Area Development Partnership | Greater Hattiesburg, MS | January - March, 2017 THE NAVIGATOR

A HUB OF IMAGINATION Fostering Greater Hattiesburg’s Creative Economy New Members| September 21 - November 30, 2016 4 Corner Properties, LLC Door to Door Disposal Jeff Martin Auctioneers, Inc. Red Door Marketing Agency Dennis West Benny Sanchez Britney Ross Brook Jones 3239 Old Bay Springs Road 109 Maria Street 2236 Highway 49 610 Adeline Street, Suite 2B Laurel, MS 39440 Poplarville, MS 39470 Brooklyn, MS 39425 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 340-3457 (601) 307-3314 (601) 450-6200 (601) 323-5001 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] brook@reddoormarketing Land Development / Waste Disposal Services Auctions agency.com Investments & Brokers Advertising Agencies E.ON Climate & Renewables Library of Hattiesburg, Bellevue Family Dentistry, PLLC Michael Dennison Petal and Forrest County Seasoned with Love Courtney Gianola 701 Brazos Street, Suite 1400 Sean Farrell Molly Blass 7100 U.S. Highway 98 West, Austin, TX 78701 329 Hardy Street 4010 O’Ferral Street, Suite 150 Suite 210 (512) 574-9407 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 [email protected] (601) 584-3160 (601) 599-2665 (601) 255-4546 Energy [email protected] [email protected] cgianola@ Libraries Caterers bellevuedentistry.net Fast Signs of Hattiesburg Dentists / Dental Labs / Amanda Blackburn Mississippi Motors Simply Vintage Dental Care Hattiesburg, MS 39402 John Pace, Jr. Brittyn Ezelle (601) 467-2127 1600 West Pine Street 6140 U.S. Highway 98, Suite 30 Cavender’s amanda.blackburn Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Jennifer Green @fastsigns.com (601) 450-7047 (601) 255-5290 6112 U.S. Highway 98 Signs [email protected] [email protected] Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Automobile Dealers Boutiques & Specialty Shops (601) 268-8971 Golden Plate REI [email protected] Nolan Smith Neblett’s Frame Outlet Terracon Western Wear 30 James Avenue Tommy Ferguson Amy Ainsworth Wiggins, MS 39577 6062 U.S. Highway 98 285 Gulfwater Drive Celebrations, Etc. (601) 658-8628 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Biloxi, MS 39531 Bill Gavonich nolanrsmith@ (601) 264-4875 (601) 594-4762 102 Lundy Lane, Suite 10 goldenplaterei.com [email protected] [email protected] Hattiesburg, MS 39404 Land Development / Framing Engineers (601) 268-0390 Investments & Brokers 6 [email protected] Netlink Voice The Nowell Agency, Inc. Rentals Party / Equipment H.I.S. Medical Clinics, LLC Josh Hoffpauir Stewart Deen Stephen Wascomb 7379 Highway 98 West 2010 Oak Grove Road, Crosspoint Community Church 2556 Old Highway 24 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Building 1 Robyn Smith Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 255-8069 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 3211 Highway 589 (601) 467-6150 [email protected] (601) 268-8838 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 [email protected] Communications – Stew.Deen (601) 264-9234 Healthcare Telecommunication @nowellagency.com robyn@ Consultants Financial & Financial Advisors crosspointhattiesburg.org Holmes Low Vision Store, LLC Churches Felicia Holmes Panera Bread Topher’s Grill of Hardy 4700 Hardy Street, Suite DD Allie Vielle Midtown Delta Sigma Theta Hattiesburg, MS 39402 4600 Hardy Street John McCarter Sorority, Inc. – Hattiesburg (601) 336-5080 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 3320 Hardy Street Alumnae Chapter [email protected] (601) 271-7862 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Tawnya Holliman Handicapped Accessibility [email protected] (601) 255-5035 P.O. Box 17347 Equipment Restaurants tophershardy@ Hattiesburg, MS 39404 aintlifegrand (601) 297-0740 Holy Cross Lutheran Church Pathway Candles and Gifts investments.com [email protected] Chuck Eberling Tanya Pickering Restaurants Organizations 4906 Old Highway 11 4010 O’Ferral Street, Suite 140 Suite 8A Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Wis-Pak Dime Entertainment Magazine Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 297-0484 Bill Hoffart Jenn Devereaux (601) 447-2791 [email protected] 2 W.L. Runnels Industrial Drive 110 East Front Street, Suite 103 [email protected] Boutiques & Specialty Shops Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Churches (601) 544-7200 (601) 909-6092 PediaTrust [email protected] asst_editor@ Sonya Laster Manufacturing dimeentertainment.com 401 South 40th Avenue Printers / Publishers / Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Typesetters / Graphics (601) 255-5911 [email protected] Healthcare

PAGE 2 THE NAVIGATOR in this issue:

4 Recent Happenings

5 Letters from the Chair and President 6 Cover Story: A Hub of Imagination 6 7 Meet the Team COVER STORY 8 Legislative Forum

9 Rise Up: Professional Development Series

10 Calendar of Events

11 January Second Friday Breakfast 11 Ambassadors 8 12 Small Business Leadership Award legislative 14 Leadership Pinebelt forum 15 Young Professionals

16 Ribbon Cuttings

18 Renewed Members

On the Cover: 9 professional development A Hub of Imagination, Fostering Greater Hattiesburg’s Creative Economy 15 Young Professionals

PAGE 3 RECENT HAPPENINGS

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1. Author and Keynote Speaker John O’Leary at the 2016 ADP Annual Meeting 2. A team from Mississippi Power enjoys playing in the ADP’s Corporate Golf Challenge 3. ADP Members networking at Business After Hours held at The Claiborne 4. Brad Touchstone, Stephen Moore and Jim Compton gather at Hattiesburg Country Club for the annual Elected Officials Christmas Party 5. Rob Tatum, Greg Hodges and Roman Galey at the Partnership Foundation Investor’s Annual Meeting 6. Pine Belt Young Professionals celebrate the holidays with a tacky sweater party at Manola and collected toys for Christian Services Birthday Party for Jesus 7. Students enjoy learning about college and career readiness at Mission: Possible 8. Over 175 golfers participated in the 2016 ADP Corporate Golf Challenge, presented by Hattiesburg Coca-Cola

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Chair President Chad newell Evan dillard Evan

, I am pleased to say that we are highlighting the arts, which The Navigator

Driskell will be our Treasurer. I am very grateful for all the men and women who proudly serve Driskell will be our Treasurer. I am very grateful for all the men and and region flourish. and invest their time and financial resources to help our organization January First Friday program slated for January 13th that will bring these efforts to life. January First Friday program slated for January 13th that will bring forward to serving I thank Andy Mercier for his service as ADP Chair in 2016 and look Vice-Chair and Chad alongside Evan Dillard, 2017 ADP Chair. Abb Payne will serve as our member assisted living facilities and nursing homes is a real treat. Experiencing the joy in the member assisted living facilities and nursing homes is a real treat. You will enjoy reading faces of the senior residents is priceless as the music energizes them. anticipate our about various aspects of the arts here in our region and should eagerly is simply woven into the fabric of our community. The arts allow us to laugh, cry, embrace, is simply woven into the fabric of our community. The arts allow us acoustic guitar and one of express, grow, and give back. My daughter plays the piano and perform each year at ADP her friends is an incredible singer. Seeing these two young ladies heights with your dedicated involvement. In this edition of constant pursuit of helping individuals grow personally and businesses thrive professionally. constant pursuit of helping individuals grow personally and businesses I encourage you to The ADP is a difference maker for Greater Hattiesburg, and in 2017, and it will only reach higher dive into everything that we have to offer. It is your organization We unveiled our new website late last year and we will soon be sharing our new logo as we We unveiled our new website late last year and we will soon be sharing fine community that we look ahead to what the next 25 years will hold for the ADP and this that we add value in the call home. Our commitment is to continue to sharpen our tools so who have served and continue to serve and invest in this great who have served and continue organization in our state, region, organization. The ADP is a model and around the nation. who had the forethought, vision, desire, and perseverance to who had the forethought, vision, and economic development combine our chamber of commerce I am very grateful for all those agency in 1992 to form the ADP. set on a spectacular 25th Anniversary year during 2017. As we set on a spectacular 25th Anniversary this year holds special celebrate our Silver Anniversary together, the community leaders meaning for our organization. I commend from the president and we now have our sights 2016 was a banner year for the ADP as we continue to propel the business community to higher heights! as we continue to propel the business 2016 brought many great accomplishments, and we are all on board to make 2017 just as we are all on board to make 2017 great accomplishments, and 2016 brought many to working with each and every one of you in 2017 successful, if not more so. I look forward been phenomenal, and with your continued support, I anticipate and with your continued support, been phenomenal, and services, even higher with first class programs us raising the bar strategy. and a robust economic development networking events Together with the ADP board and outstanding staff, we will press ADP board and outstanding staff, Together with the initiatives as and community development forward with economic will be a successful members. With your support, 2017 well as serving our organization have Hattiesburg. The successes of this year for Greater Directors. I am pleased to lead the team into what I know will be into what I know lead the team I am pleased to Directors. an exciting 2017. Happy New Year from the Area Development Partnership! I am Partnership! Area Development Year from the Happy New of 2017 ADP Board Chairman of the to serve as the honored from the chair the from A hub of imagination Fostering Hattiesburg’s Creative Economy

Greater Hattiesburg is also known as The Hub City Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art (HAPA), formed due to its geographic proximity to the state capitol, in memory of local arts patron Mary Dixon Montague, pristine waters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mobile was created in 2014 to place art in the heart Bay, and the of town in a manner that embraces green eclectic culture of spaces, stimulates community pride and cultural New Orleans. With appreciation. HAPA’s projects have included an two universities inaugural annual outdoor sculpture competition that foster art and exhibition, a Little Free Library collaboration with education the Hattiesburg Arts Council, and the purchase of and house several large sculptures by local artists, for performance permanent placement at various locations downtown. facilities, along with numerous Artie reads with children at The Hattiesburg Concert Association, whose one of the many free events for arts organizations families during FestivalSouth. mission is to expand access to the arts and offer that support opportunities to talented artists through its high creative minds and artistic expression, be it through caliber and diverse artistic and cultural events, hosts enhanced green spaces, art exhibits, music and annually, its crown jewel of events, Festival South, theatrical performances, Greater Hattiesburg is a multi-week/multi-genre music festival that has more than a Hub, it’s a Hub of Imagination. At the now been expanded to include wine tastings, arts epicenter of this movement are local organizations market, a lecture series, and a kids component that that strive to not only enhance the community’s inspires the next generation of young artists through quality of life, but to enrich the lives of those who educational programs. live in the community. At the university level, another community driven Cited as one of the fastest growing creative economies entity created for the sole purpose of promoting in the country in 2014, Mississippi employs over arts education, and expanding access to regional, 60,000 of its citizens, in this sector, which represents national and international arts events and artists, is 2.5 percent of the state’s population over the age Partners for the Arts. This initiative is a collaboration of 25 according to census data. Also that year, the between the community and USM’s departments $955 million contributed by the creative economy of Art & Design, Theatre, Dance and the School represented 3.2 percent of the state’s $101.5 billion of Music. With 20 years under its belt, Partners for gross domestic product, leading Gov. Phil Bryant the Arts has raised more than $1 million to support to declare 2014 as “the year of the creative economy.” arts programs at USM which have been attended Today, communities across the state continue to and enjoyed by audiences in Greater Hattiesburg, work with the Mississippi Development Authority and further contributing to the prominence of art in this Mississippi Arts Commission to secure grants and community. funding for programs to make the state’s artists more business savvy. At the local level, the Hattiesburg When we think of the impact arts has on the Arts Council uses its influence and know-how to community, it affects both the quality of life and sponsor local artists by hosting and promoting socio-economic climate. Visitors, residents and events such as concert series, exhibitions, children’s businesses alike are attracted by a community’s theater, and art lectures throughout the year. They vitality across all spectrums. Because art is about also help to identify and foster the development crossing boundaries and seeing things in different of emerging artists; offering them resources and ways, it can be a vehicle for public discussion, guidance. Soon to be housed in the former neighborhood revitalization, and attracting and Hattiesburg American building, the new space will retaining talent. From educating to simply promoting feature permanent exhibits of works from world- creative works, support and appreciation of all types renowned artists as well as occasional special exhibits. of artistic culture is abundant in Greater Hattiesburg.

PAGE 6 MEET THE TEAM ADP Welcomes Three New Staff Members

KELSEY BARRETT | Investor Relations Coordinator Kelsey is a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She attended The University of Southern Mississippi where she received her B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management. While attending USM, Kelsey participated in many extra-curricular activities, held several student leadership positions, and earned the College of Business’ 2016 Spirit of Hospitality Award. Kelsey is responsible for all membership retention activities as well as membership development endeavors. Kelsey initiates efforts of increasing membership value and maintains engagement amongst members and the entire business community of Hattiesburg.

MEAGAN DUCKWORTH | Events Coordinator Meagan grew up in Petal, Mississippi. She attended William Carey University (WCU) where she received a B.S. in Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. While attending WCU, she gained experience at ShyPR as Marketing Administrator where she performed public relation duties for the Live Oak Arts Festival in Pascagoula as well as several small businesses in Hattiesburg. Upon graduation, Meagan accepted the role as Marketing Coordinator for DIME Entertainment Magazine, where she coordinated marketing and events for the publication. Meagan is responsible for organizing many events including: HUBFEST, First Friday Breakfast, Business After Hours, and more.

MARKUS SIMMONS | Project Manager, Economic Development Markus is a native of Petal, Mississippi. He attended the University of Mississippi and earned his B.B.A. in Marketing Communication in 2011. Markus began his career as a sales representative for New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation and most recently worked in housing administration at Southern Miss while earning his Master of Business Administration. Markus is responsible for business recruitment, retention and expansion, as well as development of available economic development sites for commercial and industrial use. In addition to these duties, he assists the community development and research managers in their initiatives to support the growth of Greater Hattiesburg.

PAGE 7 legislative forum Where Good Policy is Great for Business

As a business professional, it can be difficult to keep up with the current legislative issues affecting our state. However, policies passed by the legislature can have a tremendous impact on our businesses, LEGISLATIVE schools, infrastructure, and communities.

Where Good Policy is Great for Business The ADP’s Legislative Forum provides members with a high-level overview of the current issues forum being addressed by the Mississippi State legislature. During each of the two sessions, local senators and Session 1 representatives participate in a panel discussion on Monday, January 9, 2017 hot-button topics, with time for audience questions 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at the end. Trent Lott National Center The University of Southern Mississippi

SESSION I of the 2017 Legislative Forum is Session 2 slated for Monday, Janury 9th. Participants Monday, March 20, 2017 for this session include: Senators Billy Hudson 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. Trent Lott National Center and John Polk, and Representatives Toby The University of Southern Mississippi Barker, Larry Byrd, and Chris Johnson. The five panelists will discuss their personal legislative agendas for the upcoming session, along with issues specificaly impacting Greater Hattiesburg. Sp o n s o r ed by:

SESSION II will take place on March 20th and will include: Senators Juan Barnett and Joey Fillingane, and Representatives Roun McNeal, Brad Touchstone, and Percy Watson.

Both sessions will take place at the Trent Lott National Center at The University of Southern Mississippi from 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

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risePROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTup SERIES “Turn your dreams into reality”

Tuesday, January 24th Chris Mcdonald 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Founder Thad Cochran Center • Room 218 Ain’t Life Grand The University of Southern Mississippi

Marlo Jeff Van Dorsey Barnes Jones

“boosting your brand iq: “leadership lessons from “The grinders 3/28 top trends in 5/2 the happiest place on earth” 8/29 guide book creative marketing” kresge room at William Carey University to success”

ADP & PBYP Members: $25 per session, $90 for series

Prospective ADP Members: $35 per session, $140 for series

Students: $15 per session PAGE 9 PAGE 10 Calendar of Events FEBRUARY 24 19 13 20 10 JANUARY MARCH 9 3 9 Thad CochranCenter 4:00 p.m.-5:00 Chris McDonald, “Turn YourDreamsIntoReality” Rise UpProfessionalDevelopmentSeries Sponsored by: Mannoni PerformingArtsCenter,TheUniversity 5:30 p.m.-7:00 Business AfterHoursOnStage Sponsored by: Southern OaksHouse&Gardens 7:00 a.m. Program: FosteringGreaterHattiesburg’s Second FridayBreakfast Sponsored by: Trent LottNationalCenter,TheUniversity 7:00 a.m.-8:30 Legislative Forum–Session1 Trent LottNational Center,TheUniversity 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Legislative Forum–Session 2 Southern OaksHouseand Gardens 7:00 a.m. Speaker: GlenMcCollough, Second FridayBreakfast Forrest CountyMulti-PurposeCenter 9:00 a.m.-2:00p.m. JumpStart toSuccess Sponsored by: Southern OaksHouseandGardens 7:00 a.m. Speaker: BillMcGillis, First FridayBreakfast The UniversityofSouthernMississippi of SouthernMississippi William CareyUniversity Creative Economy Hospital & Hospice,CooperativeEnergy,ForrestGeneral of SouthernMississippi of SouthernMississippi Development Authority Topp McWhorterHarveyPLLC Mississippi and BancorpSouth, CamelliaHomeHealth Partners fortheArts Arts InstituteofMississippi Finlo Construction SouthGroup InsuranceServices Ain’t LifeGrand The UniversityofSouthern • Room 218, Mississippi and

and

ARTS INSTITUTEOFMISSISSIPPI The UniversityofSouthernMississippi Southern Oaks House & Gardens Friday, January 13, 2017 7:00 a.m.

ARTS INSTITUTE OF MISSISSIPPI The University of Southern Mississippi

Ambassador SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2016 of the year Brandi Hoover Krystal Phillips Marci Oglesby Steen Investment Group, Inc. The First, ANBA United Healthcare Ambassadors OF THE MONTH PAGE 11 down to business Small Businesses Leadership Award

The Small Business Leadership Award was established by William SMALL BUSINESS LEADERSHIP Carey University and the Area Development Partnership in 1990. AWARD PRIOR WINNERS The annual award recognizing the important contributions small businesses make to the economic, social and cultural life of the 1990 MR. JACK SIMMONS Simmons Furniture Co. community and the particular achievements of one individual or family. The award is given in memory of Dr. Joe Roberts, a former 1991 MR. ROBERT E. DONNELL, JR. Vital Care Compounder professor of communications at William Carey University and also 1992 MS. JAN LACY one of the founders of Aycock-Roberts Furniture. Copy Cats Printing 1993 MR. BUTCH BROWN The Small Business Leadership Award recognizes outstanding Parris Jewelers ADP-member small businesses within Greater Hattiesburg. 1994 MS. GWEN JAMES These businesses have helped pave the way for the area Coldwell Banker through community involvement, leadership and exceptional 1995 MR. CARL AMONES service. Small businesses make up an integral part of the Area Amones Realty & Tax Service Development Partnership, and Greater Hattiesburg as a whole. 1996 MR. DAVID RUMBARGER Area Development Partnership Their contributions may seem small when compared with those of our area’s top employers, but they are certainly not 1997-98 MR. DOUG McLELLAND McLelland Television Co. overlooked. 1999 MR. GLENN E. GALEY The Galey Agency, Inc. If you know a small business deserving of this recognition, please 2000 MR. ALLEN ANDERSON submit their name for consideration. Nominations are currently Anderson Retail, Inc. being accepted for the 2017 Small Business Leadership Award. 2001 MR. STEVEN L. FLOYD You can nominate a small business at www.TheADP.com. All Steve Floyd Properties, Inc. nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 27, 2017. 2002 MYRICK FAMILY Candidates may self-nominate. Economy Supply Company 2003 MR. GENE OWENS Owens Business Machines 2004 DEWS FAMILY C.L. Dews & Sons Foundry & Machine Co. 2006 MR. ROBERT ST. JOHN Mid-South Restaurant Group 2007 MR. WAYNE ROSS Commercial Stationery Company 2009 MR. DENNIS PIERCE Piercon, Inc.

2010 MR. GREG and MR. STEVE MOORE Moore Funeral Service

2011 MR. PHIL HANBERRY and MR. CHRIS HUDSON Hanco Corporation William Carey University President, Dr. Tommy King and 2016 Recipient Brad Pittman, Columbia Block & Brick 2012 MR. KARL FICKEN Willmut Gas Company 2013 MR. TOM WHITE 206 Front / Bianchi’s Pizzeria 2014 MR. WYCHE MCMULLAN McMullan Motors 2015 MR. KYLE WALLACE Shows, Dearman and Waits, Inc.

PAGE 12  2017

N om inate Som eone Today! Do you know someone who could benefit from participating in a program designed to enhance their leadership skills and prepare them for servanthood in the community? Nomination Deadline: January 20, 2017 Application Deadline: January 31, 2017 You may nominate online at www.theADP.com, complete a form Detach here and fill out Application on the back at the ADP office, or email [email protected]. PAGE 13 LEADERSHIP PINEBELT Nominate an Up-and-Coming Leader

Ask around, and you’ll be surprised at the number necessary for consideration. Multiple nominations of business leaders who have graduated from the are encouraged. Leadership Pinebelt program. Leadership Pinebelt has been grooming Greater Hattiesburg’s emerging Leadership Pinebelt is not for the faint of heart. This leaders for over 25 years, and continues to identify rigorous program spans eight months, and top talent in the area. attendance is required. After graduation, participants will have become familiar with community needs, Leadership Pinebelt encourages the nomination developed their leadership, communication and of up-and-coming community leaders who have teamwork skills, completed a project with significant demonstrated leadership in their chosen field, who impact, and built invaluable relationships. exhibit interest and commitment to the welfare of the Greater Hattiesburg Area of Forrest, Lamar and Perry Counties, and who have the potential for exercising substantial leadership in the future. Every effort will be made to ensure that the program reflects the diversity of the community.

Participation is limited; only twenty (20) class members are selected each year. Those not selected are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years. The ADP will, upon receipt of this form, send an application to the nominee to obtain information  I nominate (name) ______Age ______Sex ______

whom I have known for _____ years in the following capacity: ______

Title/Place of Employment ______

Telephone ______Email ______

Mailing Address ______

City ______State ______Zip Code ______

Nominated by: (Please print) ______Nomination Form Nomination

Place of Employment: ______Title: ______2017 LEADERSHIP PINEBELT Please return completed form to: Valencia Williamson | c/o Area Development Partnership | 1 Convention Center Plaza | Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Nomination deadline is Friday, January 20, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. PAGE 14 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Connecting and Giving Back to the Community

Pine Belt Young Professionals (PBYP) is all about This year, Pine Belt Young Professionals kicked off connecting. Our mission is to provide opportunities their annual service with Christian Services by for young professionals to connect to each other hosting their “Blue Plate” lunch at Christian Services. and the community. The 120+ member organization Vanessa Henson, Community Relations Director, accomplishes this through hosting events that spoke to the group about the many services provided encourage networking, professional development in Hattiesburg and the mission of Christian Services. and community service. In December, PBYP hosted a Tacky Christmas As a young professional, it is important to continually Sweater Party to collect toys for the Birthday Party grow and develop. One of the best ways to for Jesus, and was proud to donate a car filled with do this is to learn from those who have found toys to local children in need. success. We invite inspiring guest speakers to share their experiences with PBYP at our professional PBYP loves giving back to our community. We provide development lunches and off the clock events. many opportunities to become involved in the community through services projects, volunteering, Throughout 2016, Pine Belt Young Professionals have and participating in community events. learned from various speakers on topics such as civic engagement, entrepreneurship, community involvement, service, and more. The group also participated in many community events such as Live at 5, the Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood Association’s Halloween Parade, and most recently, Christian Services’ Birthday Party for Jesus. pinebeltyoungprofessionals.com

PAGE 15 September 16 - ribbon cuttings December 7, 2016

Jazmo’s Bodega The institute for 631 Main Street | Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (769) 223-6671 diverse education school 1124 S. 28th Avenue | Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 909-6605

holmes low vision store, LLC topher’s grill of hardy midtown 4700 Hardy Street, Suite DD | Hattiesburg, MS 39402 3320 Hardy Street | Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 336-5080 (601) 255-5035

cyclebar svn southgate realty, llc 4600 Hardy Street, Unit 20 | Hattiesburg, MS 39402 1700 S. 28th Avenue, Suite C | Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 602-5894 (601) 599-5634

bellevue family dentistry, PLLC courtyard by marriott 7100 Hwy. 98 West, Suite 210 | Hattiesburg, MS 39402 119 Grand Drive | Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 255-4546 (601) 268-3050

Ribbon cuttings are a fantastic way to celebrate your business. Whether you’ve just opened your doors, or want to celebrate an important milestone, a ribbon cutting ceremony is

PAGE 16 free with your ADP membership and includes promotions before and after your event! ribbon cuttings

UpDown Trampoline park 101 S. 41st Avenue | Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 402-7933 Mississippi Armed Forces Museum 1001 Lee Avenue, Building 850 Camp Shelby, MS 39407 | (601) 558-2757

leo’s cuban kitchen, LLC Simply Vintage 124 Grand Drive, Suite 1000 | Hattiesburg, MS 39401 6140 U.S. Hwy. 98, Suite 30 | Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 336-6148 (601) 255-5290

Pathway Candles and Gifts dis & dem 4010 O’Ferral St., Suite 140 | Hattiesburg, MS 39402 11 Lake Forgetful | Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 297-0484 (985) 517-3268

cavender’s western outfitter Panera Bread

6112 U.S. Hwy. 98 | Hattiesburg, MS 39402 4600 Hardy Street | Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 268-8971 (601) 271-7862 Interested in hosting a ribbon cutting? 4

Contact the ADP at 601.296.7500 PAGE 17 4 PAGE 17 renewed Members | September 10 - November 30, 2016

Alden Pointe Assisted HMP Nursing Services, Inc.....(601) 271-6004 Pine Belt Ford...... (601) 744-1000 Living & Memory Care...... (601) 296-9711 Holland Veterinary Hospital..(601) 545-6999 Pine Belt Regional Solid Alpha Phi Alpha Honeybaked Ham & Cafe....(601) 268-6434 Waste Management Fraternity, Inc...... (601) 310-4650 Hospice Advantage...... (601) 705-0360 Authority...... (601) 545-6676 At Home...... (601) 447-7530 Hub City Employment, Inc....(601) 545-8888 Pine Belt Trophy...... (601) 582-9273 Battery World...... (601) 264-4448 Impact of Hattiesburg...... (601) 264-8181 Pittman Law Firm...... (601) 264-3314 Bella Salute Day Spa...... (601) 336-6721 Inman Wealth Plastic Surgery Center of Bop’s Frozen Custard...... (601) 296-1228 Management...... (601) 602-3571 Hattiesburg...... (601) 296-3405 Borden Dairy Company...... (601) 268-2583 Poole, Richard S...... 6(601) 583-3229 Jackson State University C.L. Dews & Sons Alumni – Hattiesburg Premier Home Foundry & Machinery Chapter...... (601) 264-1155 Furnishings, Inc...... (601) 582-8899 Company, Inc...... (601) 582-4427 Jason’s Custom Logging Provision Living @ Carl’s Wine & Spirits, LLC...... (601) 268-6620 and Mulching, LLC...... (601) 270-6818 Hattiesburg...... (601) 329-2030 Carter’s Jewelry...... (601) 582-4222 Jewelmasters...... (601) 268-7004 Rio Grande...... (601) 264-8115 Central Sunbelt Federal Jim Smith Services...... (601) 584-8400 River of Life Church...... (601) 268-6300 Credit Union...... (601) 649-7181 Jimmy John’s...... (601) 336-5713 RJ Young Company...... (601) 264-3939 Children’s Center for Jones County Junior Schamber-Jones, CPA, P.A...(601) 544-8271 Communication and College...... (601) 477-4100 Shook Law Firm & Dispute Development...... (601) 266-5222 Keene, Bourne, Sanderson, Resolution Services, PLLC....(601) 620-9919 Cinnabon...... (601) 336-8200 Haigler & Eavenson, P.A....(601) 296-2521 Shrimp Basket...... (601) 450-0900 Clearview Recovery Kirkpatrick, W.E. (Bud)...... (601) 520-9437 SIGI Properties...... (601) 336-5687 Center...... (601) 544-1499 La Quinta Inn & Suites I-59.....(769) 223-6000 Smith Bros. Collision Center & Coldwell Banker Lamar County Circuit Clerk...(601) 794-8504 Truck Accessories...... (601) 255-5294 Don Nace, Inc. Realtors – Lamar County School Southeastern Concrete Thrash...... (601) 264-1900 District...... (601) 794-1030 Company...... (601) 544-7000 Collins, Mike...... (601) 264-7005 Leaman’s Antiques...... (601) 268-2511 Southern Bone & Joint Comfort Living Personal Legacy Health Specialists, P.A...... (601) 554-7400 Care...... (601) 810-5227 Center, PLLC...... (601) 620-0370 Southern Duplicating...... (601) 261-9900 Commercial Business Lenny’s Sub Shop, LLC...... (601) 296-0088 Southern Miss Alumni Interiors, Inc...... (601) 268-9998 Liberty Church...... (601) 602-8040 Association...... (601) 266-5013 Cork & Barrel Wine & MacLauchlan, Southern Miss DuBard Spirits, LLC...... (601) 336-5533 William & Sandra...... (601) 296-0921 School for Language Courtyard by Marriott...... (601) 268-3050 Magic Hands Salon...... (601) 268-3228 Disorders...... (601) 266-5223 Crescent City Grill/ Magnolia Credit Southern Miss Event Purple Parrot...... (601) 264-0656 Corporation...... (601) 545-9002 Services...... (601) 266-4399 Crye-Leike Signature Manheim Mississippi...... (601) 268-7550 Southern Surgery & Urology One Realty – Singleterry....(601) 408-2345 McArthur, Slay & Center...... (601) 450-2401 Daniell Motors, Inc...... (601) 264-2210 Dews, PLLC...... (601) 264-2423 Stokes Distributing Elite Screen Printing...... (601) 450-1261 Microtel...... (601) 450-1592 Company, Inc...... (601) 545-3121 Enviro, Inc...... (601) 477-2004 Mississippi Community Sweet Peppers Deli of Eve Marie’s Boutique...... (601) 450-0559 Education Center...... (601) 255-7510 Hattiesburg...... (601) 579-8335 Eye Works, Inc...... (601) 261-2221 Mississippi Polymer Institute...(601) 266-4607 Tabella...... (601) 255-5488 Family Practice After Moore, H.A., III...... (601) 583-8806 Tatum Development Corp....(601) 544-6043 Hours Clinic, PLLC...... (601) 261-5710 Morrow, Bob & Kathy...... (601) 264-6865 Teklinks, Inc...... (601) 450-6600 First Priority of South Mr. Sippi Beverages...... (601) 271-2420 Terrace Hill Dental Center.....(601) 264-5756 Mississippi...... (601) 268-9666 Munn Enterprises...... (601) 264-7446 The Citizens Bank...... (601) 264-4425 Gentle Touch Homecare Nationwide Insurance, The Thirsty Hippo...... (601) 583-9188 Service LLC...... (601) 544-2999 The James Agency...... (601) 268-2242 Tisdale, Terrell & Martha...... (601) 271-2992 Hattiesburg Area Habitat Newt’s Catfish Wagon...... (601) 543-5085 Trinity Episcopal Church...... (601) 544-5551 for Humanity...... (601) 582-4663 Office Depot, Inc., #324...... (601) 268-9712 Underwood Door Co., Inc.....(601) 583-1521 Hattiesburg Arts Council...... (601) 583-6005 Parker’s Landscape Villani, John & June...... (601) 268-0643 Hattiesburg GI Service, LLC...... (601) 264-0567 Walmart SuperCenter – Associates, PLLC...... (601) 268-5185 Pearl & Leaf Rivers Rails to U.S. Highway 49...... (601) 296-6855 Hattiesburg Health & Trails Recreational District Water Flow Rehabilitation...... (601) 544-4230 “Longleaf Trace”...... (601) 450-5247 Productions, Inc. – Purvis...(601) 794-6655 Hattiesburg Publishing, Inc....(601) 268-2331 Perry Doleac Electric WBBN/WXRR/WKZW/WXHB...(601) 544-0095 Hattiesburg Vision Clinic...... (601) 268-3937 Company...... (601) 268-1581 WCU College of Hattiesburg – Bobby L. Phase 1 Marketing & Public Osteopathic Medicine...... (601) 318-6572 Chain Municipal Airport....(601) 544-8661 Relations...... (601) 325-6630 Western Container...... (601) 584-6644 Historic Hattiesburg Pine Belt Chevrolet...... (601) 794-8555 Whitestone Transportation....(601) 450-7710 Downtown Association...... (601) 583-4329 Pine Belt Dermatology...... (601) 336-5626 Wm. F. Horne & Co., PLLC.....(601) 268-8890

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2017 ADP Officers & Staff

CHAIR – Evan Dillard VICE-CHAIR – Abb Payne TREASURER – Chad Driskell IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR – Andy Mercier PRESIDENT – Chad Newell

P ADMINISTRATION Chad Newell, President 601.296.7500 [email protected] HUBFEST Valencia Williamson, Executive Vice President 601.296.7518 [email protected] saturday, April 1, 2017 Jan Delancey, Vice President Finance and Administration 601.296.7507 [email protected] Gwen Hicks, Finance Director 601.296.7515 [email protected] Booths and sponsorships Dinah Dillon, Office Assistant 601.296.7500 NOW available! [email protected]

P ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT www.hubfestms.com Todd Jackson, Vice President Economic Development 601.296.7510 [email protected]

Markus Simmons, Project Manager PRSRT STD 601.296.7510 U.S. Postage [email protected] Paid Daniel Jayroe, Community Development Director Hattiesburg, MS 601.296.7514 Permit #268 [email protected]

Chelsey Everett, Research Manager 601. 296.7431 One Convention Center Plaza [email protected] Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Phone: 601.296.7500 P CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Web site: www.theADP.com Lindsay Pace, Communications and Events Director 601.296.7516 ADP Advantage [email protected] USPS 268-000 Haley White, Membership Director 601.296.7501 [email protected]

Kelsey Barrett, Investor Relations Coordinator 601.296.7512 [email protected]

Meagan Duckworth, Events Coordinator 601.296.7508 [email protected]