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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 octobeR 2013

101 Service Drive ▪ Brandon, MS 39042 ▪ (601) 825-2268 ▪ (601) 825-1977 Faxwww.rankinchamber.com

PLatinum SPonSoRSRankin County Board of SupervisorsRankin First Economic Development

GoLD SPonSoRRiver Oaks Health System: Crossgates River Oaks Hospital River Oaks Hospital Woman’s Hospital

SiLVeR SPonSoRSBancorpSouth BankFirst Financial ServicesBankPlusCommunity BankErgon, Inc.Renasant BankTempStaff, Inc.Trustmark National Bank

bRonZe SPonSoRS Atmos EnergyBank of Yazoo Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLCCommunity Trust Bank Copiah Bank Fred's Super Dollar StoresGrantham Poole CPA'sKoch Foods of MS, LLCPaul Davis Restoration of Central Mississippi

Thank you To our CorporaTe SponSorS

Sponsors Continued on Page 3...

Rankin Chamber passes gavel and honors members at annual banquet

Happy New Year!October 1 begins a new fiscal year for the Chamber, and we are in full swing going into the Fall. We just finished up the first ever Miss Rankin Pageant and are on the cusp of another exciting event in November—the Glow Run.

When I first became a part of the Rankin Chamber in 2006, I looked at the board of directors and hoped that I might be on the board myself some day. I quickly realized that if I was interested in being a part of the board in any organization, I would have to invest myself in that organization instead of just showing up. In order to be a part of any group, one must demonstrate that he or she is vested in the mission, the values and the work of that group. With that in mind, being invested is not only about serving on the board; it’s about being involved with the community.

The chamber is an excellent place to start, and I hope that you will join me this year in being a more active part of our events and outreach. Some things that you will see highlighted in this column throughout the next year include Leadership Rankin, Youth Leadership, Project Impact, and though they don’t know it yet, spotlights on our Vice Presidents.

Daniel Elliott, BancorpSouthChamber President

From the Prez

The Rankin County Chamber of Commerce handed out annual awards and passed the gavel to a new Chamber President on Tuesday, September 24th at the Clyde Muse Center.

Despite torrential downpours, over 400 business owners, chamber members and elected and local dignitaries came out to join our 54th annual celebration.

Jerry Moorehead, outgoing 2013 President, highlighted accomplishments of the past year and passed the gavel to 2013 President, Daniel Elliott.

(Award winners listed on Page 2)Daniel Elliott and Jerry Moorehead

Annual Banquet Award Winners

administrator of the year: Canda Jackson

teacher of the year: Virginia Copley

Parent of the year: Kathy Bourgeois (not pictured)

Parent of the year: Kathi Carney

administrator of the year: Harry Hill

teacher of the year: Shannon Moore (not pictured)

Large industry of the year: Crossgates River Oaks Hospital

Glen Silverman

Small businessof the year:

Brandon Discount DrugsWaymon Tigrett

farm familyJason Jones

Small industry of the year: Elliott Law Firm

Shannon & John Elliott

franchisee of the year: Batteries Plus Bulbs

Chad Langley

Large business of the year: Community Trust Bank

Johnny Beck

entrepreneur of the year: Home RemediesShane McLendon

Ed Douglass, Coffee News

Jamie Higdon, TempStaff, Inc.

Rankin County School District:

Pearl Public School District:

Business Awards:

Rankin Chamber News - October 2013

Ambassador of the Year:

President's Award:

thank you to ouRDiamonD SPonSoRS!


Diamond Sponsors - Cont'd Page 4...

A Formal Affair◊ Abston Law Firm◊ Academy of Hair Design-Pearl Campus◊ Alfa Insurance-Justin Ashley◊ All American Check Cashing◊ Allstate Insurance - Vicki Griffin◊ America's Home Place◊ Approved Document Services, Inc.◊ Baldridge Law Firm, PLLC◊ BeCloud, LLC◊ Ben Nelson Golf & Utility Vehicles◊ Brady Heating and Cooling◊ Car Care Clinic - Brandon◊ Cartridge World◊ Cassatta's Market & BBQ◊ Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless◊ CENTURY 21 Maselle & Associates-Ashley ◊ McAdoryCentury 21 Maselle and Assoc-Michele ◊ JohnsonCerami's Italian Restaurant & Market◊ Chick-fil-A at Brandon◊ Chimneyville Smokehouse◊ Consider It Done◊ Cooper Electric Motor Services, Inc.◊ Country Inn & Suites - Jackson Airport◊ Crossgates Veterinary Clinic◊ Crye-Leike-Rick Young◊ Dependable Pest Service, Inc.◊ Dickey's Barbecue Pit #423◊ El Potrillo Mexican Grill of Brandon◊ Elliott Law Firm, PLLC◊ Exit Realty Of Mississippi◊ Fairway Foods, Inc.◊ First Baptist Church of Brandon◊ Fisher & Associates◊ Forget Me Nots of Brandon◊ Fosters Flooring and Interiors ◊ Front Gate Realty ◊ Georgia Blue◊ Goodwill Industries of Mississippi◊ Guckert Realty Group, LLC.◊ Hallett Group Marketing◊ Hall's Towing Service, Inc.◊ Heart & Soul Diner◊ Hillard's Septic & Vacuum Truck Service◊ Holiday Inn Express - Flowood◊ Hungry Howies Pizza◊ Insurance Protection Specialists, LLC◊ Izzo's Illegal Burrito◊ Janice Shumaker◊ K & M Auto Repair◊ KeyTrust Properties Paula Ricks, LLC◊ KeyTrust Properties Paula Ricks-Rankin◊ Koko FitClub-Flowood◊ Magnolia Health Plan◊ Massage Envy Spa-Flowood◊

Meghan Elder joins Chamber Staff as Membership Services Representative Please join us in welcoming our newest staff member - Meghan Elder. Meghan will take on the role of Membership Services Representative. Meghan was previously in the Hospitality Industry for 5 years. During that time she also worked closely with the Ridgeland Chamber where she was named 2012 Diplomat of the Year.

She has lived in Rankin County since 1999, is married to Erik Elder and they have 2 children, Henley 9 and Reid 7, who both attend Stonebridge Elementary. Meghan is very active in the PTO, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and is always in the bleachers cheering like a proud mom at their kids' softball and baseball games.

Meghan will be recruiting new members so if you have anyone you think she should contact, please give her a call at (601) 825-2268 or drop her a line at [email protected]. Welcome Meghan!

The Rankin County Chamber along with the Flowood and Pearl Chambers have partnered again for the 2013 Fall Business Expo. New this year is Vendor Networking from 3 to 4 pm prior to the doors opening to the General Public.

Admission is free to the public with fabulous door prizes!

Please help spread the word!

2013 fall business expotuesday, november 5th3 pm - 4 pm Vendor Networking4 pm - 7 pm Doors Open to the Public

clyde muse center at hinds community college Rankin515 country Place Parkway, Pearl

October at a Glance

RC=Ribbon Cutting; GB=Ground Breaking; OH=Open HouseLC=Lunch Club L&L=Lunch & Learn; BAH=Business After Hours

SWN=Successful Womens Networking; AMB=Ambassadors


oct 1, 8:15 am ............. Marketing Committee (Chamber)

oct 2, 3:00 pm ............. Events Committee (Chamber)

oct 3............................. Rankin Youth Leadership retreat (Twin Lakes Conference Center)

oct 4, 8:45 am ............. Elder Services Committee (Brandon Senior Center, 1000 Municipal Dr, Brandon)

oct 4, 10:00 am ........... 1st Fridays for Seniors (Brandon Senior Center, 1000 Municipal Dr, Brandon)

oct 5, 10am-6pm ......... Outlets of Mississippi Job Fair (Muse Center at Hinds Community College, Rankin Campus)

oct 6, noon-5pm ......... Outlets of Mississippi Job Fair (Muse Center at Hinds Community College, Rankin Campus)

oct 8, 8:15 am ............. Education Committee (Corner Bakery, 108 Market St, Flowood)

oct 8, 10:00 am ........... RC: Consider It Done (Chamber)

oct 8, 3:30 pm ............. Ag Committee (Chamber)

oct 9, 8:15 am ............. Board Meeting (Chamber)

oct 9, 11:30 am ........... Membership Committee (Corner Bakery, 108 Market St, Flowood)

oct 10, 11:30 am ......... Ambassadors Meeting (Heart & Soul Diner, 900 Municipal Dr, Brandon)

oct 14, 4:00 pm ........... RC: Duncan Marine (Hwy 25, just North of Hwy 471)

oct 15, 10:30 am ......... RC: KeyTrust Properties-Paula Ricks (26 Eastgate Drive, Ste E, Brandon)

oct 16........................... Leadership Rankin (Health and Human Needs Day)

oct 16, 9:30 am ........... GO: Belk Flowood

oct 17, 10:30 am ......... RC: Palmer Law Firm (276 Maxey Drive, Brandon)

oct 18, 10:00 am ......... RC: Goodwill Store-Crossgates Shopping Center (next to Fads & Frames)

oct 22, 8:00 am ........... Business at Breakfast: Baker Donelson (Corner Bakery, 108 Market St, Flowood)

oct 29, 5:30-7:30 pm... BAH: Holiday Inn Hocus Pocus Halloween Fest (Holiday Inn Trustmark Park)

oct 31........................... Happy Halloween!

DiamonD SPonSoRS (cont'd)

McIntosh & Assoc., LLC, Realtors◊ Melissa Ellis, REALTOR-KeyTrust Properties◊ Members Exchange◊ Merck Team Realty Inc.◊ Mississippi Burn Foundation◊ Mississippi Home Care◊ Mississippi Trophy, LLC◊ Mockingbird Marketplace◊ Monogram Express◊ Morrow Law Firm PLLC◊ Mortgage Partners◊ M-TEC, Inc◊ Murphy's Lawn & Landscape, LLC.◊ N-Hance Revolutionary Wood Renewal◊ Palmer Law Firm◊ Pollchaps◊ Priority Pets◊ Professional Real Estate Offices, Inc. DBA ◊ Better Homes RealtyProfessional Staffing Group◊ Raymond James Financial - Robert A. ◊ DieneltRed Arrow Car Wash & Quick Lube◊ Richland Primary Care Center◊ Right Weigh Clinic, LLC◊ Safelite AutoGlass◊ Sanders Insurance Group, LLC◊ Sartain's Heritage Properties◊ Sartin Law Firm, PLLC◊ SCS Software Consulting Services, LLC◊ Soccer Shots Jackson Metro◊ Somnus Sleep Clinic◊ Speed Commercial Real Estate◊ Staffers, Inc.◊ Staffing Solutions, Ltd.◊ Steak Escape of Brandon◊ Steak Escape of Dogwood Promenade◊ Steelhorse Motorcycle Apparel & ◊ AccessoriesSue Wilkinson Real Estate, LLC◊ Table 100◊ The Alarm Company, Inc.◊ The Dental Wellness Group◊ The Elder Law Firm, LLC◊ The Game Trailer◊ The Home Lending Group, LLC◊ The Tire Depot - Reservoir◊ Top Drawer Consign & Design, LLC◊ Tractor Supply Company◊ Transmission Rebuilders & Exchange◊ TravelPlanners LLC◊ Tuxedo Junction-Flowood◊ University of Phoenix◊ Wireless World◊ Woodmen of the World◊


The Chamber thrives off of the contributions of our members. The dues that each of you pay is key to the day-to-day running of our offices. However, the volunteer hours that you and your employees offer to us are also instrumental in making our Chamber function properly. Each month this section features Chamber volunteers who have demonstrated extra effort for the month. It is our hope that we will see each of you in this column soon.

Jimmy Jonescapital Dna testing, LLc

Congratulations!

Jimmy Jones (601) 201-0880

[email protected]

Ambassador of the Month

capital Dna testing, LLcP.O. Box 180150

Richland, MS 39218(601) 201-0880

Member Spotlight

Michelle Whitaker Insurance Agency

www.WhitakerInsuranceAgency.com(601) 954-1620

-Specializing in Medicare supplements, Life insurance and Annuities.

Whitaker Insurance Agency has been focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction since 2006.

With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us by phone at (601) 954-1620 or by email at [email protected].

We specialize in Finding the Right Fit for You! We look forward to speaking with you and serving your insurance needs. ContaCt info:Michelle WhitakerWhitaker Insurance AgencyP O Box 54174Pearl, MS 39288 Ph (601) [email protected]

BillBoard SpotlightS of the Month

Garrett & Garrett, PCJ & P Pest ControlJoseph M. Still Burn and Reconstruction Center at Crossgates River OaksKeyTrust Properties Paula Ricks, LLCKroger #388 (Crossgates)La Quinta Inn & Suites-PearlMagnolia CompaniesMcDonald's-CrossgatesMEA Medical Clinic - RichlandMills Law Firm PLLCMississippi Coalition Against Sexual AssaultMississippi College - Accelerated Degree Program ClintonMobile Drug TestingNewk's Express Café of BrandonOce' North America - Document Printing SystemsPatriot Auto Body, LLCPuckett Public LibraryRisk Management Partners, Inc.Service Printers, Inc.Sherwin-Williams - FlowoodSmokeHouse Bar-B-QueSouthern Smiles Pediatric DentistryStagelite Sound, LLCUncle Buck's GrillWHJT-FM Star 93.5WLBT 3 - Jackson


President Daniel Elliott, BancorpSouth

President-ElectDebbie Blackwell, BankPlus

Treasurer Martin Keil, Trustmark Bank

Secretary Alicia Carpenter, Crossgates River Oaks Hospital

Past President Jerry Moorehead, Community Investment Professionals

AmbassadorsAmanda Fontaine , Mississippi Burn Foundation

Education Carolyn Boteler, TempStaff, Inc.

Elder Services Terri Wood, Richland Economic Development Association

Events Bridget Lowery, BankPlus

Leadership Debbie Blackwell, BankPlus

Marketing Johnny Beck, Community Trust Bank

Membership/Business Development Tawni Basden, DREAM, Inc.

viCe pResidents

2013-2014exeCutive Committee

mandi arinderExecutive [email protected]

ashlee coleyEvents [email protected]

meghan elderMembership [email protected]

Rosa maddenCommunications [email protected]

Scottii mashburn Admin [email protected]

ChambeR staff

Thank You!

We Appreciate Our Members!

NEW MEMBERSAimee StanfordAthenafit Barre StudioChucklet & Honey Co., LLCElwood StaffingKey Therapy Services

NEW DIAMOND SPONSORSCentury 21 Maselle and Assoc-Michele JohnsonConsider It DoneKeyTrust Properties Paula Ricks-RankinMississippi Trophy, LLCPalmer Law FirmThe Game Trailer

RENEWING MEMBERSAkers & Bobo, PLLCAlphaGraphicsAntonelli CollegeBaptist Health Systems, Inc.Batteries Plus BulbsBecky Niemeyer, CPABest Western Airport InnBlack Rose TheatreBlind Xperts & Interiors, Inc.Boots & More, a div. of A-OK Enterprises, Inc.Brandon Lighting Inc.ColorTymeComplete Insurance & FinancialCozy OutfittersCrown Trophy of FlowoodDarrell's Auto Electric, Inc.Deep South Custom HomesESI Supply, LLCEubank, Betts, Hirn, Wood, PLLCFactory Connection #120 - BrandonFirst United Pentecostal Church of BrandonFlowood R/C Indoor Park


2013-2014boaRd of diReCtoRs

barbara travisMarketLynx Consulting

bridget hallettHallett Group, LLC

david broadawayMembers Exchange

debbie brinsonCopiah Bank

derrel palmerBroadcasting by DP, LLC

Kayla paul LindseyKPL CPA Firm

Knox RossTown of Pelahatchie

marcus bowersRankin County News

marcus CasanoMetropolitan Bank

Robert dieneltRaymond James

stephanie ballMonogram Express

tammy phillipsCommunity Bank

trey JonesBrunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC

Wendy berryTrustmark Bank

Rankin County ChambeR of CommeRCe

Congratulations

Rankin Glow Run

Thursday night, November 21, 2013

Shiloh Park, Brandon

$30 Adults ▪ $20 Students ▪ $10 under 12

REGISTER ONLINE AT: RankinGlowRun.eventbrite.com

www.facebook.com/RankinGlowRunLIKE our facebook page for more info & updates!Glow Big or Glow Home!

a Rankin county chamber event

BABY (0-2)Winner Jaylee Michelle White 1st Alternate Brynn Bennett2nd Alternate Kinsley Autumn Heitman3rd Alternate Maybre Claire McAdoryPhotogenic Jalee White

TinY (3-5)Winner Emme Kate Prestwood1st Alternate Layla Brisendine2nd Alternate Terin Long3rd Alternate Alexus Bailey TeasleyPhotogenic Terin Long

LiTTLe (6-8)Winner Sadie Klaire Grice1st Alternate Rylee Sojourner2nd Alternate "Lily" Marie Lyle3rd Alternate Mary Katheryn BridgesPhotogenic Sadie Klaire Grice

JunioR (9-11)Winner Kayla Shay Jennings1st Alternate Sarah Kate Grice2nd Alternate Skyla McNair3rd Alternate Molly MartinPhotogenic Sarah Kate Grice

Teen (12-14)Winner Madison Blake1st Alternate Hannah Kelly2nd Alternate Analeise Cook3rd Alternate Madison AmosPhotogenic Hannah Kelly

MiSS (15-18)Winner Lexie Worsham1st Alternate Bethany Akers2nd Alternate Megan KloysunitaPhotogenic Lexie Worsham

to our pageant winners!


SeptembeR

September 5, 2013Rc: chapman's florist

5647 Hwy 80, Ste 6, Pearl(601) 936-0391

September 5, 2013Rc: erlich Road

Erlich Road is now Open!

September 12, 2013Rc: american Parkinson Disease association, mississippi chapter

PO Box 4091, Brandon 39047601-214-3665

September 17, 2013oh: methodist Rehabilitation center

One Layfair Drive, Ste 110, Flowood(601) 936-8888

September 17, 2013Rc/oh: the mustard Seed, inc.

1085 Luckney Road, Brandon(601) 992-3556

September 19, 2013oh: mississippi eyecare

associates of Pearl404 Riverwind Drive, Ste B-1, Pearl

(601) 398-3000

September 26, 2013Rc: elkins Wholesale, inc

3880 Bullard St, Jackson(601) 968-8097

September 26, 2013Rc/oh: tempStaff-canton

164 Watford Parkway Drive, Canton(601) 859-8860

Ribbon Cuttings & Open Houses

September 6, 2013RC: Cozy Outfitters

160 Market Street, Flowood(601) 919-1104

Free Admission to the public with door prizes awarded! Business Name: ___________________________________________________________ Contact Person: ________________________ Title: ____________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Fax: _____________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________________________

Which Chamber(s) are you affiliated with: Flowood Rankin Pearl Please circle desired booth:

Opportunity: Early Bird Fee: Fee after October 18th: Details: Platinum Booth Fee $300.00 $325.00 Only 9 spots available, price includes

first-view booth, logo in Expo map and electricity

Premium Booth Fee $250.00 $275.00 Limited spots available, price includes booth location choice, logo in Expo map

and electricity

Deluxe Booth Fee $200.00 $225.00 Price includes logo on Expo map and electricity

Chamber Member Booth Fee $150.00 $175.00

1st Year Participant $99.00

Food Vendor Booth Fee $75.00 $100.00 (Must provide food samples)

Non-Chamber Member Booth Fee $250.00 $275.00

Electricity (if not included in your booth) $10.00 $10.00

Total Due: Payment MUST be received by date of event

Terms/Rules/Booth assignment and Expo specifics will be sent to you at the time your registration form is received.

*Each vendor is required to provide at LEAST one door prize.

Make checks payable to: Flowood Chamber of Commerce

Check Enclosed: ________ Invoice Me: ________ Company Rep Signature:_________________________________________________________

Return to: Flowood Chamber of Commerce 115 Laurel Park Cove, Suite 108, Flowood, MS 39232 P: 601-932-8007 F: 601-932-0041 Email: [email protected]

2013 Fall Expo Countywide Business-To-Consumer Showcase

Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 3:00-4:00 p.m.-Business to Business (Chamber members only) 4:00pm-7:00pm-Community Expo (Open to general public)

Clyde Muse Center-Hinds Community College Rankin Campus

*Each booth includes 8x8 booth, piped & draped, 5’ table and 2 chairs. Exhibitor provides table covering

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$30 Adults ▪ $20 Students ▪ $10 under 12

Rankin Glow Run 5K Run/WalkThursday, November 21, 2013 - 6:00 pmShiloh Park, Brandon MS

TEAM NAME _______________________________________ (if applicable)

PARTICIPANT 1: 5K Adult 5K Student 5K Child Bike/Trike Child

Name: _______________________________________________________ DOB: ________________ Male Female Tshirt size: ________________Email: ________________________________ Phone: ________________









Complete form below and mail with payment or Register Online at RankinGlowRun.eventbrite.com

Registration Form

CouRSe: The race will start and finish at Shiloh Park in Brandon. Course runs through the park and Belle Oak subdivision.

eNTRy FeeS: $30 Adults (over 18) *$20 Students (12-18)$10 Children (under 12)$10 Bike/Trike Race (under 12)

*Group Discount for 10 or more adults:$25 each (group must register & pay at the same time as a team to receive discount)

CheCk IN:Race Packets can be picked up 2 days in advance (November 19th & 20th) at Rankin County Chamber of Commerce, 101 Service Drive, Brandon MS 39042 or on race day (November 21st) from 4:45 pm-5:45 pm at the Concession Stand in Shiloh Park

AwARdS:Awards will be given in each division

AMeNITIeS: Each runner will receive a Glow Run T-shirt and their very own glow “swag”!

RACe CooRdINAToR:Rankin County Chamber of Commerce101 Service DriveP O Box 428Brandon, MS 39043(601) 825-2268 [email protected]

Make Checks payable to:Rankin County ChamberP O Box 428Brandon, MS 39043

To pay with credit card over the phone, please call chamber at (601) 825-2268

or register & pay online at RankinGlowRun.eventbrite.com

Make additional copies of this form as needed

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