November 20, 2014
Welcome to the NEW Chamber Connection 2.0!


We've refreshed our newsletter with a brand-new look! 

 

While nothing's changed about the content, we want to do a better job of keeping you up-to-date with what's happening at CDF and with our members. Our aim is to keep this e-newsletter informative and useful, so we'll continue delivering it to you monthly and we'll always strive to keep it brief.

 
CC2.0 is published the third Tuesday each month. If you would like to include something in the next issue, please send a .jpg or PDF to [email protected] by December 13.
Ambassador of the Month

Ashley Prince, marketing specialist with local MOBILE, is October's Ambassador of the Month. Ashley attended 7 CDF events and ribbon cuttings and contacted 24 CDF members through the member mentor program. Congratulations, Ashley!


CDF Releases Livability: Tupelo, Lee County, MS 2015

Program promotes community to newcomers, visitors and businesses

The Community Development Foundation recently unveiled Livability: Tupelo, Lee County, MS 2015, a print and digital program that promotes the area to newcomers, visitors and relocating businesses.

 

Content highlights quality of life, business climate, attractions, restaurants and must-do activities in Tupelo and Lee County. Articles focus on the new Tupelo Aquatic Center and its impact on the community and economy, the area's growing local food scene, as well as the area's thriving tourism industry and recent foreign investment in the community.

 

Other articles highlight the quality-of-place amenities that attract people to Tupelo and Lee County, including excellent fitness programs and facilities, convenient access to award-winning health care and a business climate energized by active young professionals and entrepreneurs.

 

Find more great content about Tupelo and Lee County on Livability.com, a national website with information about more than 15,000 of America's best places to live and visit. The website includes articles and photo galleries, maps, videos and demographic information.

 

For a free digital version of the magazine optimized for iPads, tablets and other mobile devices, visit livability.com/ms/tupelo/digital-magazine.








Coming up at CDF
Wake Up! Tupelo/Lee Co.
Friday, December 5
7:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Elvis Presley Birthplace
306 Elvis Presley Dr. 

Event Sponsor: 

Corporate Sponsors:
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Business Boxed
Lunch & Learn:

Tax Smorgasbord - 

A Full Buffet of Tax Planning Challenges & Opportunities


Wednesday, December 10
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

398 E Main St.

CDF Center

CDF Boardroom

 

Event Sponsor: 


Members: $15

Non-members: $30

 

Registration limited to first 60.

 


Business After Hours
Thursday, December 11
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

BNA Bank
2919 Tom Watkins Dr.
Saltillo, MS 38863

Event Sponsor: 


Food provided by: 
Simply Southern 
Sisters Catering

Free for CDF members

Corporate Sponsors:
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Business Boxed
Lunch & Learn:

Interview Techniques for Employers- Best practices for recruit the right staff 


Wednesday, January 14
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

398 E Main St.

CDF Center

CDF Boardroom

 

Event Sponsor: 


Members: $15

Non-members: $30

 

Registration limited to first 60.



New Members

BNA Bank

Ms. Amanda Kent

2919 Tom Watson Dr.

Saltillo, MS  38866

(662) 842-4618

www.bnabank.com

Banking

 

CarMax

Mr. Steve Patton

3147 Tom Watson Dr.

Saltillo, MS  38866

(662) 844-1017

www.carmax.com

Automotive

 

De Lighthouse Jazz Caf�

Mr. Timothy Topps

701 S Gloster St.

Tupelo, MS 38801

(662) 407-4221

Restaurants & Catering

 

Delta Materials Handling, Inc.

Ms. Francie Emerson

1984 McCullough Blvd.

Tupelo, MS  38801

(662) 844-5766

www.deltamat.com

Equipment

 

Gabriel's on Gloster

Mr. Micah Lawson

407 N Gloster St., Ste. 1-B

Tupelo, MS  38804

(662) 269-3842

Restaurants & Catering

 

Mission Rehab 

of New Albany

Mr. J. Pullman

111A Main St.

New Albany, MS  38652

(662) 538-8258

www.yourmissionrehab.com

Health Care

 

Mississippi Bottled Water 

of Tupelo, Inc.

Mr. Frank Anger

750 Rex Dr.

Tupelo, MS  38801

(662) 841-1668

Manufacturers & Distributors

 

Premier Janitorial Service

Mr. Elton Edwards

107 CR 711

Shannon, MS  38868

(662) 419-2429

Janitorial

 

SeaPort Airlines

Ms. Claire James

105 Lemons Dr.

Tupelo, MS  38801

(888) 573-2767

www.seaportairlines.com

Airports

 

The Snooty Owl

Ms. Amber Mooneyham

1626B N Veterans Blvd.

Tupelo, MS  38804

(662) 844-4042

Retail & Specialty Shops

 

Southeastern Freight Lines

Mr. Casey Mayer

150 George T Thompson Dr.

Tupelo, MS  38801

(662) 690-9871

www.sefl.com

Transportation

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

De Lighthouse Jazz Caf�

Friday, November 21

2 p.m.

701 S Gloster St.

 

The Snooty Owl

Monday, December 1

11 a.m.

1626B N Veterans Blvd.

 

Gabriel's on Gloster

Tuesday, December 2

11 a.m.

407 N Gloster St., Ste. 1B

 

Southeastern Freight Lines

Thursday, December 4

9 a.m.

150 George T Thompson Dr.

 

Mississippi Small Business Development Center

Thursday, December 11

4 p.m.

398 E Main St.

Renasant Center for IDEAs Lobby

 

BNA Bank

Thursday, December 11

4:45 p.m.

2919 Tom Watson Dr.

ChamberAdvantage

New partners
Mission Rehab of New Albany
Premier Janitorial Service
Wing Stop

Ribbon Cuttings
Southwind

Mabus Agency

PLS Financial

Autism Center of North MS

Trost and Prost

SeaPort Airlines

UPS Store
Anytime Fitness
Yummy Yogurt & Cafe
Community Development Foundation | 662-842-4521 | [email protected] | http://www.cdfms.org
398 E Main St., CDF Center
P.O. Box A
Tupelo, MS 38802

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