FORWARD TOGETHER WWW.THEADP.COM 1 WHEN LIFE CHANGES, FORREST GENERAL REMAINS Here ForYou! ince 1952, Forrest technology and treatment General Hospital has options, are what sets us apart. been aleader in medical Sexcellence,providing health care Forrest General Hospital, services to South Mississippi the flagship hospital of and beyond. Even as life changes Forrest Health, is here for you! over time,the dedication and commitment of our medical staff Here to makesure your and healthcare professionals environment is safe… remains steadfast and true, Here to care for you… committed to our mission—to Here to listen… do what is best for our patients. Here to meet your needs… The teamwork of many skilled Here to lend ahand… professionals working together, Here to support you… along with our advanced Here to be part of your team! 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FORREST GENERALHOSPITALSERVICES • Cancer Center • Pine Grove Behavioral Health • Emergency/Trauma Services andAddiction Services • Heartand Vascular Services • Rehabilitation Center • Home Care andHospice • SurgicalServices services, includingAsbury • Women andChildren’s HospiceHouse Services,including: TheFamily • Neuroscience and Birthplace, NICU,Pediatricsand Orthopedic Services,including the Women’sSurgeryCenter TheOrthopedicInstitute • WoundHealingCenter Learnmoreatforrestgeneral.com WWW.THEADP.COM 3 56 Forward Together WELCOME .........................................6 ADP CONNECTION .............................8 EMPLOYEE-O WNED THE 411 ..........................................10 This is a Town Square Publication created and produced for the Area Development Partnership, Inc. 1 Convention Center Plz., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 DEMOGRAPHICS ..............................14 (601) 296-7500 www.theadp.com Copyright © 2020 Town Square Publications P.O. 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Our mission This chapter for the ADP and our members is and always will be to enhance the quality of will be remembered as a time when we were life in Greater Hattiesburg through economic shaken to the core, but instead of quitting, progress. We accomplish the mission through we hit the accelerator and served each other our chamber of commerce and economic like never before. Successful communities and development divisions. The breadth and depth organizations figure out ways to maneuver Chad Newell of our programming has increased significantly through crises, and that is just what we did here President through the years as we strive to help our in The Burg! members grow personally so that they can One day and one leader at a time having flourish professionally. the resolve to make it through and the vision to During 2020, life has thrown us a curve ball see that brighter days lie ahead. We trust that with the advent of COVID-19. Our world, nation, you will continue to view your regional chamber state and community have had to pivot quickly of commerce and economic development to deal with the global pandemic. So many agency as a valuable resource and take full workers have been on the front lines of the advantage of your member benefits so that the pandemic, and so many businesses have faced rate of return that you have come to expect and significant challenges. However, our resilient and deserve will be achieved. Please call us if we cooperative spirit has shown through here in can ever be of service as our team stands Greater Hattiesburg with neighbors supporting ready to assist. neighbors and that can-do spirit sets the stage for our businesses to not only survive but also thrive post-pandemic. The ADP’s programming in 2020 shifted to a predominantly digital format, but we did not miss a beat. Our talented team pivoted quickly to ensure that we remain relevant and visible during the crisis so that our members and citizens have resources at their fingertips as they attempt to get back on their feet. We were able One Convention Center Plaza • Hattiesburg, MS 39401 to disseminate relevant content through social Tel: 601-296-7500 • Fax: 601-296-7505 media, our website and numerous webinars www.theadp.com 6 GREATER HATTIESBURG 2020-2021 NTURY OF SERV A CE ICE SERVING LAMAR COUNTY FOR OVER 100 YEARS, THE LAMAR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROUDLY INVESTS INTO THE PEOPLE OF LAMAR COUNTY. LAMAR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CURRENTLY AT YOUR SERVICE PERRY PHILLIPS JOSEPH WATTS TERRY BASS BOARD ATTORNEY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DISTRICT 3 SUPERVISOR STEVE LAMPTON MITCH BRENT DISTRICT 1 SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 4 SUPERVISOR WARREN BYRD DALE LUCUS DISTRICT 2 SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 5 SUPERVISOR JAMIE AULTMAN CHANCERY CLERK 403 MAIN STREET • PURVIS, MS 39475 WWW.LAMARCOUNTYMS.GOV WWW.THEADP.COM 7 ADP CONNECTION ADP BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF OFFICERS Kristy Gould James K. Dukes Jayce Henry Hoppy Cole, Chair Hattiesburg Clinic Law Offices of James K. Dukes, Forrest Investor Relations Manager The First, A National Banking County Industrial Park Commission (601) 296-7501 Association Anthony Harris [email protected] Pearl River Valley Electric Power David Hogan Rob Tatum, Vice Chair Association President, Forrest County Board of Niki Tillson CR Properties, LLC Supervisors Communications and Events Manager Greg Hodges (601) 296-7516 Grant Walker, Treasurer Hancock Whitney Mayor Hal Marx [email protected] BancorpSouth City of Petal Jonathan Jones Vanessa Henson Chad Driskell, Immediate Past Jones Jennifer Payne, Chair Communications and Chair Hattiesburg Convention Commission Events Coordinator The University of Southern Mississippi Dr. Tommy King (601) 296-7508 William Carey University Joe Stevens [email protected] Chad Newell, President Board Attorney Wise, Carter, Child & Area Development Partnership Charlie Lewis Caraway, P.A. Todd Jackson Trustmark Bank Executive Vice President, Economic EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STAFF Development Allen Anderson Lara Thrash Chad Newell (601) 296-7509 Anderson Design Studio Coldwell Bankers Don Nace, Inc. – President [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Division Chair Thrash (601) 296-7313 [email protected] Markus Simmons Jeff Bowman Steven Warren Business Development Director Economic Development Division Chair Warren Paving Jan Delancey (601) 296-7510 Cooperative Energy Vice President, Finance and [email protected] Andy Woodard Administration Roman Galey Forrest Health (601) 296-7507 Chelsey Everett Member-at-Large [email protected] Research Director SouthGroup Insurance Services EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS (601) 296-7431 Mayor Toby Barker Gwen Hicks [email protected] Ronnie Blackwell City of Hattiesburg Finance Director, Finance and Member-at-Large Administration Callison Richardson Clearpoint