According to a press release from the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID), drivers across the state will receive credits totaling $60,815,207 from auto insurers after a number of companies have filed requests with the department.
When it comes to landing industries, restaurants and retail locations, there are franchise reps and site managers looking for locations far before communication is made with local representatives. That information begins with data derived from the census.
ABERDEEN – Continuing to adjust with the times, a facial shield production line through Allmond’s Printing is steadily outgrowing space thanks to demand mostly from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.
ABERDEEN – Robin’s Unique Boutique Owner Robin Bounds shared her experience of Mississippi’s soft retail opening on national news through a guest spot April 30 on “Your World with Neil Cavuto” on FOX News. She believes she was picked for the Skype interview because of show reps finding one o…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today that agricultural businesses are now eligible for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs. SBA’s EIDL portal will reopen today as a result of funding authorized by Congr…
ABERDEEN – Even though federal assistance to help small businesses through COVID-19 is highly competitive and uncertain, a small town’s sense of helping one another out is more of a guarantee. So is the case of eight downtown Aberdeen commercial property owners who granted rent forgiveness f…
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications on Monday from approved lenders on behalf of any eligible borrower. This will ensure that SBA has properly coded the system to account for changes made by the legislation.
Small businesses across the country, the backbone of our nation's economy, are facing potentially devastating economic pressure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have already been forced to shut temporarily, and even those operating remotely still face major revenue shortfalls. With…
ABERDEEN – The recent sale of the former Central Insurance building at the intersection of Commerce and Meridian streets isn’t as much a sign of confidence for downtown development but rather a continuation of momentum for Main Street.
ABERDEEN – Several downtown small business owners are experiencing the generosity of their landlords through a rental forgiveness program steered by Aberdeen Main Street Director Ann Tackett, following an idea someone suggested to her.
Businesses countywide are suffering significant impacts related to COVID-19. If you represent a business or nonprofit organization in Monroe County, please help the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce understand what your business is going through.
Update: The Monroe County Chamber of Commerce received correspondence from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Tuesday addressing an overload of traffic to its website once the application process began for its Save Small Business Grant application period. The U.S. chamber stated it prep…
With hospitals’ growing need for personal protection equipment, two local businesses are tapping into their resources to fill the demand for face shields. American Controls Technology in Amory and Allmond Printing in Aberdeen have both adapted their work days to making a different type of pr…
The Monroe County Chamber of Commerce is aware that the U.S. Chamber’s Save Small Business Grant site has been hit hard with a heavy load due to so many people trying to access the site at once. There has been communication with the U.S. Chamber for a work around, and the Monroe County Chamb…
As the price of commodities is currently unpredictable, so are the costs people pay for them. Supply and demand at grocery stores, in particular, has forced the price of some products to increase because of lack of product.
With grocery stores in high demand of a number of items through the coronavirus outbreak, some Monroe County farmers are responsible for helping supply the need.
According to the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, small businesses are the foundation of our communities and our economy. Employing nearly half the American workforce, they keep our neighborhoods running and make them feel like home. The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have wrought unp…
The Monroe County Chamber of Commerce knows trying to decide if you should apply for assistance is hard enough, but which one to apply for can be overwhelming. The Mississippi Economic Development Council hosted a webinar this week with the U.S. Chamber the chamber hopes might help you as yo…
KANSAS CITY – Conexon, the nation’s leader in assisting electric cooperatives to deploy broadband networks, has been selected by the Monroe County Electric Power Association to deliver comprehensive broadband management services, including network design and engineering, construction managem…
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease continues to impact communities across the country, Mississippi banks are working around the clock to assist borrowers, including through the new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
ABERDEEN – Aberdeen Main Street was selected for a 2020 Mississippi Main Street Association community development grant, which will go towards a courtyard and information station to go along with ongoing improvements at the former Cooperwood Service Station at the corner of Commerce and Mapl…
While nobody knows what changes circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 strain of coronavirus will bring, one of the certainties is the need to continue supporting local businesses.
All of Food Giant's locations will temporarily limit their hours from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. beginning Thursday, March 19. The new hours will be in effect until further notice.
ABERDEEN – From six employees and a used Chevy El Camino when it began on March 3, 1980 to 435 employees and more than a thousand pieces of equipment now, Eutaw Construction has grown exponentially.
CASON – Dollar General’s newest store at 30421 Highway 371 is now open. In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices.
NETTLETON – When HomeStretch opened a decade ago, its 35 employees made three reclining chair styles and three motion group styles. Now, its approximately 460 workers manufacture 20 styles of recliners and 15 motion groups, with multiple cover options.
AMORY – Shoppers wanting to save time and avoid crowds in the Walmart grocery aisles can now do so through the Amory location’s newly added online pickup option. Products applicable include staples such as groceries, cleaning supplies, diapers and pet supplies.
AMORY – With the availability of legal alcohol sales in Amory now, stores have had to make space for more products, and in some cases that’s meant phasing out familiar fixtures.
ABERDEEN – Students and adults wishing to enhance a range of skills to be more competitive in the job market are invited to participate in an upcoming manufacturing skills basic certification program.
AMORY – Beginning with baseball season, Mississippi State University’s athletics program wants fans to have more dining options than just concession stands, and food trucks will play the pivotal role.
AMORY – The City of Amory and Monroe County Chamber of Commerce are moving ahead in a collaborative effort for site elevation improvements at the Amory Port, as dirt work is currently underway.
Administrator Richard Fordyce designated 11 Mississippi counties as the primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Amite, Clarke, Franklin, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lawrence, Lee, Lincoln, Smith, and Tishomingo counties who suffered physical damage and losses caused by high winds an…
President Donald Trump designated 16 Mississippi counties as the primary natural disaster area. Producers in Alcorn, Covington, Itawamba, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Leake, Lee, Marion, Neshoba, Newton, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Scott, Simpson, Smith and Tippah counties who suffered losses caused by …
AMORY – Relias Healthcare is excited to announce that it will be furthering its partnership with North Mississippi Health Services by providing emergency medicine and hospitalist medicine services for NMMC Gilmore-Amory, a Level IV Trauma Center with a 95-bed facility featuring high-tech equ…
Five Monroe County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors members are rolling off, and five new board members are coming in for a term that expires in 2022.
Small Business Saturday follows on the heels of Black Friday, giving shoppers the opportunity to support local businesses. The mission of Small Business Saturday calls attention to the importance of small businesses and encourages support for small companies, especially at the beginning of t…
AMORY – Amory Main Street will again be featuring a cider trail during its annual Christmas Open House weekend which kicks off Nov. 7. Open house, which features sales and festive decorations, continues through Nov. 10 at several local businesses.
ABERDEEN – Switching gears for the holiday season, Aberdeen Main Street will host its annual Christmas Open House Nov. 3. The afternoon-long event, from 1 to 5 p.m., gives attendees opportunities to shop, mingle and eat local at businesses alongside Commerce Street and Highway 145.
AMORY – As part of its annual meeting Sept. 24 at the Park Hotel, Amory Main Street, Inc. recognized current and outgoing people vital to promoting business and quality of life.
President Donald Trump designated one Mississippi county as the primary natural disaster area. Producers in Monroe County who suffered losses caused by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred Feb. 22 through March 29, 2019 may be eligible for U.S. Department …
AMORY – The Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, Mississippi Development Authority and Itawamba Community Center sponsored a homeowner’s workshop Sept. 10 at Tabernacle of Faith Church. Program host Paul McCreary of Cadence Bank’s Amory office deemed the evening a success, although attendance …
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Kelly Martin, community development director of the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed her second year …
Two regional retailers with local locations will soon close, as Nettleton’s Fred’s is part of the company’s Chapter 11 filing and Amory’s Goody’s location will soon transition into a Gordmans.
BancorpSouth Bank (NYSE: BXS) is committed to its communities.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue designated 45 Mississippi counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Adams, Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun, Carroll, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Claiborne, Clay, Covington, Forrest, Grenada, Harrison, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Itawamba, Jefferson…
President Donald Trump designated eight Mississippi counties as the primary natural disaster area. Producers in Clarke, Clay, Itawamba, Kemper, Monroe, Oktibbeha, Warren and Yazoo counties which suffered losses caused by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that occurre…
AMORY – A suggestion submitted to Amory Main Street Manager Alyssa Benedict is resulting in some beautiful ornamental iron benches being placed alongside Main Street to commemorate merchants from the city’s past.
AMORY – United Furniture Industries kicked off a partnership with Families First of Mississippi Aug. 26 with a cookout for the furniture manufacturer’s employees. Families First is a nonprofit organization that has worked to strengthen families statewide for more than 20 years.
HAMILTON – Monroe County has 325 farmers utilizing 145,000 acres of land, which includes forestland. With the increasing frequency of volatile weather and droughts, producers will most likely experience some sort of agricultural loss in their careers.
AMORY – Monroe County’s newest manufacturer, Avid Boats, was officially announced Aug. 20, solidifying 75 new jobs through the next two years and the latest generation in a family of boat-savvy entrepreneurs to launch a business venture.
