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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NEWS RELEASE: Hunt named Director of Tourism for Greater Starkville Development Partnership
STARKVILLE, Miss.— Paige Hunt has been named the Director of Tourism for the Greater Starkville Development Partnership and the Starkville Visitors & Convention Council. In this role, Hunt will work to develop and implement programs that further the vision for tourism in Starkville: Mississippi’s College Town. She will assume her new role and duties on January 19, 2021. President & Chief Executive Officer, Mike Tagert, said, … [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...]
Top 10 Reasons to Buy in Starkville
Small, locally owned businesses like boutiques, restaurants, gift shops, salons, spas, and coffee shops serve as the backbone for a thriving community. Starkville is fortunate to have a wonderful variety of locally owned brick-and-mortar businesses that provide an important presence throughout our town. Why should you buy local goods and services? You can do a lot of good just by shopping in Starkville. Buying local supports schools, … [Read more...]
Community Market returns for Fall Season
The Starkville Community Market returns for its first-ever Fall season this Saturday, September 12 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Market customers are required to wear masks and adhere to all social distancing guidelines as implemented in the summer season. Vendors including local favorites like Bountiful Harvest will have produce, fresh canned goods, jams, jellies, and other seasonal market finds. For more information on the Starkville … [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...]
“Dawg Talk” Heads Downtown for 2020 Season
From Mississippi State Football September 02, 2020 Brian Ogden, Assistant Director/Communications "Dawg Talk" featuring Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach will debut on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 7-8 p.m. CT. This year the show is headed to downtown Starkville to be hosted by the Greater Starkville Development Partnership. The hour-long radio show hosted by the "Voice of the Bulldogs" Neil Price will be broadcast from the Greater … [Read more...]
Public Art Brightens Downtown Starkville
Public art is 'popping up' nearly everywhere in many downtowns and cities across the United States. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Starkville Area Arts Council and the efforts of many other collaborative units, Starkville showcases many bright and uplifting works of public art throughout the community. If you need to find a great backdrop for your #Instagram posts, many of Starkville's public art locations are perfect. From … [Read more...]
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