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| A Publication of the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Foundation |
Newsletter
March 2009 |
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Greetings!
We hope you enjoy this Spring 2009 edition of the LOU View Newsletter.
Mark your calendars now for the Chamber/EDF Annual Meeting, scheduled for June 2, 2009. More details will be coming soon! |
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Founders of FNC, Medical Marketing Economics to Discuss Innovation at Free Business Luncheon
Written by Mitchell Diggs
OXFORD, Miss. - Despite the tough economic climate, some companies continue to prosper. Leaders of two thriving national firms - FNC Inc. and Medical Marketing Economics LLC, both based in Oxford - plan to share secrets of their success April 15 at the inaugural Innovators Discovery Luncheon.
Hosted by the Northeast Mississippi Regional Innovation Council, the event is set for 11:30 a.m. at the Oxford Conference Center, 102 Ed Perry Blvd. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Contact Mary Mills Ritchie at 662-915-1711 or [email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by Tuesday (April 14) to sign up.
  
Bill Rayburn (left) and Dennis Tosh (middle) of FNC and Mick Kolassa (right) of Medical Marketing Economics are to discuss how they created these innovative companies and grew them into industry leaders.
"FNC and Medical Marketing Economics are such outstanding examples of companies that grew out of ideas by innovative entrepreneurs at the University of Mississippi into the thriving businesses and valued corporate citizens they are today," said Christy Knapp, vice president of the Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation. "Our hope is that their stories will serve to inspire other aspiring entrepreneurs about the importance of innovation and perseverance."
Co-founded by Rayburn and Tosh, FNC develops software that helps the nation's major mortgage lenders streamline their processes, comply with government regulations and make informed decisions about the collateral backing their loans. Besides its headquarters in Oxford, the company has offices in Dallas and Costa Mesa, Calif.
Rayburn, the company's chief executive officer and chairman of the board, often speaks or sits on panels at major industry conferences. Before founding FNC, he and Tosh led a consulting firm specializing in seminars for bank regulatory agencies, financial institutions and appraisal firms.
The two former UM business professors also authored a series of real estate industry books and articles, including "Bankers Guide to Real Estate Appraisal Compliance" and "Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice," both of which have become recognized as industry standards.
Medical Marketing Economics is a consulting firm that specializes in the development of value-based marketing strategies for health care goods and services. The company combines academic theory with real-world medical marketing experience to provide comprehensive and useful guidance. Besides its headquarters near the Oxford Square, MME has offices in Montclair, N.J., and Oxfordshire, England. Before forming MME, Kolassa was associate professor of pharmacy administration and associate professor of marketing at Ole Miss. Recognized internationally as an expert on pharmaceutical pricing and value-based strategies, he previously served as director of pricing and economic policy at Sandoz, where he created and instituted that company's first pricing and health economics departments. "We are excited to help bring the Discovery Luncheon to north Mississippi," said Stacey Gaines, director of policy and community services for the Mississippi Technology Alliance. "It is a great opportunity to highlight what's going on in the region with technology, entrepreneurship and capital investments." The Northeast Mississippi Regional Innovation Council is a partnership of the University of Mississippi, Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation, Oxford Enterprise Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs, Northeast Mississippi Business Incubation System, Mississippi Technology Alliance and the U.S. Small Business Administration. This program is funded by a grant from the SBA. SBA's funding should not be construed as an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. All SBA-funded projects are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information on FNC Inc., go to http://www.fncinc.com/ . For more information on Medical Marketing Economics, go to http://www.m2econ.com/. |
Chamber Announces 2009 Leadership Lafayette Class
The Chamber has kicked off its Leadership Lafayette program for 2009. This eight-month course, which runs from January through August, is designed to ensure the continuity of leadership in the Lafayette Oxford University community. The class training builds community leaders through shared knowledge, skills and experience. The program emphasizes on developing leadership skills through activities promoting community awareness, team building and project development.
The 2009 Class includes: Brandy Bevill, Bank of Commerce; Mary Grace Brower, Hampton Inn; Diala Chaney, Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh; Edye Conkerton, Howorth and Associates Architects; Matthew Copp, Hill Country Landscaping; Richard Cross, Cross and Ables, LLC; Michelle Edwards, FNC Inc.; Carol Farris-Upton, Baptist Memorial Hospital North MS; Dennis Fisher, Baptist Memorial Hospital North MS; Meg Frazier, Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi; O'Keefe Graham, Nix-Tann & Associates, Inc.; Torie Howell, Justice Network of Mississippi; Corey Knighton, BancorpSouth; Brad Mayo, Cross and Ables; Travis McCraw, Farm Bureau; Chris Morrison, Renasant Bank; Megan Prescott, City of Oxford; Holli Ratcliffe, Holli's Sweet Tooth; Mary Allyn Roulhac, Oxford Convention & Visitors Bureau; Tracie Russell, North East MS Power Association; Shawn Telford, FNC Inc.; Ryan Upshaw, The University of Mississippi Honors College; Chelsea Welch, The University of Mississippi and Thea H. Williams-Black, Ph.D., The University of Mississippi.
"I am very excited about this year's program," said Mary Kathryn Millner, Leadership Lafayette Chair and Tourism Director for the Oxford Convention & Visitors Bureau. "They are a remarkable group, and we anticipate the work they will do through their projects will enrich our community. We are also eager to see them use their skills to get involved in different facets of the community beyond the program."
Objectives of the Leadership Lafayette Program are to: 1) Identify potential community leaders; 2) Develop individual leadership potential; 3) Acquire knowledge about community and current issues in Lafayette County; 4) Create dialogue and rapport among participants and current community leaders; 5) Provide opportunities to network with alumni of prior Leadership Lafayette programs; 6) Promote a sense of "community" through shared efforts benefiting the local community.
"The Leadership Lafayette steering committee has been diligently working on details of the program, planning the sessions, speakers and agendas," said Pam Swain, Leadership Lafayette program administrator and Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce. "These volunteers have been through this program and similar programs and have spent countless hours ensuring that each session is of value and interest to the class." |
Look Who's in View
Out and About with the Chamber/EDF
(L-R) Mary Mills Ritchie, University of Mississippi-Office of Research and Sponsored Programs; Mindy Maxwell, Senator Thad Cochran's Office and Christy Knapp, Oxford-Lafayette County EDF, attended the Northeast Mississippi Economic Forecast Conference in Tupelo on January 22nd.
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Christy Knapp and Samantha Minga attended the Hometown Mississippi Directors Meeting on the Mississippi Gulf Coast March 26-27, 2009.
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Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi recently announced that it has received the 2009 Specialty Excellence Awards for Orthopedics and Cardiac Surgery from HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings company. These awards place Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi's clinical outcomes in the top ten percent nationally for each recognized area of care. (Photos from the announcement reception are above)
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MMA Legislative Reception
The Mississippi Manufacturer's Association hosted their annual Legislative reception on January 20, 2009 at the Jackson Marriott Hotel. EDF's Christy Knapp attended the event with Oxford-Lafayette Chamber members, Mike Reardon, Roseburg Forest Products; and Ron Knapp, ACI Building Systems, Inc.
C. Knapp, M. Reardon and R. Knapp are pictured with Lafayette County Legislators, Jack Gadd, Warner McBride and Noal Akins.
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Chamber/EDF Annual Christmas Party Hosted by Names & Numbers
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Chamber/EDF Annual
Eggs and Issues Breakfast
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Chamber After Hours
at BancorpSouth
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at Hermitage Gardens
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Chamber After Hours at The Windsor Restaurant at Castle Hill Resort
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Chamber New Member Orientation
at BancorpSouth
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| Chamber Accepting Nominations for 39th Annual Citizen of the Year Honoree
The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for 2009 Citizen of the Year for the Oxford/Lafayette County/University community.
Each year since 1972, the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce has sought to recognize individuals who have made positive contributions to Oxford, Lafayette County and the University of Mississippi as Citizen of the Year.
If you know of someone who has benefited our community through volunteer service, please help to recognize them by submitting their name as a nominee for 39th Annual Citizen of the Year. All you have to do is complete a nomination form and include a typewritten biography of the individual you would like to nominate.
Last year's honoree for Citizen of the Year was James Pryor.
Candidates will be judged on the basis of the following criteria: 1) Positive contributions to the Oxford/Lafayette/ University community; 2) Contributions above and beyond those normally expected in an elective or appointive office, or above and beyond mere success in a business or profession; and 3) Perception as a role model for good citizenship and volunteerism in a non-paid capacity.
No candidate shall be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, age, sex or national origin. Consideration of candidates shall be in strict confidence and no announcement of the successful candidate will be made prior to the Chamber/EDF Annual Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, June 2.
To get more information, a nomination form, or to inquire about the guidelines for Citizen of the Year, stop by the Chamber office, located at 299 Jackson Avenue West, or call 234.4651 or log on to www.oxfordms.com. Deadline for nominations is 4 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2009. |
Opening Ceremony for Japanese Supplementary School on April 11th
 On Saturday, April 11, 2009; opening ceremonies for the new school year were held at the Della Davidson School in Oxford, MS. for the North Mississippi Japanese Supplementary School at The University of Mississippi. Five new students were admitted to the school this year setting the total enrollment at 20 (need to verify). The program included a translated address by Dr. Lynne Murchison, Principal of the school and Director of Credited programs at the University of Mississippi's Division of Outreach. Greetings were also extended by the Chair of the school's advisory board, Mr. Shuhei Yamashita, VP and Branch Manager for Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.; and the the Deputy Consul General of Japan, Mr. Koichi Funayama from the Consulate-General's office in Nashville. Mr. Hidenori Takahashi, Chair of the Parent Association and Executive Coordinator for Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi, Inc. also extended his greetings and encouraged all students and parents to keep the lines of communication open in order to ensure smooth working relationships between parents, teachers and students.
Special guests in attendance included: Dr. Tim Angle, Asst. Provost and Associate Professor of Legal Studies; Mr. Bob King, interim Superintendent for Oxford School District; Yoshihiro Murakawa, President of Oxford Wire and Cable; and Ms.Christy Knapp, VP of Economic Development, Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation, Inc. |
Junior Leadership Program graduates 21, recognizes Bullard for Leadership Award
The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce recently graduated 21 students from the Junior Leadership Program and recognized a Leadership Award Recipient at a graduation ceremony held at the Oxford Conference Center.
The Leadership Award goes to a program  participant who has shown great leadership skills throughout the course of this program, as well as excellent community service. Voted the recipient by her peers, this year's Leadership Award recipient is Victoria Bullard, of Oxford High School. (Pictured above, with Chamber Chairman Allyson Best (left) and Junior Leadership Chair, Joseph Johnson)
Other graduating members of the 2009 class from Oxford High School were: Zac Barber, Alyson Blair, Madison Blocker, Kevin Clancy, Hattie Fisher, Erin Hamilton, Peshani Herath, Cameron Hilliard, Mary Darby Matthews, Virginia Mayo, Meg McCurdy, Angela Pan, and Sami Thomason.
The graduating members from Lafayette High School were: Amber Bishop, Austin Caulder, Lainey Mays, Zach Parisi, Alex Shoffner, Brandee Smith, and Anna
Wells.
Bullard is 15 years old and attends Oxford High School. Throughout her high school career she has been involved in several clubs and activities offered by Oxford High School such as the Key Club, the Recycling Club, and Theatre Productions. She is also involved in dance and voice.
In the Oxford community she is a member of the Oxford-University United Methodist Church youth group where she is a member of the Youth Leadership Team. Her future plans are to attend college and graduate school, and do lots of traveling. She is the daughter of Mercer and Kalyna Bullard.
"We were very lucky to have such a great group of young adults in this class. Victoria shined among the students in the class, and her peers felt the same way by choosing her for this award," said Joseph Johnson, County Administrator for Lafayette County and Junior Leadership program chair. "This young woman has worked extremely hard raising awareness for The Pantry, collecting canned foods in the schools."
This year's class worked on three very important community projects. They were split into three teams, working with North Mississippi Regional Center, Mississippi Blood Services, and the Oxford Food Pantry.
"We are so pleased with the outcome of this year's class and the contributions they have made to our community through their projects," said Pam Swain, vice president of the Chamber and program coordinator for Junior Leadership.
"Through the program, they have been able to see some facets of the community they may not normally come in contact with, and we feel they can walk away from the program more enriched about what goes on in the Oxford-Lafayette County area," Swain added.  Graham Purcell, Associated Student Body President at Ole Miss, addressed the class at graduation. (left)The program included six sessions designed to assist in developing leadership skills through training on volunteerism, government, team building, education and the medical community. Each session was held at a different location each time, and students met government officials, college professors, local business leaders and medical specialists. Students also completed a community project prior to graduation. Over 258 students have graduated from the program since its inception in 1998. |
ILED Training Held in Oxford
The Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation (EDF) in collaboration with the Northeast Mississippi Regional Innovation Council hosted MTA on January 29, 2009, to bring "Innovation Led Economic Development (ILED)" training to economic developers and those interested in furthering economic development to their areas. The 25+ participants in attendance learned that their regions can benefit from a strong focus on innovation commercialization, high performance entrepreneurship and capital formation as part of their overall economic development strategy, and should practice assessing regional innovation assets and social networks. Dr. Lyn Stabler and Bubba Weir provided an overview of global economic forces that amplify the importance of innovation-based companies for regional competitiveness and how communities can attract and grow these types of businesses.
Sessions on New Venture Commercialization and Angel Investing were also offered after the ILED Training. Dr. Randy Goldsmith, President of MTA, introduced "The Goldsmith Commercialization Model" which forms the basis for explaining the process and stages of venture development from start-up through growth and maturity. Participants learned how to identify commercialization opportunities and high performance companies, and practiced using the Goldsmith Model to assess and entrepreneur's stage of venture development to determine what type of assistance might be needed.
Dr. Goldsmith also conducted a session on Angel Investing that reviewed the types and sources of investment capital available to Mississippi companies, including grants and loans, with emphasis on private equity investment and what investors expect to hear from an investor presentation. Participants learned more about the Mississippi Seed Fund, Mississippi Angel Fund, and local Angel Investor Groups around the state. They also learned more about MTA's efforts to form Capital Coalitions and Angel Investor Groups in their local communities.
The Northeast Mississippi Regional Innovation Council is comprised of the University of Mississippi, the North Mississippi Enterprise Initiative, CDF in Tupelo, the Renasant Center for Ideas, Tupelo; the Northeast MS Business Incubation System and the Oxford-Lafayette County EDF. The council was one of several state recipients of SBA grant funding to foster entrepreneurial development throughout Mississippi.
Pictured: James Hendricks, SBDC office at the University of Mississippi, Dr. Lyn Stabler (MTA), Bubba Weir (MTA) and Christy Knapp (Oxford-Lafayette County EDF) who participated in the ILED training in Oxford on January 29th. |
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Amit's Hallmark - January 30
2305 West Jackson Avenue, Suite 205
Taylor's Pub - February 24
1101 Jackson Avenue East
Brass Monkey - March 4
1608 West Jackson Avenue
The Mustard Seed - March 13
1737 University Avenue
White Oak Family Medicine - March 24
1190 South 18th Street
University Sports Medicine - March 30
2401 Professional Drive
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10th Annual Chamber Art Contest Call for Entries
Oxford and Lafayette County residents have the opportunity to showcase their artistic talent this year with the 10th Annual Chamber of Commerce Art Contest. The first place winner will grace the cover of the 2009-2010 Oxford-Lafayette County Community Guide and Membership Directory.
In addition to being featured on the cover of the Guide, the winning artwork will also be reproduced as a limited edition print by the Chamber. The limited number (250) will be available to the public for sale as 7th in a series of prints showcasing the talents of artists in our area. All proceeds of the art sales will go to benefit the Chamber of Commerce.
Last year's art contest winner was a  graphic art piece entitled Home Town Spirit, by Oxford artist Pamela Locke. (pictured right)
"We always have great entries from local people and we know that this year will be no exception. We look forward to the creative entries we know this year will bring," said Pam Swain, vice president of the Chamber of Commerce. "There are some truly gifted and talented people in Oxford, and we are proud that our guide is one of the ways they can showcase their skills."
All forms of art are acceptable, including photographs, paintings, digital images or any other original printed art form. All formats are acceptable. Submissions must be in color and be of high quality. The art should represent Oxford and Lafayette County and be appropriate for the cover of a guide that will represent the area to visitors, prospective newcomers and residents. Photo submissions may not be larger than 8 x 10 and must be submitted in hard copy and disk form and suitable for print media. Other artwork submissions must be submitted in hard copy and disk form and suitable for print media.
Contest entries must be received in the Chamber office by 4 p.m.Friday, May 1, 2009. No entry fee is required. Judging will be done the following week, with winners being notified by June 1, 2009.
All artwork will become the property of the Chamber of Commerce, to be used only as specified in these guidelines. The artist's name will be identified with the published artwork. Each entrant must include a sheet with name, address, phone number, age and e-mail address. Please print in block letters or type, and attach the information sheet to the image with a paper clip. Do not staple to the image.
Each photo must have a name printed clearly on the back of each print and the word "TOP" written in the appropriate position to ensure the image is correctly exhibited.
No identification should appear on the front of the image. If the image has a formal name or a working caption you use to identify it, include that with the other information on the back of the print.
In addition to having his or her artwork on the cover of the Community Guide and featured in the art series, the first place winner will also receive $100. The second place winner will receive $50 and the third place winner $25, and both will be published in the Community Guide. Honorable mention winners will have their artwork published in either the Community Guide or on the Chamber Web site.
The annual Community Guide and Membership Directory is a publication distributed to 5,000 visitors and residents.
Contest entries should be sent to the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce, Attention Pam Swain, P.O. Box 147, Oxford, Miss., 38655. They may also be delivered to the Chamber office, 299 Jackson Avenue, or e-mailed to [email protected]. For more information or questions about the contest, call 662-234-4651. |
EDF Hosts Quarterly Plant and HR Managers Meeting
 The Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation (EDF) and Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi (BMH-NM) recently hosted its first quarterly meeting of the new year for area Plant and HR Managers at Baptist Diagnostic Center and Center for Cancer Care on January 14, 2009. Addressing the group was Jay Moon, President/CEO of the Mississippi Manufacturers' Association (MMA). Attendees also enjoyed a tour of the facility after the meeting. Pictured from L-R are: Christy Knapp, VP Economic Development with EDF; Jay Moon, President/CEO of MMA; Don Hutson, CEO of BMH-NM; and Max Hipp, President/CEO of EDF.
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New Group to Focus on Oxford's Young Professionals
 By Alyssa Schnugg Oxford Eagle Staff Writer
The Oxford-Lafayette Chamber of Commerce has created a networking group for Oxford's younger professional generation.
The Young Professionals of Oxford held its kick-off meeting recently on the patio at The Library Bar on the Square.
Pam Swain, vice president of the chamber, said the idea for the group began around December by a small group of people who were interested in starting a group for Oxford's professionals, ages 21 to 45.
"This is something Oxford has needed for a long time," Swain said. "This will be a monthly opportunity to get together and network among other professionals."
The group will provide social, professional and networking opportunities for young professionals who are striving to create a more energetic and connected community.
Brian Mathias, membership chairman, said there isn't currently an opportunity for people working in Oxford who are 21-45 to network.
"While we grow, the group will be more for networking - meet and greet," he said. "As we get more organized and our membership grows, we will have different civic functions like fundraisers."
The kick-off event featured crawfish and door prizes. A membership drive will offer free memberships for one year to those who join YPO and get involved in the front end.
"We're very excited about this," Mathias said. "Our young professional population is growing tremendously. It's time to get together and help grow Oxford."
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Welcome New Members to the Chamber!
122 Businesses and Individuals are new members of Oxford-Lafayette County's premiere business organization
3 Guys Pizza Eric Tucker 1414 West Jackson Avenue P.O. Box 2336 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-3310 [email protected]"We offer family friendly dining, free delivery, catering, a full bar and parties with reservations." A Smile 4 U Michelle Ruder 2311 West Jackson Avenue, Ste. 302 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-8552 [email protected] AAA Climate Safe Storage J.W. McCurdy 727 Molly Barr P.O. Box 2038 Oxford, MS 38655 662-513-0199 Ajax Diner Amy Crockett 118 Courthouse Square Oxford, MS 38655 662-232-8880 [email protected]
Alderson Properties Mike Alderson 1533 Jefferson Oxford, MS 38655 662-816-3824 [email protected]
American National Insurance Hayden Agency Brian Hayden 1300 Van Buren Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-1101 [email protected]
Andrew Weaver Custom Made Andrew Weaver 3303 Jeff Davis Drive Extended Oxford, MS 38655 662-832-2481 Andy's Steakhouse Andy Douglas 1006 Jefferson Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 662-259-2630 [email protected]
Arbor Education and Training Youth Srvcs. Norie Cotton 204-1 Colonnade Cove Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-3231 [email protected]
BancorpSouth Insurance Martha Carlton 201 W. Main P.O. Box 1503 Tupelo, MS 38802 662-678-8340 [email protected]
"BancorpSouth Insurance, a full service agency offering all types of insurance to the general public." BancorpSouth Investment Services, Inc. Carrie Wood P.O. Drawer 1300 Oxford, MS 38655 662-281-3802 [email protected] Barnes, McGee & Associates, PA Susan Stevens 405 South 11th Street, Ste. 104 Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-6226 [email protected]
"Barnes, McGee specializes in Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Tax Problems, Business Planning, and Individual Tax Planning." Bill Flowers Real Estate Investments Blake Cannon 1755 Jackson Avenue East Oxford, MS 38655 662-380-7144 [email protected] Bill Flowers Real Estate Investments Co. Bill Flowers 1755 Jackson Avenue East Unit 2 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-8500 [email protected]
Bowles Game Rentals Ricky Bowles 588 Hwy. 334 Oxford, MS 38655 662-801-0530 [email protected]
Brooks Collection Estate Fine Jewelry Brooks Poole 127 Courthouse Square Oxford, MS 38655 662-540-0951 [email protected]
"Brooks Collection offers Estate Fine Jewelry; Diamonds, David Yurman, Roberto Coin, Cartier and Rolex all priced below retail"
C. Denise Woods, CPA Denise Woods 2084 B Old Taylor Road P.O. Box 2033 Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-4240 [email protected]
Caine's Auto Body Patrick Caine 2211 East University Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-3123 [email protected]
Calton & Associates, Inc. Ty Bauer 1223 E. Jackson Avenue, Suite 301 Oxford, MS 38655 662-513-4126 [email protected]
Capomazza Construction, LLC Stefano Capomazza 404 Sisk Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 662-513-0555 [email protected]
"Residential/Commercial Development and Construction. Heavy Earthwork and Site Preparation." Capstone Public Affairs Brian Wilson P.O. Box 107 Oxford, MS 38655 601-914-6731 [email protected] CCS Cleaning/Ultimate Auto and Gift Shop Henry Liggins 766 North Lamar Boulevard Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-5907 [email protected]
Chamber Commerce Consultants Paul & Diane Oliver 7720 Harmony Drive Fort Worth, TX 76133 817-370-7341 [email protected]
Charter Medical, LLC Kenny Gowan 1914 University Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 662-533-9000 [email protected]
"Meeting needs, earning trust, exceeding expectations in providing quality medical equipment for home care."
Children's Dental Center Dr. Hayden Perkins 2408 South Lamar Bvd. Ste. 1 Oxford, MS 38655 662-513-4188 [email protected]
Christ Presbyterian Church Curt Presley 1720 A University Avenue P.O. Box 921 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-3399 [email protected]
Cicada Anne-Marie Varnell 303 South Lamar Boulevard Oxford, MS 38655 662-281-0541 [email protected]
Comer Heating & Cooling Sandy Comer 110 CR 303 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-5303 Creme de la Creme Jo Acker 605 South Lamar Boulevard Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-1463 [email protected]
Curly Willow Design Kim Waddle P.O. Box 426 Fulton, MS 38843 662-862-6476 [email protected]
Custom Insulation LLC Brian Jennings P.O. Box 2331 Oxford, MS 38655 662-816-3908 [email protected]
Deborah Kaye School of Dance, L.L.C. Deborah Paine 721 Shady Oaks Circle Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-4169 [email protected]
Designer Consignors, LLC Terry Lytal 1620 University Avenue 1739 University Ave., PMB 268 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-2373 [email protected]
Dixie Dance Company, LLC Meghan R. Anderson 463 Hwy. 6 West, Ste. E Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-1032 [email protected]
Dress Your Nest Midge McCay & Janet Richardson 217 Highway 334 Oxford, MS 38655 662-607-1650 [email protected]
"We de-clutter and re-arrange our client's home to suit their taste."
East St. Peter Church Rev. William Woods 217 CR 274 Abbeville, MS 38601 662-234-0867 Elite Security Hiram Wadlington P.O. Box 321 Oxford, MS 38655 662-832-4101 [email protected] Falton O. Mason, Jr. Atty 426 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite A Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-0992 Ferrell's Liquor and Wine Sammy Ferrell 1350 North Lamar Ste. 2 Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-3768 Fondren & Sons Buck Fondren P.O. Box 31 Taylor, MS 38673 662-236-1525 Funky's Lee Harris 1012 Jackson Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 662-259-2881 [email protected]
Good Nutrition Cynthia Bolden P. O. Box 1641 1151 Frontage Road Oxford, MS 38655 662-281-8448 [email protected]
Green Leaf Gardens, LLC Jay Parks 191 Highway 6 East Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-5137 [email protected]
Greener Side Power Equipment Jay Parks 191 Highway 6 East Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-1414 [email protected]
Hill Country Landscaping, LLC Matthew Copp 1101 North Lamar Blvd., Ste. 2 P.O. Box 157 Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-3377 [email protected]"Commercial and Residential Design, Installation, and Maintenance services. Licensed Landscape Architect on Staff."
Hyland Enterprise Jason Hyland P.O. Box 97 Taylor, MS 38674 662-832-2700 [email protected] J & J Tree Service Willie Phillips 12 County Road 104 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-1561 Jeremy Vaughn Design Jeremy Vaughn P.O. Box 1926 Oxford, MS 38655 662-801-3950 [email protected]
"My name is Jo Prewitt. I own Jo's Auto Clean-Up and Costume Shop for the past 29 years. 2524 University Ave. All work done by hand." JuicePlus Nicole Lamar 1014 Hayes Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 [email protected] Kabuki Japanese Steak House Peter Wong 1631 West Jackson Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-7346 [email protected]
Ken Crain Appraisals Ken Crain 160 CR 313 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-2814 Lafayette Place Apartments Suzann Watts 1711 Anderson Road Oxford, MS 38655 662-513-6222 [email protected]
Little Caesars Pizza Mike Naylor 1725 University Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 601-829-5051 [email protected]
Lovelady Property Management Co., LLC Josh Cissell 1923 University Avenue, Ste. 101 Oxford, MS 38655 662-533-8969 [email protected]
Mallard Creek Construction Chad Russom 82 CR 418 Oxford, MS 38655 662-801-0446 Marie's Lebanese Cuisine Marie Husni 505 Heritage Drive Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-3232 [email protected]
Marquis Chevron & Food Mart Inc. Larry Marquis 2100 South Lamar Boulevard Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-4313 [email protected]
Matthews Landscape & Maintenance Josh Matthews P.O. Box 892 Oxford, MS 38655 662-533-8977 [email protected]
"Lawn maintenance, landscape design and installation, irrigation installation and maintenance, concrete, decks, fences, drainage, ponds, tree removal, weed control. "
MC Construction LLC Chad McClarty 32 CR 3066 Oxford, MS 38655 662-832-0476 [email protected]
McCay's Inspections Inc. Stan McCay 2306 Crane Drive Oxford, MS 38655 662-801-1872 [email protected]"McCay's Inspections conducts the most thorough home inspection available in the market."
McKesson Medical-Surgical Brittney Smith 208 Eagles Nest Lane Oxford, MS 38655 662-832-2122 [email protected]
"For all your Medical needs and Services: Medical Supplies, Equipment, Rx, Lab, EMR, and office supplies." Mississippi Regional Housing Authority II Jeff McClure P.O. Box 1887 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-7524 [email protected]www.oxfordhousing.org Mize Electric and Plumbing Bubba Mize P.O. Box 1034 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-9604 [email protected]
"For four generations Mize Electric & Plumbing has been a family-owned business, dedicated to prompt, conscientious, personal service that has kept pace with the changing times."
Mulch EZ J.W. McCurdy & Todd Paine 488 Highway 6 West Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-2233 [email protected] Nail Forestry Services, Inc. Jimmy Nail P.O. Box 1181 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-4348 Nations Best Catering Nancy Nations 1308 North Lamar 512 East Jackson Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 662-281-0480 [email protected]
Newk's Mike Jones 2305 West Jackson Avenue, Ste. 217 Oxford, MS 38655 662-238-2727 [email protected]
North MS Foot Specialists Drs. Michael Whitmore & Craig Williams 1210 Office Park Dr. Ste. 201 Oxford, MS 38655 662-513-6600 [email protected]
"NSTS is committed to providing quality office support services as your virtual or onsite personal assistant."
Old Taylor Wine and Liquor Steve Ward 2500 Old Taylor Road Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-0607 [email protected]"We carry a unique assortment of wine and liquor at affordable prices."
Ole Miss Motel Jack Cantractor 1517 University Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-2424 [email protected] Ole Miss Spirit Chuck Rounsaville 1296 North Lamar Boulevard Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-2667 [email protected]
One Fine Day, LLC Claire Kiamie P.O. Box 1402 Oxford, MS 38655 318-290-0355 [email protected]
Oxford Cheer and Tumble Monica Lee 319 Lakes Drive N. Oxford, MS 38655 662-232-2795 [email protected]
"We offer beginner- advanced tumbling, cheer technique, and private instruction. We also do birthday parties!!!" Oxford Church of Christ Eric Dahl 409 N. Lamar Blvd. P.O. Box 1500 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-1735 [email protected] Pam's Pools and Spas Pam Dillard 2647-A West Oxford Loop Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-5660 Party Waitin to Happen Wiley Morris 1350 North Lamar #4 P.O. Box 1599 Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-0092 [email protected]
Pegues Styling Salon 413 CR 215 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-3684 Performance Food Group (PFG) Brenda Camire 506 Highway 35 North Batesville, MS 38606 662-712-2727 [email protected]
"Performance Food Group is a major food distributor who maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers-from independent restaurants and hotels to healthcare facilities, schools and quick-service eateries." Pop Warner/Football & Cheerleader Dan & Gloria Mathias 814 Jackson Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 662-796-1898 [email protected] Pregnancy Test Center Peggy Thomas P.O. Box 1193 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-4414 [email protected]
"We offer the following free services: pregnancy testing, confidential mentoring on abortion alternatives, material services, and classes." Price Rentals Mark Price 313 King Street Oxford, MS 38655 662-832-8311 Proud Larry's Scott Caradine 211 South Lamar Boulevard Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-0050 [email protected] Quarter Development Mike Harris P.O. Box 1244 Oxford, MS 38655 Ray Brothers Auto Repair Jerry Hancock P.O. Box 245 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-2421 RE/MAX Legacy Realty Mark Cleary 116 Falls Grove Drive Oxford, MS 38655 713-303-8924 [email protected]
Rebel Electric Service Dan Murrell 1438 Boyd St. P.O. Box 603 Water Valley, MS 38965 662-832-4040 [email protected] Rebel Paintball Jordan Bankhead 1124 North Lamar Blvd. Oxford, MS 38655 662-380-0997 [email protected]
"Rebel Paintball welcomes individuals, groups, and private parties. Check our website www.RebelPaintballCo.com for more information." Reid's Plumbing Jimmy Reid 13 CR 1026 Oxford, MS 38655 662-816-6577 Brian Roussel 1501 West Jackson Avenue, Ste. 113 PMB #131 Oxford, MS 38655 662-202-7830 [email protected]"Federated helps fulfill the Property, Life, and Health insurance needs of our prospects and clients." Select Staffing Trina Buford 682-C Highway 6 East Batesville, MS 38606 662-563-9617 [email protected] Signs & Stuff, Inc. Melissa Jones 317 Heritage Drive, Ste. 1 Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-3406 [email protected]
"Meeting graphic needs with integrity and superior workmanship with reasonable pricing so our customers have a competitive edge."
Snap Fitness Bryan Bossier 1625 Jackson Avenue West Oxford, MS 38655 225-773-3379 Paige Spencer 169A CR 198 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-9459 Steam King Johnny Rybolt 216 Dogwood Lane Batesville, MS 38606 662-934-8105 [email protected]
"Carpet Cleaning and floors. 15 years of service. Commercial and residential."
Sterling University Terrace Apartments Holly Fisher 900 Whirlpool Drive Oxford, MS 38655 662-281-1335 [email protected]
Sugar Browns Southern Table Lawrence M. Hunt 1007 College Hill Road Oxford, MS 38655 662-513-6144 [email protected]
Taylor Green, LLC John Stevens 504 Canterbury Drive Oxford, MS 38655 Taylor's Pub, LLC Jason Plunk 1101 Jackson Avenue East Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-2155 [email protected]
The Bailey Management Group, LLC Jason Bailey P.O. Box 1693 Oxford, MS 38655 662-816-0038 [email protected]
The Brilliant Easel Chandra Williams 1120 North Lamar 815 Deerfield Drive(mailing) Oxford, MS 38655 662-832-9339 [email protected]
The Hunter Group James R. Hunter, Sr. 2633 Traceland Drive P.O. Box 915 Tupelo, MS 38802-0915 662-841-1154 [email protected]
The Lampshade Corner, LLC Curtis Knight 1620 University Avenue 1739 University Ave., PMB 268 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-9400 [email protected]
The Lanes Bar and Grill Gary Churchill 1608 W. Jackson Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 662-513-0285 [email protected]
The Mustard Seed Vonda Blackburn 1737 University Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 662-281-8004 [email protected]
The Strong Heart Clinic Shane Cook 1300 Access Road, Ste. 400 Oxford, MS 38655 662-281-1115 [email protected]
The UPS Store Susan Smith 1739 University Avenue Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-3800 [email protected]
Therapeutic Bliss Rigby Rodgers 404 Galleria Lane, Ste. 5 Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-3400 [email protected]
Trout Law Firm T.R. Trout P.O. Box 119 New Albany, MS 38652 662-507-4304 [email protected]
University Sports Medicine Dr. Ed Field 2401 Professional Drive Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-0424 [email protected]
Vend-a-Snack of Oxford, Inc. Joel Edlin 261 Highway 7 South Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-2255 [email protected]
Ward's Short Stop Steve Ward 2502 Old Taylor Road Oxford, MS 38655 662-234-0640 [email protected]
"A convenience store with a full range of products featuring plate lunches." White Oak Family Medicine Kathy Merchant, Dr. Eric Richardson 1190 South 18th Street Oxford, MS 38655 662-236-1927 [email protected]"Family Medicine Physician specializing in acute illness/injury, chronic disease management, physical exam, diabetes & Hypertension."
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| 14th Annual Double Decker Spring Run
Saturday, April 25
10K Run - 7:30 a.m.
5K Walk - 7:45 a.m.
Kids Fun Run - 9 a.m.
Early Online registration (until April 16th): $20
Online registration (after April 16th): $25
Mail/in office: $25
Race Day registration: $30
Kids Fun Run: $10
Course Route
Come join us in a run through the tradition-rich rolling hills of one of Mississippi's most popular towns. Beginning at the Baptist HealthPlex, located at 703 North Lamar Blvd. in the Mid-Town Shopping Center, racing along the precisely measured 6.2 mile course, you will pass beautiful antebellum homes, run through the Ole Miss campus, as well as Rowan Oak, the historic home of William Faulkner, and conclude this highly competitive race at the Baptist HealthPlex.
Chip Timing
Double Decker Spring Run will use ChampionChip timing technology. To get an official race time and be included in results, participants MUST wear a race chip (rental fee is included in your registration fee). The ChampionChip technology allows for precision and timing accuracy in road racing performance. Race Chip pickup is on race day ONLY (6:15- 7:15 a.m.). No chips will be available for those who register after 7:15 am on race day. Participants in the Kids Fun Run will not wear chips.
NOTE: There will be a $35 fee for any rental chip not returned.
All race participants will receive an official Double Decker Spring Run t-shirt as well as a bag full of special offers and giveaways. Shirts and bags are not guaranteed to participants registering on-site. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be given to winners in each age group in both male and female categories. $100 Cash Prize will be awarded to overall male and female winners in each race. No duplicate awards will be given.
All awards will be presented at 9:30 a.m.
RegistrationPre-Registration is strongly encouraged. You can save up to $10 by pre-registering. Event day registration begins at 6:15 a.m. and closes at 7:15 a.m. ABSOLUTELY NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 7:15 A.M.
Run/Walk participant packet pick-up will be available on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24, from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Oxford Activity Center, located at 400 Price Street, go to back entrance for pickups. All other packets may be picked up on race day at the race location. All packets and chips must be picked up by 7:15 a.m. on race day.
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Thank you for investing in the business community of Oxford and Lafayette County.
Sincerely,
Your friends at the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Foundation
P.O. Box 147 - Oxford, MS 38655
Phone 662-234-4651 Fax 662-234-4655
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