When the Mississippi Legislature opens the 2010 session in January, it will be faced with many of the same challenges in 2009. Among the items up for consideration that affect South Mississippians will be the state wind pool insurance supplement, the business inventory tax and the extention of the tourism season. (Published: January 2010)

At the first sign of any economic downturn, the first cut is advertising. Advertising is seen as an expense, not an investment. (Published: January 2010)

Banks along the Mississippi Gulf Coast have money to lend — to the right customers. Across the country banks are failing at an alarming rate and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is preparing for an even worse year in 2010. (Published: January 2010)

Mississippi Economic Council president Blake Wilson brought the MEC’s “Transformation Tour” to town last month. (Published: January 2010)

Moses Menswear opened 80 years ago, owned by the same family, and catering to the same market. But that doesn’t say Moses Menswear stood still in the business community. (Published: January 2010)

The Area Development Partnership in Hattiesburg is ready for a fresh start as it goes after new commerce and new jobs in a new year — and with a new president. (Published: January 2010)

Each New Year affords us the opportunity to start fresh, to redefine our goals, to decide on what changes we will make so our lives will become better. (Published: January 2010)