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 admin@ridgelandchamber.comor visit us online at www.ridgelandchamber.com

Advertise your business in “Visions”! Call the Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce for information. 601.991.9996

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Welcome,New Members!

When considering needs for your homeor office, please shop with

Ridgeland Chamber members first!

Alicia’s MaidAlicia Fuentes • Daniela Gonzalez1620 E. County Line Road, #11-D

(601) 502-6412 • Office & Home Cleaning

The Game TrailerThomas Bellinder • John Taylor451 Brookwood Estates Drive

Byram, MS 39272 • (800) 946-8814Video Games • Children’s Activity Centers

George C. Glass310 Steeple Ridge Drive

Ridgeland, MS 39157 • (601) 898-9778Individual Member

Ruth’s This-N-ThatPatty McGee-Sutton • Sheila Fairley

105 N. Central Street • (703) 862-0341Hand Crafted Items • Gifts & Specialty Items

Ribbon Cuttings

Dasjeva Boutique - The Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Dasjeva Boutique, located at 1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 8. From left, Casey Gaines, Community Bank; Kristy Daniels, Regions Bank; Rudasia Lee, Dasjeva Boutique; Trina Green, shop owner; Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee; Ridgeland Chamber President Carla Palmer Allen, CPA Realty, LLC; Meghan Elder, Hilton Jackson and Dr. Sharon Slater, Educational Services for HOPE, LLC.

A Perfect Gift - Ridgeland Chamber members turned out for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of A Perfect Gift, located at 1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 6. From left, Lisa Walls, Fox/Everett; Alderman-at-Large D. I. Smith; Marc Petro, Community Bank; Meghan Elder, Hilton Jackson; Kristy Daniels, Regions Bank; Greg Starnes, Trustmark National Bank; Juanita Smith, Columbus, MS; Eddie Hopper, Office Products Plus; Devon Stribling; Catrice Swopshire, A Perfect Gift; Trizell Hardin, Trustmark National Bank; Margaret Stribling, store owner; Tommy Swopshire; Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee; Ridgeland Chamber President Carla Palmer Allen, CPA Realty, LLC and Aldermen Brian Ramsey and Scott Jones.

Beyond Therapy - Members of the Ridgeland Chamber welcomed Beyond Therapy, located at 950 E. County Line Road, Suite E. From left, Kristy Daniels, Regions Bank; Ridgeland Chamber President Carla Palmer Allen, CPA Realty, LLC; Meagen Mallette, OTR/L, Director of Outreach/Marketing; Jennifer Donahue, OTR/L, Director of Rehab, Beyond Therapy; Tanny Crawford, PT, Director of Performance Rehab Outpatient/Marketing; Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee; Suzanne Walters, OTR/L, CEO and Daron Walters, CFO, Performance Rehab; Meghan Elder, Hilton Jackson and VaLinda Matthews, SLP-CS, Performance Rehab.

DIPLOMATOF THE MONTH

JULY 2013Kristy DanielsRegions Bank

R i D G E L A N D ’ SCALendAR of events

Thursday, August 29, 10:30 A.M. Ribbon Cutting UCR Properties and Underwood Companies 660 Katherine Dr., Ste. 304 Flowood, MS

Monday, September 2, Labor Day

Thursday, September 5, 10:30 A.M. Ribbon Cutting The Enclave at Towne Center 1 Enclave Circle

Friday, September 6, 11:30 A.M. Diplomats First Friday Burgers & Blues 1060 E. County Line Rd, Ste. 22

Wednesday, September 11, 11:30 A.M. Board of Directors Meeting Chamber Office 754 S. Pear Orchard Rd.

Thursday, September 12, 11:30 A.M. Ribbon Cutting Ruth’s This-N-That 105 North Central St.

Thursday, Sept. 19, Denim & Diamonds Goes Disco Country Club of Jackson 345 St. Andrews Street 6 P.M. ~ Reception & Silent Auction 7:30 P.M.~ Dinner & Entertainment

Sunday, September 22, First Day of Autumn

Tuesday, September 24, 5:30 P.M. Jr. Diplomat Orientation Location TBA

Monday, September 30, 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Creative Economy Business After Hours Mississippi Crafts Center 950 Rice Road

Tailgating at the Hilton ~ The Ridgeland Chamber joined other metro Jackson area chambers of commerce in hosting the Hilton Bowl Tailgate Party 2013, a kick-off to Mississippi’s college football season at the Hilton Jackson on County Line Road.

At right, from left ~ Alaina Reed, Hyatt Place; Lisa Walls, Fox/Everett; Traci Traxler, Trustmark National Bank and Ridgeland Chamber President Carla Palmer Allen, CPA Realty, enjoy networking at the Hilton Tailgate Party.

At left, from left ~ Greg Starnes, Trustmark Bank – Highland Colony and Trizell Hardin, Trustmark Bank – Northpark visit with Tom Steadman, Tuxedo Junction at the popular tailgating event.

Business After Hours

CITY OF RIDGELAND

CHAMBER OF

COMMERCEPRESENTSCOMMERCEPRESENTS

Tickets $65.00 per person. Includes reception, silent auction,dinner, entertainment & a fabulous favor!

Call the Ridgeland Chamber today to reserve your ticket • 601-991-9996.

Tickets $65.00 per person. Includes reception, silent auction,GOES DISCO

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FEATURING

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013COUNTRY CLUB OF JACKSON

345 St. Andrews Drive • Jackson, MSReception & Silent Auction • 6:00 P.M.

Dinner & Entertainment • 7:30 P.M.

The City of Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profi t organization committedto the development of new and existing business and quality of life for the residents of

Ridgeland. Proceeds from Denim & Diamonds help fund the Chamber’s community service programs which impact the City of Ridgeland.

Call the Ridgeland Chamber today to reserve your ticket • 601-991-9996.

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DIAMOND SPONSORSBancorpSouth • BankPlusJackson Orthopaedic Clinic

DENIM SPONSORS CenterPoint Energy • Entergy Mississippi

Fitness Lady Health Clubs • Madison County Journal Mazda of Ridgeland • Regions Bank

Trustmark National Bank

FRIENDS Fox 40 News • Hilton Jackson • MISS 103

Mississippi PhotoBooths, LLC • WJDX 105.1 FMWLEZ 98.1 FM • WRTM 100.5 • WYAB 103.9 FM

Fox 40 News • Hilton Jackson • MISS 103

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2013 Ridgeland Chamber Board of Directors

Front row, from left: Hunter Arnold, Vice-President, Waggoner Engineering, Inc.; 2013 Ridgeland Chamber President Carla Palmer Allen, CPA Realty, LLC; Marc Petro, Treasurer, Community Bank.Middle row: Greg Starnes, Immediate Past President, Trustmark National Bank; Eddie Hopper, Office Products Plus; Bailey Chandler, Banking and Don Burnham, Holmes Community College.Back row: Russell Wilcox, Woodlands Realty Group, LLC; John Dorsa, State Farm Insurance; R. David Marchetti, Wells Marble & Hurst, PLLC; Orien Watson, C Spire Wireless and Sam Keyes, Butler Snow O’Mara Stevens & Cannada, PLLC. Photo by Deryll Stegall, Stegall Imagery.

Linda BynumExecutive Director

Sandy BaasAdministrative Assistant

Michelle LittleReceptionist

spotlight on Ann e. smith elementary The City of Ridgeland is participating in the Mississippi Mayors’ Let’s Play Challenge sponsored by Kaboom to win a new playground for Ann Smith Elementary School. The challenge requires citizens to log on and sign up to take the Let’s Play Pledge of at least sixty extra minutes of play per week with one or more children.

Ridgeland is currently in seventh place in this competition. Only the top three cities will be awarded prizes, so we are asking everyone who lives, works or plays in Ridgeland to step up and make the pledge. To make your pledge, log on to www.letsplay.com and click the “Pledge Now” button. After doing this, enter your e-mail and select “Ridgeland” from the drop-down menu. After you make your pledge, share the link with your friends. Help local children and the State of Mississippi fight obesity and be healthy!

It’s a Great Day to be a TITAN!

www.ridgelandchamber.comWe’ve got a NEW LOOK!!

The Chamber has a brand new, state-of-the-art website featuring several new online services. Our members can view and update member info in their online directory listing,

search the directory, register for events online and more! The website also features both a Chamber and a Community Calendar of Events, photo galleries, newsletters and demographic info for those Ridgeland residents or those visiting Ridgeland. Please visit www.ridgelandchamber.com and tell us what you think!

over 150 Children Receive school supplies through Youth villages

Trustmark National Bank led efforts this year in support of Youth Villages Mississippi’s campaign to gather school supplies for needy Mississippi children. The 2013 Backpack Heroes Campaign provides new backpacks and school supplies for the children served by Youth Villages Mississippi. All collections go directly to the children, most of whom cannot afford a backpack or basic supplies for the coming school year. Through the efforts of Trustmark National Bank, over 150 backpacks were filled with school supplies and were delivered to children and youth in need. For more information on Youth Villages Mississippi, visit www.youthvillages.org.At right ~ Trustmark Bank branches of Ridgeland, Madison and Jackson donated nearly $5,000 worth of backpacks and school supplies to Mississippi children. Trustmark Bank branch vice presidents recently gathered with Youth Villages staff at their office in Ridgeland where more than 150 backpacks were filled with school supplies. From left, Andre Conway, Community Relations Manager, Youth Villages; Toney Allen, Trustmark - South State Street; Trizell Hardin, Trustmark - Northpark; Angie Steadman, Trustmark - Hwy. 51 Ridgeland, who spearheaded the campaign; Angela Donley, Trustmark - Meadowbrook; Greg Starnes, Trustmark - Highland Colony; Todd Etheredge, Trustmark - Regional Administrative Manager; Amy Adams Johnson, Asst. Director, Youth Villages; Katja Russell, Executive Director, Youth Villages and Chauntelle Hunter, Care Coordination Program Manager for Youth Villages.

Police Appreciation Week Is September 16 – 22

The week of Sept. 16 – 22 is “Tell a Police Officer Thank You!” week, and the Ridgeland Chamber is seeking donations from Chamber members to say THANK YOU! To Ridgeland’s Police Force.

Businesses may donate cash in the form of a check which will be used to buy “goodie bag” items for Ridgeland’s Police Force. Funds left over, will be given to the Ridgeland Police Auxiliary to purchase necessary items for the department.

Any donation, large or small, is appreciated. Please make your check payable to the Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce and earmark it “Police Appreciation Week”. For more info call 601-991-9996.

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