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The Chamber Update
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Mission Statement
The Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of advancing the civic, commercial, industrial, economic, social, and general interest of the people of Cleveland and Bolivar County. It shall encourage the growth of existing industries and businesses while giving all proper assistance to any new firms or individuals seeking to locate in Cleveland and Bolivar County. This organization will support all those activities believed to be beneficial to the community and the area and will oppose those which might be detrimental. And in general, the Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce shall follow always those policies intended to accomplish the greatest good for the greatest number.
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| Upcoming Events |
The 3rd annual Italian Festival of Cleveland is fast approaching and your sponsorship is needed to make this another successful year. Here is a list of our current sponsors. Do not miss your chance to be a part of this great event. Italian Festival WebsiteThanks to our sponsors
ITALIAN FESTIVAL OF MISSISSIPPI SPONSORS 2009
Godfather-$2,500 and up
AM 1490
Cable One
Coopwood Communications
Jammin 104
Jimmy Sanders, Inc.
KIX 92.1
Majic 107.5
The Bolivar Commercial
Topa Dog-$1,000-$2,499
Delta State University
Nehi Bottling Co.
SouthGroup Insurance
WABG - TV
Wade, Inc.
WDMS FM
WXVT - TV
Mama Mia-$500-$999
Cleveland Lumber & Supply Co.
Denton Dairy
Fortress, LLC
JANTRAN
Mitchell Delta Dist., LLC Budweiser
NEMCC dba Great River Beverage
Peter's Pottery
T. J.'s Spirits
Guda Boy-$250-$499
Animal Medical Clinic
Blake Surgical Assoc
Bolivar Medical Center
Bolivar Urology
Bostick Brothers
Boyle Flying Service
Continue Care Home Health & Hospice
Cleveland Funeral Home
Cleveland State Bank
Cleveland Trophy
Delta OB/GYN
Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.
Fleming Lumber Co., Inc
Guaranty Bank & Trust Co., Inc.
H & H Farms
Haire Drug Center
Hardy & Associates, P.A.
Holiday Ice Services, Inc.
Jeremy Bruss State Farm Insurance
Land Bank of North MS
M & F Bank
Mid-South Water
Needle Specialty Products
Planters Bank & Trust Co.
Povall & Jeffreys, P.A.
Ray Funeral Home
RES
South Street Pharmacy
The Image Specialist
Acino Piccolo
Byrd's Service Station
March 13th and 14th
Italian Festival of Mississippi
March 27th and 28th
The Mississippi Dental Hygienists Association(250 attendees)
June 19th thru 21st
2008-2009 Exchange Club Convention Mississippi District
August 21st and 23rd
Cleveland Country Club will host State Senior Mixed Doubles Tournament(250-300 players) | |
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| New Member Spotlight |
Please Support and Congratulate our new members!
Will Bradham c/o Sysco
*Sysco is one of the top food service providers in the country and services a vast majority of local businesses.
Kutworks Studio
*Owners Freida Easley and Linda Ingram not only KUT hair but they have a wide variety of hair supplies, tanning beds, jewelry and clothing under one roof.
Factory Direct Furniture
*As owners Troy Garrett and his father have one of Mississippi's largest furniture stores it is going to be hard not to find exactly what you are looking for to meet your furniture needs.
Cleveland Home & Hardware
*ACE Hardware has come to Cleveland. Owner Allen Towles has stocked it with merchandise to meet your specific needs. Please go by and check out all the trusted name brand items they have to offer.
The Pickled Okra
*Voted Cleveland's best night spot, The Pickled Okra Bar & Grill features delicious food and drinks at fair prices Monday - Saturday nights. Lunch is served Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. It is located at 201 S. Sharpe Ave. Ph. (662)843-8510.
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| Letter From The Executive Board |
The most popular question asked of anyone promoting the Chamber of Commerce is "What does the Chamber do for me?" I think it is beneficial to begin answering that question by referring to the Mission Statement of the Chamber. For that reason, our Mission Statement will be included at the top of each of our monthly newsletters so we can all remember why we give of our time and efforts for Cleveland and Bolivar County. While our methods of achieving this mission may vary from year to year, our Chamber has been very instrumental in making Cleveland and Bolivar County a great place to live and work. One thing we have not done a very good job of for several years is letting people know what is going on at the Chamber. For that reason, we now have a Communications and Marketing Manager, Brian Blansett, who will publish monthly newsletters and weekly updates about things taking place at the Chamber and in Cleveland and Bolivar County. He will also be making face-to-face visits with Chamber members and potential Chamber members to ask for new ideas and suggestions of how we can best achieve our mission. We also realize that although we have many events in Cleveland and Bolivar County, our Chamber needs to be more involved and informed about these events so we can better serve our visitors. Another new employee at the Chamber is Frances Janoush, who will serve as our Events Coordinator. Frances's job will be to help facilitate events coming to Bolivar County, as well as explore opportunities to recruit more events. As I stated, our method of achieving our mission may change from time to time. If you have ideas and suggestions to improve the quality of life in Cleveland and Bolivar County, give me a call at 662-843-2712 or email me at judson@clevelandmschamber.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Judson Thigpen | |
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The Italian Festival of Mississippi is fun for people of all ages. Please come out and join the fun Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14.
- New Members approved: Kut Works Studio, The Pickled Okra, Factory Direct Furniture, and Cleveland Home & Hardware.
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A new membership computer program is being put into place to help us more easily manage dues and contacts.
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The Chamber will take full control of its website mid-month instead of outsourcing, which will help keep things much more up-to-date.
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The Fallen Heroes Dedication was a huge success and the Chamber enjoyed being a part of it by printing and handing out programs and posters and providing media promotion for the event.(See article below for more details).
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Kut Works Studio will be moving to the old pawn shop on Hwy. 8 in March and The Warehouse is now open nights with a separate night menu.
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The Italian Festival of Mississippi is fast approaching and it is not too late to get in your sponsorships. Visit the website for more info on dates and times.
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Delta Legislative Day was a great success. Seven people from our area attended.
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Will Hooker thanked the Chamber for sponsoring him to Leadership Mississippi and announced that one session would be held in Cleveland.
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A committee was formed to determine Bolivar County's "attractions" and how the Chamber could help promote and to improve on it. |
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The Chamber was very proud to have a small part in making the Fallen Heroes from the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars Ceremony on Saturday, January 31, such a great success. Approximately 500 veterans, family members and spectators filled the Bolivar County Expo to pay tribute to those that gave their lives. The Chamber contacted the media, printed the programs and posters. Businesses along Highway 61 used their signs to make the public aware of the ceremony. On Monday, February 2, Chamber representatives attended the placing of the memorial in the Bolivar County Court House where it will be housed permanently. This memorial was the vision of one man, Sonny Roncali from Shaw who saw it through its completion. If you have not seen the memorial, please take time to view it at the Court House.
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Thank You,
Brian Blansett
Marketing and Communications Director
Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce
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