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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 2014
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 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...
“Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?”
In the poem turned New Year’s carol, Auld Lang Syne, Robert Burns asks if we should forget the old times.
Since we have reflected on the past year in the previous three columns here, I would like to look at the exciting year that we have ahead of
us in 2014. Although all of the details are not set in stone, we have some great speakers who have tentatively agreed to speak at our quarterly luncheons. Reels and Heels was such great fun last year that it will definitely be on tap for the New Year, along with Corkscrews, the Glow Run, possibly a pageant and many more things. As you can see, we are anticipating another year packed with great events and opportunities!
Your chamber staff has done an outstanding job of organizing these events and receiving feedback to make them even better in 2014. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the year. Please don’t sit on the sidelines waiting to be invited. This is your invitation to a committee meeting, an event, or just to talk to a board member about how you can be more involved in 2014. We need you, all of you, to help make this County the best that it can be.
“Should old acquaintance be forgot?” For the Rankin County Chamber of Commerce, 2013 was so good that for 2014 we are going to keep the old, do it better, and add some new. We welcome you to join us.
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
Rankin Chamber News Page 2 - January 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
january at a Glance
jan 1 �������������������������Happy New Year! (Chamber closed Dec 31st & Jan 1st)
jan 7, 8:15 am ���������� Marketing Committee (Chamber)
jan 7, 10:15 am �������� RC: Athenafit Barre Studio (1139 Old Fannin Rd, Ste J, Brandon)
jan 8, 8:15 am ���������� Board Meeting (Chamber)
jan 9, 8:15 am ���������� Education Committee (Corner Bakery, 108 Market St, Flowood)
jan 9, 11:30 am �������� Ambassador Meeting (Corner Bakery, 108 Market St, Flowood)
jan 9, 4:00 pm ���������� RC: Baptist Medical Clinic-Reservior (1887 Spillway Rd, Brandon)
jan 10, 8:45 am �������� Elder Services Committee (Richland Community Center, 410 E. Harper St)
jan 10, 10:00 am ������ 1st Fridays for Seniors (Richland Community Center, 410 E. Harper St)
jan 14 ����������������������� Rankin Youth Leadership (College Selection Process)
jan 14, 2:00 pm �������� Ag Committee (Chamber)
jan 15 ����������������������� Leadership Rankin (Leadership Day)
jan 16, 8:15 am �������� Membership Committee (Chamber)
jan 20 ����������������������� Chamber closed in observance of M. L. King Day
jan 21, 10:00 am ������ RC: J. Gerard's Barber Salon (109 Westside Cove, Ste 4, Pearl)
jan 22 ����������������������� Project Impact (Career Development Day)
jan 23, 11:30 am ������ L&L: Get Financially Fit (Sponsored by BankPlus) Location to be announced
jan 29, 10:00 am ������ RC: Grants Ferry Family Dentistry (1075 Lake Village Circle, Brandon)
jan 31, 8:00 am �������� Dollars for Donuts (Fowler ProChiropractic, 5230 Hwy 80 E, Pearl) Hosted by Rankin County Chamber
Rankin Chamber News Page 3 - January 2014
Diamond Sponsors - Cont'd Page 4...
DiamonD SPonSoRS
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• 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.• 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 • Gary's Carpet Service, Inc.• Georgia Blue• Goodwill Industries of Mississippi• Guckert Realty Group, LLC.• Hallett Group Marketing• Hall's Towing Service, Inc.• Heart & Soul Diner• Hermetic Rush Services• 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• K & M Auto Repair• KeyTrust Properties Paula Ricks, LLC• KeyTrust Properties Paula Ricks-Rankin• Koko FitClub-Flowood•
A NETWORKING EVENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE RANKIN COUNTY, FLOWOOD AND PEARL CHAMBERS
Sponsored by:Fowler ProChiropractic
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 20148:00 AM
LOCATION:Fowler ProChiropractic5230 Hwy 80 E, Pearl, MS 39208
www.rankinchamber.com
www.pearlms.org
Hosted by: Rankin County Chamber of Commerce
Rankin Chamber News Page 4 - January 2014
DiamonD SPonSoRS (cont'd)
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• M-TEC, Inc• N-Hance Revolutionary Wood Renewal• Palmer Law Firm• Peoples Bank Puckett• Pollchaps• 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.• Staring Trailer Sales• Steak Escape of Brandon• Steak Escape of Dogwood Promenade• 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• Top Drawer Consign & Design, LLC• Tractor Supply Company• Transmission Rebuilders & Exchange• TravelPlanners LLC• Tuxedo Junction-Flowood• University of Phoenix• Woodmen of the World•
Consider making 2014 your year for improving your social media presence!
Here are a few tips for you to think about:
1) Build better social media profiles
If you’ve already set up your social media profiles, it makes sense to go back and review them. Are they polished? Are they personalized? Do you have a recent photo on your profiles? Do you have professional background graphics and images?
Social networks tend to improve their profile features every so often. It is worthwhile to review and improve yours at least once a quarter. Most importantly though, profile views are the gateway to targeted website traffic where someone can learn more about who you are, who you help, and how you help!
2) Grow an intelligent network
Once you’ve set up your profiles, you can start to look for people you already know or are acquainted with on these networks. If you build your social media profiles but you don’t grow your network, no one will ever know you are there�
Spend time deliberately growing your network each and every day to expand your visibility and influence.
3) engage with intent, focus, and Discipline
This is where many people freeze up in social media. Maybe you don’t really know what to do with these social media profiles you have created. Or, you end up wasting time because you don’t have a list of specific business building activities that you’re working on with social media.
Source: http://socialmediatoday.com/stephaniesammons/2021321/4-tips-improving-your-social-media-presence-2014
Tips for Improving Your Social Media Presence in 2014
If you simply push out uninteresting content to your networks, most likely you won’t be achieving much other than feeling as if you’re active!
Sharing relevant and helpful content on social media sites is critical to building followers, fans, and connections.
4) be consistent
Social networking is networking with a big difference; you don’t have to leave your office or spend evenings away from your family to participate. Social media actually SAVES TIME when it comes to networking.
You need dedicated time each day to building your network and engaging with your network. Most people are busy during the day, so you may find that mornings, the lunch hour, late afternoons and evenings are the best times to be sharing and engaging�
Consistency in social media participation builds trust. It shows your connections that you are engaged and accessible. An ideal client may not be ready to go all in with you, but if you’re consistently visible and accessible to them, it can spark a relevant dialogue that can lead to a relationship!
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Rankin Chamber News Page 5 - January 2014
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.
Congratulations to carePlus 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 MonthMember Spotlight
With over 40 years of insurance experience, my knowledge and understanding of the people in this community help me provide customers with an outstanding level of service.
Licensed in the State of Mississippi, insurance offered for the following areas: Auto, Home, Business, Life, Retirement, Financial/Investments, Health, Accident, Sickness, Cancer, etc. This agency has received numerous local and national awards, Honor Ring designation, and professional designations as Personal Financial Representative, AALU, and FLMI.
I look forward to helping families like yours protect the things that are important – your family, home, car and more. I can also help you prepare a strategy to achieve your financial goals.
Office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm with weekend hours available by appointment.
Billboard Spotlights of the Month
Eddie Grimes Insurance Agency, LLC1201 Hwy 49 South, Ste 32Richland, MS 39218
(601) 939-9247
Congratulations!
contAct info:eddie Grimes, AALU, FLMI, PFR & Owner/Agent(601) 939-9247 office(601) 573-6171 cell(601) 939-8008 [email protected]
Rankin Chamber News Page 6 - January 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
Thank You!
We Appreciate Our Members!
NEW MEMBERSC Spire Wireless BrandonCourtyard by Marriott Jackson Airport/PearlJ. Gerard's Barber SalonJonathan Stringer Alfa Insurance
NEW DIAMOND SPONSORSBritches & BootsPeoples Bank Puckett
RENEWING MEMBERS
Alpha Inspection & Home Energy TeamApple Annie's Gift ShopAT&T- Forest WirelessBank of ForestBrandon Assembly of GodBrandon Discount DrugsBrandon Physical TherapyBrunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLCBZ Sales Inc.Conrad Martin Real EstateDelbert Hosemann, Secretary of StateDonut Palace-CastlewoodsFillingane Medical Clinic, P.AFinancial Strategies Group, Inc.Forget Me Nots of BrandonGrantham Poole CPA'sHome-Land TitleHumidor Worlds Finest Cigars-Pearl
Lakeshore PointeLarry's Auto Sales, Inc.LEC, IncorporatedMississippi Burn FoundationMississippi Snacks, Inc.MS Benevolence, Inc.Nu-Way Dry CleaningPete Patrick Tire ServiceRepresentative Ray RogersRinger Law FirmRiver Hills ClubSouth Rankin Food Resource Center Inc.St. Dominic Health ServicesStaffing Solutions, Ltd.Stephens Printing, LLCThe Chamblee Company, Inc.Wilson Auto Group
Rankin Chamber News Page 7 - January 2014
December Ribbon Cuttings & Open Houses
December 5, 2013brandon nursing and Rehab center
355 Crossgates Blvd, Brandon(601) 825-3192
December 10, 2013Southern Style Salon with Gifts by burlap boutique
404 Section Street, Ste. E, Brandon(601) 540-1010
December 11, 2013 carePlus
25 Eastgate Dr, Ste B Brandon
December 12, 2013hometown brandon magazineTahya Dobbs - Editor/Publisher
(601) 750-7972
Remember to take advantage of your free Chamber benefits such as posting coupons, events, press releases and job openings to the Rankin Chamber website. You can do this for FREE by going to www.rankinchamber.com and logging into the MEMBER LOGIN section.
If you need a reminder of your login and password, contact the chamber office at (601) 825-2268 or email [email protected]
