Through his business, Dave Hood has given back to his community and made the Tavern an integral part of our town. “Starkville is a gem in the state of Mississippi,” says Hood. “This town cares about its community.” Hood is the owner of Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern which offers New York style specialty pizzas, gyros, burgers, salads, and wraps as well as weekly live music and entertainment. Supporting The Community Over the two and a … [Read more...]

To Rosa Dalomba, owning a business is a way of creating something that does great things. “I try to implement everything that I do with thinking ‘where can I give back?” says Dalomba. “I’m not trying to become a millionaire who hoards money. I ask myself ‘how can I brighten somebody’s day.’ That’s very important to my family.” The Pop Porium opened in 2017 and offers handmade, gourmet popcorn flavors like butter caramel, maroon velvet, … [Read more...]

Dancer, producer, singer, actor, model, poet, choreographer, and teacher, Kayla Marie Gilmore uses her many talents to give back to the community. “My heart and true desire is to help others because someone helped me and my family,” says Gilmore. “I wanted to use my gift to help others, young and old.” Gilmore is the owner of KMG Creations Dance, Fitness, & Productions and The KMG Center for Creative Arts which offers dance and fitness … [Read more...]

Each day, Brandi Duncan Herrington wakes up with a purpose. “My purpose is to give in all the ways that I can – with my whole heart and with the best of intentions and try to do good,” says Herrington. “This applies to my business, my family, as well as community outreach.” Juggling running a business, caring for her 8-year-old son, and leading a volunteer organization that has helped thousands of Starkvillians is second nature to … [Read more...]