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...]
Business News
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...]
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...]
Committee of 100 Spotlight: BancorpSouth
Why did you join the Committee of 100? The Committee of 100 helps foster and shape a prosperous local business climate which in turn benefits our community. At BancorpSouth we know that a strong community sustains our company, our customers and our teammates. What does the Starkville community mean to you and your business? Everything. At the very heart of BancorpSouth is an unwavering commitment to improve the community where we live, … [Read more...]
Committee of 100 Spotlight: East Mississippi Lumber Company
Why did you join the Committee of 100? To help our community grow and prosper. What does the Starkville community mean to you and your business? Starkville is home and our business is family owned and operated. Just as we want to see our business be successful and grow, we want to see Starkville to be successful and grow. Starkville is an unique community with many things to offer to not just our hometown people but for our … [Read more...]
Committee of 100 Spotlight: Mitchell Eye Care
Why did you join the Committee of 100? To become more involved in the community. What does the Starkville community mean to you and your business? Starkville has been such a welcoming and supportive community to us as newcomers. We hope to be a part of supporting and welcoming other local businesses to Starkville so our community can continue to grow and thrive! What do you want the Starkville community to know about your … [Read more...]
Committee of 100 Spotlight: Phillips Financial
Why did you join the Committee of 100? Starkville has been home to Phillips Financial since 1982 (38 years). This community has been good to us and we hope to be good for Starkville. What does the Starkville community mean to you and your business? Starkville, as a community, is more like an extended family. The community embraces its members and looks out for them. What do you want the Starkville community to know about your … [Read more...]
Committee of 100 Spotlight: Larry Mullins, CFP
Why did you join the Committee of 100? As an original member I joined the Committee of 100 to become more involved in the Partnership and to gain a better understanding of how the Partnership works. As a result I have been afforded the opportunity to serve in a number of capacities including a member of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and current Treasurer.To be able to work with other members in helping to establish a … [Read more...]