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...]
Business News
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday in Starkville
On Friday retailers in Mississippi's College Town will participate in a city-wide shopping promotion - Black Friday Bonanza! Typically hosted in years when the city hosts the Egg Bowl, 2020 has driven in on the all-important reason to support local, so this year retailers are offering shoppers one-of-a-kind discounts during the holiday season. There are so many great #BlackFriday deals during this week's Black Friday Bonanza. Sales begin … [Read more...]
Celebrate Starkville’s Success.. Annual Award Nominations Now Available
The Greater Starkville Development Partnership is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary at our 2021 Annual Awards Banquet tentatively set for Thursday, February 25, 2021. The festivities will highlight a cumulative celebration of the organization's last 20 years. The annual awards banquet of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership is a great way to honor member businesses, individuals and stakeholders who have impacted the community … [Read more...]
Starkville Gets ‘Swept Up’ for 17th Annual Event
Starkville's 17th Annual Get Swept Up event proved to be yet another huge success. Various businesses, as well as community and civic organizations came together to pickup trash on Wednesday, September 2 throughout the Starkville area. Due to COVID-19, supply pick up times varied and were staggered throughout the two days prior to the event. Over 529 volunteers participated this year and were able to cover nearly every major street of … [Read more...]
Starkville receives Pair of Mississippi Main Street Annual Awards
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated achievements of Mississippi Main Street Communities with a special virtual Annual Awards presentation this year. MMSA staff presented the 2020 awards from the Old Capitol Inn in downtown Jackson via Facebook Live. The annual awards honors Main Street directors, board members and volunteers and recognizes the most outstanding downtown development projects from Main Street communities in … [Read more...]
‘Building a Vibrant Community’ Podcast available from MSU Extension
MSU Extension’s “Building a Vibrant Community” is available at http://extension.msstate.edu/shows/building-vibrant-community. Launched this spring, Season One focuses on local food systems and the farm-to-table movement. Current content is organized around the theme “Seven Ways to Quickly Grow Your Food Business,” also the title of an online course available through MSU Extension. The series is co-hosted by Rachael Carter, instructor with … [Read more...]
Coldwell Banker brings Patriotic Spirit to Downtown Starkville
Realtors from Starkville's local Coldwell Banker S.R.E. will once again blanket the city with American flags in recognition of Independence Day. For the 24th consecutive year, agents will distribute over 3,000 flags in the central business district of Downtown Starkville. “It takes our entire team, along with families and friends, to turn Starkville red, white and blue,” said Michelle Amos, broker/owner of Coldwell Banker. “It’s an honor to be … [Read more...]
Shop Local for Great Father’s Day Gifts – Starkville Gift Guide
Father's Day is right around the corner - shop your favorite Starkville retailers and find Dad the perfect gift this Father's Day right here in Starkville! For any type of Dad - Starkville has a unique retailer or specialty shop just waiting to showcase their gifts for you. For a full chamber directory listing of shopping and specialty retailers, click here. Reed's Department Store - For the Stylish Dad If you’re looking for a gift for the … [Read more...]
