The Mississippi Business Journal back issues from May 2008:
Growing demand, soaring costs hit hard at food banks in state.(Mississippi Food Network)
May 05, 2008; ... With gasoline costing on average 68 cents per gallon more than a year ago, and food costs up as a result, organizations like the Mississippi Food Network (MFN) in Mississippi are finding it increasingly difficult to provide food for the needy. MFN has approximately 320 member ...
One more spring showdown for Childers, Davis.(Jamie L. Whitten)(In memoriam)
May 05, 2008; ... Thirteen years after his death, Jamie Whitten still casts a long political shadow in Northeast Mississippi. The former congressman served for 50 years in the House of Representatives, 13 of which were spent as chair of the Appropriations Committee. Reminders of the power Whitten ...
Golf courses coming back from severe storm damage.
May 05, 2008; ... Rick Bedells was at Deerfield golf course April 4 around noon when tornadoes hit the Jackson area. The general manager of Jackson-based Colonial Country Club, which owns Deerfield, Bedells was north of the worst weather. But when he headed toward Colonial's Northeast Jackson ...
MTA hosting inaugural Innovators Hall of Fame gala May 13.(Mississippi Technology Alliance's Inaugural Innovators Hall of Fame)
May 05, 2008; ... To truly understand the impact high-tech has on Mississippi's economy today and its potential impact tomorrow, it is important to study the past. That is the idea behind the Mississippi Technology Alliance's (MTA's) Inaugural Innovators Hall of Fame. "We've been working on the ...
Mitchell, McNutt & Sams, P.A.(People to Watch)
May 05, 2008 ... Christopher J. Latimer has joined Mitchell, McNutt & Sams, P.A., in the Columbus office. The University of Mississippi and University of Georgia School of Law graduate is a member of the ABA, Mississippi Bar and Alabama Bar, and he currently serves as the ...
Mississippi Hospital Association.(People to Watch)
May 05, 2008 ... Karen Hargett of Ridgeland has been promoted to project coordinator for the Mississippi Hospital Association's education department. She has been with the organization for a year. In 2005, Hargett graduated with a bachelor of business administration degree from Henderson State University ...
The Cirlot Agency.(People to Watch)
May 05, 2008 ... Colby Kaminer has joined The Cirlot Agency Inc. as an account executive. A native of Jackson, Kaminer joined the full-service, marketing, public relations and corporate communications firm after earning a bachelor of business administration degree in marketing from the University of ...
Northeast Mississippi Community College.(People to Watch)(Patrick Eaton)(Brief article)
May 05, 2008 ... Patrick Eaton, executive director of the Northeast Mississippi Community College Development Foundation in Booneville, has been elected to the national board of directors of the Council for Resource Development, which supports professionals and develops leaders engaged in community college ...
The Mustard Seed.(People to Watch)(Jacksonian Kit Davis Barksdale )(Brief article)
May 05, 2008 ... Lifelong Jacksonian Kit Davis Barksdale has joined The Mustard Seed as executive director. Previously, she was director of the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi where she oversaw fundraising for the organization's new building in Ridgeland. The Craftsmen's Guild also received the 2005 ...
Renasant Bank.(People to Watch)
May 05, 2008 ... Carter Naugher has been named Monroe County division president for Tupelo based Renasant Bank. Prior to joining Renasant, Naugher was senior vice president with BankFirst Financial Services in Ridgeland. In his new role, Carter will be responsible for the Renasant offices in Amory, ...
Hawthorn Pharmaceuticals Inc.(People to Watch)
May 05, 2008 ... Kelly Waldrop has been promoted to staff accountant for Hawthorn Pharmaceuticals Inc. She joined the Madison-based company in March 2006. Waldrop graduated with a bachelor of science in business administration ...
Silver Plate to McAlister's Deli executive Friedman.(People to Watch)
May 05, 2008 ... The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) has awarded the 2008 Silver Plate in the Chain Full Service category to Phil Friedman, president, chairman and CEO of Ridgeland-based McAlister's Deli Corporation. Each year, the Silver Plates recognize the industry's most ...
Barlow * Eddy * Jenkins, P.A.(People to Watch)(Brian T. Cabunac)(Brief article)
May 05, 2008 ... Brian T. Cabunac, AIA, has recently become a shareholder of Jackson-based Barlow * Eddy * Jenkins, RA. A graduate of Mississippi State University with a bachelor of architecture degree, he began working with the firm in 1993 and has since assisted in the completion ...
Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC.(People to Watch)
May 05, 2008 ... Jason E. Sharp has joined Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC, as an associate in the firm's Northeast Mississippi office. A Mississippi State University alum, he graduated with honors from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. Sharp primarily ...
Jackson Convention Complex.(People to Watch)(Linda McCarthy)(Brief article)
May 05, 2008 ... Linda McCarthy has joined the Jackson Convention Complex as general manager. The facility is managed by SMG and is set to open in January 2009 in downtown Jackson. McCarthy is the former GM of the Mississippi TelCom Center. The Mississippi native and Southern Miss alum is also a graduate ...
Guild Hardy Architects, P.A.(People to Watch)
May 05, 2008 ... Jennifer Gentile has joined Biloxi-based Guild Hardy Architects, P.A., as one of the firm's accountants. She will work under the firm's business manager and her duties will include forecasting, cost estimations and day-to-day accounting activities such as accounts payable, accounts ...
Bradley Arant Rose & White, LLP.(People to Watch)
May 05, 2008 ... Kathleen Richter Shields has joined Bradley Arant Rose & White, LLP, in the firm's Jackson office where she is a member of the litigation practice group ....
Perspective.
May 05, 2008; ... CONGRATULATIONS, STUDENTS! HERE'S SOMETHING EXTRA FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK. ...
Unprecedented economic change or just another cycle?(Perspective)
May 05, 2008; ... Will the scarcity of cheap oil and growing pressure for natural resources from emerging world economies be the death knell of the American suburbs? It's something to think about while filling up the ol' SUV for that 32 mile or so commute from the suburbs to the office five days a week. ...
Facilities hit $3 billion.(Strictly Business)(Mississippi Development Authority)(Brief article)
May 05, 2008 ... ACROSS MISSISSIPPI -- According to the Mississippi Development Authority's "Summary of New and Expanded Facilities Announced in Mississippi: January 2008 thru March 2008," there were a total of 79 new and expanded facilities unveiled, which are expected to create an estimated 3,486 new ...
Workers vote for union.(Strictly Business)(International Brotherhood of Teamsters)(Brief article)
May 05, 2008 ... TUPELO -- According to Teamsters general president Jim Hoffa, an "overwhelming" majority of approximately 100 workers at UPS Freight (formerly Overnite Transportation) terminals in Mississippi, Alabama, California and Oregon have signed authorization cards to become Teamsters, bringing the ...
Hancock launches online tool.(Strictly Business)
May 05, 2008 ... GULFPORT -- As anxieties rise among homeowners trapped in the national housing crisis, Hancock Bank has introduced a new mortgage division initiative to help homebuyers avoid mortgage pitfalls, including consumers grappling with the adverse effects of sub-prime, adjustable rate mortgages ...
Sanderson re-buying shares.(Strictly Business)
May 05, 2008 ... LAUREL -- Sanderson Farms Inc.'s board of directors has approved a plan under which the company may repurchase up to 225,000 shares of its common stock over the next four years. Under the stock repurchase program, shares may be purchased from time to time at prevailing prices in ...
E-waste collections rise for Intechra on Earth Day.(Strictly Business)
May 05, 2008 ... On April 12, Intechra collected nearly 45,000 pounds of used electronics during free recycling events at five of its facilities across the country. That was an increase of 12.5% compared to its Earth Day collections in 2007. The Jackson-based electronics recycling company will ...
Harrah's gives back on Earth Day.(Strictly Business)
May 05, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Harrah's Entertainment donated 20 picnic tables from Grand Casino's RV Park to be placed throughout Shelby Farms Park while Harrah's employees helped with recycling efforts and operation of an Earth Day celebration April 20. Employee volunteers or ...
One Call enhanced.(Strictly Business)(Mississippi One Call Network)(Brief article)
May 05, 2008 ... The Mississippi Legislature has passed a bill to expand the state's "One Call" network. Gov. Haley Barbour signed the bill last week and now, effective July 1, every private and public entity in the state that operates underground facilities will be required to join the Mississippi One ...
CVBs continue campaign.(Strictly Business)
May 05, 2008 ... TUNICA -- The success of the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau's (CVB's) and Tunica CVB's first cooperative advertising campaign in the fall of 2007 to Huntsville and Birmingham, Ala., has led the two destination marketing organizations to look north for success in Illinois. ...
Airport funds awarded.(Strictly Business)
May 05, 2008 ... ACROSS MISSISSIPPI -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released nearly $4 million in funding for airports across the State of Mississippi. Funding for the grants, administered by the Federal Aviation Administration, was provided through the Fiscal Year 2008 Transportation, ...
The First increases income.(Strictly Business)
May 05, 2008 ... David E. Johnson, The First chairman and CEO, said, "This year looks to be a challenging one for the banking industry. With falling interest rates and a slowing economy, we will be dealing with margin compression and slower growth. Our staff is working hard to make sure we meet the ...
U.S. News & World Report ranks Ole Miss School of Business Administration in top 100.(Strictly Business)
May 05, 2008 ... OXFORD -- U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of Mississippi (UM) School of Business Administration as one of the nation's top 100 undergraduate business programs. The designation is part Of the publication's annual "America's Best Colleges" rankings. According to ...
SGS makes festival campaign interactive.(Strictly Business)
May 05, 2008 ... OXFORD -- To help promote the Beale Street Music Festival, May 2-4, the Southern Growth Studio (SGS) launched an interactive marketing campaign that included an online game that players e-mailed to friends and a strong presence on social networking sites Facebook and MySpace. At ...
Hancock sees improved numbers.(Strictly Business)(Hancock Holding Co.)(Financial report)(Brief article)
May 05, 2008 ... GULFPORT -- Hancock Holding Company's first quarter 2008 earnings were $20.1 million, an increase of $0.8 million, or 4.3%, from the first quarter of 2007. Diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2008 were $0.63, an increase of $0.05 from the same quarter a year ago. ...
Parkway investing in RECESS.(Strictly Business)
May 05, 2008 ... The Mississippi Council on Economic Education (MCEE) and Parkway Properties Inc. will present RECESS (Real Estate Concepts and Economics Summit), a 16-week seminar series that gives educators a window into the real estate industry and access to real world applications they can share with ...
Nuclear spinoffs named.(Strictly Business)
May 05, 2008 ... Entergy Corporation has selected Enexus Energy Corporation as the new name of the independent, publicly-traded nuclear power company it plans to spin off later this year, and EquaGen, LLC, as the name of the new joint venture Entergy and Enexus will co-own and which will operate the six ...
MDA program promoting New Market Tax Credit options May 5.
May 05, 2008; ... Good things can happen in the places that need it the most with access to financing options for state and federal tax credits to community development entities (CDEs). Those options enable CDEs to attract investment from the private-sector and reinvest these amounts in low-income ...
Business leaders tune in to 'flyover' of transportation projects: Mississippi Economic Council hosts Minor, Hall and Brown for MEC Connect Web Call.
May 05, 2008; ... Business leaders from throughout the state got a "flyover" of the multiple highway development projects across the state during a recent Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) Connect Web Call with the three Mississippi Transportation Commissioners. "This presentation gave us a ...
Strawberries offer consumers homegrown quality, taste.(Mississippi Agribusiness)
May 05, 2008; ... Few growers remain in the strawberry business in Mississippi, but consumers still like to buy local produce because of its fresh taste. "It tastes like a strawberry," says Allen Eubanks, who with his wife, Janice, owns Eubanks Produce in Greene County. "All our strawberries are ...
Technology, defense and more in focus at MEC's annual meeting.(Mississippi Economic Council)
May 05, 2008; ... Anyone who has attended any of the Mississippi Economic Council's annual meetings knows that the event is more than just a meeting--it is a production. And the MEC is hard at work wrapping up the final details on the 59th edition of its annual meeting, which is taking on a ...
Department of Employment Security entangled in bickering: 'indefensible lack of action,' says Barbour.(Mississippi Department of Employment Security)
May 05, 2008; ... The list of items on the upcoming special legislative session agenda just grew by one. The state's funding of Medicaid had already assured itself a spot on the to-do list once Gov. Haley Barbour calls lawmakers back to Jackson to finish up business that was left undone before ...
Campus safety, crisis communication on agenda last week.
May 05, 2008; ... On April 16, 2007, in Blacksburg, Va., a Virginia Tech student armed to the teeth went on a campus shooting spree that killed 32 people. In February of this year, in DeKalb, Ill., a former student at Northern Illinois University unleashed a similar attack, killing five people. ...
Magnolia State family business roadtrip takes many turns.(Focus)
May 05, 2008; ... Family-owned businesses are the heartbeat of Mississippi's economy. Many of these affairs are small--true mom and pops, or perhaps more appropriate, mamas and daddies--and fly under most radars. Others are well known and large, with products making major inroads in national and ...
Financial advisors urge caution, investing for the long term.
May 05, 2008; ... With the economy in flux, financial advisors are urging caution and making some changes in their advice to clients. Several professionals in the Jackson area stress that it's normal for the stock market to drop 10% once a year although it didn't do that for the most recent five years. ...
Successfully blending family, business poses unique challenges.(Focus)
May 05, 2008; ... Family businesses pose unique opportunities and challenges. And now there is a Family Business Institute at Millsaps College designed to help. "As a banker, I dealt with a lot of family businesses," says Howard L. McMillan Jr., dean of the Else School of Management at Millsaps ...
Guv to speak at summit.(Focus)
May 05, 2008 ... For the second time, Gov. Haley Barbour will be a feature participant in the 2008 National Summit on American Competitiveness in Chicago. The event will highlight the accomplishments of top state and local leaders who have successfully driven economic transformations in their regions to ...
Trustmark's income rises in first quarter.(Financial report)
May 05, 2008 ... Jackson-based Trustmark Corporation reports net income was $26.2 million in the first quarter of 2008, which represented basic earnings per share of $0.46. Earnings per share in the first quarter of 2008 increased 9.5% when compared to the prior quarter and 4.5% when compared to figures ...
Wise counsel, informative resources keep businesses on track.(Focus)
May 05, 2008; ... Family businesses have a special place in Mississippi. Many skills come into starting and running them. Small business advisors suggest that skills used for small businesses can also be used to successfully operate family businesses. "Almost all of our workshops for small ...
Act quickly to undo identity theft actions.(Focus)
May 05, 2008; ... People who find themselves victims of identity fraud can clear their names and credit if they act quickly to stop the fraud. Bobble Shaffett, family resource management specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said identity theft is when one person ...
Relationships extra special when they're on the job and at home.
May 05, 2008; ... There are always challenges with a group of individuals working together. In family businesses, family relationships add a different dynamic to the mix. Business advisors recommend keeping the lines of communication open between family members. "You can't fire your mother--at ...
Changing jobs? Think long and hard about your retirement plan.(Focus)
May 05, 2008; ... Changing jobs is common in our volatile society, but what happens to retirement plans when a change is made? Financial advisors and retirement specialists have some words of advice for anyone in that situation. "First, check to see who pays the fees. If the balance of your ...
Make wise decisions on home financing.(Focus)(Brief article)
May 05, 2008; ... Refinancing a home mortgage can be a useful tool to free some income or speed up a payment plan, but it also can be an easy way to get into deeper financial trouble. Bobble Shaffett, family resource management specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, ...
Faculty address economic issues in anticipation of Sept, 26 debate.(Focus)
May 05, 2008; ... Unless Americans spend the tax rebates they are about to receive on new purchases, the rebates are unlikely to give the slumping economy a boost, says a distinguished University of Mississippi economics professor. Experience with tax-rebate initiatives suggests that most ...
Insurance plays role in assessing current, future financial concerns.(Focus)
May 05, 2008; ... Adequate insurance is critical, but can it be used as an investment tool? Some Mississippi financial advisors are not big fans of using insurance as part of an investment portfolio and suggest caution if doing so. "We have not recommended insurance as an investment but ...
Caution can protect seniors from fraud.(Focus)
May 05, 2008; ... Senior citizens are more likely than people in other age groups to report fraud, but they remain attractive targets because of life situations that scam artists can exploit. "Seniors generally are no more at risk of being defrauded than the rest of the population," said Grant ...
Step-by-step process best way to prepare a business for sale.
May 05, 2008; ... Significant numbers of aging business-owning Baby Boomers will be selling or handing off their companies over the next decade or so. Everyone knows you can't take the business into the grave but, even so, it's hard to get owners to even discuss disposing of their businesses. And, ...
Business events (and more).(Focus)(Calendar)
May 05, 2008 ... Monday, May 5 * The Mississippi Development Authority will host a Community Development Entity and New Markets Tax Credit Workshop from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Mississippi Telecommunications and Convention Center in Jackson. Gov. Haley Barbour will be the keynote speaker ....
Start financial lessons early in life.(Focus)
May 05, 2008 ... It's amazing in these times of crippling consumer debt, troubled investment markets and real estate turmoil that children don't get mandatory training in money management in school. But until that changes, Mom and Dad, it's up to you. Most experts agree that the ...
As economy falters, savings can help families weather storm.(Focus)
May 05, 2008; ... Few events focus the need for saving money like a sudden job loss or a personal catastrophe. Unfortunately, by then it is too late. "Most people know they need to save money for retirement or for their child's college education, but any number of crises that require emergency ...
Couples must tread carefully wherever wealth gaps lurk.
May 05, 2008; ... If it's true that opposites attract, it should come as no surprise that spouses often have vastly different attitudes and habits around money and investing. Life experiences shape who we are, including how we manage our finances. When it's time for a husband and wife to sit down ...
Caution can protect seniors from fraud
May 05, 2008; ... Senior citizens are more likely than people in other age groups to report fraud, but they remain attractive targets because of life situations that scam artists can exploit. "Seniors generally are no more at risk of being defrauded than the rest of the population," said Grant Hedgepeth, ...
Technology, defense and more in focus at MEC's annual meeting
May 05, 2008; ... Anyone who has attended any of the Mississippi Economic Council's annual meetings knows that the event is more than just a meeting - it is a production. And the MEC is hard at work wrapping up the final details on the 59th edition of its annual meeting, which is taking on a out-of-this-world ...
Business leaders tune in to 'flyover' of transportation projects
May 05, 2008; ... Business leaders from throughout the state got a "flyover" of the multiple highway development projects across the state during a recent Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) Connect Web Call with the three Mississippi Transportation Commissioners. "This presentation gave us a flyover of ...
As economy falters, savings can help families weather storm
May 05, 2008; ... Few events focus the need for saving money like a sudden job loss or a personal catastrophe. Unfortunately, by then it is too late. "Most people know they need to save money for retirement or for their child's college education, but any number of crises that require emergency funds can ...
Relationships extra special when they're on the job and at home
May 05, 2008; ... There are always challenges with a group of individuals working together. In family businesses, family relationships add a different dynamic to the mix. Business advisors recommend keeping the lines of communication open between family members. "You can't fire your mother - at least not ...
Campus safety, crisis communication on agenda last week
May 05, 2008; ... On April 16, 2007, in Blacksburg, Va., a Virginia Tech student armed to the teeth went on a campus shooting spree that killed 32 people. In February of this year, in DeKalb, Ill., a former student at Northern Illinois University unleashed a similar attack, killing five ...
Department of Employment Security entangled in bickering
May 05, 2008; ... The list of items on the upcoming special legislative session agenda just grew by one. The state's funding of Medicaid had already assured itself a spot on the to-do list once Gov. Haley Barbour calls lawmakers back to Jackson to finish up business that was left undone before the regular ...