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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, PLLCCabot LodgeCommunity Trust BankCopiah Bank Fred's Super Dollar StoresGrantham Poole CPA'sKoch Foods of MS, LLCPaul Davis Restoration of

Central MississippiSt. Joseph Hospice

Thank you To our CorporaTe SponSorS

Sponsors Continued on Page 3...

Presented by:Rankin County Chamber of Commerce

Crossgates River Oaks Hospital

Peachtree Village

Emeritus at Heritage House/Ridgeland Pointe

Brandon Nursing Rehabilitation Center, LLC

FREE Health Screenings!

Healthy Eating •Information Informative Workshops•Local Health •Organization Exhibits

ALSO:Free Lunch, Giveawaysand Door Prizes!

Wed, February 19, 20149:00 am - Noon

Brandon Civic Center1000 Municipal Drive, Brandon

BE A

TO YOUR HEALTH

February is Month!

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Rankin Chamber News - February 2014

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

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

boArd of directorsstephanie ballMonogram Express

tammy phillipsCommunity Bank

trey JonesBrunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC

Wendy berryTrustmark Bank

What are you doing for Valentine’s Day? I hope you have planned something so that February 15th is not an unpleasant day for you. How does the Chamber fit into Valentine’s Day? Your Chamber of Commerce has over 1,000 members from which you can choose to buy something for your significant other, your friends, your children, your parents, or yourself. We have flower shops, gift shops, carpet cleaning services, billboard companies (nothing says “I Love You” like a billboard on his or her way to work…), real estate services and churches for if you happen to pop the question. The ideas for Valentine’s Day that you could get just from looking at our business categories on rankinchamber.com are endless. Check them out for some great ideas to surprise someone special in your life.

Back to business, though, for a moment…We have an exciting event coming up on February 6th that one of our Leadership Rankin groups is putting on to benefit Hudspeth Regional Center. It is called Help for Hudspeth Charity Celebration. This Leadership Rankin group has worked long and hard to plan this event that will help the ladies at the Hudspeth Rankin County Group Home. More information on this is available in this newsletter. Our mentally disabled population is extremely important and they are often overlooked, so every day, but especially during this Valentine’s season, let’s give them a little bit of extra love. Please come participate and support a great cause.

Daniel Elliott, BancorpSouthChamber President

From the Prez

The Mission of the Rankin County Chamber of Commerce is to create an environment which promotes business and education, develops leadership,

and enhances the quality of life throughout Rankin County.

Our Mission

Did You Know?according to the Retail advertising and marketing association:

Over $13 Billion is spent on Valentine’s Day annually•

Over 180 Million cards are purchased for the occasion•

85% of said cards are purchased by women•

53% of women would end their relationship if they didn’t •get something...

Rankin Chamber News Page 2 - February 2014

at a Glancetues, feb 4, 8:15 am ........... Marketing Meeting (Chamber)

tues, feb 4, 10:30 am ......... RC: St. Dominic's Family Medicine (1297 W. Government St, Brandon)

Wed, feb 5 ........................... Leadership Rankin (Public Safety/Judicial System Day)

thur, feb 6, 8:15 am ........... Education Committee (Corner Bakery, 108 Market St, Flowood)

thur, feb 6, 10:30 am ......... RC:JonathanStringer-AlfaInsurance(106OfficeParkDr,Brandon)

thur, feb 6, 3:00 pm ........... Events Committee (Chamber) NOTE: Date change

thur, feb 6, 5:30 pm ........... LR Project: Help for Hudspeth (Table 100, 100 Ridgeway, Flowood)

tues, feb 11, 10:30 am ....... RC: Hermetic Rush Services (38 Old Hwy 49 S Extension, Flowood)

Wed, feb 12, 8:15 am ......... Board Meeting (Chamber)

Wed, feb 12, 2:00 pm ......... RC: Haddox Reid Eubank Betts PLLC (One Jackson Place, Ste 500, Jackson)

thur, feb 13, 11:30 am ....... Ambassadors Committee (Cerami's, 5417 Lakeland Dr, Flowood)

fri, feb 14............................ Happy Valentine's Day!mon, feb 17 ......................... Presidents Day (Chamber closed)

Wed, feb 19, 9am-noon ..... Rankin County Health Fair (Brandon Civic Center, 1000 Municipal Dr, Brandon)

thur, feb 20, 8:15 am ......... Membership Committee (Chamber)

tues, feb 25 ........................ Rankin Youth Leadership (State Government Day)

Wed, feb 26 ......................... Project Impact (State Government Day)

DiamonD SPonSoRS

Diamond Sponsors - Cont'd Page 4...

Abston Law Firm• Academy of Hair Design-Pearl Campus• 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• Britches & Boots• 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.• Crossgates Veterinary Clinic• 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• Forget Me Nots of Brandon• Fosters Flooring and Interiors • Front Gate Realty • Georgia Blue• Goodwill Industries of Mississippi• Guckert Realty Group, LLC.• Hall's Towing Service, Inc.• Hallett Group Marketing• Heart & Soul Diner• Hermetic Rush Services• High Velocity, LLC• Hillard's Septic & Vacuum Truck Service• Holiday Inn Express - Flowood• Hungry Howies Pizza• Insurance Protection Specialists, LLC• Izzo's Illegal Burrito• J. Gerard's Barber Salon• Janice Shumaker• Jonathan Stringer Alfa Insurance• KeyTrust Properties Paula Ricks, LLC•

RC=Ribbon Cutting; GB=Ground Breaking; OH=Open HouseAMB=Ambassadors; LR=Leadership Rankin

L&L=Lunch & Learn; BAH=Business After Hours


DiamonD SPonSoRS (cont'd)

KeyTrust Properties Paula Ricks-• RankinM-TEC, Inc• Magnolia Health Plan• Massage Envy Spa-Flowood• McIntosh & Assoc., LLC, Realtors• Melissa Ellis, REALTOR-KeyTrust • PropertiesMembers Exchange• Mississippi Burn Foundation• Mississippi HomeCare Brandon• Mississippi Trophy, LLC• Mockingbird Marketplace• Monogram Express• Morrow Law Firm PLLC• Mortgage Partners• Palmer Law Firm• Peoples Bank Puckett• Pollchaps• Professional Staffing Group• Raymond James Financial - Robert A. • DieneltRichland Primary Care Center• Right Weigh Clinic, LLC• Safelite AutoGlass• 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.• Staring Trailer Sales• Steak Escape• Steak Escape of Brandon• Steelhorse Motorcycle Apparel & • AccessoriesSue Wilkinson Real Estate, LLC• Sweet Peas Boutique• Table 100• The Alarm Company, Inc.• The Dental Wellness Group• The Elder Law Firm, LLC• The Game Trailer• The Home Lending Group, LLC• The Premier Bride & The Premier • Bridal ShowThe Tire Depot - Reservoir• Tractor Supply Company• TravelPlanners LLC• Tuxedo Junction-Flowood• University of Phoenix•

Finger Foods/Appetizers• Fish Feeding at the Main Aquarium• Local Pro Kid Seminar • Flipping & Pitching Contest• Face Painting & Tattoo Station• Free Shooting Range & Free Craft Project• CMT Stars • grabuone outfitters will be on hand with snakes, snakes and more SNAKES for pictures & autographs!

100 Bass Pro Dr, Pearl

friday, march 28th5 pm - 9 pm

RANKIN COUNTYCHAMBER of COMMERCE

Only 300 tickets available...so don’t delay, get your tickets today!!(A very limited number of tickets will be available at the door.)

To purchase tickets, download Registration Form here or contact Ashley at [email protected] or (601) 825-2268

Fun FOr the entire Family!Moms▪Dads▪Aunts▪Uncles▪Grandparents▪OpentoBoys&GirlsKindergarten-5thGrade

TICKETS:$15 per person

(everyone must purchase a ticket to enter)

2nd annual

Bring your family, friends and coworkers to celebrate this charity event with a night of music by Scott Johnson, sponsored by PMI of Brandon! A donation of $20 is suggested at the door.

Also, please stop by Table 100 for lunch or dinner on February 6th and a portion of Table 100 sales for the day will be donated to this Charity!

All proceeds from this charity event will benefit the ladies at the Hudspeth Rankin County Group Home. The Group Home Program (ICF/IDD) provides comprehensive, 24 hour care, treatment and habilitation in a community based residence. For more information, contact Mary Allen Bennet (601) 933-2720.

helP FOr huDSPeth Charity CeleBratiOn

"One Day, One Cause, Lives Changed!"

A rankin county chamber Leadership rankin project

thursdayfebruAry 6th

5:30 pm

tAbLe 100100 Ridgeway

Flowood

siLent Auction:Silent Auction

items available for bidding from

11:00 am-5:30 pm at Table 100


Billboard Spotlights of the month

NETWORKING WORKS!The Rankin Chamber offers a variety of networking events throughout the year that provide members the opportunity to build relationships and stay connected with others in the local business community.

No matter the size or nature of your business; networking plays a significant role in keeping your company visible in a relationship-based business climate. And remember, since Rankin Chamber membership extends to your entire organization, all of your employees are encouraged and invited to participate in any of our events!

We also encourage you to bring business cards to pass out and to collect. February 19th

rankin county health fairBrandon Civic Center

March 20thGolf tournamentThe Refuge

March 21stsocial Workers conferenceRichland Community Center

March 28threels & heelsBass Pro Shops

April 17thrib fundraiserRankin Chamber

April 23rdpurses & pearlsThe Muse Center

May 1stsip & socializeTable 100

June 4thrankin county Job fairThe Muse Center

Save these Dates!

Watch for details in your Friday email blasts and future newsletters!


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.

elaine martin (601) 939-9991

[email protected]

Congratulations to cassatta's market & bbQ for being named Member of the Month. Thank you for providing outstanding support and participation to the Rankin County Chamber and the community!

member of the month

ambassador of the monthMember Spotlight

watch your body sculpt into WOW! - no intimidation - low impact - loads of fun

We are a boutique studio, using small isometric movements at a ballet barre. We do serious body sculpting in a way that is fun and upbeat with high energy music. We work all of our body and quickly change the shape of abs, seat, thighs and shoulders, but in a fun way that is different than any other exercise.

Strengthen and lengthen is what we do, by fatiguing the muscle with tiny movements and then stretching it long and lean. After about 8 classes, your body changes so entirely much that it becomes completely addictive.

athenafit barre studio1139 Old Fannin Rd, Ste JBrandon, MS 39047(769) 230-4483

contAct info:athenafit barre studio1139 Old Fannin Road, Suite JOld Fannin PlazaBrandon, MS 39047(769) 230-4483

[email protected]

www.facebook.com/athenafitbarre

martin keil (601) 825-1877

[email protected]

trustmark bank106 Government Street

Brandon, MS 39042

cassatta's market & bbQ5419 Hwy 25

Flowood, MS 39232

(601) 919-9711

We are catching up from the holidays and have not one but tWO Ambassadors to feature in this month's newsletter!

Congratulations to our November and December Ambassadors of the Month!

November December

America's Best Roofing, Inc.1003 B Pearson Rd South

Pearl, MS 39208


Thank you! Renewing Members

Akers Law Group, PLLC

Back Yard Burgers - Flowood

BancorpSouth

Bank of Yazoo

BankPlus

Barlow,Walker&Company,P.A.

Brady Heating and Cooling

CamelliaHomeHealth&Hospice

Candlewood Suites - Flowood

Care+ at the Reservoir

Chancellor Funeral Home, LLC

Corporate Housing Experts

Factory Connection #37 - Pearl

Fairway Foods, Inc.

Fowler ProChiropractic and Wellness Center

Fred's Super Dollar

Great American Cookies

Holiday Inn Express - Flowood

Hospice Ministries, Inc.

Janice Shumaker

KDG,Inc.

Mazzio's Italian Eatery-Brandon

McClain Lodge

MEA Medical Clinic - Spillway

Mugshots Grill

N&WConstructionCo,Inc.

Papa Johns Pizza - Brandon

ProCon, Inc.

Region 8 Mental Health Services

Rick White Farms LLC

Road-Pro Safety, Inc.

Sanderson Farms, Inc.

T&SMachineShop,Inc.

Table 100

The Baptist Children's Village

The Club at Crossgates

The Refuge

Trustmark

Vanderford Plumbing, Inc.

Venable Glass Services

WiseCarterChild&Caraway,P.C.

Witcher CPA, PLLC

Woodmen of the World

The Chamber encourages all members to conduct business with each other. The new and renewing members listed here have made an important investment in their businesses and their professional careers by being a member of the Rankin County Chamber.

Please consider them for your personal and professional needs. When you do, let them know you learned of their business through the Chamber!

Welcome! New Members

We Appreciate Our Members!

Baptist Medical Clinic-Reservoir

C Spire Wireless Brandon

Delta Fluid Power, Inc. dba Hydro/Power of MS

Great American Cookies-Pearl

Humana

McNinch Law Firm, PLLC

Roiness Senior Day Retreat

The Queen Agency

Venture Technologies

DiamOnD SPOnSOrS

High Velocity, LLC

Morrow Law Firm PLLC

BrOnZe SPOnSOr

St. Joseph Hospice


January ribbon Cuttings & Open Houses

January 7, 2014athenafit barre studio

1139 Old Fannin Road, Suite J, Brandon(769) 230-4483

January 21, 2014J. Gerard's Barber Salon

109 Westside Cove, Ste A, Pearl(601) 933-0046

January 24, 2014Soccer Shots Jackson metro

Brandon(601) 906-1082

January 29, 2014Grants ferry family Dentistry

1075 Lake Village Circle, Brandon(601) 992-1605

January 30, 2014Van meter oral Surgery

300 Maxey Drive, Brandon(601) 825-0021

January 9, 2014baptist medical clinic-Reservoir

1887 Spillway Road, Brandon(601) 992-5532

BOOTH FEE: $150 if paid by Feb 7th$175 if paid after Feb 7th

REgisTRaTiOn DEaDlinE:Friday, Feb 14th or until all booths are filled; whichever comes first

ExHiBiT FEE incluDEs: (1) 8 x10 space, pipe & draped(1) 6 ft skirted Table & (2) Chairs(2) Box lunches

Showcase your Services & Products!

Theme: • “Be a HERO to your HEalTH” Spec• ial recognition for Most Creative Booth!

VEnDOR REgisTRaTiOn

Company Name: ____________________________________________

Contact Name: _____________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________

City, State, Zip _____________________________________________

Phone: _______________________ Fax: ________________________

Email: ____________________________________________________

Exhibitor Description: ________________________________________

Comments: ________________________________________________

___ I will be donating door prizes

Questions? Contact chamber office at (601) 825-2268 or [email protected]

sold

VEnDOR TimETaBlE:set up: Feb 19th, 7:00-8:30 amDoors open: Feb 19th, 9:00 amTake Down: Feb 19th, Noon-2pm

Wed, February 19, 20149:00 am - Noon

Rankin County

Fax registration form to (601) 825-1977make checks payable to: Rankin County Chamber of Commerce P O Box 428Brandon, MS 39043 (Tax ID #64-0384163)

To Pay by Credit Card: call chamber office at (601) 825-2268

Brandon Civic Center1000 Municipal Drive, Brandon

Sponsor LevelsPlaTinum - $3,0003 booths; name on chamber digital billboard; name on event bags and t-shirts; name called over PA system

gOlD - $2,0002 booths; name on event bags and t-shirt; listed on program; name called over PA system

silVER - $1,000 1 booth; name on event bags

BROnZE - $500Name on event bag

Presented by: Rankin County Chamber of Commerce•Crossgates River Oaks Hospital•Peachtree Village•Emeritus at Heritage House/Ridgeland Pointe•Brandon Nursing Rehabilitation Center, LLC•

BE A

TO YOUR HEALTH

February is Month!

2014 Social Workers Conference: “Social Work Practice and Diversity in the 21st Century”

VENDOR BOOTH REGISTRATION

The Rankin County Chamber of Commerce Elder Services Committee is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2014 Social Workers Conference, “Social Work Practice and Diversity in the 21st Century”You will have the opportunity to showcase your Services and Products to Licensed Social Workers who will be attending this conference. Only 25 Booth spaces available and will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Don’t delay, register today!

VENDOR BOOTH INFO AGENDA

Richland Community Center410 E. Harper StreetRichland, MS 39218

BOOTH FEE: $100 if paid by March 7th$125 after March 7th

RESERVATION DEADlINE:Friday, March 14 or until 25 booths are filled; whichever comes first.

Booth Fee includes 6 ft Table, 2 chairs and 2 box lunches. Exibitors must provide their own table covering and are asked to bring a door prize.

ElECTRICITy: Limited outlets available. Exhibitors must provide their own extension cords/power strips.

TERmS:Exhibitors must be Rankin Chamber • members in good standingAll fees must be paid at time of • registration. Space is confirmed only upon receipt of • this registration form and fees.Promotional handouts are allowed (pens, • cups, etc.) No dismantling or packing during • conference hours.

VENDOR TImETABlE:Setup: March 20th 3pm-5pm and March 21st 7am-7:30 am

Doors Open: Fri, March 21st 8:00 amTake Down: After 4:15 pm day of the event

REGISTRATION INFORmATION - VENDOR BOOTH

Company Name: ________________________________________

Contact Name: _________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

City: _____________________State: _______ Zip:____________

Phone: _____________________ Fax: ______________________

Email: ________________________________________________

___ I need electricity (Limited outlets available, 1st-come, 1st-serve basis only)

___ I will be donating door prizes

Friday, March 21, 2014 8:00 am - 4:15 pm

make Checks Payable to:Rankin County Chamber of CommerceP O Box 428Brandon, MS 39043 (Tax ID #64-0384163)

FAX registration form to: (601) 825-1977or email to [email protected]

8:00-8:30 am ........... Registration & Morning Sign-in8:30-8:45 am ........... Welcome & Announcements8:45-9:45 am ........... Dr. Mark Meeks, M.D.9:45-10:00 am ......... Break10:00-11:30 am ........ Richard Courtney, CELA11:30-12:15pm ......... Lunch & Afternoon Sign-in12:15-1:15 pm ......... Dr. David Richardson, M.D.1:15-2:45 pm ........... Laurie Lawson, PhD, LCSW2:45-3:00 pm ........... Break3:00-4:00 pm ........... Donna Evans, LSW4:00-4:15pm ............ Wrap Up / Evaluations / Certificates

To pay by credit card: Call chamber office at (601) 825-2268

Consider being a lunch sponsor and receive even more exposure!lUNCH SPONSOR $250Includes booth fee and free insert in attendee goody bag, recognition at event and on Event Sponsor signage

REGISTRATION: (Check one)___ Exhibitor................$100 ($125 if paid after March 7th)___ Lunch Sponsor .....$250 (includes booth fee)

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