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BECOME A JUNIOR DIPLOMATDo you want to get involved, make new friends and learn about your community?

Then the Ridgeland Chamber’s 2016-2017 Junior Diplomat Program is for you!Who’s eligible? 11th and 12th grade students who are Ridgeland residents and

attend Ridgeland High School, Madison Ridgeland Academy, St. Joseph Catholic School, Jackson Academy, Jackson Prep and St. Andrew’s Episcopal School.

Applications may be accessed online at www.ridgelandchamber.com, picked up at the RidgelandChamber office or at participating schools.

Deadline to apply is Friday, August 19th. Call the Chamber office at 601-991-9996 for more information.

Trustmark National Bank – Lake Harbour hosted the Chamber’s June Business After Hours.

Guests enjoyed delicious refreshments, wonderful door prizes and a great opportunity to network with fellow business members.

A special thank you to Branch Manager Linda Carver and her staff for a fun-filled evening.

Business After Hours

Welcome, New Members!When considering needs for your home or office, please shop with

Ridgeland Chamber members first!

Elle James BridalKristin Panetta

118 W. Jackson Street, Ste 2A (769) 300-4286

hello@ellejamesbridal.comwww.ellejamesbridal.com

Bridal Shops

The First, a National Banking Association

Billy Brunt220 Waterford SquareMadison, MS 39110

(601) 720-0091bbrunt@thefirstbank.com

www.thefirst.comBanks & Banking Associations

Guaranty TrustCynthia Garland

2 Professional Parkway, Ste ACynthia.garland@guarantytrust.com

https://www.guarantytrust.com/Mortgage Services

Lake Harbour Massage TherapyHong Jiang

733 Lake Harbour Drive, Suite G (626) 203-9581

Wangna16363@icloud.comwww.lakeharbourmassage.com

Massage Therapists

M7 CoffeehouseBridget Moorehead

111 N. Wheatley Street (601) 316-5009

mheadtribe@bellsouth.netCoffee Shops

Madison Counseling Associates, PLLC

Anne Toles573 Hwy 51, Suite B

(601) 941-7171anne@annetoles.comCounseling Services

Magnolia Lighting, Inc.Julie Drott

314 Newpointe Drive (601) 941-5249

julie@magnolialighting.commagnolialighting.com

Lighting-Fixtures & Supplies

The Mortgage Connection, Division of The First

Hunter Easterling156 Grants Ferry RoadBrandon, MS 39047

(601) 420-3296heasterling@tmchomeloans.com

www.tmchomeloans.comMortgage Services

Mosquito Squad of Greater Jackson and Vicksburg

Lindsey Bradley ~ Bradley Downey404 Garden Grove StreetVicksburg, MS 39180

(601) 501-7273jackson-vicksburg@mosquitosquad.

comhttp://jackson-vicksburg.

mosquitosquad.comPest Control Services

Plato’s ClosetTanya Reed

1260 E. County Line Road, Suite D (601) 487-8207

platosclosetridgeland@gmail.comwww.platosclosetridgeland.com

Apparel & AccessoriesConsignment Shop - Clothing

Segway Properties LLCJesse Barrilleaux

595 Suite A Northpark Dr (601) 927-9554

jessebarrilleaux@gmail.comwww.segwayproperty.com

Real Estate Sales-Commercial and/or Residential

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Massage Envy Spa

Ely’s Restaurant &

Bar

Franklin Eyewear Gladden & Ingram,

PLLC

First South Farm Credit

New Summit School ServicesThe Bounce

PalaceRoger McGehee, Jr. PLLC

Real Estate Attorney

Advertise your business here! Call the Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce for information. 601.991.9996

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Friday, July 8, 11:30 A.M. Diplomats First Friday Smokin’ South BBQ 681 S. Pear Orchard Road

Wednesday, July 13, 11:30 A.M. Board of Directors Meeting Chamber Office 754 S. Pear Orchard Road Thursday, July 14, 10:30 A.M. Ribbon Cutting Elle James Bridal 118 W. Jackson Street

Thursday, July 14, 5 – 7 P.M. Business After Hours First Commercial Bank 600 Concourse Building, Suite 150

Tuesday, July 19, 10:30 A.M. Ribbon Cutting Magnolia Lighting, Inc. 314 Newpointe Drive

Thursday, July 21, 10:30 A.M. Rededication Ceremony Cassandra Williams – Allstate Insurance 356 Hwy. 51, Suite G

Friday, July 29 - Saturday, July 30 MS Tax-Free Weekend Shop Ridgeland stores to take advantage of special savings on tax-exempt items.

Friday, August 5, 11:00 A.M. Diplomats First Friday 11:30 A.M. New Member Luncheon C Spire – Renaissance 1018 Highland Colony Parkway

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the City of Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce is to encourage an economic environment conducive to the

continuing development of new and existing business.

You can contact the Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce at754 Pear Orchard Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157, PO Box 194, Ridgeland, MS 39158-0194

ph 601.991.9996 fax 601.991.9997 email admin@ridgelandchamber.comor visit us online at www.ridgelandchamber.com

2016 Ridgeland Chamber Board of Directors

Chamber Staff

Front row, from left: Randy Keng, Vice-President, John Hancock-Southeastern Financial; 2016 Ridgeland Chamber President John Dorsa, State Farm Insurance and Daniel Barham, Treasurer, Origin Bank. Middle row: Robby Channell, Baptist Health Systems, Inc.; Van Brun, CenterPoint Energy; Mark Beyea, Neel-Schaffer, Inc. and Sam Keyes, Immediate Past President, Butler Snow LLP. Back row: Karen McKie, Green Oak Florist & Garden Center; Jon-Michael Trimm, Trustmark National Bank; Michele Austin, Repeat Street; Tracy Bailey, White Construction Company and Billy Brunt, The First, a National Banking Association. Photo by Deryll Stegall, Stegall Imagery.

Linda BynumExecutive Director

Sandy BaasAdministrative

Assistant

ProSource Wholesale ~ The Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for ProSource Wholesale located at 6370 Cole Road. ProSource was developed in response to the needs of a special niche in the flooring industry – the trade professional. ProSource has grown to become the largest buyer of floor coverings in America. Ridgeland is the only city in the state to boast a ProSource Wholesale showroom.

M7 Coffeehouse ~ Members of the Ridgeland Chamber welcomed M7 Coffeehouse, located at 111 N. Wheatley Street, with a ribbon cutting. M7 Coffeehouse specializes in bean fruit coffees, local breads and honey. M7 Coffeehouse provides a local meeting site where guests can gather to visit over a cup of coffee, a sandwich or pastry.

Machelle’s Graphic Creations ~ Ridgeland Chamber members celebrated the grand opening of Machelle’s Graphic Creations located in Oak Place shopping center at 587 Highway 51 North, Suite E-2. Machelle’s Graphic Creations specializes in custom gifts ranging from mouse pads and license plates to coffee mugs and key chains. The store also offers letterhead, stationary and business cards and plans to offer monogramming in the near future.

Bumps and Beyond, LLC ~ Members of the Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce welcomed Bumps and Beyond, located at 655 Lake Harbour Drive, Suite 1100. Bumps and Beyond is an upscale boutique without the boutique price tag. The store offers new and gently worn maternity and children’s clothing (newborn to size 16) at affordable prices.

The Foundry Mall ~ The Ridgeland Chamber celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Foundry Mall located at 820 Wilson Drive. The Foundry Mall is the South’s newest specialty vendor mall. With over 15,000 square feet, the mall’s merchants offer a variety of products, creations and services. Vendors feature an assortment of antiques, vintage items, hand painted furniture, collectables, handcrafted jewelry, apparel, custom pillows and drapery, as well as art, home accessories and upscale consignment items.

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Junior Diplomat Scholarship WinnersThe Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce announced its annual Junior

Diplomat scholarship winners during a celebration ceremony at the Electric Power Association of MS located at 665 Highland Colony Parkway.

Natalene Vonkchalee, a senior at Ridgeland High School was awarded the 2016 Junior Diplomat of the Year $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship was made possible by Cline Tours, Regions Bank and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ann Prewitt Realty.

Juliette Richert and Julius Wells, seniors at Ridgeland High School, both received $500 Spirit of Junior Diplomat Awards. The scholarships were awarded by BankPlus and Community Bank.

Rochelle Culp, MS Tobacco-Free Coalition of Madison, Yazoo and Holmes Counties, presented a dynamic program and also provided refreshments for the event.

Thank you, Cline Tours, Regions Bank, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ann Prewitt Realty, BankPlus and Community Bank for awarding the Ridgeland Chamber’s 2016 Junior Diplomat Scholarships.

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Juliette Richert, Ridgeland High School, receives $500 Spirit of Junior Diplomat Award sponsored by BankPlus. With Juliette is 2016 Ridgeland Chamber President John Dorsa of State Farm Insurance.

Julius Wells, Ridgeland High, receives $500 Spirit of Junior Diplomat Award sponsored by Community Bank. With Julius is Ridgeland Chamber Diplomat Bill Bethany of Community Bank.

Natalene Vonkchalee, Junior Diplomat of the Year, with Kristy Daniels of Regions Bank and Co-Captain of the Ridgeland Chamber’s Diplomat Council.

The Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce congratulates these graduating seniors who served as 2015-2016 Junior Diplomats. Best wishes for much success to a dynamic group of future leaders.

The Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce will welcome new members who have joined the Chamber since March 1, 2016 with a luncheon, Friday, August 5th. The luncheon, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., will be held at the C Spire building located in the Renaissance, 1018 Highland Colony Parkway, 1st Floor.

The following new Ridgeland Chamber members will be honored.

ACL WellnessCassandra Williams -

Allstate Insurance CompanyBumps and Beyond, LLC

Chateau RidgelandD’s Cajun Spot

Elle James BridalEnvironment Masters

The First, a National Banking AssociationThe Foundry MallGuaranty Trust

Hungry Promotions / DesigneragogoJ. Ward Design Studio

Ken Allen Exit Advantage RealtyLake Harbour Massage Therapy

M7 CoffeehouseMachelle’s Graphic Creations

Madison Counseling Associates, PLLC

Magnolia Lighting, Inc.Millie D’s Frozen Yogurt

The Mortgage Connection, Division of The FirstMosquito Squad of

Greater Jackson and VicksburgO’Neal Law Firm, PLLC

Plato’s ClosetPM Environmental, Inc.ProSource Wholesale

RICOH USASegway Properties LLC

Shayna’s BoutiqueTown Square Publications

True Roofing & Contracting, LLCTrustCare Express Medical Clinics

TrustCare Heart ClinicUptown Dental - Dr. Michelle Crews

August 5 is Luncheon for New Chamber Members

From left, Linda Carver, Vice-President, Trustmark National Bank Lake Harbour Branch; Barney Daly, President, Metro Community Banking; Linda Bynum, Executive Director, Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce and Jan Collins, Madison County Business League & Foundation.

Associates of Trustmark National Bank attend June’s Business After Hours held at Trustmark – Lake Harbour branch.

From left, Diplomat Co-Captain Kristy Daniels, Regions Bank; 2016 Ridgeland Chamber President John Dorsa, State Farm Insurance; Lisa Walls, HUB International Gulf South and Daniel Barham, Ridgeland Chamber Treasurer, Origin Bank.

From left, 2016 Ridgeland Chamber President John Dorsa, State Farm Insurance; Linda Carver, Vice-President, Trustmark – Lake Harbour and 2016 Ridgeland Chamber Vice-President Randy Keng, John Hancock – Southeastern Financial.

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Save the DateTHURSDAY,

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016Country Club of Jackson

DIPLOMAT OF THE MONTHMAY 2016

Jim LoweryPear Orchard

Business Center

Fabulous entertainment • Scrumptious hors d’oeurvesUnbelieveable silent auction