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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF JOURNAL PUBLISHINGANDTHE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION NOVEMBER 2010 RINGING THE REGISTER BELLS Retailers hope to cash in on holiday sales. Document: E001CDF110510.eps;Page: 1;Format:(254.00 x 295.27 mm);Plate: Composite;Date: Nov 02, 2010 16:39:36;JPC 72 DPI PAGE 2 BUSINESS JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 Retailers ramp up for holidays

BY DENNIS SEID with a 3 percent to 3.5 percent Christmas season. Sales have to spend about the same or Business Journal increase, which is the biggest been strong throughout the less on gifts this year than last. UPELO – Polls and Discounts count climb in four years. In 2006, year and this year’s back-to- “The 2010 holiday shopping surveys don’t mean a ■ An Accenture survey indicated holiday sales in November school season was strong, too.” season will be spectacularly thing before elections; 93 percent of consumers find and December jumped 4.4 Through the end of Sep- unspectacular for many con- T discounts important or very im- what matters is what percent. tember, overall sales at the sumers, but that will suit re- happens in the voting booth. portant for their holiday pur- Michael P. Niemira, ICSC’s mall were up 4.5 percent tailers who remember well With that in mind, retailers chases. Only 13 percent said chief economist, said, “The compared to a year earlier. the turbulence of Holiday hope that consumer surveys they were willing to pay full price key story is that the retail re- “At the end of the day, what ’08,” said Janet Hoffman, suggesting shoppers are will- for specific gifts this year. covery continues, and that matters most to shoppers is managing director of Accen- ing to spend a little more this bodes well for the upcoming finding the selection they de- ture’s retail practice. holiday season will translate holiday shopping season.” sire, and we have that,” said Of those who are spending to more sales at the registers. But with the economy still In Northeast Mississippi, re- mall General Manager Jeff the same or less this year, And with the holiday selling in a state of flux, the shopping tailers are gearing up for what Snyder. about half of those surveyed season about to begin at mood of U.S. consumers is they hope is a holiday boost. by Accenture said it was be- malls, shopping centers and still hard to gauge. Since its opening in 1990, cause they have less discre- shops across the country, The National Retail Federa- The Mall at Barnes Crossing Optimism – and caution tionary income this year. A nervous anticipation has tion, though, forecasts holiday has posted year-over-year in- In an informal survey of a third said they have concerns gripped store owners, man- sales will rise 2.3 percent this creases during the holidays, dozen shoppers in Northeast about the economy. agers and employees. year to $447 billion. even through a couple of eco- Mississippi, half said they National Retail Federation Black Friday arrives in three Last year, holiday sales rose nomic downturns. planned to spend about the President and CEO Matthew weeks, the traditional start to a meager 0.4 percent. But it This year doesn’t look any same this year as last, four Shay said although retailers what is the busiest time of the was far better than the 3.9 different, according to mall said they would likely spend feel more optimistic this year, year for retailers. percent drop in 2008 as the management. less and two said they would there are erratic indications You know the storyline – recession sank its claws deep- The back-to-school selling spend more. from still-elevated unemploy- half or more of a retailer’s er into the economy. season is a good indicator for That’s in line with a survey ment figures and shifting con- sales and profits happen dur- The International Council the holidays. Mall Marketing by New York-based consulting sumer confidence. ing the last two months of the of Shopping Centers projects Director Cindy Childs said, firm Accenture, which found year for many stores. an even rosier holiday season, “We’re expecting a really good 83 percent of consumers plan Turn to HOLIDAYSon Page 21

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ack in the day, as the saying “You’ll always thankfully, including a drum set – er, percentage. goes, Christmas wish lists be around either a which our neighbors may not be so A story six months earlier showed were much, much simpler. teacher or an thankful for. 17 percent of kids age 5 to 8 “would B Getting a new bike, BB adult like me or It’s a wonder that toy companies be using pester power to get their hands on something Apple-y.” gun, remote control car or train set Daddy, so you are still around in the digital age. But Naturally, as kids got older, the per- was easy enough. If Santa and his won’t need to call the shelves at retail stores still have us,” Lee’s told dolls and action figures, board games centage of those wanting an Apple workshop didn’t have them available, product grew. you could always visit one of Santa’s him. and stuff to throw around. That seems to There’s still that “hot toy” that And you wonder why Apple shares helpers – otherwise known as a retail- have worked for everybody wants, too. In the past, it’s are trading at more than $300 each? er –and find what you needed. now. been something like Tickle Me Elmo. Savvy marketing, together with As long as you didn’t wait too long. Dennis Last year, we Or the Zhu Zhu Pet from last year. savvy technology, have helped propel Today’s kids, however, have far gave in to the This year, one hot list includes mostly Apple’s fortunes. more sophisticated and upscale SEID Nintendo DSI electronic toys – and all under $60 or A visit to an Apple store, I’m told, is tastes. craze. That old less. almost like having an out-of-body ex- For example, my 8-year-old has al- Leapster was just too “kiddie,” you But how many of your Christmas perience. ready informed Mom and Dad that know. The year before, we got a Wii, lists include an Apple product? As kids say so often say these days, getting a new bike “just isn’t my ostensibly because it was something Now THAT is the “toy” of the times. “whatever.” For retailers without an Apple thing.” the whole family could enjoy. And we In an amusing column in Fast product of some kind, fear not. There At least he’s honest. have. Company, writer Addy Dugdale has a are some consumers still around who So, what does he want? He also has a netbook, thanks to story called “How Steve Jobs stole don’t care to get too wrapped up in While he hasn’t said he wants Santa his uncle. He uses it to visit a few ed- Christmas – Apple products top every all things electronic. to drop off a cell phone under the ucational websites, and OK, maybe kid’s wish list.” Too bad there seem to be fewer tree, he has mentioned since third something Star Wars-related. But no The story cites a recent survey in these days. grade started this year that he “really online gaming for him. And no Face- the United Kingdom that shows near- needs” one. book, which puzzles him since some ly a quarter of UK children have put We’ve informed him that he does- of his friends apparently already have an Apple product of some kind (iPad, Contact Dennis Seid at (662) 678-1578 n’t. their own page. Yes, we’re astounded, iPhone, iPod) at the top of their or [email protected]. You can follow “But what if I need to get in touch too. Christmas list. I’m sure a poll in the him at twitter.com/dennisseid and with you or Mommy?” he’s asked. He’s asked for a few traditional toys, U.S. would have a similar, if not high- at nems360.com/pages/bizbuzz. Document: E003CDF110510.eps;Page: 1;Format:(254.00 x 295.27 mm);Plate: Composite;Date: Nov 02, 2010 14:23:52;JPC 72 DPI PAGE 4 BUSINESS JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 Retailers hiring for the holidays

■ Many Northeast Mississippi sonal employees. Eventually, week before Christmas, her stores are employing the same the number will grow to 12 to Tips for getting a seasonal job total employee count will be 15. ■ To get ahead of other applicants, SnagAJob.com recommends having a posi- about 115. number of seasonal It’s an increase from last year tive attitude when you apply and when you interview. For three years running, But this year, she’s getting more applications for the 30 jobs. She when she hired nine temporary hiring managers in the online job site’s survey have said the best attribute a employees as last year. workers. credits the sheer number of job- seasonal applicant can possess is a good attitude. Next, hiring managers are seekers and Kohl’s emphasis on BY CARLIE KOLLATH “It seems like a lot of people are just really spending,” she looking for previous experience in the industry (26 percent), the ability to work online job postings through Sna- Business Journal a specific shift (25 percent), a commitment for the entire holiday season (10 TUPELO – Many Northeast said. “Our business just never gAJob.com and percent) and a passion for the company/products (7 percent). Mississippi retailers are hiring seems to let up. A lot more peo- KohlsCareers.com. temporary workers for the holi- ple are sewing and we have “Last year, they had to physi- cally come into the store,” she days, marking a bright spot in scrapbooking.” The numbers are still lower par with last year, according to said. “We still do have people an industry that has been on a Nationally, hourly hiring than 2007, when SnagAJob.com marketing director Cindy walk in.” roller coaster the past two years. managers say they’ll be hiring reported that managers hired 5.6 Childs. She noted that many regular The workers are hired on a more seasonal workers than last hourly, seasonal workers. The “Many have already started,” customers apply to work for part-time basis and usually year, according to a survey from online job site doesn’t have any Childs said. “Typically it starts Kohl’s. She thinks it’s because it work nights and weekends from SnagAJob.com. earlier data. mid- to late October. During gives them extra spending Thanksgiving to the week after Half of hourly hiring man- Jim Troxler of Village Green in this time of the year is where money, plus they get employee Christmas. agers with responsibility to hire Tupelo said he’s hiring two or overall employment at the mall discounts. Retailers such as Kohl’s, seasonal workers will hire tem- three temp workers for his store reaches about 2,600.” porary workers, up from 47 per- On the flip side, Hancock Reed’s, Hobby Lobby and Belk – a figure that’s in line with She said that between the Fabrics’ Tupelo store is looking say applications are pouring in cent from last year and 43 per- what he did last year. But, the larger anchor stores and the cent in 2008. Each hiring man- for five to seven seasonal em- this year, mainly from people number, he said, is lower than smaller stores, about 250 peo- ployees, but manager Scott ager, on average, expects to hire looking for second jobs. he’d like. ple are hired during the holi- Trulove said applications so far 3.9 seasonal workers (including “We needed more bodies,” “Things are just so slow,” he days. have been “slim.” those who do not intend to said Robin Curbow, manager at said. “I wish I could say we’re Christen Benefield, the store At Belk in Oxford, manager Tupelo’s Hobby Lobby. “We make any hires) – a 26 percent going to hire 12 to 15 people manager of Kohl’s in Tupelo, Julie Matlock said she’s experi- have 10 registers and we need increase over last year’s 3.1 but that’s not the case.” said she’s planning to hire about to be able to run them all.” workers and stronger than 2008 Seasonal hiring at The Mall 30 seasonal employees, which is Curbow has hired seven sea- levels (3.7). at Barnes Crossing also is on about the same as last year. The Turn to HIRING on Page 22 Document: E004CDF110510.eps;Page: 1;Format:(254.00 x 295.27 mm);Plate: Composite;Date: Nov 02, 2010 16:38:54;JPC 72 DPI NOVEMBER 2010 BUSINESS JOURNAL PAGE 5 Temporary stores grow nationally in popularity

■ Some have pop-up businesses have Green, fits in that category with his left,” he said. “I thought that’s the way Street Association. “Having more goods Jackson store, Kringles. to do it. A pop-up store comes in the and services would bring more people.” opened in Northeast Mississippi, but Kringles is a temporary store that fourth quarter and makes the money However, the city’s development leaders are trying to make sure they sells only Christmas items from Sept. 1 and doesn’t carry the overhead the code currently heavily regulates tem- through the end of December. rest of the year.” porary stores and has a complex don’t interfere with existing businesses. “We do three times as much busi- The Mall at Barnes Crossing is no process in order for them to open. stranger to pop-up stores. Under the current development code, CARLIE KOLLATH ness down there in that category as we do here,” he said. “Pop-up stores are great if we have they are viewed as “transient” vendors. Business Journal BJ Teal, director of the city’s develop- Temporary stores are springing up This is the sixth year he has operated the space and the proposed pop-up ment services department, said per- across the country, but not many have a pop-up store in Jackson. tenant fits our merchant mix,” said manent businesses sometimes feel popped up in Northeast Mississippi – yet. The concept works differently than mall General Manager Jeff Snyder. threatened by pop-up businesses be- However, they are on the radars of his Tupelo store. In Jackson, he hires “There are some stores that just won’t cause they feel like the temporary ven- retail developments and Main Street only temporary employees. This year work in our mall for several reasons. It dors take away their sales. But there communities in the region. he has about 10 to 12 employees. could be the economics of the deal or might be a way to make both parties Pop-up stores, the name for retailers The store also is open later than his the tenant could just not work for us.” Tupelo store and is open seven days a happy, she said. that sign a very short lease and plan to “We all think it would be a good be open only temporarily, are gaining week. It’s a very labor-intensive project, Downtowns looking but can be very lucrative, Troxler said. idea, but we have to work out the lo- traction across the country. Pop-up stores aren’t limited to malls gistics of how it will work and impact “It’s really, really hard work,” he said. According to Reuters, the retail con- and shopping centers. National ex- the existing businesses,” she said. “We cept is popular because it helps land- “You set up the store like you’d be perts at last month’s placemaking proj- want it to complement and not com- lords generate income from a vacant there for 10 years.” ect workshop in downtown Tupelo en- pete with existing businesses.” space in a mall or shopping center. The employees spend August setting couraged Main Street managers across Teal is rewriting the city’s development Usually, Reuters said, the lease will up the store. They sell through the sea- the state, specifically in Tupelo, to look code, and said the transient vendor sec- have a clause that requires a tempo- son and in January, they pack every- at temporary stores to fill some of the tion hasn’t been worked on yet. When rary tenant to leave with short notice is thing up, including the fixtures, and empty store fronts and provide more that section comes up, she plans to get a full-time tenant is signed. haul everything to Tupelo. activity in the area. input from the Main Street Association The pop-up concept benefits the re- “It’s been very profitable for us,” “They would definitely fill a niche and other event planners in Tupelo. tailer because some businesses are Troxler said. during holiday times if there were va- So far, Brangenberg said, she hasn’t seasonal, such as Halloween costume Troxler got the idea after watching op- cant properties that were available,” had retailers askfor short-term or tem- stores, and won’t survive year-round. erators of pop-up stores open in malls. said Debbie Brangenberg, executive di- Jim Troxler, owner of Tupelo’s Village “They have their money and they rector of the Downtown Tupelo Main Turn to POP-UP on Page 22

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Community Development Foundation to host regional job fair

The Community Development plicants may also register on-site Foundation (CDF), in partnership To register for a booth space or pre-register the day of the event. Positions will with the Mississippi Development include experienced and entry- Authority and the Governor’s Job for the job fair,visit www.cdfjobfair.com. level, as well as full and part time. Fair Network, will host a regional Applicants should bring updated re- job fair Thursday, November 18, at sumes to present to potential em- the Tupelo Furniture Market, Build- portunities in the Northeast Missis- application process. Representa- ployers and take advantage of a ing V. The event, which will be held sippi area,” said David Rumbarger, tives from Toyota will be present to great time to learn about new in- from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., will CDF president and CEO. “All of the answer questions about positions dustries and careers available in feature an array of local companies tools necessary to apply for a job available at the Blue Springs plant. Northeast Mississippi. looking for serious applicants and with Toyota and its suppliers will be Extended hours have also been put Employers interested in setting will serve as one of the main region- made available to applicants on- into place to ensure maximum par- up a booth at the 2010 CDF Job Fair al job fairs for those interested in site, making it a virtual one-stop- ticipation for those seeking employ- should register online applying for positions at Toyota shop for job seekers.” ment in the area. at www.cdfjobfair.com or contact Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, To accommodate those interested Admission to the 2010 CDF Job CDF for rates and detailed informa- and many of its suppliers. in applying for a job with Toyota Fair is free for interested applicants. tion on the event. “The 2010 CDF Job Fair is the per- Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Potential employees may pre-regis- For more information, please con- fect occasion for potential employ- laptop computers will be available ter at www.cdfjobfair.com until 5:00 tact Greg Giachelli at (662) 842-4521 ees to learn about employment op- for applicants to participate in the p.m. on Tuesday, November 16. Ap- or [email protected] Document: E011CDF110510.eps;Page: 1;Format:(254.00 x 295.27 mm);Plate: Composite;Date: Nov 02, 2010 14:24:52;JPC 72 DPI PAGE 12 CHAMBER CONNECTION NOVEMBER 2010

Chamber focus New CDF MEMBERS Barnes Crossing EZ Wireless Nippon Express SRG, Stevens Dear Friends: The trade show will offer an op- Hyundai Mazda Ms. Terri Beauvais Mr.Hitoshi Abe Resource Group As your Chamber of Commerce, CDF continually strives portunity for businesses and in- Mr.Joe Marshall 2306 W Main St., 398 E Main St., Ste. Ms. Sheryl Carter to offer services and programs that assist our members dustries to showcase and demon- 3983 N Gloster St. Ste. F 220 1860 Graham Dr. of the business community in Tupelo and Lee County. strate their products and provide Tupelo, MS 38804 Tupelo, MS 38801 Tupelo, MS 38804 Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 844-1383 (662) 205-4080 (901) 229-0856 (662) 791-7877 One program initiated last year was an affinity pro- first-hand information about their Automotive Cellular Phones Transportation Employment gram called ChamberAdvantage. The program is de- goods and services. By participat- Agencies signed to encourage CDF members to do business with ing in the show, you not only mar- Birdshot Lodge The Home Noyes Family other CDF members by offering special discounts on ket your business to other busi- Mr.Jim Homan Chef Market Care Center TRANE Commercial products and services over and above what they offer to nesses but to the public as well. 230A Bynum Ave. Ms. Lizzette Van Ms. Heather Moore Systems & Services the general public. Last year,116 of our members repre- SMITH Application forms to reserve Shannon, MS Osten P.O. Box 1390 Mr.Jerry Barham 38868 1203 N Gloster St., Corinth, MS 1775 Pyramid Pl., senting 55 categories offered special discounts and this booths have been mailed to CDF (662) 871-8649 Ste. F 38835-1390 Ste. 100 week begins a new year for our program. Please visit members. The Taste of Tupelo will be held on the evening Recreation Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 287-6999 Memphis, TN 38132 www.cdfms.org/chamberadvantage and review the dis- of February 17 and will officially open the Business to (662) 269-2533 Health Care (901) 348-2854 counts that began November 1. By participating and tak- Business Connection. More details will be given later on Downtown Eatery Grocery Stores Air Conditioning/ ing advantage of the discounts, members will realize a other events planned for the trade show. Mr.Terry Stults Peculiar Ministries Heating quick return on their CDF membership investment.To en- Here at CDF,as we approach this season of Thanksgiv- 316 N Spring St. Midnite Pottery International, Inc. Tupelo, MS 38804 Mr.Dean Webb Mr.Harold Turrentine Weezie’s Deli list your business, or if you have any questions, please ing,we remain thankful to you, our members and part- (662) 840-4444 2004 N Gloster St. P.O. Box 4015 and Gifts contact Emily Addison at [email protected]. ners, and are reminded of how blessed we are to be a Restaurants Tupelo, MS 38804 Tupelo, MS 38803 Ms. Vivian Lee The next Professional Development Seminar CDF is offer- part of such a vibrant and progressive community.Best and Catering (662) 842-8058 (662) 844-3902 P.O. Box 2908 ing is scheduled for Wednesday,December 1. Deborah Tierce wishes to you and your family for your happy,safe, and Retail and Specialty Organizations Tupelo, MS 38803 with Tierce Motivational Training will be presenting a Cus- joyous Thanksgiving holiday. Gold & Silver Shops (662) 841-5115 Extravaganza Southern Home Restaurants tomer Service Strategy Seminar.She will present the seminar Mr.Randy Robinett Solutions and Catering from 8:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m. and then again from 1:30 210 W Main St. Mr.Chaz Kirby p.m.—4:30 p.m. Registration is $50.00 for CDF members. Tupelo, MS 38804 1214 Eugene St. Online registration is available at www.tupelochamber.com. (662) 840-5418 Tupelo, MS 38804 Reserve your spot early,as space is limited. Retail and (662) 844-5556 CDF is planning the fourth annual Business to Busi- Specialty Shops Plumbing ness Connection trade show for February 17-18, 2011. Vice President of Chamber Program Services

Community Development Foundation’s Board of Directors for 2010-2011 2010-2011 Ambassador’s Club CDF is governed by a 60-member Board of Directors. The Executive Committee is composed Ms. Richelle Anderson...... Lighthouse Web Dezines of the CDF Officers and eleven additional members of the Board. CDF’s goals and objectives Ms.Veleka Ball ...... CB&S Bank Ms. Beverly Bedford ...... Honda of Tupelo are accomplished through the efforts of members appointed to committees operating under Ms. Cindy Black ...... Prudential 1st Real Estate one of CDF’s three divisions: Chamber Division, Economic Development Division, and Planning Mr.Richard Carleton...... Mall at Barnes Crossing and Property Management Division. Ms. Shavonne Collier ...... Renasant Bank Ms. Molly Crews ...... Express Employment Professionals Ms. Sheila Davis...... PPI, Inc. Mr.Chris deLambert...... Century 21 Sue Gardner Realty 2010-2011 Executive Committee Ms. Danielle Del Grande...... Comfort Suites Billy Crews, Chairman Sue Gardner Guy Mitchell Ms. Shanelle Gardner...... BancorpSouth David Irwin, First Vice Chairman Shane Hooper Aubrey Patterson Mr.Randy Harris...... M&F Bank David Copenhaver, Second Vice Chairman Mr.Toby Hedges ...... Shelter Insurance Octavius Ivy Jane Spain Ms.Waurene Heflin...... Crye-Leike Realtors David Rumbarger, President/Secretary Pat Jodon Buddy Stubbs Mr.Karen Hester...... Community Bank Chris Rogers, Past Chairman Glenn McCullough Mitch Waycaster Ms.Wanda Johnson ...... Sleep Inn & Suites Ms. Suzanne Kirby ...... Advanced Screening Solutions Ms. Dianne Loden...... Trustmark Bank Mr.Tim Long ...... Cellular South 2010-2011 Board of Directors Ms. Bea Luckett ...... TRI, Inc. Realtors Mr.Ben Martin ...... RE/Max Associates Realtors R.V. Adams L.E. “Bo” Gibens Fred Pitts Ms. Megan McCarty ...... Gibens Creative Group Mike Armour Gunner Goad Darrell Rankin Mr.Marcus McCoy ...... Prudential 1st Real Estate Richard Babb Chauncey Godwin Harry Rayburn Mr.Brad McCully ...... Sportsman Lawn & Landscape Bernard Bean Lisa Hawkins Jack Reed Ms. Haley McLemore ...... Alliance Collection Service Mr.Bill McNutt ...... WLM Insurance, LLC Ronnie Bell David Henson Scott Reed Mr.Scott Medlock ...... The McCarty Company Chris Berryman Reed Hillen Rob Rice Mr.Paul Mize ...... BancorpSouth Charles Bouldin Frank Hodges Eddie Richey Ms. Carolyn Moss ...... Comfort Inn David Brevard Jerry Maxcy Cathy Robertson Mr.Joe Nobles ...... Tupelo Radio Broadcasting Ms. Chandra Pannell ...... Get It There Auto Transportation Gary Carnathan Robin McGraw Tom Robinson Ms. Kara Penny...... Tupelo Convention & Visitors Bureau Mike Clayborne Paul “Buzzy” Mize Mike Scott Mr.Les Perry...... North Mississippi Medical Center V. M. Cleveland Alan Nunnelee Randy Shaver Ms. Katie Pickens McMillan ...... Key Staff Source Scott Cochran Mary Pace Barry Smith Ms.Amy Richey...... Amedisys Hospice Mr.Chris Richburg ...... Lamar Advertising David Cole Jim Pate Jeff Snyder Mr.Greg Thames ...... Trustmark Bank Norma Cother Mimi Pettit David Steele Ms. Dana Thompson...... Gentiva Hospice Tom Foy Greg Pirkle Mary Werner Ms. Susan Webb...... Room to Room Document: E012CDF110510.eps;Page: 1;Format:(254.00 x 295.27 mm);Plate: Composite;Date: Nov 02, 2010 16:50:12;JPC 72 DPI NOVEMBER 2010 CHAMBER CONNECTION PAGE 13 Yellow Lovebirds brings unique shopping experience to Tupelo

Yellow Lovebirds has landed in style,” said Hancock. Downtown Tupelo. This unique lady’s The name Yellow Lovebirds came clothing and accessories boutique is from Hancock’s love of the color yellow the brainchild of fashionista and and her appreciation for things of an hometown girl, Carrie Hancock. After older time. In ages gone by, lovebirds spending several months running a could be seen in old paintings, needle- successful online store, Hancock has point, and even woven into lace cur- brought her keen fashion sense and tains. Hancock enjoys this sense of eye for unique, affordable nostalgia and it is evident pieces for all ladies back by the décor that outfits home, creating a special “People want lots her store. shopping experience right Because the vibe of Yellow here in Downtown Tupelo. of options and Lovebirds is very unique, “Downtown is such a want to feel like Hancock spends a great great place in smaller deal of time researching at towns. It’s where everything what they bought is her trips to market. In her happens,” said Hancock. “I quest to find the best prices love that you can walk special. It is always and cutest items for the around and make shop- my goal to get the store, she spends several ping part of an experience.” days at market to ensure A visit to Yellow Love- best styles for the that the she is bringing back birds truly is an experi- most people at the styles that fit the varied per- ence. The shop boasts sonalities of her patrons. shoes, handbags, jewelry, best prices.” “People want lots of op- and all types of clothing. Carrie Hancock tions and want to feel like Average prices are in the what they bought is spe- $30 to $40 range, with cial,” said Hancock. “It is some higher end items. New ship- always my goal to get the best styles ments arrive weekly so each trip to Yel- for the most people at the best prices.” low Lovebirds is a new experience in When strolling down Main Street and of itself. Hancock enjoys giving there are many options for shopping, advice to her clients, in hopes that dining, and experiencing the excite- people will feel differently when they ment that is Downtown Tupelo. When leave. She doesn’t want to just sell you see the bright yellow letters that clothes, but wants people to experi- adorn the top of Yellow Lovebirds bou- ence things that make them feel better tique, step inside for a shopping expe- and try on new pieces that they have rience like no other in Tupelo. not seen before. Yellow Lovebirds is located at 206 W “I enjoy supplying the trends and Main St. They are open Monday through helping people see it’s fun to dress up, Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. but still make it your own sense of and can be reached at (662) 842-7676. EYE CARE ASSOCIATES EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS

A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the grand opening of Edible Arrangements in Tupelo. To celebrate the opening of Eye Care Associates in Tupelo, a ribbon cutting was held. Pictured Pictured with members of the CDF Ambassador’s Club are: Tiffany Wilemon, Edible Arrangements; on the front row are: Emily Addison, CDF; Councilman Mike Bryan; Councilman Fred Pitts; Tom ShaRon Ruff, Edible Arrangements; Nicole Fields, Edible Arrangements; Corey Kyle, Edible Powell, Eye Care Associates; Cissy Powell, Eye Care Associates; and Taiza Mortinez, Eye Care As- Arrangements; Councilman Fred Pitts; Robin Gibson, Edible Arrangements; Cindy Yates, Edible sociates. Pictured on the back row with members of the CDF Ambassador’s Club are: Eddie Wil- Arrangements; Kimberly Howard, Edible Arrangements; Ed Breedlove, Edible Arrangements; Sa- hite, Gum Tree Property Management; and Wilson Coleman, Gum Tree Property Management. Eye vannah Harris, Edible Arrangements; and Emily Addison, CDF.Edible Arrangements is located at Care Associates is located at 2005 W Main St. and can be reached at (662) 205-4654. 2240 Rabbit Dr., Ste. 600 in Tupelo and can be reached at (662) 840-0572. Document: E013CDF110510.eps;Page: 1;Format:(254.00 x 295.27 mm);Plate: Composite;Date: Nov 02, 2010 14:25:02;JPC 72 DPI PAGE 14 CHAMBER CONNECTION NOVEMBER 2010 MIST ASIAN RESTAURANT & BAR CLARION INN

To celebrate the grand opening of the guitar-shaped pool at the Clarion Inn, a ribbon cutting A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the grand opening of Mist Asian Restaurant & Bar in was held. Pictured with the CDF Ambassadors are Linda Williams, Clarion Inn; Sandra Christian, Tupelo. Pictured with the CDF Ambassadors at the event are: Ming Chow, Mist; Tony Guan, Mist; Clarion Inn; Jimmy Pappas, Clarion Inn; Councilman Markel Whittington; Doris Harris, Clarion Inn; Qian Wang,Mist; Councilman Markel Whittington; Wen Bing,Mist; Robert Mann, Mist; Joanne Neal McCoy,Tupelo Convention & Visitors Bureau; Matt Wyatt, Tupelo Convention & Visitors Bu- Carlin, Mist; Jia Xiang Wang,Mist; and Emily Addison, CDF.Mist Asian Restaurant & Bar is locat- reau; and Zandra Hereford, CDF.Clarion Inn is located at 852 N Gloster St. in Tupelo and can be ed at 1203 N Gloster St., Ste. H in Tupelo and can be reached at (662) 269-2366. reached at (662) 844-4464

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The Campbell Agency finds home at Renasant Center for IDEAs A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Barnes Crossing Hyundai Mazda. Pictured on the front row are: Jeremy The Campbell Agency,part of the Na- business oriented people who are Breland, Barnes Crossing Hyundai Mazda; Chase Garrison, Barnes Crossing Hyundai Mazda; Tim Wade, Barnes Cross- tional Agents Alliance, is one of the eager to serve and want to work in a ing Hyundai Mazda; Kelly Byars, Barnes Crossing Hyundai Mazda; Kelly Gates, Barnes Crossing Hyundai Mazda; newest businesses of the Renasant Cen- business based on leadership. Councilman Jonny Davis; Joe Marshall, Barnes Crossing Hyundai Mazda; Linda Marshall, Barnes Crossing Hyundai ter for IDEAs,Tupelo/Lee County’s Re- Training and mentoring are a large Mazda; Terry Kilpatrick, Barnes Crossing Hyundai Mazda; Monica Petty,Barnes Crossing Hyundai Mazda; Tayrn Kil- gional Business Incubator.Keith Camp- part of preparing agents to work for bell, owner of the Campbell Agency, the Campbell Agency.The company fo- patrick, Barnes Crossing Hyundai Mazda; Jessi Marshall Kilpatrick, Barnes Crossing Hyundai Mazda; Pat Beasley, chose the Renasant Center for IDEAs in cuses on four major points in prepar- Barnes Crossing Hyundai Mazda; Alan Ezell, Barnes Crossing Hyundai Mazda; Jay Pelletier,Barnes Crossing Hyundai August 2010 because of the bundle of ing agents to be responsible citizens. Mazda; and Emily Addison, CDF.Also pictured are members of the CDF Ambassador’s Club. Barnes Crossing Hyundai services CDF provides and the curb ap- First, agents are encouraged to listen Mazda is located at 3983 N Gloster St. in Tupelo and can be reached at (662) 844-1383. peal of the building could inspire all in- a lot. Second, they are taught to work volved in the business to turn a small smart. Third, the association helps agency into a larger business. them grow by attending conferences, “There are some very creative minds reading books, and receiving training. in Tupelo,”said Campbell. “The servic- Finally,the company helps agents es that CDF provides through the Re- change by educating them on the nasant Center allow my agents to learn products so that they believe in the about my business in an entrepreneur- products that they both own and sell. ial way.Plus, the services offered This enables them to keep money cir- through the college help my agents culating in the community.According win in life and in my business.” to Campbell, he is looking for agents The Campbell Agency is an insur- who want to stay in Tupelo but also ance marketing organization through have opportunities to travel and sell. the National Agents Alliance that fo- A former football player for the Ole cuses on protecting homeowners. Miss Rebels, Campbell was familiar Home mortgages represent the largest with Tupelo and believes even now source of personal debt for most that he has made the right decision Americans. As a result, Campbell opening his business in this city in the Agency offers mortgage protection in- Renasant Center for IDEAs. surance designed to pay off your mort- “I found entering Mississippi very gage should death occur or it pays the warm. This is a very open community.I mortgage note in the case of disabili- never felt like a stranger,” said Camp- ty.The company also offers term life bell. “It is a joy serving Tupelo be- insurance and annuities. cause of that.” What sets the Campbell Agency The Campbell Agency is located in- apart is that they are a leadership de- side the Renasant Center for IDEAs at velopment company.They do not just 398 E Main St. and can be reached at seek out agents, but they hire from (662) 269-2216. For more informa- within their clientele. Campbell com- tion, please visit pares his team to a company of con- www.naacampbell.com or www.naa- tractors, as he seeks to build teams of campbellagency.com. Document: E015CDF110510.eps;Page: 1;Format:(254.00 x 295.27 mm);Plate: Composite;Date: Nov 02, 2010 14:25:12;JPC 72 DPI PAGE 16 CHAMBER CONNECTION NOVEMBER 2010

SPORTSMAN LAWN & LANDSCAPE

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate Sportsman Lawn & Landscape’s 10th Anniversary in its current location. Pictured on the front row of the event are: Emily Addison, CDF; Thomas Baker,Sportsman Lawn & Land- scape; Chris Palmertree, Sportsman Lawn & Landscape; Earl Krutz, Sportsman Lawn & Landscape; Ray Barnett, Sportsman Lawn & Landscape; Councilman Mike Bryan; Councilman Jonny Davis; Brad McCully,Sportsman Lawn & Governor Barbour Landscape; Jessi McCully,Sportsman Lawn & Landscape; Marty McCully,Sportsman Lawn & Landscape; Hal Smith, Sportsman Lawn & Landscape; and Tim Tucker,Sportsman Lawn & Landscape. Also pictured are members of the CDF Ambassador’s Club and employees of Sportsman Lawn & Landscape. Sportsman Lawn & Landscape is located presents medal at 322 N Eason Blvd. in Tupelo and can be reached at (662) 844-6539. of service to Martin YELLOW LOVEBIRDS

Governor Haley Barbour honor their work.” honored seven Mississippians Selected as the chief execu- including Harry Martin, former tive officer of the Community CEO of the Community Devel- Development Foundation in opment Foundation (CDF), Tupelo/Lee County in 1956, with the Mississippi Medal of Harry Martin received numer- Service for their significant ous citations for his exception- contributions to improve their al achievements in economic communities and state, Sep- development and community tember 28 at the Woolfolk state organization. office building near the Capitol He has assisted in placing or in Jackson. expanding more than 100 With Martin, the Mississippi plants and developing five in- Medal of Service was given to dustrial parks. His work played former Lieutenant Governor a key role in having the CDF Brad Dye, former Ambassador being named three times as To celebrate the grand opening of Yellow Lovebirds in Downtown Tupelo, a ribbon cutting was held. Pictured on the John Palmer, former Mississip- one of the top 10 development pi Department of Archives and agencies in the nation by Site front row of the event are: Debbie Brangenberg,Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association; Catherine McMahon with History Director Elbert Hilliard, Selection handbook and the Ella McMahon; Larry Hancock; Helen Hancock; Caleb McMahon; Elaine Hancock; Carrie Hancock, Yellow Lovebirds; former Meridian Mayor Al Industrial Development Re- Councilman Nettie Davis; Councilman Mike Bryan; Allie West, Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association; Craig Hel- Rosenbaum, community ac- search Council of Atlanta. muth, Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association; and Emily Addison, CDF.Pictured on the back row with members of tivist Reverend John Perkins of Martin focused on “hands- Jackson, and Gulf Coast busi- on” projects, utilizing the di- the CDF Ambassador’s Club are: Shelly Daniel, Swirlz; and Jeremy McMahon. Yellow Lovebirds is located at 206 W nessman Victor Mavar. verse talents and skills within Main St. and can be reached at (662) 842-7676. “These individuals have ded- the region, creating communi- icated their lives to making ty ownership of projects and Mississippi a better place to programs. Model programs co- work and live for future genera- ordinated by Martin attracted Join us for the November meeting of theTupeloYoung Professionals tions,” Governor Barbour said. national and international at- “Through their charitable con- tention. International graduate tributions, their daily business students in Vanderbilt Univer- Thursday,November 18, 2010 • 5 to 7 p.m. and efforts to serve the public, sity’s Economic Development these honorees exemplify what program traveled to MLM • 108 South Spring St.,Tupelo it means to be a Mississippian. Tupelo/Lee County annually They are greatly admired in for more than 33 years to study Please RSVP to [email protected] more information please visit the TYP their communities, and Mar- the innovated Rural Communi- sha and I are glad we can ty Development Program. website at www.typs.biz or contact the CDF Office at (662) 842-4521. Document: E016CDF110510.eps;Page: 1;Format:(254.00 x 295.27 mm);Plate: Composite;Date: Nov 02, 2010 14:25:17;JPC 72 DPI NOVEMBER 2010 CHAMBER CONNECTION PAGE 17 Have you reserved LA MESON D’OR your booth space for the 2011 Business to Business Connection trade show? Visit www.tupelochamber.com to reserve your space today. Thursday,Feb. 17, 2011 Friday,Feb. 18, 2011 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Exhibitors Move In Exhibits Open

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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at La Meson D’Or. Pictured on the front row are: Mariana Herrara, La Meson BancorpSouth Arena D’Or; Pedro Sanchez, La Meson D’Or; Carolina Fierro, La Meson D’Or; Enrique Amador,La Meson D’Or; Mayor Jack 375 East Main Street Reed, Jr.; Councilman Fred Pitts; Rufino Balan, La Meson D’Or; Rosario Fierro, La Meson D’Or; Debbie Brangenberg, Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association; and Emily Addison, CDF.Pictured on the back row are Craig Helmuth, Down- Tupelo, Mississippi town Tupelo Main Street Association; and members of the CDF Ambassador’s Club. La Meson D’Or is located at 204 Troy St. in Downtown Tupelo and can be reached at (662) 840-5680.

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A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the grand opening of Wheeler & Franks Law Firm, P.C. in Downtown Tupelo. Pictured on the front row are: Councilman Mike Bryan; Bill Wheeler,Wheeler & Franks Law Firm, P.C.; Jase Franks; Nick Franks; Jamie Franks, Wheeler & Franks Law Firm, P.C.; A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the opening of Gentiva Hospice in Tupelo. Pictured are: Councilman Fred Pitts; Speaker Billy McCoy; Debbie Brangenberg,Downtown Tupelo Main Street Anita Adams, Gentiva Hospice; Tracey Hollimon, Gentiva Hospice; Amanda Raines, Gentiva Hos- Association; Representative Steve Holland; and Emily Addison, CDF.Pictured on the back row with pice; Gayle Thomas, Gentiva Hospice; Councilman Mike Bryan; Benae Stephen, Gentiva Hospice; the CDF Ambassadors are: Eddie Simmons; Bill Lowery; Roger Franks; and Eric Hampton. Wheeler Councilman Fred Pitts; Dr.Clint Washington, Gentiva Hospice; Tammy Shelton, Gentiva Hospice; & Franks Law Firm, P.C. is located at 114 S Broadway St. in Tupelo and can be reached at (662) Ryan French, Gentiva Hospice; Dana Thompson, Gentiva Hospice; Angie Howard, Gentiva Hospice; 842-0380. Melissa Cox, Gentiva Hospice; Penny Sanders, Gentiva Hospice; Mary Ferguson, Gentiva Hospice; Shanda Dancy,Gentiva Hospice; Debra Brown, Gentiva Hospice; and Barbara Smith, CDF.Also pictured are members of the CDF Ambassador’s Club. Gentiva Hospice is located at 1140 W Main Mark your calendar for First Friday St. and can be reached at (662) 891-1387. Friday,Dec. 3 at 7 a.m. SWEET PEPPERS DELI Speaker: U.S. Congressman, District 1 (invited) Sponsored by Cellular South

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From the Community A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sweet Peppers Deli in Tupelo. Development Foundation Pictured on the front row of the event are: Emily Addison, CDF; Tony Corrie, Sweet Peppers Deli; Bernard Bean, Eat With Us Group; Nancy Blaylock, Sweet Peppers Deli; Councilman Nettie Davis; We are thankful for the opportunity to serve Councilman Mike Bryan; Samantha Boxx, Sweet Peppers Deli; Kelle McIntosh, Sweet Peppers our fellow citizens and work together Deli; and Arma de la Cruz, Eat With Us Group. Pictured on the back row are members of the CDF for the betterment of Tupelo and Lee County. Ambassador’s Club. Sweet Peppers Deli is located at 921 W Main St. in Tupelo and can be reached at (662) 840-4475. Document: E018CDF110510.eps;Page: 1;Format:(254.00 x 295.27 mm);Plate: Composite;Date: Nov 02, 2010 14:25:23;JPC 72 DPI NOVEMBER 2010 BUSINESS JOURNAL PAGE 19 Document: E019CDF110510.eps;Page: 1;Format:(254.00 x 295.27 mm);Plate: Composite;Date: Nov 02, 2010 14:24:25;JPC 72 DPI PAGE 20 BUSINESS JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 Your next – or current – job may be at home

everal thoughts came changed all that. remotely at home, or penses are lower. Businesses the September 2010 issue of to mind as I crept People left their telecommuting, as it report less absenteeism, less IBM Systems Magazine, along U.S. Highway 1 houses and apart- is often called. The turnover, and a 15-25 percent Power Systems edition. I read S during morning rush ments daily to work Telework Research increase in productivity. Large the following: “A study of hour toward Boston’s Logan in factories. Fewer Network claims that companies like IBM, AT&T, more than 24,000 office International Airport. and fewer people 40 percent of Ameri- Dow Chemical, Best Buy, Jet- worldwide IBM employees I wondered howpeople were self-em- cans could do their Blue and American Express found allowing employees to could live like that, moving ployed, and overall, jobs from home.A re- make heavy use of off-site work at home resulted in ad- down a 10-mile stretch of people were better port cited on workers. ditional productivity without highway and never exceeding off materially than brighthub.com esti- JetBlue hires work-at-home interfering with home life.” 20 miles per hour, day after they had been. Ted mates that 58 million reservation agents. Place a IBM discovered that office- day.I wondered if people Now a technolog- Americans can work call to JetBlue and you may be based workers began to feel were content. Or were they ical revolution is re- HOLT from home. While I talking to someone who is conflict between home and looking to escape? But the versing the process, believe that these wearing pajamas and sitting work after an average of 38 main thought on my mind allowing more and TECHTALK numbers are too in their bedroom. hours of work. Workers with concerned something I had more people to work high, I do not doubt Employees also love it. A flexible hours, including read only days before in IBM from their homes. that telecommuting is few advantages: They are in hours worked from home, Systems magazine. I’m not talking about growing. more comfortable surround- could work an average of 57 Most people commute to scams, such as stuffing en- According to the National ings, they don’t have to fight hours without feeling conflict- work, but it wasn’t always that velopes. I’m talking about le- Small Business Association, 9 traffic and they can get by ed. Of all the advantages, this is No. 1 in my book. way. It used to be that a large gitimate work that people percent of small businesses with a less extensive Here’s hoping the traffic is percentage of the Americans perform in offices. The only allowed their employees to wardrobe. lighter the next time I travel worked where they lived. For requirements for doing many work from home in 1997, but The Oct.19 issue of Com- U.S. Highway 1. example, in towns and cities, jobs at home are a computer today that figure is 44 percent. puterworld says that two- a merchant might have a store and a high-speed Internet thirds of the workers they sur- Ted Holt is president of BINaRE, a Tupelo- veyed would take a 10 percent on the first floor of a building connection. Once a person is Employers, employees love it based organization of professionals inter- and living quarters upstairs or connected to the corporate The advantages to the em- cut in pay to be allowed to in back. In rural areas, many network, he is able to do the ployer are enormous. The em- telecommute and use person- ested in the application of technology to people lived and worked on same functions he would nor- ployer does not have to pay al wireless devices to do their the workplace. BINaRE welcomes new farms. mally do in an office. for office space for home- jobs. members. For more information, visit The Industrial Revolution Statistics vary for working based workers. Operating ex- And that brings me back to www.binare.org.

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Press poll also released last Holidays week showed that shoppers will boost their overall spend- Continued from Page 2 ing 2.5 percent in 2011, slightly better than what Retailers are expected to economists project for this keep a tight control on inven- year. tory, much like last year, and Retailers, of course, would will try to expand sales op- rather see them spend a little portunities through new more now and roll it over into ways of shopping such as on next year. mobile phones. And some businesses are Holiday hiring might be a making their move now to get good indicator for what re- those dollars. tailers expect, and in North- For example, shoppers can east Mississippi, many mer- expect plenty of Black Friday chants expect to hire as special deals. many, if not more, seasonal But last week, Sears got the workers than last year. jump, having a two-day Unfortunately, the pool of “Black Friday Now” sale. Toys applicants also is larger than R Us put all of its 80-page usual, with unemployment in Christmas toy book on sale the region averaging 12.3 per- on Sunday. cent this year. And according to the New Spending will depend York Times, JC Penney will largely on consumer confi- run a one-day sale on Nov. 17, dence. The Conference Board adding to the “Biggest Sale of said last week that the Sep- Them All” on Nov. 6, a “Huge tember Consumer Confi- Sale” on Nov. 20 and a “Day dence Index rose to 50.2, Before Thanksgiving” sale on higher than the 49.2 that was Nov. 24. projected but still the lowest since February. Contact Dennis Seid at (662) 678-1578 However, an Associated or [email protected]. MuMurphreerphree

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looking into the idea of tem- Hourly holiday hiring trends Pop-up porary store concept, based 2010 2009 2008 2007 on a retail incubator in Hourly hiring managers who will hire seasonal workers ..... 50% ...... 47% ...... 43% ...... 51% Continued from Page 5 downtown Tuscumbia, Ala. Hourly hiring managers who will make no hires, The cooperative in Tus- relying on current staff ...... 23% ...... 24% ...... 29% ...... N/A porary leases, so there hasn’t cumbia houses six businesses. Other hiring managers who will make no hires, been a need to discuss the The Times Daily said the co- either because they don’t have any budget city’s code. operative allows local retailers or because they expect business to be slow ...... 26% ...... 29% ...... 29% ...... N/A But she can list many ex- to split operating costs and Average hourly pay for seasonal employees ...... $10.60 ...... $10.40...... $10.00 ...... N/A amples of temporary busi- working hours. In September, SOURCE: SnagAJob.com nesses that would be a good the owners of one of the busi- fit for downtown. A prime ex- nesses told the newspaper they had grown enough to its Mall at Barnes Crossing loca- money for employees.” ample would be a current re- Hiring tailer from another part of move out on their own to a tion. Oxford Floral also relies on its vacate storefront. “We’ve had a good number of current employees to handle town that wanted to open a temporary business, such as Yet, the concept doesn’t Continued from Page 4 applicants so far,” he said. the Christmas rush. a Christmas greenery store or set a timeline for the busi- Many of the seasonal gift- “It takes about six months’ a Halloween costume store. ness and doesn’t require encing the opposite situation. wrappers have done it for Reed’s time to learn what we do and we “What we’re hearing from them to move out, accord- She’s been getting about 15 to previously. go really fast at holiday time,” the national and state level is ing to the story. 20 applications a week for 20 to “A lot of students will come Kelly Rinehart, director of said Norma Parkes, manager at that small businesses and en- 30 seasonal jobs. back year-to-year,” he said. Corinth’s Main Street pro- the Oxford florist and retailer.“It trepreneurs, with the econo- “We always have plenty He likes to rehire these work- would be awful for us to bring gram, said her group has in- ers because they’ve already my, there are a lot of people apply,” she said. someone in here and expect vestigated the idea to see if it been trained in Reed’s gift- looking to reinvent them- Job openings are primarily for them to keep up.” could work in downtown wrapping process, which in- selves,” Brangenberg said. selling associates – employees Instead, Parkes said, the store Corinth, but said it is still an who are cross-trained to work cludes individually made bows Other pop-up ideas for “ambiguous idea.” hires several college students in the register and the sales floor – for each package. downtown Tupelo include “There are no concrete the spring and teaches them and gift wrappers. The store doesn’t hire season- art markets, hot dog ven- plans,” she said. “It may or Reed’s also is focused on hir- al help for sales and registers. through the summer so they dors, peanut vendors and may not happen. It all de- ing seasonal gift-wrappers. Instead, Reed’s has its regular will be ready for the holidays. hot cocoa vendors. pends on the right location.” employees extend their hours “Anything that lends to the Clyde Biddle, the company’s Business editor Dennis Seid contributed chief financial officer, said Reed’s and work overtime. ambiance of downtown,” she Business Editor Dennis Seid con- will hire about five or six at its “They can all work the regis- to this story.Contact Carlie Kollath at said. “I have no idea whether tributed to this story.Contact Carlie downtown Tupelo store and an- ters and they know the mer- (662) 678-1598 or carlie.kollath@djour- it will happen.” Kollath at (662) 678-1598 or other five or six gift-wrappers at chandise,” he said. “It’s extra nal.com. Downtown Corinth also is [email protected].

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