Global Pharmaceutical Corporation receives accreditation 11/19/2009 11:42:00 AM Global Pharmaceutical Corp., has achieved the Award of Accreditation from the Healthcare Quality Association. This award is achieved only when home medical equipment companies demonstrate a high level of quality practices in their business operations and patient care techniques.
Labensky taps in to Columbus’ potential 11/19/2009 11:42:00 AM In 1997, she came to Columbus, from Murray, Ky., to teach cooking and management courses at Mississippi University for Women, where she served as founding director of the MUW Culinary Arts Institute.
Davidson awarded 2010 Top 10 finalist 11/12/2009 10:25:00 AM The American Business Women’s Association named its 2010 Top 10 Business Women, Sept. 25 during its annual awards ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Crowne Center in Kansas City, Mo.
Business Crime Prevention Tips 10/15/2009 10:25:00 AM Most criminals are opportunists. But when it comes to crimes against businesses, the criminals usally aren’t the ones creating the opportunities.
Noxubee economic development head resigns 10/14/2009 10:58:00 AM Brian Wilson, chief economic development officer for Noxubee County, today announced his departure from the Noxubee Alliance effective Jan. 1, 2010.
Program trains seniors to re-enter work force 10/3/2009 6:23:00 PM Experience Works is looking for more than two dozen senior citizens to begin on-the-job training programs — and possibly find gainful employment — at locations around the Golden Triangle.
Home-based business discussion helps educate budding entrepreneurs 9/24/2009 9:31:00 AM Having trouble finding a job? Why not create one?
That was one of the ideas behind of the Mississippi University for Women Center for Entrepreneurship’s round-table discussion on home-based businesses Thursday.
Ford joins Mitchell McNutt & Sams 9/10/2009 9:45:00 AM J. Douglas Ford has joined the law firm of Mitchell McNutt & Sams, P.A., as a shareholder in the Columbus office.
Golden Triangle dealers continue to benefit from clunkers program 8/27/2009 11:00:00 AM A recently completed federal government program has left higher-than-normal customer traffic, back lots full of heavily used cars and patient dealership owners at several Golden Triangle car lots, according to area car dealers.
EKA Chemicals received award for environment 8/6/2009 10:45:00 AM The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality began the enHance program, which recognizes companies that are committed to enhancing environmental issues beyond their legal requirements. EKA Chemicals of Columbus has been recognized in their successful participation in programs that resulted in the reduction of waste and the conservation of resources leading to long term economic benefits and continuous environmental enhancement for the community.
Cadence reports $14.7M loss in second quarter 7/24/2009 12:04:00 PM Starkville-based Cadence Financial Corp. reported a wider-than-expected second-quarter loss, hurt mainly by higher non-interest expenses and provision for bad loans.
Consumer Refunds from DISH Network 7/23/2009 10:19:00 AM Attorney General Jim Hood announced today that DISH network, L.L.C., will pay $5,991,000 to settle consumer protection allegations with attorneys general in 46 states.
Hotels check in to Golden Triangle 7/16/2009 Although a nationwide economic slowdown during the past year has ransacked several industries across the area and country, Golden Triangle hotel and resort developments seem to be charging forward.
Developers in Columbus, Starkville and West Point are working to bring a total of more than 370 new hotel rooms to the Golden Triangle.
Under par: Membership, usage down at Golden Triangle golf courses 7/9/2009 Business for several Golden Triangle golf courses and pro shops has been at a slow putt during the past year, as area greenskeepers have been struggling to deal with a rough national economy.
SBA disaster loan deadline nears 7/9/2009 The Small Business Administration reminds small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes that July 27 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans available in Mississippi. The SBA declared a disaster because of damages and losses to crops due to wind and rainfall associated with Hurricanes Gustav and Ike from Aug. 28 to Sept. 18, 2008. These loans are available in Noxubee and Oktibbeha counties.
Ruling: DePriest owes business partner $9.1 million 7/8/2009 A lengthy legal matter between Columbus businessman Donald DePriest and his former associate Oliver Phillips has ended, with Lowndes County Chancery Court Judge Kenneth Burns ruling in favor of Phillips to the tune of $9.1 million.
New steel facility to locate in Lowndes County 6/30/2009 About 65 jobs and a $25 million investment soon could be on its way to the Golden Triangle Industrial Park, members of the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors said this morning.
Eat With Us Group boycotts Canadian seafood 6/26/2009 A local restaurant group has joined businesses all over the world in a boycott of Canadian seafood.
The Humane Society of the United States announced this week the Eat With Us Group, which is based out of Columbus, is boycotting Canadian seafood in response to the country’s annual commercial seal hunt.
Paccar plant delays opening a year 6/26/2009 Adverse economic conditions and a decrease in demand have delayed the expected opening date of the more than 400,000-square-foot Paccar engine plant near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport, according to company officials.
Summer slowdown? It’s not so bad, business owners say 6/26/2009 STARKVILLE — The double-whammy of a deep recession and an annual population drop would put businesses here on edge this summer, but many believe they’ll do just fine.
Unique Business After Hours showcases restored home 6/25/2009 In conjunction with the West Point Growth Alliance’s Business After Hours in late May, Columbus Realtor Katrina Storey, of Century 21, enlisted numerous West Point and Columbus businesses to decoratively stage the rooms of a restored Victorian home at 549 South Division St. in West Point.
Local auto sales outlook brightens 6/25/2009 Though the nation’s economy may not be “out of the woods just yet,” several Columbus automobile dealers are beginning to see a jump start in their car sales.
Downtown Columbus still shines 6/25/2009 Though the country’s economic climate may have had a negative effect on some downtown Columbus businesses, the Friendly City’s center during the last year seems to have bucked a national trend of economic uncertainty.
Local auto sales outlook brightens 6/18/2009 Though the nation’s economy may not be “out of the woods just yet,” several Columbus automobile dealers are beginning to see a jump start in their car sales.
IRS offers tax credit guidance to businesses 6/18/2009 Businesses planning to claim the newly-expanded work opportunity tax credit for eligible unemployed veterans and unskilled younger workers hired during the first part of 2009 have until Aug. 17 to request the certification required for these workers, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
SBA to offer floor plan financing 6/18/2009 The U.S. Small Business Administration will offer government guaranteed loans to finance inventory for eligible auto, recreational vehicle, boat and other dealerships under a new pilot program announced recently by SBA Administrator Karen Mills. Dealer Floor Plan financing will be available beginning July 1, according to Mills.
Southern Ionics announces corporate staff changes 6/18/2009 Milton O. Sundbeck Jr., president and CEO of Southern Ionics Inc., recently announced organizational changes in the corporate office management staff in West Point.
Woody’s revamps, reopens 6/4/2009 A local businessman is hoping a new menu and lower prices will spell success for a recently reopened Columbus restaurant.
WINning program offers help for job seekers 5/28/2009 Striving to keep unemployment down in the Golden Triangle and working to make area employees better at their jobs — it’s all in a day’s work for employees at the WIN Job Center on North Frontage Road, alongside Highway 82 in Lowndes County.
Withholding adjustment option available for pension plans 5/28/2009 The Internal Revenue Service recently released new withholding adjustment procedures for pension plans. In February, the IRS issued revised withholding tables incorporating the Making Work Pay Tax Credit. The new procedure for pensions will make withholding more accurate for pension recipients.
Electric cooperative reaches safety milestone 5/28/2009 Employees of 4-County Electric Power Association’s West Point office celebrated a safety milestone recently. Employees at the office completed 2008 without a single recordable safety incident. In fact, the cooperative office has now gone nearly four years without any lost-time accidents. Employees were treated to a luncheon May 21 in honor of their achievement.
Thomasson recognized as Noxubee’s Industry of the Year 5/27/2009 The Noxubee Alliance recently held its annual Salute to Industry awards luncheon to celebrate Noxubee County’s business community, honoring the Thomasson Co./East Mississippi Pole as the Industry of the Year.
Harvey’s, Grill, Peppers to honor local heroes with free food Monday 5/21/2009 For the seventh year, the Eat With Us Group and Sweet Peppers Franchise Systems, LLC, announce that 24 of their restaurants will honor area firefighters, police officers, armed services personnel and veterans in uniform with a complimentary entrée on Memorial Day. Participating restaurants include Bulldog Deli, The Cotton District Grill, The Jackson Square Grill, Fairpark Grill, Harvey’s and all company- and franchise-owned Sweet Peppers Delis.
WARC receives Gold Risk Management Award 5/14/2009 The West Alabama Regional Commission was recently awarded the Gold Risk Management Award at the 2009 Annual Convention of the Alabama League of Municipalities in Montgomery, Ala.
Reeves promoted to Cadence Bank branch loan officer 5/14/2009 Columbus Banking Center President Jim McAlexander recently announced that Kacie Reeves, of Columbus, has been promoted to branch loan officer for the Columbus main office.
Home-based businesses offer array of advantages 5/14/2009 Though local businesses along Columbus’ major highways may seem to be the retail epicenter of the Friendly City, Lowndes County’s seat also boasts a network of somewhat less visible business offerings.
GTRA celebrates opening day of Memphis flights 5/7/2009 Golden Triangle air passengers traveling to the Western United States and overseas destinations received a more direct route Monday as the Golden Triangle Regional Airport expanded its service to include Memphis, Tenn.
Small tax-exempt organizations to file e-Postcards 5/7/2009 The Internal Revenue Service recently reminded many small tax-exempt organizations to file their annual electronic informational return with the IRS by the May 15 deadline. This is the second year of the new requirement for tax-exempt organizations whose gross annual receipts are normally $25,000 or less to file Form 990-N also known as e-Postcards. The process is fast and easy.
Court hears from second partner in DePriest trial 5/6/2009 Day 2 of the trial between Columbus businessmen Oliver Phillips and Don DePriest included testimony from Phillips — who is suing DePriest for close to $10 million — and DePriest, who countersued, claiming Phillips’ case is not valid.
Partner details business ventures 5/5/2009 Cross examination began this morning in the clash between Columbus businessmen Oliver Phillips and Don DePriest, after a day of testimony from Phillips, who detailed a friendship he said ran sour after nearly three decades of unpaid debt.
Robinson promoted to senior vice president 4/24/2009 Cadence Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lewis F. Mallory Jr. recently announced Jan Robinson as senior vice president.
McCreary joins Commercial Lending Department 4/24/2009 Columbus Banking Center President Jim McAlexander recently announced that Paul McCreary has joined the Columbus Banking Center as senior vice president of commercial lending. McCreary, who has over 30 years of banking experience, previously held positions as a commercial lender, vice-president of lending and branch president with several banking institutions across Mississippi.
McNeal receives Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation 4/24/2009 Eddie McNeal, CFP®, a senior financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Starkville, has achieved the professional designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) through the College of Financial Planning.
Banks and Lofton graduate from NFPA course 4/24/2009 Firefighters Mitchell R. Banks and Tyler Lofton of the Columbus Fire Department recently graduated from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson.
Harrelson joins Unity Hospice Care 4/24/2009 Sarah Harrelson has joined Unity Hospice Care as an account executive in the Starkville office. Unity Hospice Care is headquartered in Germantown, Tenn., with nine offices that include all of north and middle Mississippi.
Coleman awarded certification 4/24/2009 William “Gene” Coleman of Columbus has been awarded the Mississippi Municipal League’s Basic Certified Municipal Official’s designation.
Shelton promoted to vice president 4/24/2009 Cadence Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lewis F. Mallory Jr. recently announced the promotion of Amy Shelton to assistant vice president.
Furniture maker sees boom amid downturn 4/10/2009 With frequent reports of large layoffs, decreased salaries and plant closings, area economic news lately has been less than stellar.
Across the country, news of large companies outsourcing jobs and terminating longtime employees during the past few years provides an even bleaker economic outlook for many.
Scott promoted to retail banking manager at Cadence Bank 4/2/2009 Columbus Banking Center President Jim McAlexander recently announced that Jaime Scott has been promoted to vice president and retail banking manager for the Columbus area branches of Cadence Bank.
Phillips-Gaines joins Forbes Investor Team 4/2/2009 Lynn Phillips-Gaines, CFP, CLTC, has joined the Forbes Investor Team that offers comments and insight on the top financial news as it is being made. She will participate in e-mail, telephone and sometimes video panel discussions with other leading strategists, financial planners, analysts, money managers and economists to help readers find what’s important in both the markets and their financial lives.
Burkhalter improving jumbotron 2/6/2009 Delynn and Sue Burkhalter, of Columbus, wanted an improved view of the Mississippi State football games, so they decided to tackle a huge project.
Business briefs 1/29/2009 John Cangelosi has been selected by his peers as North Mississippi Medical Center-West Point’s most recent employee of the quarter.
Business briefs 1/15/2009 C.J. LeMaster, Baptist Golden Triangle
