NAVIGATOR THE Area Development Partnership | Greater Hattiesburg, MS | October - December, 2016 FIRED UP NYT Best-Selling Author John O’Leary to keynote ADP Annual Meeting
NAVIGATORTHEArea Development Partnership | Greater Hattiesburg, MS | October - December, 2016
FIRED UPNYT Best-Selling Author John O’Learyto keynote ADP Annual Meeting
New Members | June 9, 2016 - September 20, 2016350 Degrees, Inc.Sonia Walley521 Old Richton RoadPetal, MS 39465(769) 390-2253the350degreesbakery@
yahoo.comBakery
Acadamy Mortgage Corp.Rodney Meyers6668 U.S. Hwy. 98, Ste. DHattiesburg, MS 39402(601) 215-9471rodney.meyers@
acadamymortgage.comMortgage Loans & Bankers
Beard & Stewart, PLLCJeff Stewart604 Adeline St., Ste. BHattiesburg, MS 39401(601) [email protected] Services / Litigation
Calvin Newman PropertiesCalvin Newman106 Bellepointe CirclePurvis, MS 39475(601) [email protected] Estate-ResidentialResidential Community
Chancellor, Inc.Melissa Murray1228 West 5th StreetLaurel, MS 39440(601) [email protected] Supplies & Service
Component Sales AssociatesCathy Dodds6068 U.S. Hwy. 98Hattiesburg, MS 39402(601) [email protected], Manufacturing, Warehousing & Logistics
Crumpton Insurance AgencyKen Crumpton5 Orleans Drive, Ste. 3Hattiesburg, MS 39402(601) [email protected]
CyclebarLeslie Suit4600 Hardy StreetHattiesburg, MS 39402(601) 602-5894leslie.anderson@
cyclebarhattiesburg.comFitness / Wellness Programs
Dis & DemLori Petitto11 Lake ForgetfulHattiesburg, MS 39402(985) [email protected]
The Divine Shine Detail ExperiencePhillip Mulligan5337 West 4th StreetHattiesburg, MS 39402(601) [email protected] Detailing
Fulmers General StoreJeanette Fulmer510 Wingate RoadRichton, MS 39476(601) [email protected] / Country Store
J. Olive Co.Manda James6555 U.S. Hwy. 98 West,
Ste. 22AHattiesburg, MS 39402(601) [email protected] Shops
Jazmo’s BodegaLemon (Trey) Sullivan, III631 Main StreetHattiesburg, MS 39401(769) [email protected]
Joey Lee Agency: Allstate InsuranceJoey Lee6374 U.S. Hwy. 98, Ste. BHattiesburg, MS 39402(601) [email protected]
JunknistaKirsten Arms-Arbo5 Eastwood DrivePetal, MS 39465(337) [email protected] & Specialty Shops
Juvo TechnologiesBryan Schroder518 N. Main St.Hattiesburg, MS 39402(601) [email protected]
Keg & BarrelJohn Neal1315 Hardy StreetHattiesburg, MS 39401(601) 582-7148Restaurants
Kinetix Real EstateKadija Taylor4010 O’Ferral Street, Ste. 219Hattiesburg, MS 39402(601) 408-0296kinetixmanagement@
gmail.comReal Estate
Kraken Digital MarketingBobby Mitchell283 Whipstick HollowPoplarville, MS 39470(985) [email protected] / Marketing Consultants
Leo’s Cuban Kitchen, LLCLeo R. Dopico124 Grand Drive, Ste. 1000Hattiesburg, MS 39401(601) 336-6148leoscubankitchen@
yahoo.comRestaurants
Louie Munn ServicesJake Munn21 Cutlass PointHattiesburg, MS 39402(601) [email protected] & Transportation
Magnuson HotelCamille King6563 U.S. Hwy. 49Hattiesburg, MS 39401(769) 390-7010magnusonhattiesburg@
gmail.comHotels / Motels
Marlin’s Bar & GrillCory Cooley6208 U.S. Hwy. 49Hattiesburg, MS 39401(601) 602-6967marlinsbarandgrill@
gmail.comEvent Venue / Restaurants
Nicholson Consulting Group, LLCCarl Nicholson100 Dudley W. Connor St.Hattiesburg, MS 39401(601) [email protected] / Development
Consultants
Offroad Performance, LLCAustin Lods510 Broadway DriveHattiesburg, MS 39401(769) [email protected] Accessories
The Palmer Insurance Agency, LLCBennie Palmer4358 Lincoln Road Ext., Ste. 10Hattiesburg, MS 39402(601) [email protected]
The PorterRoy Windham201 West Pine StreetHattiesburg, MS 39401(601) [email protected]
Principle Payment ConsultingDale Tikkanen169 Lost Orchard Drive(920) 210-5559Purvis, MS [email protected] Consultants
Sofidel AmericaFranco DiFelice176 W.L. Runnels
Industrial DriveHattiesburg, MS 39401(601) [email protected] Converters
Southern Grace – Senior Home CareGregory Elkins1208A Carterville RoadPetal, MS 39465(601) 602-5411southerngraceservices@
gmail.comHome Health Agency
Strick’s Bar-B-QKen Strickland3802 West 4th Street, Ste. DHattiesburg, MS 39401(601) [email protected], Restaurants
T Bones Records & Café Harry Crumpler2101 Hardy StreetHattiesburg, MS 39401(601) [email protected] & Tea Shops /
Restaurants
Truth ChurchDavontae Washington620 Campbell LoopHattiesburg, MS 39401(601) [email protected]
Updown Trampoline ParkStephanie Hollomon101 S. 41st AvenueHattiesburg, MS 39401(601) 402-7933jumpupdownpark@
gmail.comActivity Center
Winburn Lawn & LandscapingJustin Winburn578 Munn RoadSumrall, MS 39482(601) [email protected], Lawn Care
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NAVIGATORTHE
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4 Recent Happenings
5 Letters from the Chair and President
6 Cover Story: Q&A with John O’Leary
8 Member Spotlight: Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc.
9 Measured Success in Economic Development
10 Calendar of Events
11 Ambassadors
12 2016 Corporate Golf Challenge
13 6 Tips for Utilizing the New ADP Website
14 Leadership Pinebelt
15 Pine Belt Young Professionals
16 Ribbon Cuttings
18 Renewed Members
in this issue:
Young Professionals15
New ADP WebsiteOn the Cover:John O’Leary to Keynote2016 ADP Annual Meeting
Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc.
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RECENT HAPPENINGS
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1. Hu Meena, President and CEO of C Spire, speaks at the 2016 Membership Appreciation Meeting2. Members of the 2016 Leadership Pinebelt Class at the Downtown Hattiesburg tour 3. Dr. Scott Hummel speaks at the Rise Up Professional Development Series 4. ADP Members at Patio 44 for the Warm Welcome Member Reception 5. ADP Retiree Members gather at Patio 44 for their monthly luncheon 6. Rebecca Geiger and Mike Skinner, from HORNE Cyber, at August First Friday 7. Rob Tatum, with CR Properties, LLC, giving an update on the Midtown District at a Pine Belt Young Professional Luncheon 8. ADP Members gather with Seymour at The Rock for Business After Hours
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lettersfrom the chair
from the presidentThe ADP’s fall calendar is absolutely full of opportunities for you to network, learn, celebrate and grow your business. I encourage you to fully engage with our organization and invite friends and colleagues to do the same. Join us for First Friday breakfasts in October and November, our ADP Corporate Golf Challenge at Canebrake Country Club, Business After Hours at SouthGroup Insurance Services, Partnership Foundation Annual Meeting for Pinnacle investors and of course the grand finale, our ADP Annual Meeting featuring John O’Leary. We also continue to have tailored events for various segments of our membership including young professionals, commercial realtors, retirees, elected officials and top Pinnacle investors. Our goal is to provide stellar programs and services so that you reap numerous benefits associated with ADP membership.
ADP Annual Meeting tickets are now on sale and will sell out quickly, so please secure your tickets today. John O’Leary will deliver our keynote address and you are in for a treat as John tells his amazing story. Once expected to die, John now teaches others how to truly live. He will also be on hand afterwards to sign his #1 National Best Seller On Fire, The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life. Many thanks to The University of Southern Mississippi and Forrest General Hospital for Co-Presenting this awesome program.
I know you will enjoy this final 2016 edition of The Navigator including a special feature on Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. one of the nation’s fastest growing companies headquartered here in Hattiesburg. Finally, please take a few minutes to peruse our new ADP website at www.theADP.com. The site is modern, sleek, member friendly, mobile friendly and helps convey our message to our investors, prospective investors, businesses looking to start, expand and those companies we are trying to recruit to our region. This is yet another arrow in our quiver as we strategically aim to enhance our region’s economy. Let us know what you think about our new website and more importantly, please call on us if we can ever be of service. I look forward to seeing you at an ADP function soon. Thanks again for choosing to invest in your regional chamber of commerce and economic development agency.
Chad newellPresident
andy mercierChair
As I close out my final months as Chairman, I am continually impressed at the progress made by the Area Development Partnership and Greater Hattiesburg. My great grandparents settled in this area soon after Hattiesburg was founded because of the vision of the original founders. Our community has a storied history of community leaders who have paved the way for us and their past investments and hard work coupled with a vibrant business sector and eager labor force, has resulted in this vision becoming reality. The Cities of Hattiesburg and Petal, along with Forrest, Lamar and Perry Counties, continue to have that vision for growth. Companies like Mar Jac Poultry and KOHLER Engines are expanding, new restaurants and retail businesses are increasingly calling Greater Hattiesburg home and a revitalized Midtown Hattiesburg is becoming a reality. I am grateful to have had a front row seat to witness this progress throughout the past year as ADP Chair and I am confident that the ADP will continue to build and strengthen this community for many years to come.
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FIRED UPA Q&A with Annual Meeting Speaker John O’Leary
Throughout the year, the ADP has provided top notch programs for members with dynamic speakers and valuable instruction. This all culminates with the 2016 Annual Meeting, featuring New York Times best-selling author, John O’Leary.
After overcoming a childhood accident which left him with burns over 100% of his body, John now spends his life inspiring others to beat the odds and overcome their own trials and challenges. His book, On Fire, highlights “7 choices to ignite a radically inspired life.” The ADP is thrilled to welcome John to Hattiesburg on December 2nd for what is sure to be an inspiring program.
To preface his remarks in December, we asked John a few questions about himself.
ADP: AFTER DEALING WITH IMMENSE TRAGEDY AND SET-BACKS IN YOUR OWN LIFE, WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS?John O’Leary: Almost 20 years after I was burned and their house was destroyed, my parents wrote a book about their experiences. Their book inspired me to finally realize that not only was I extremely fortunate to survive and thrive after being burned,
but I could not have done any of it without the outpouring of love and support. Today, I have the honor of being a speaker, writer and radio host encouraging others to wake up from accidental living and lead inspired lives.
YOU HAVE PERSEVERED AND OVERCOME INCREDIBLE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL TRAUMA. WHAT IS YOUR BEST TIP FOR REMAINING POSITIVE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY?We all face adversity, trauma and pain on a daily basis; it’s just the degree that varies. What keeps me motivated during difficult times and humble during great times is the simple reminder that this too shall pass.
ARE THERE ANY ROUTINES OR ACTIVITIES YOU DO DAILY TO STAY ENERGIZED AND INSPIRED?I have a ritual of waking up early, making coffee, going outside and watching the sunrise. The miracle of the darkness fading into light ignites my heart every time I see it. While sipping on coffee and being bathed in sunlight, I’ll calm myself by reading a little scripture. Finally, I’ll journal for 60 seconds on the question: “Today I am grateful for: _____.” For me, it’s an awesome way to kick start my day with the right mind-set.
YOU SPEAK OFTEN ABOUT RENEWAL AND REIGNITING SPARKS. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR A BUSINESS OWNER WHO IS LOOKING TO REIGNITE A SPARK IN HIS OR HER BUSINESS?Frequently we get so focused on WHAT we do that we forget the very reason WHY we do it in the first place. For me, I have extraordinary amounts of meetings, calls, emails, travel, nights away, speeches, writing deadlines and shows to produce. I have a team to lead, a community to serve and a growing family to support. This is the stuff that I have to do and it’s a lot to balance.
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BUT WHY DO IT?I have a very strong personal drive to wake up individuals and organizations to live inspired. It’s why I get up early and stay up late. It’s why I work like a dog when I am at the office, but also play like a puppy when I am home. The clarity around mission ignites our entire team to not only know the reason we’re in business, but the profound impact of their efforts.
So if business owners are missing that passion for what they do, I encourage them to ask themselves why they do what they do, why they strive to make a difference and why they choose, organizationally, to thrive? In answering those three questions, they’ll not only reignite the spark within their business, but most certainly breathe life into the bottom line, too.
MEETINGAnnual2016 ADP
Presenting Sponsors:
Forrest General HospitalThe University of Southern Mississippi
Platinum Sponsors:
Mississippi Power CompanySouth Mississippi Electric Power Association
Gold Sponsors:Camellia Healthcare
The First, A National Banking Association
Silver Sponsors:AT&T, Community Bank, Merchants Foodservice,
Regions Bank and Wise Carter Child & Caraway, P.A.
FEATURING JOHN O΄LEARY
Keynote Speaker
FRIDAY • DECEMBER 2, 201611:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
THAD COCHRAN CENTER BALLROOMTHE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
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Purchase your tickets today at www.theADP.com
Corporate Table of 10: $300 ADP Member: $30 Prospective Member: $50
BIO SOIL ENHANCERS, INC.Success Takes Root in Hattiesburg Facility
A homegrown Hattiesburg-based manufacturer is planting deep roots for success in the agricultural industry. Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc., the sole manufacturer of a product called SumaGrow, is taking strides in worldwide innovation with its revolutionary product. Poised to become the most widely used and recognized agricultural biological in the world, Bio Soil Enhancers is leaning into a fertile future with Mississippi roots.
Headquartered on James Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Bio Soil operates in a 27,000 square foot facility with 24 employees. From its humble beginnings of three staff members, the company has grown into a network of domestic and international licensees, investors and customers all over the world. With an increase of 187% in exports last year to over 50 countries worldwide, it’s safe to say that Bio Soil expects sustained growth in export activity looking ahead.
Bio Soil’s award-winning, innovative product SumaGrow is a fertilizer alternative that yields high quality crops with less irrigation and reduced inputs at competitive, stable pricing. With its blend of soil-borne microorganisms selected for their abilities to achieve higher yielding, higher quality plants and grasses by restoring and maintaining soil health and fertility, SumaGrow is an all natural, organically based solution to over-fertilization.
Racking up awards and accolades galore, Bio Soil has set a high standard for making an impact with their product quality. The company was awarded the 2014 and 2016 Mississippi Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting based on their drastic increase in international sales. Their state-of-the-art
product also earned a Google “Moonshot” Award in 2015, as the company was recognized as one of four finalists selected by the Google Developer Group. In addition, Bio Soil was ranked 2nd and 4th consecutively on the 2013 and 2014 Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private U.S. companies in manufacturing. Most recently the company was chosen by a star-studded panel of judges for the top award at “Pitch Tank” in Las Vegas, a competition of over 800 applicants from across the world. With a plethora of awards on global playing fields, Bio Soil Enhancers continues to break ground on continued evidence and exposure for their industry-changing product.
“I think we’re a part of a bigger picture,” says Aimee Murry, Public Relations and Marketing Communications Manager for Bio Soil Enhancers, in talking about the company’s vision. With close community synergies to the Hattiesburg area and The University of Southern Mississippi, Bio Soil is reaping a plentiful harvest of partnership and success. With some of the best and brightest researchers at Southern Miss, Bio Soil is capitalizing on opportunities to take their research and development efforts to the next level. Driven by the greater good of protecting our natural resources, Bio Soil is set on efficiency and sustainability of their product and process.
“Are we the total solution? No, but we’re part of it. We’re in this big picture. It’s about more than us…The definition of sustainability begins with recognizing that our resources are limited and acknowledging that they are for every generation,” said Murry. Bio Soil President Wayne Wade reiterated the company’s forward-thinking vision in looking ahead to the future of both Bio Soil, the Hattiesburg community and the agricultural industry at large. “We want to leave a legacy of good stewardship,” said Wade.
With over 10 awards and recognitions over the past seven years for their industry-changing product, it’s safe to say that Bio Soil Enhancers and SumaGrow are indeed leaving a legacy of innovation, collaboration and stewardship.
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MEASURED SUCCESSEconomic Development Accolades
Cost of Living Index
COLI = 81.1
Cost of Housing 34%Lower Than National Average (COLI)
2016
1,421HOMES SOLD
IN 2015(HAAR)
Greater Hattiesburg Retail Market Boasts Over $2.5B in Annual Retail Sales
Average Home Sale Price 2015 $164,735
(HAAR)
GDP GROWTH
$5.5B(BEA)
Average HouseholdIncome 2016$58,514
(ESRI)
Median HouseholdIncome Growth
1.02% 5.15.2
5.35.45.5
2012 2013 2014
Hattiesburg MSA
5.5%Unemployment
Rate GreaterHattiesburg
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First Friday Breakfast Speaker: Dr. Rodney D. Bennett7:00 a.m.Southern Oaks House & GardensSponsored by: Butler Snow LLP and
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative
Business After Hours5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.SouthGroup Insurance Services
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Business After HoursChristmas at the Claiborne5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Sponsored by: The Claiborne at Hattiesburg
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5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Ogletree HouseFor all Pinnacle Investors
First Friday BreakfastProgram: MEC Road Show7:00 a.m. Southern Oaks House & GardensSponsored by: Blue Cross Blue Shield of MS
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Business Af ter HoursThursday • October 20, 2016
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
SouthGroup Insurance Services106 Madison Plaza, Suite B | Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Festivities to include a Ribbon Cutting, Live Music, Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
PAIGE CRANEVisiting Angels
PAIGE KENNEDYSouthern MS Planning and
Development District
JENNIFER MAGEEBusby Companies
KRYSTAL PHILLIPSThe First, A National Banking Association
JEFFREY ROBINSONMerchants Foodservice
AMY YEENDThe University of
Southern Mississippi
Thursday, October 6Canebrake Country Club
8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. flightswww.theadp.com
2016 ADP Corporate Golf Challenge
Eagle SponsorsBancorpSouth; Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi; C Spire; Citizens National Bank; Dunn Roadbuilders; Horne LLP; Hotel Indigo; Magnolia State Bank; McAlister’s Deli; Merit Health Wesley; The First, A National Banking Association; Trustmark National Bank
Birdie SponsorsAnderson Design Center; Healthcare Alliance; Keesler Federal Credit Union; London & Stetelman Commercial Realtors; Pine Belt Ford; Pridestaff; Regions Bank; Topp McWhorter Harvey, PLLC; Treasure Hunt, LLC
Thank You to our Sponsors!
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all new theadp.com6 Tips for Making the Most of the New ADP Website
The Area Development Partnership is proud to launch the new and improved ADP website! With a sleek, modern look and many updated features, theADP.com not only boasts a new look, but also has improved navigation, search features and an Economic Development section that can compete with the best nationally and internationally. We invite you to see for yourself by exploring the website. Here are 6 tips to help your business make the most of the new website.
BECOME ENGAGEDAccess the Calendar of Events from the homepage to register for upcoming
member events where you’ll have a chance to connect with other business professionals, and potential customers. You can also utilize the events to garner exposure for your business by sponsoring one of the many events the ADP hosts each year. Make the most of this feature by advertising your own events, which will be displayed both on the website and in the weekly eblast.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EXPOSUREDid you know your business profile is listedin the virtual membership directory located
on the homepage of the website? Search your business listing, as well as others, by accessing this feature which also serves as a great way to promote your products and services. Include a detailed description of your business, photos of your locationand even a map so your customers can easily find you.
PROMOTE YOUR DISCOUNTSPost your coupons and specials through Hot Deals located in the members’ only
section of the site, and get free exposure through the ADP’s weekly eblast. First enter your login credentials, and select Hot Deals from the menu in the members’ only section. Then click Add Hot Deal, and enter the description of your coupon, or special. Be sure to add a start and end date to your Hot Deal, to ensure potential customers have an opportunity to take advantage of the savings you’re offering. Any graphics or photos you can share in this section is a plus!
FIND TALENTLooking to expand your business and hire fresh faces? The ADP can assist you
with finding the right-fit talent through Job Postings located in the members’ only section of the site. To post a new position, simply login to the members’ only section and select Job Postings from the menu. Click Add Job Posting, and enter the description and any additional information you’d like to share in the fields. Be sure to add a start and end date to your posting to ensure potential applicants do not miss your deadline.
LEARN ABOUT THE REGIONNew to the area? Or perhaps you’re interested in finding out more about
your community’s demographic profile. Look no further, the ADP has just what you need. Find up-to-date demographics and statistics about Greater Hattiesburg in the Economic Development Overview on the website. This section covers information detailing top industries in the area, to available sites and buildings as well as in-depth population and workforce profiles.
BE ALL INBecome an active member by getting involved in committees, taskforces,
sponsorships and volunteering with the ADP! To learn more about the vast opportunities that are available to you, check out Programs, Events and Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities located underneath the Chamber of Commerce tab on the homepage.
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LEADERSHIP PINEBELTGenerating Awareness and Enriching the Quality of Life
The ADP’s Leadership Pinebelt class of 2016 is busy creating opportunities that’ll not only enhance the quality of life in Greater Hattiesburg, but bring your attention to causes that touch the heart. Each year, projects are developed with the sole purpose of enriching the region’s quality of life. Some of these projects are completed in one year while others are on-going. No matter the status, these community-based projects are developed to make the place we call home a great place to work, play and stay. The 2016 projects cover various ends of the spectrum. From providing services to special needs families, to raising dollars for an after school arts program, and illuminating the area’s longest trail, there’s a little something for everyone at the heart of each project.
An initiative of the Hattiesburg Arts Council, smART SPACE is a free after school arts program for all kids in the Hattiesburg area. Members of the Leadership Pinebelt class helped develop a supply and material contract between smART SPACE and area businesses for materials, developed marketing materials and hosted a fundraiser that will continue on an annual basis as a way to generate revenue for the program. Havana Nights Art Gala was held on August 29th at the Hattiesburg Cultural Center, and raised over $4,600 in ticket sales and silent auction items.
Person First Special Needs Expo connected over 100 families and individuals with special needs and their caregivers in the Pine Belt to a plethora of exhibitors from local and state organizations whose efforts assist individuals in achieving their maximum potential and attaining a rich quality of life. The 6-person small group is incredibly passionate about this project and believes every individual has a right to experience fullness of life and to be treated with respect, consideration and dignity. Person First Special Needs Expo was held on August 17th at Pearl River Community College.
Lighting Longleaf is a capital campaign to fund the purchase and installation of lights on the new extension of the Longleaf Trace from The University of Southern Mississippi Gateway to Downtown Hattiesburg. A goal of $50,000 has been set, and can be achieved through sponsorships, private donations and the 5K Glow Run and 1 Mile Walk that was held on September 15th. Upon selecting the project, the group stated that they recognized a need for improved safety along the Longleaf Trace, and saw this project as an opportunity for increased access to commerce and recreational use.
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CONNECT, grow, serveCalling All Young Professionals
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Employment: ____________________________________ Title: ____________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________ Telephone: _____________________________________
Preferred Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________________ State: _____________ Zip Code: _________________
Membership Effective 10/1/16 through 9/30/17
Annual PBYP Membership ............................................................................................ $ ____________
Prepay Six (6) Blue Plate Special Lunches ................................................................. $ ____________Optional – if you desire to prepay, please enter amount ($60) at right
TOTAL PAYMENT DUE: .................................................................................................... $ ____________ n My Check / Money Order is enclosed with this form n Please charge my Credit Card: n Visa n MasterCard n Discover
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Please return completed form with payment or credit card information to: PBYP c/o Area Development Partnership | 1 Convention Center Plaza | Hattiesburg, MS 39401
As a young professional, it can be difficult to walk into a room of more seasoned colleagues and start up conversation. Mingling at a Business After Hours or First Friday breakfasts with CEOs and top business leaders is an intimidating feat for those just starting their careers.
Thankfully, the Area Development Partnership offers a program for Young Professionals to hone their networking skills in a low-stress, casual environment. Pine Belt Young Professionals (PBYP) is committed to providing young professionals with opportunities to connect to each other and the community through service, networking and professional development.
PBYP meets monthly for either a Blue Plate Lunch (professional development) or Off the Clock (networking) event designed to help them connect. Events take place at various restaurants and venues throughout Greater Hattiesburg.
Not only does PBYP give young professionals a place to connect, it also provides leadership opportunities for those looking to progress personally and professionally. All events are planned and coordinated by the PBYP Committee, a group of volunteers dedicated to providing opportunities for YPs to connect, grow and serve. Committee members are selected based on leadership potential, community involvement and diversity. These leaders set the tone for the rest of the 100+ member organization.
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(601) 624-6594
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palmer insurance agency, llc4358 Lincoln Rd. Ext., Suite 10 | Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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FV recycling1386 Hwy. 42 | Sumrall, MS 39482
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j. olive co.6555 U.S. Hwy. 98 West, Ste. 22A | Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 336-8276
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The Divine Shine Detail Experience
5337 West 4th Street | Hattiesburg, MS 39402(601) 307-6846
the claiborne at hattiesburgindependent living
200 Whispering Pines Blvd. | Hattiesburg, MS 39401(601) 909-2385
crumpton insurance agency5 Orleans Drive, Suite 3 | Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 336-5015
Interested in hosting a ribbon cutting? Contact the ADP at 601.296.75004 4
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A & R Flynt Development, Inc. ............(601) 582-1818
Acceptance Loan Company ...........................(601) 264-4908
ADT Fire & Security ................(601) 664-1100Aggie’s Pet Salon, Inc. ..........(601) 271-9080Albert & Associates
Architects, P.A. ..................(601) 544-1970Alzheimers Mississippi ............(601) 987-0020American Steel Line
Building Supply, LLC ..........(601) 584-9000Bella Salute Day Spa .............(601) 336-6721Bernard Green
Insurance, Inc. ...................(601) 264-1628Big Brothers Big Sisters
of the Pinebelt ...................(601) 596-3499Bio Soil Enhancers, Inc. .........(601) 582-4000Blue Cross & Blue Shield
of Mississippi .......................(601) 664-4482Braces by Nicholson .............(601) 268-1111Brookdale of Hattiesburg .....(601) 271-8480Candlewood Suites ..............(601) 264-9666Client 1st Advisory Group .....(601) 264-0946Cloverleaf Mall ......................(601) 297-2004Clyde Bryant Insurance
Agency, Inc. ......................(601) 544-6566Comfort Suites .......................(601) 261-5555Cook Commercial
Properties ...........................(601) 606-1900Creative Solutions, LLC .........(877) 544-5220Dean McCrary Kia ................(601) 544-4007Delta World Tire .....................(601) 255-6260Dossett GMC
Cadillac, Inc. .....................(601) 544-7700Drayer Physical Therapy .......(601) 336-7155E. Cornell Malone Corp. .......(601) 544-1188Enterprise Rent-A-Car ...........(601) 544-0022Episcopal Church of the
Ascension ...........................(601) 264-6773Express Employment
Professionals .......................(601) 264-9060Family Y ..................................(601) 583-4000Farmer, Dr.
Constance M., R.D.N. .......(601) 336-8845Focus Group, The ..................(228) 832-3667Forrest County School
District .................................(601) 545-6055Forward Health
Solutions, PLLC ...................(601) 450-2077G & K Services .......................(800) 782-7368Garner Dental ........................(601) 271-7300Grand Bank ............................(601) 264-1467Halcyon Hospice ...................(601) 336-5832Hanco Corporation ..............(601) 583-6500Hardy Street Baptist
Church ................................(601) 544-1794Hatch Mott MacDonald .......(601) 264-5193
Hattiesburg Clinic ..................(601) 268-5606Hattiesburg Country Club ....(601) 264-5076Hattiesburg Family
Dental Care .......................(601) 450-1123Hattiesburg
Hydraulics, Inc. ..................(601) 264-6606Hattiesburg Lions Club ..........(601) 818-1308Hattiesburg Public
School District ....................(601) 582-5078Hattiesburg Publishing, Inc. ..(601) 268-2331Hattiesburg Vision Clinic .......(601) 268-3937Havard Pest Control ..............(601) 583-4451Headwaters, Inc. ...................(601) 634-0097Hilton Garden Inn ..................(601) 261-3770Hub City Employment, Inc. ..(601) 545-8888Impact of Hattiesburg ..........(601) 264-8181In’Finite ArtSports, Inc.. ..........(601) 579-4826Integrity South Real Estate
Property Mgmt. .................(601) 620-0663Kelly Services ..........................(601) 268-3895Kohler Engines .......................(601) 582-3555Krispy Kreme Doughnut
Company of Hattiesburg ........................(601) 271-7700
Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center .......(601) 794-8566
Landarc Consulting Group, Inc. .........................(601) 582-1198
Lisa Tingle Realty, LLC ...........(601) 270-0192Lowe’s of Hattiesburg ...........(601) 261-3008Mac’s Construction
Company, Inc. ..................(601) 264-8648Magic Hands Salon ...............(601) 268-3228McArthur, Slay &
Dews, PLLC .........................(601) 264-2423McHard &
Associates, PLLC ................(601) 450-1715McMullan Motors, Inc. ..........(601) 544-2430Merchants Foodservice ........(601) 583-4351Methodist Orthotics &
Prosthetics ..........................(601) 264-0359Michael J. Shemper, PLLC ....(601) 545-7787Mike Rozier Construction
Company, Inc. ..................(601) 296-0802Mobile Solutions, LLC ............(601) 482-1914Mordica, Robert ....................(601) 264-2408MS Dyslexia Center ...............(601) 326-6403New York Life – Hoeflich .......(601) 818-2925Oliver, Kent .............................(601) 818-3003Panama Forestry
Equipment, Inc. .................(601) 544-4251Parents & Kids Magazine ......(601) 402-4943Party Box Rentals ...................(601) 325-6656Perkins and Williamson
Architecture, PLLC ............(601) 545-2464PierCon, Inc. ..........................(601) 264-6800Pine Belt Dental, PLLC ...........(601) 264-5800
Pinebelt Christian Women’s Job Corps, Inc. ..................(601) 544-4855
Plaid Rhino .............................(601) 264-0280Polk, John A. ..........................(601) 467-5117PPG Paints ..............................(601) 296-7745PrideStaff ................................(601) 582-8881Pro Flow Motorsports .............(601) 425-2484PRVO, Inc., Headstart / Early
Headstart ...........................(601) 545-8110Puckett Rents .........................(601) 264-1111Quality Flooring .....................(601) 255-0100Raising Cane’s Chicken
Fingers.................................(601) 264-2729Randolph, Dan & Jan ...........(601) 268-6299RE/MAX Real Estate Partners –
O’Neal-Lambert ................(601) 296-2001RE/MAX Real Estate
Partners – Saulters .............(601) 296-2001Red Lion Inn and Suites.........(601) 264-8080Redd Pest Solutions ...............(228) 868-2222Resinall Mississippi, Inc. ..........(601) 584-6221Reuter, Paul and Dawn ........(601) 268-8893Schamber-Jones,
CPA, P.A. ............................(601) 544-8271Schneider, William &
Vivian ..................................(601) 264-2577Signs First .................................(601) 268-7275Southern Medical Care ........(601) 261-2727Southern On Site ....................(769) 223-6251Southgate Timber
Company ...........................(601) 794-2797Southland Florist .....................(601) 584-7541St. Joseph Hospice of
Southern Mississippi ...........(601) 261-2515State Farm Insurance
Company – Calhoun ........(601) 545-1511The First, A National
Banking Association ..........(601) 268-8998TIDE School .............................(601) 909-6605Tires Plus ..................................(601) 794-8833TownePlace Suites
by Marriott ..........................(601) 582-2030Twin Oaks Apartments ..........(601) 271-8886USA Yeast Company, LLC ....(601) 545-2690Visiting Angels ........................(601) 336-4144Walmart SuperCenter –
U.S. Highway 49 .................(601) 296-6855Walmart SuperCenter –
U.S. Highway 98 .................(601) 261-9393Willmut Gas Company .........(601) 544-6001Wise, Carter, Child &
Caraway, P.A. ...................(601) 582-5551Woolwine Ford-Lincoln
Mercury, Inc. ......................(601) 765-4461York Development, LLC ........(601) 297-6940Youth Villages ........................(601) 271-7600
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