From small beginnings in Martin, Tennessee, to distributing beverages across 85 counties in five states, the Clark Group of Corporations has served their communities through volunteer work, charitable donations, and stewardship for their neighbors. History of the Clark Group The Clark Group of Corporations began in 1903 as a small soda water operation located in the rear of a drugstore in Martin, Tennessee. It was founded by Carsie C. … [Read more...]
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Baskets, Bouquets, & Bow Ties – Shop Starkville this Easter Holiday
Easter weekend is April 2-4, and there is no better time to continue to support local retailers and shop Starkville. Springtime means fun-filled outdoor activities and 'hopping' from shop to shop to prepare your Easter frock. For the Easter Basket The Easter Bunny doesn't have to look too far - Starkville is home to some of the best local shops that offer one-of-a-kind toys and children's gifts perfect for Easter baskets. Candy and sweet … [Read more...]
Montgomery’s Jewelry: Celebrating 75 Years on Main Street
For 75 years Montgomery’s Jewelry has opened their doors to customers and guests at their business on Main Street in Starkville, Mississippi. Specializing in all things jewelry, repairs, and custom designs, Montgomery’s Jewelry has been a staple on Main Street after starting in a small shop at the Rex Theater, and then moving to their current location in 1962. A family owned and operated business that began by Blackie and Mary … [Read more...]
Partnership Encourages Businesses to be Prepared this Tax Day
Tax Day will be here soon as April 15th is quickly approaching. The Partnership encourages our chamber businesses and individuals to be prepared this year as we navigated through uncharted waters of a global pandemic within the 2020 year. Support Local Pre-K Initiatives with Tax Credits The Office of Early Childhood at the Mississippi Department of Education has established an Early Learning pre-K tax credit system that allows … [Read more...]
GSDP Announces Annual Award Recipients During Virtual Ceremony
The Greater Starkville Development Partnership announced its 2020 Annual Award recipients during this morning’s 20th anniversary virtual award ceremony. Strange Brew Coffeehouse was honored as the business of the year with the R. Clay Simmons Exemplary Enterprise Award, and Nellah Taylor received the T.E. Veitch Community Service Award, the highest community service recognition within the Starkville Community. The Convention and … [Read more...]
Partnership to Virtually host Annual Awards on February 25
The Greater Starkville Development Partnership has announced a date and new time for its Annual Awards Banquet, which will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Partnership plans to premier the live stream of this year's event on its Facebook page on Thursday, February 25th at 10:00 a.m. CST. Chamber businesses are encouraged to watch the presentation the morning of the 25th as it broadcasts live. This year's event … [Read more...]
Get Help With Free Webinars & Workshops for Small Businesses
The Mississippi Small Business Development Center has released their Spring schedule of events for webinars to help support small businesses. Webinars include well-known speakers teaching tools needed by business owners to support COVID-19 relief efforts, as well as topics for future entrepreneurs wanting to start their own businesses. Currently the MSBDC has over 20 workshops planned in the first two months of 2021. Seating is … [Read more...]
Partnership Supports University’s Alumni-Owned Business Directory
The Partnership is excited to once again partner with our friends and fellow alumni at the Mississippi State University Alumni Association to further promote the association's new online business directory. The new directory is specifically for alumni who own their own businesses and for alumni and friends who are looking to support alumni-owned businesses. Director of Membership, Hunter Harrington says, "The more the Partnership can do … [Read more...]
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