Angels Success CenterAngela Moore

612 Hwy. 51, Suite B • (601) 954-6352Cosmetics

Davenport Watts & Drake Investment Advisors, LLC

Suzie Pooley • 234 W. School Street(601) 898-8069 • (601) 540-8310

Financial Services

Madison River Oaks Medical CenterBobby Cumberland • Todd Lupton

161 River Oaks Drive • Canton, MS(601) 855-4000 • Hospitals

Ribbon Cuttings

The Enclave at Towne Center - The Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for The Enclave at Towne Center, located at 1 Enclave Circle, a development by Shoemaker Homes. From left, Aldermen Kevin Holder and Scott Jones; Meghan Elder, Hilton Jackson; Rep. Rita Martinson; Ridgeland Chamber President Carla Palmer Allen, CPA Realty; Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee; Scott and Leigh Shoemaker; Mr. Hollis Shoemaker; Aldermen Brian Ramsey and Chuck Gautier.

Ruth’s This-N-That - Members of the Ridgeland Chamber celebrated a ribbon cutting and grand opening for Ruth’s This-N-That, located at 105 North Central Street. Front, from left, Alderman-at-Large D. I. Smith; Kristy Daniels, Regions Bank; Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee; Patty McGee-Sutton, shop owner; Ridgeland Chamber President Carla Palmer Allen, CPA Realty; Lisa Walls, Fox/Everett; Katy Tillman, Southern AgCredit; Casey Gaines, Community Bank; Tina Lakey, CenterPoint Energy and Alderman Scott Jones. Back, from left, Betty Terry; Trizell Hardin, Trustmark National Bank; Helen Johnson and Elease Lee, Clinton; Sylvia Ware, Jackson; Ruth Lee and Sheila Fairley, Clinton; Rosemary Wilson, Jackson; Angela Moore, Audacious Angels Success Center; Alderman Chuck Gautier; Marc Petro, Community Bank; Mina Thorgeson, Ridgeland Tourism Commission and Bryan Johnson, City of Ridgeland.

TempStaff Canton - Members of the Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the grand opening of TempStaff’s newest office located on the Watford Parkway in Canton. From left, Jamie Higdon, Luann Smithhart, Grady Dotson, Dia Holloway, Lee Spinks, Seneca Anderson, Carolyn Boteler, Tammie Watkins, Katie Truitt and Penny Danford.

DIPLOMATOF THE MONTH

AuguST 2013Lisa Wall

Fox/Everett, Inc.

R i D G E L A N D ’ SCALendAR of events

Wednesday, October 2, 10:30 A.M. Ribbon Cutting The Game Trailer Chamber Office 754 S. Pear Orchard Road

Friday, October 4, 11:30 A.M. Diplomats First Friday Fat Tuesday’s 6923 Old Canton Road

Tuesday, October 8, 7:15 A.M. Jr. Diplomats First Friday MS Craft Center 950 Rice Road

Wednesday, October 9, 11:30 A.M Board of Directors Meeting Chamber Office 754 S. Pear Orchard Road

Thursday, October 10, 10:30 A.M. Ribbon Cutting Education Services for HOPE, LLC 992 Northpark Drive, Ste. C

Monday, October 14, Columbus Day

Wednesday, October 16, 10:30 A.M. Ribbon Cutting Audacious Angels Success Center 612 Hwy. 51, Ste. B

Thursday, October 17, 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Business After Hours Biaggi’s Restaurant italiano 970 Highland Colony Pkwy.

Sat., October 26 - Sun., November 17 Have a Holly Jolly Christmas in Ridgeland! Pre-holiday Christmas Kick-Off! Watch for details on participating merchants! Call the Chamber for more info 601-991-9996

Wednesday, October 23, 9:00 - 10:30 A.M. Mayor’s Fun Walk Ridgeland Recreation Center Old Trace Park

Saturday, October 26, Make A Difference Day

Thursday, October 31, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Trunk or Treat Freedom Ridge Park

Thursday, October 31, HobNob Mississippi 2013 MS Agriculture & Forestry Museum Ridgeland Chamber is a co-convener of this exciting event.

Thursday, October 31, Halloween

OFFICERSPRESIDENT

Carla Palmer AllenCPA Realty, LLC

VICE-PRESIDENTHunter Arnold

Waggoner Engineering, Inc.

TREASuRERMarc Petro

Community Bank

PAST PRESIDENTGreg Starnes

Trustmark National Bank

Don BurnhamHolmes Community College

Bailey ChandlerBanking

John DorsaState Farm Insurance

Eddie HopperOffice Products Plus, Inc.

Sam KeyesButler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada,

PLLC

R. David MarchettiWells Marble & Hurst, PLLC

Orien WatsonC Spire Wireless

Russell WilcoxWoodlands Realty Group LLC

CHAMBER STAFFLinda Bynum,

Executive DirectorSandy Baas,

Administrative AssistantMichelle Little,

Receptionist

2013 Ridgeland Chamber Board of Directors

spotlight on Ridgeland High school Ridgeland High School senior Justin Ryan, son of Brad and Melissa Hall of Ridgeland, was recently named National Merit Semi-Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Approxi-

mately 16,000 students nation-wide qualify as Semi-Finalists based on high scores in the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Semi-Finalists are the highest-scoring entrants in each state. Congratulations, Justin!!

It’s a Great Day to be a TITAN!

Save the DateS!Have a Holly Jolly Christmas in Ridgeland!

shop Local – Buy Local

Help the Chamber Choose A Make A difference day Project

thank A Police officer

The Ridgeland Chamber is asking members of the Ridgeland Community to identify projects which the Chamber will consider undertaking as this year’s Make A Difference Day, Saturday, October 26, 2013.

If you have an idea, know of someone who needs assistance or know of an organization which could benefit from our help, please call the Ridgeland

Chamber at 601-991-9996. All ideas are welcome. Together we can Make A Difference Day in our Community!

The Ridgeland Chamber is celebrating Police Appreciation Month by distributing goodie bags to Ridgeland’s 65 sworn officers.

The Chamber is also seeking donations/contributions from our business members to raise money for a bullet proof vest for the Ridgeland Police Department.All donations – large or small are appreciated. Please call the Ridgeland Chamber at 601-991-9996 for more details. Thank a Police Officer Goodie Bags contain:

• Life Saver: To remind you of the many times you’ve been one.• Starburst: For that burst of energy you’ll need.• Payday: Because you’re not doing it for the money.• Paper Clip: To help hold it all together.• Hershey Kisses: Because you deserve them from all.• Gum: To help your unit to stick together.• Tootsie Roll: To help you roll with the punches.• Peppermint Patty: To help you keep your cool.• Snickers: To remind you to keep your sense of humor.• Mounds: For the “mounds” of courage you need.

Thank you 2013 Sponsors!Diamond Sponsors

BancorpSouth • BankPlus • Jackson Orthopaedic Clinic

Denim SponsorsCenterPoint Energy • Entergy Mississippi • Fitness Lady Health Clubs

Madison County Journal • Mazda of Ridgeland Regions Bank • Trustmark National Bank

FriendsFox 40 News • Hilton Jackson • MISS 103

Mississippi PhotoBooths, LLC • WJDX 105.1 FM WLEZ 98.1 FM • WRTM 100.5 • WYAB 103.9 FM

At left, from left ~ Kristy Daniels, Regions Bank; Lisa Walls, Fox/Everett, Inc. and Traci Traxler, Trustmark National Bank.

At left, from left ~ Janet Thomas of Ridgeland and Pat Bruce of Canton.

At right, from left ~ Cynthia Gandy and Terri Purvis, Jackson Orthopaedic Clinic.

At right ~ Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster band members pose with from left, Kristy Daniels, Regions Bank and Linda Bynum, Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce.

At left, from left ~ Mary Duncan, City of Ridgeland; Kathy McCollum of Ridgeland and Erika Brown and Renee Buckner, City of Ridgeland.

At left, from left ~ Olivia Murphy, Vivian Jiggetts and Chris Flowers, Waggoner Engineering.

At left, from left ~ Amy Milner, Chauncey Wilson, Beth Van Horn, Vanesha Jaiswal, Lauren Shields and Cara Troiani, all with C Spire Wireless.

At right, from left ~ Charlotte Reeves, A-1 Pallet and Debbie Hardy of Ridgeland.

At right, from left ~ Donna Sims and Leigha McLendon of BankPlus.

At left, from left ~ Cam Chennault, Gail Hampton and Alison Hampton McGee of Ridgeland.

At left ~ Ridgeland’s First Lady Jane McGee receives a dozen red roses from the Ridgeland Chamber for her support of Denim & Diamonds’ Ladies Night Out. At right is Linda Bynum, Executive Director, Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce.

At right, from left ~ Kristy Daniels, Regions Bank and Courtney Yarbrough, World Health Industries.

At right, from left ~ Helene Dorsa, Ryan Schiffer and Kim Ludington, all of Madison.

Pre-holiday Christmas kick-off!Saturday, October 26 – Sunday, November 17, 2013

at Participating Merchants

CITY OF RIDGELAND

CHAMBER OF

COMMERCEPRESENTSCOMMERCEPRESENTS

Tickets $65.00 per person. Includes reception, silent auction,dinner, entertainment & a fabulous favor!

Call the Ridgeland Chamber today to reserve your ticket • 601-991-9996.

Tickets $65.00 per person. Includes reception, silent auction,GOES DISCO

Dr. Zarr’s AmazingFunkMonster

FEATURING

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013COUNTRY CLUB OF JACKSON

345 St. Andrews Drive • Jackson, MSReception & Silent Auction • 6:00 P.M.

Dinner & Entertainment • 7:30 P.M.

The City of Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profi t organization committedto the development of new and existing business and quality of life for the residents of

Ridgeland. Proceeds from Denim & Diamonds help fund the Chamber’s community service programs which impact the City of Ridgeland.

Call the Ridgeland Chamber today to reserve your ticket • 601-991-9996.

Dr. Zarr’s AmazingFunkMonster

FEATURINGFEATURING

DIAMOND SPONSORSBancorpSouth • BankPlusJackson Orthopaedic Clinic

DENIM SPONSORS CenterPoint Energy • Entergy Mississippi

Fitness Lady Health Clubs • Madison County Journal Mazda of Ridgeland • Regions Bank

Trustmark National Bank

FRIENDS Fox 40 News • Hilton Jackson • MISS 103

Mississippi PhotoBooths, LLC • WJDX 105.1 FMWLEZ 98.1 FM • WRTM 100.5 • WYAB 103.9 FM

Fox 40 News • Hilton Jackson • MISS 103

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Call us today at 601-987-3025 or visit peoplelease.com to find out more. 800-723-3025 • Ridgeland, MS

For more information visit the website at jobfairs.ms.gov.For a list of retailers and and other employers attending, submit your resume

by e-mail to outletsofmississippijobs@millmansearch.com

JOB FAIR

Saturday, Oct. 5 • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sunday, Oct. 6 • 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Clyde Muse CenterHinds Community College

Rankin Campus515 Country Place Pkwy. • Pearl

Justin Ryan