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R a n k i n c o u n t y c h a m b e R o f c o m m e R c e
News JanuaRy 2013
101 Service Drive ▪ Brandon MS 39042 ▪ (601) 825-2268 ▪ (601) 825-1977 Faxwww.rankinchamber.com
PLatinum SPonSoRSTrustmark National BankRankin County Board of SupervisorsRankin First Economic Development
GoLD SPonSoRRiver Oaks Health System: Crossgates River Oaks Hospital River Oaks Hospital Woman’s Hospital
SiLVeR SPonSoRSBancorpSouth BankPlusCommunity BankCopiah BankErgon, Inc.M&F BankTempStaff, Inc.
Thank you To our CorporaTe SponSorS
bRonZe SPonSoRS Bank of Yazoo Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLCFred's Super Dollar StoresGrantham Poole CPA'sHallett Group MarketingLongHorn SteakhousePaul Davis Restoration of Central Mississippi
Sponsors Continued on Page 3...
Chamber Christmas Open House
Chamber members were invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Christmas Open House for our Toys for Tots campaign.
Thanks to your generosity, we were able to fill to overflowing TWO toy boxes this year!
On Monday, December 3rd, Rankin County Chamber opened its doors to host the annual Christmas Open House. Over 250 chamber members enjoyed fun, food and networking. Our sincere thanks goes to the Event Committee and to our member restaurants and businesses who graciously donated items to make this year's Open House such a tremendous success!
Visitors enjoyed live music provided by John De La Fuente.
Thank you!
January at a Glance
RC=Ribbon Cutting; GB=Ground Breaking; OH=Open House; LC=Lunch Club; L&L=Lunch & Learn;
BAH=Business After Hours; NMO=New Member Orientation; SWN=Successful Womens Networking; AMB=Ambassadors
Rankin Chamber News Page 2 - January 2013
Dec 31 .........................New Year's Eve (Chamber office closed)
Jan 1 ...........................New Year's Day (Chamber office closed)
Jan 4, 8:45 am ............Elder Services Committee (Richland Community Center)
Jan 4, 10:00 am ..........1st Fridays for Seniors (Richland Community Center)
Jan 8, 8:15 am ............Marketing Committee (Corner Bakery)
Jan 8, 8:30 am ............Membership Committee (Chamber)
Jan 9, 8:15 am ............Board Meeting/FULL (Chamber)
Jan 9, 3:00 pm ...........Events Committee (Chamber)
Jan 10, 10:00 am ........RC: Vi Now-Angie Randall (Chamber, 101 Service Drive, Brandon)
Jan 15 .........................Rankin Youth Leadership (College Selection Process)
Jan 16 .........................Leadership Rankin (Leadership Day)
Jan 17, 8:00 am ..........Education Committee (Corner Bakery)
Jan 17, 8:00 am ..........Business Development Committee (Chamber)
Jan 17, 11:30 am ........L&L: Marketing Your Business (Brandon Public Library)
Jan 21 .........................Chamber closed in observance of M L King Birthday
Jan 22, 8:15 am ..........Ambassadors Committee (Chamber)
Jan 23, 11:30 am ........RC: Country Inn & Suites (3051 White Blvd, Pearl)
Jan 25, 8:00 am ..........Dollars for Donuts (Batteries Plus, 381 Ridge Way, Flowood)
thank you to ouRDiamonD SPonSoRS!
A Formal Affair◊
Ad Savvy Marketing◊
AJ’s on Lakeland◊
Alfa Insurance-Justin Ashley◊
Allstate Insurance - Vicki Griffin◊
AllyOops, Inc.◊
America’s Best Roofing, Inc.◊
Annie D’s Family Grill◊
Baldridge Law Firm, PLLC◊
Belle Meade Medical◊
Ben Nelson Golf & Utility Vehicles◊
Blue Haven Pools◊
Brady Heating and Cooling◊
Candlewood Suites - Flowood◊
Cartridge World◊
CENTURY 21 Maselle & Associates-◊ Ashley McAdory
Cerami’s Italian Restaurant & Market◊
Chimneyville Smokehouse◊
Community Trust Bank◊
Complete Financial & Insurance◊
Cooper Electric Motor Services, Inc.◊
Crossgates Veterinary Clinic◊
Crye-Leike-Rick Young◊
Dennis Meek & Company, P.A.◊
Dependable Pest Service, Inc.◊
Elite Landscape Management, LLC◊
Ernest C. Foster, Inc. dba Fosters◊
Five Element karate Masters LLC.◊
Flair Fabrics and Furnishings◊
Forest Wireless, LLC◊
Gary’s Carpet Service, Inc.◊
Guckert Realty Group, LLC.◊
Hall’s Towing Service, Inc.◊
Heart & Soul Diner◊
Diamond Sponsors - Cont'd Page 3...
Rankin Chamber News Page 3 - January 2013
Hillard’s Septic & Vacuum Truck Service◊
Holiday Inn Express - Flowood◊
Hood Accounting Firm◊
Hungry Howies Pizza◊
Insurance Protection Specialists, LLC◊
K & M Auto Repair◊
KeyTrust Properties-Paula Ricks◊
Koko FitClub◊
Liberty Tax Service◊
Long Electric Company, Inc.◊
LPL Financial◊
Massage Envy Spa◊
McIntosh & Assoc., LLC, Realtors◊
Melissa Ellis, REALTOR-KeyTrust ◊ Properties
Merck Team Realty Inc.◊
Miss Priss◊
Mississippi Burn Foundation◊
Mississippi HomeCare / Brandon◊
Mockingbird Marketplace◊
Monogram Express◊
Mortgage Partners◊
M-TEC, Inc◊
Murphy’s Lawn & Landscape, LLC.◊
Nationwide Insurance, Westerfield ◊ Insurance Agency
N-Hance Revolutionary Wood Renewal◊
Oh For Feet Sake, LLC.◊
Priority Pets◊
Professional Real Estate Offices, Inc. ◊ DBA Better homes Realty
Pure Air Consultants, Inc.◊
Raymond James Financial - Robert A. ◊ Dienelt
Red Arrow Car Wash & Quick Lube◊
Richland Primary Care Center◊
DiamonD SPonSoRS (cont'd)
Diamond Sponsors - Cont'd Page 4...
Please join us for the fourth in a series of five informative Lunch & Learns entitled, "5 Things You Should Know About Your Business."
This month's topic is Marketing Tips and our guest speaker is bridget hallett with hallett Group marketing.
Cost is $10 a person, payable at the door, and lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so please call now to reserve your seat!
RSVP to [email protected] or call the chamber office at (601) 825-2268.
Thursday, January 17, 201311:30 am - 1:00 pm
Brandon Library 1475 W. Government Street, Brandon
Marketing Tips
A NETWORKING EVENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE RANKIN COUNTY, FLOWOOD AND PEARL CHAMBERS
Sponsored by:Batteries Plus-Flowood
Hosted by: Rankin County Chamber of Commerce
FRIDAY, JANUARY 258:00 AM
www.rankinchamber.com
This event will benefit:
733 North Flag Chapel Rd, Jacksonwww.magnoliaspeechschool.org
www.pearlms.org
381 Ridge Way, FlowoodAT:
Bring 50+ BusinessCards to exchange
Your dollars go to aNon Profit each time
Rankin Chamber News Page 4 - January 2013
Derrel Palmerbroadcasting by DP, LLc
Congratulations to our Ambassador of the Month:Derrel Palmer!
Derrel Palmer(601) 940-5165
Ambassador of the Month
broadcasting by DP, LLcDerrel PalmerP O Box 4322,
Brandon, MS 39047
Rodan + Fields-Keri Abernathy◊
Safelite Auto Glass◊
Sanders Insurance Group, LLC◊
Sartain’s Heritage Properties◊
SCS Software Consulting Services, LLC◊
Smith & Co. Real Estate◊
Solar Control of Jackson◊
Staffers, Inc.◊
Staffing Solutions, Ltd.◊
State Farm Insurance John Dorsa ◊ Agency
Sue Wilkinson Real Estate, LLC◊
The Alarm Company, Inc.◊
The Elder Law Firm, LLC◊
The Home Lending Group, LLC◊
The Tire Depot - Reservoir◊
Thompson Air Conditioning & ◊ Heating Inc.
Transmission Rebuilders & Exchange◊
Tuxedo Junction-Flowood◊
University of Phoenix◊
Wells Fargo Advisor, LLC◊
Woodmen of the World ◊
DiamonD SPonSoRS (cont'd)
Here are some tips to help you dust off and sharpen your networking skills in 2013:
Networking can be learned•Learning how to network is kind of like learning how to swim. It can be scary and unnatural at first, but with practice and time, networking becomes easier and even enjoyable!
Useyournetworktofindamentor•Think about people you know and respect and approach one of these individuals to act as a professional advisor to you. Explain why you admire them and what you hope to learn from them.
Cultivate these relationships in your network now because many mentors have opened doors for their younger mentees. And remember, you’ll want to be receptive to mentoring others down the road!
Networking is everywhere•You never know who you’ll end up meeting each day, so remember to always be polite to the new people you meet (and try to ask them a few get-to-know-you questions if the opportunity arises).
Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community and expand your network at the same time. Focus on organizations that are aligned with both your personal and professional interests.
Networking requires homework•If you are introduced to a new connection, make sure you do your homework before making contact. Know what they do and what makes them tick. Do you see something that sparks an instant connection between you and this person?
Your goal is to know who you’ll be talking with, and in many cases, these pre-determined points of similarity will make you more memorable to your new contact.
Networking is a two-way street•The most important thing to remember about networking is that it’s a reciprocal act. View networking as what you can do for others, not what you’ll get out of it. The more you help others, the more assistance and value you’ll gain from these contacts in the future.
Get into the habit of asking others what they need, and many times, you will be asked the same question in return.
Networking Tips for the New Year
Happy New Year and Happy Networking!
December 20, 2012trinity medical Weight Loss & aesthetics
168 West Government Street, Brandon(601) 624-2988
Rankin Chamber News Page 5 - January 2013
December Ribbon Cuttings...
President Jerry Moorehead, Community Invest-ment Professionals
President-ElectDaniel Elliott, BancorpSouth
Treasurer Martin Keil, Trustmark Bank
Secretary Thomas Harvey, BankFirst Financial Services
Past President Debbie Brinson, Copiah Bank
AmbassadorsDebbie Blackwell, BankPlus
Leadership Daniel Elliott, BancorpSouth
Elder Services David Fisher, Fisher and Associates
Events Bridget Lowery, BankPlus
Marketing Carolyn Boteler, TempStaff, Inc.
Education Robert Dienelt, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
Business Development David Broadaway, Members Exchange Federal Credit Union
Membership Amanda Fontaine , MS Burn Foundation
vice presidents
2012-2013executive committee
mandi arinderExecutive [email protected]
aaron case Membership [email protected]
Rosa maddenCommunications [email protected]
Scottii mashburn Admin [email protected]
chamber staff
December 4, 2012Gathering Grounds coffee Shop1220 Apple Park Place, Brandon
(Behind the Rankin County School District Bldg)Hours: 8 am-2 pm Mon-Friday
December 28, 2012fred’s Super Dollar-Pelahatchie404 Second Street, Pelahatchie
Rankin Chamber News Page 6 - January 2013
Thank you!
We Appreciate Our Members!
Member Spotlight
New MembersLisa Langston -Marketplace Real EstateShiloh United Methodist ChurchTrinity Medical Weight Loss & AestheticsPharmaceutical Operations ProviderJason LawrenceVi NowFirst Baptist Church of Brandon
Renewing Members Animal Emergency & Referral CenterCrossgates United Methodist ChurchGuest Consultants, Inc.JSI CommunicationsMazzio's Italian Eatery-BrandonMississippi Endodontic GroupMississippi Family Doctors-PearlNewk's Express CafePelahatchie Bay Mini StoragePelahatchie Family Medical CenterPremier Janitorial Services, Inc.T & S Machine Shop, Inc.Vanderford Plumbing, Inc.
Member Billboard of the Month:
2012-2013board of directors
Alecia Carpenter Crossgates River Oaks Hospital
Barbara Travis MarketLynx Consulting
Bridget Hallett Hallett Marketing Group, LLC
Derrel Palmer Broadcasting by DP, LLC
Joseph Moss BancorpSouth
Kathy Denton Mississippi State Hospital
Marcus Bowers Rankin County News
Marcus Casano Metropolitan Bank
Russ Espiritu Town of Puckett
Stephanie Ball Monogram Express
Tammy Phillips Community Bank
Trey Jones Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC
Wendy Berry Trustmark Bank
board members at LargeAllen Patterson Walmart
Dr. Reginald T. W. Nichols The Piney Woods School
Knox Ross Town of Pelahatchie
Steve DeSalvo Mississippi Braves
Rankin County ChambeR of CommeRCe
New Bronze SponsorFred's Super Dollar Stores
New Diamond SponsorsMississippi Burn FoundationStaffing Solutions, Ltd.
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(601) 709-3689
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Forget Me Nots of Brandon204 East Government St
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-9766www.facebook.com/
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