MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the City of Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce is to encourage an economic environment conducive to the
continuing development of new and existing business.
You can contact the Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce at754 Pear Orchard Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157, PO Box 194, Ridgeland, MS 39158-0194
ph 601.991.9996 fax 601.991.9997 email [email protected] visit us online at www.ridgelandchamber.com
Advertise your business here! Call the Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce for information. 601.991.9996
03/06/14
Welcome,New Members!
When considering needs for your home or office, please shop with
Ridgeland Chamber members first!
Lost Pizza Co.Chuck CamaratoBruce Quinton
500 Hwy. 51 N., Ste. ERidgeland, MS 39157
(769) 300-3116www.lostpizza.com
Caterers • Restaurants
David Overby241 Sawbridge Drive
Ridgeland, MS 39157(601) 940-0052
www.electoverby.comIndividuals
RG Technology SolutionsShahjahan Bhuiyan
Inessa Korovyakovskaya587 Hwy 51 Oak Place, Suite C
Ridgeland, MS 39157(855) 372-3254
www.rgtsolutions.netComputer Services
Website Design & Development
T. C. Marketing, LLCDavid Bishop
624-C Hwy. 51Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 940-1911www.tc-marketing.comAdvertising Specialties
Marketing/Media
Ribbon CuttingsWelcome, New Diplomats!
Specialty Healthcare Nursing Agency ~ The Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Specialty Healthcare Nursing Agency, located at 573 Hwy. 51 North, Suite B. From left, 2014 Ridgeland Chamber President Marc Petro, Community Bank; owner Kakeyla Manning, LPN and Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee.
he following Ridgeland community leaders were named Ridgeland Chamber Diplomats at a February Diplomat Orientation Luncheon held at The Waterford on the
Highland Colony Parkway.A special THANK YOU to Corner Bakery for sponsoring the
delicious luncheon!!
Megan Bailey, Northpark MallSedric Brinson, BankPlus
Linda Carver, Trustmark National Bank - Lake HarbourNeal Hall, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Thomas Howard, Trustmark National Bank - Hwy. 51Vanesha Jaiswal, C Spire
Chris Kuriger, D2 Tech SolutionsKristen Lambert, The Blake at Township
Israel Martinez, Kismar Computer Services and Web DesignRials McWilliams, Southern Bancorp
Beverly Pilcher, PIP PrintingAmber Pitts, Regions Bank - Ridgeland
Matthew Reece, BCI / Business Communications, Inc.Shana Robertson, Community Bank
Price Rosson, Madison County MagazineRoss Smith, Mazda of Ridgeland
Jason Thomas, C Spire RenaissanceAnthony Thompson, C Spire Northpark
Christina Treppendahl, Treppendahl Family Clinic
New Ridgeland Chamber Diplomats ~ From left, Christina Treppendahl, Treppendahl Family Clinic; Beverly Pilcher, PIP Printing; Chris Kuriger, D2 Tech Solutions; Vanesha Jaiswal, C Spire; Sedric Brinson, BankPlus; Price Rosson, Madison County Magazine; Jason Thomas, C Spire-Renaissance; Amber Pitts, Regions Bank; Rials McWilliams, Southern Bancorp; Neal Hall, Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Shana Robertson, Community Bank; Linda Carver, Trustmark National Bank – Lake Harbour and Kristen Lambert, The Blake at Township.
MS Craft Center Parking Lot ~ Members of the Ridgeland Chamber gathered to celebrate the paving of the Mississippi Craft Center parking lot located at 950 Rice Road. From left, Katy Tillman, Southern AgCredit; Mike McCollum, City of Ridgeland; Shana Robertson, Community Bank; Amber Pitts, Regions Bank; Kristy Daniels, Regions Bank; Senator Will Longwitz; Don Burnham, Holmes Community College; 2014 Ridgeland Chamber President Marc Petro, Community Bank; Jay Tucker, BankPlus; Carla Palmer Allen, CPA Realty; Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee; Greg Starnes, Trustmark National Bank; Tameka Cheatham, Mississippi Craft Center; Trizell Hardin, Trustmark National Bank; Executive Director Nancy Perkins, Jennifer Wolfe and Sheri Cox, Mississippi Craft Center; Sam Keyes, Butler Snow; Ridgeland Alderman-at-large D.I. Smith; Cooper Tyner, SouthGroup Insurance Services; Ridgeland Alderman Scott Jones; Ridgeland Alderman Brian Ramsey; Ann Baker, Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi and Jon-Michael Trimm, Trustmark National Bank.
DIPLOMATOF THE MONTH
JANUARY 2014Lisa Walls
Fox/Everett, Inc.
JUNIOR DIPLOMAT OF THE MONTH
JANUARY 2014Robbie Pierce
NicholasThe Veritas
School
R I D G E L A N D ’ SCALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tuesday, March 4, 7:15 A.M. Junior Diplomats First Tuesday Terracon Consultants, Inc. 859 S. Pear Orchard Road
Tuesday, March 4, 11:30 A.M. Ribbon Cutting TownePlace Suites 301 Southlake Avenue
Wednesday, March 5, 2:00 P.M. Ribbon Cutting RG Technology Solutions 587 Hwy. 51, Suite C Oak Place Shopping Center
Thursday, March 6, 10:30 A.M. Ribbon Cutting Bath Planet of Mississippi 115 Ridgeland Plaza
Friday, March 7, 11:00 A.M. Diplomats First Friday Meeting Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush, PA 1076 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 100
Friday, March 7, 11:30 A.M. New Member Luncheon Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush, PA 1076 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 100
Friday, March 14, 10:30 A.M. Ribbon Cutting Lost Pizza Co. 500 Hwy. 51 North, Suite E
Monday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day
Wednesday, March 19, 11:30 A.M. Board of Directors Meeting Chamber Office 754 S. Pear Orchard Road
Thursday, March 20, 5 – 7 P.M. Business After Hours Ridgeland Tourism Commission 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 6006 Renaissance at Colony Park
Thursday, March 20, First Day of Spring
OFFICERSPRESIDENTMarc Petro
Community Bank
VICE-PRESIDENTSam Keyes
Butler Snow, LLP
TREASURERGreg Starnes
Trustmark National Bank
PAST PRESIDENT Carla Palmer AllenCPA Realty, LLC
Don BurnhamHolmes Community College
Bailey ChandlerOmniBank
Robby ChannellBaptist Health Systems, Inc.
John DorsaState Farm Insurance
R. David MarchettiWells Marble & Hurst, PLLC
Jay TuckerBankPlus
Orien WatsonC Spire
Russell WilcoxWoodlands Realty Group, LLC
CHAMBER STAFFLinda Bynum
Executive DirectorSandy Baas
Administrative AssistantMichelle Little
Receptionist
2014 Ridgeland Chamber Board of Directors
We’re Painting the TownBlue & Goldwith our 2014
Membership Plaques!
Spotlight on Ridgeland High School
NEWS FROM THE JUNIOR DIPLOMATS
Ridgeland High Schools’ PTO sponsors a monthly lunch for 60 staff members. If your company wishes to contribute funds, food or drink to a monthly luncheon, contact Jan Richardson at [email protected] or 601-898-3948.
Your company will be recognized on Ridgeland High Schools’ website, quarterly digital newsletter, parents e-mails, school marquee and the PTO Facebook page.
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Business After HoursRegions Bank – Steed Road Branch on the Highland Colony
Parkway hosted the Chamber’s February Business After Hours. Guests enjoyed delicious Mardi Gras themed refreshments and an
opportunity to network with new and old friends. Chamber members and guests also enjoyed drawing for many terrific door prizes.
A special THANK YOU! To Branch Manager Kristy Daniels and 2013 Diplomat of the Year and her staff for such a festive event.
From left, Thomas Howard, Trustmark National Bank; 2014 Ridgeland Chamber President Marc Petro, Community Bank; Diplomat Co-Captains Kristy Daniels, Regions Bank and Trizell Hardin, Trustmark National Bank.
Ridgeland...Working Together for Success
Thank you, Ridgeland Chamber
members for renewing your
2014 membership! Please
take advantage of all our many
benefits designed to help your
business succeed!
Junior Diplomats assist the City’s Recreation & Parks Department with the Senior Adult’s Valentine Banquet at Highlands Presbyterian Church. Front, Eliza Lundy, Jackson Academy. Back, from left, Caroline Burford, Jackson Academy; Heather Van Horn and Hope Gilbert, Ridgeland High School and Robbie Pierce Nicholas, The Veritas School.
Lost Pizza Co.T.C. Marketing
OmniBank Old Canton Rd.Investments
Aerotek/Teksystems
Modern Woodmen of AmericaBath Planet
of MSRG Technology Solutions
Junior Diplomats gather at CenterPoint Energy located at 276 Commerce Park Drive for the group’s First Tuesday meeting. CenterPoint officials explained the benefits of using natural gas.
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