Balancing budget primary business objective
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)
Be smart; advertising in down cycle gives you competitive edge
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)
Coast banks alive and well, but still picky about loans
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)
Education tops survey on ‘Transformation Tour’
Mississippi Economic Council president Blake Wilson brought the MEC’s “Transformation Tour” to town last month. (Published: January 2010)
Flexibility, customer service keeps Moses Menswear going for 80 years
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)
New ADP president ready for growth
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)
We all made mistakes we can learn from in 2009
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)
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