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July, 2011  Vol 3, Issue 5  

The Chamber Update
Keeping You In Touch

Congratulations

Mary Margaret Roark

 Miss Mississippi 2011

 

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tfa Above: Above Heather Robinson and John Sauerwein volunteering at the TFA Third of July Celebration.    

 

Upcoming Events



July 21 - July 24 - 2011 Long Course State Championship Swim Meet  

 

July 29 - August 1 - AA Region III Coach Pitch/Machine Pitch Tournament  

 

July 30 - 31 - Cleveland Country Club 6-Man 

 

August 18 - Welcome Back DSU  

 

 

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tfa4 Above: TFA Participants enjoying themselves at the TFA Third of July Celebration.  

  

Please be sure to check the Quick Links in the right column for other events.

 

AA Region III Coach Pitch/Machine Pitch Tournament

The City of Cleveland and the Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce

Present

 

The Region AA Dixie Youth Coach Pitch Tournament

July 29 - August 1, 2011

Bear Pen Park

Cleveland, Mississippi

 

 

 

2011 Dixie Youth Tournament Economic Impact

 

The 2011 Dixie Youth Tournament will have an enormous financial impact on the City of Cleveland and the surrounding communities as well as the State of Mississippi.

 

24 teams from 4 states will participate in this tournament. During tournament weekend, the World Series supporters will fill hundreds of hotel rooms in the area. They will be involved in many activities throughout the weekend such as dining, shopping, sightseeing and entertainment ventures. Past Dixie Youth economic impact has been estimated to be thousands of dollars. Retail and service businesses will also benefit tournament weekend. All this combined will surely be a boost to the local economy. This will be a great opportunity for the people and the businesses of Cleveland to showcase our beautiful city, state and hospitality. The Dixie Youth Coach Pitch Committee is asking the local business community to pitch in and make this the best Dixie Youth tournament ever.

 

We are still in need of volunteers for the weekend to make this a successful tournament. If you can help, please call the Chamber at 843-2712.

 

Diane Makamson,

Chamber President

 

                        

 

2011 MSI LC State Championships  

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2011 MSI LC State Championships

July 21-24th   

 

Hosted by Delta Aquatic Club for the

11th Straight Year

 

Over 400 Swimmers and their families visiting the Delta

 

12 teams competing from throughout the state

 

http://www.deltaducks.org   

Board Meeting Recap

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Above: Mayor Billy Nowell, Becky Nowell and Hilda Povall volunteering at the TFA Third of July Celebration.   

New members approved for membership

Kay Bullock

Goody's

 

 

Marketing: The Chamber hosted two luncheons to help roll out the marketing campaign.

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We are now doing the Sports portion of our campaign so be looking for the ads, testimonials and commercials.

  

Promotions:   

The State sponsors a "tax free" weekend in July.

Just certain items that pertain to back to school are tax free.  The committee decided that it would be easier to have all sale tax free rather than try to separate these items, at participating stores.  This will take place July 29th and 30th which is the same weekend as the Coach Pitch Tournament.  TC approved a full page ad in the program and we will advertise the "tax free" opportunity.

    

Economic Restructuring:  Merle Norman has moved to Sharpe Ave. and The Southern Grill has reopened on North St.    

 

Octoberfest:  Sponsor request letters have been mailed and some businesses have responded.  The event is October 14th & 15th this year.  Most Chairs are in place.

 

TOURISM: 

The Robertson Scholars are back in Cleveland for the summer. They will live in the Delta for two months and work with various Delta charities and non-profits.  One of their projects will be to build two Swift Towers, one at Dahomey and one on the campus at DSU.

 

The Delta Center took twenty eigit TFA participants on a day-long heritage tour Saturday, June 18.

  

 

   

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Above: Corps Members for TFA enjoying the food at the Third of July Celebration.  


 
 
Thank You,
Brian Blansett
Marketing and Communications Director
Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce
 

Contact us:

Judson Thigpen-Executive Director

Anne Dilworth-Team Cleveland and Special Events Coordinator

 
 
 
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
AA Region III Tournament
MSILC State Swim Meet
Recap
New Member Spotlight
Ribbon Cuttings
Join Our Mailing List!
Quick Links

New Member Spotlight


Please Support and Congratulate our  new members! 

Kay Bullock

Goody's 

Ribbon Cuttings

 

 

The Chamber offers ribbon cuttings for grand openings and grand re-openings. If you would like to schedule a ribbon cutting please contact Anne Dilworth at 662-843-2712.

 

 

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.