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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Starkville Wins Best Retirement City in Mississippi Award
Starkville has been named the best city to retire in Mississippi. The award is given annually by Insurify. Cities were evaluated on housing affordability, healthcare accessibility, life expectancy, low crime rates, pedestrian and driver safety, and general quality of life. Based on these measures, the highest-scoring community in each state is selected. “Retirees are a vital part of our community and as a certified Mississippi … [Read more...]
MSU students to host community improvement project exhibition
Students from Mississippi State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are partnering with the Starkville Main Street Association to provide comprehensive community designs for Starkville. The public is invited to view proposed exhibition plans from 27 students enrolled in the Design II: Neighborhood Scale Design class, which is a second-year undergraduate design studio in the Department of Landscape Architecture. Improvement projects … [Read more...]
Starkville Receives Mississippi Hometown Retirement Certification
The Mississippi Development Authority has officially designated Starkville as a Certified Hometown Retirement City. With this designation, Starkville becomes one of only 12 communities within our state to hold this certification. "The importance of the retirement community in our city cannot be overstated,” said Mayor Lynn D. Spruill. “Retirees interest in the university, events and activities that the City of Starkville promotes is clear … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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