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Buying local supports local businesses. These businesses give back to our community by donating to nonprofits, volunteering, and helping in many ways.
Dave Hood, Owner of Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern, Serves the Starkville Community
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,…
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Rosa Dalomba, Owner of The Pop Porium, Sees Business as a Platform for Good
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…
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Kayla Gilmore, Owner of KMG Creations, Uses Her Many Talents to Pay it Forward
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…
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Brandi Herrington, Co-owner of Dunkington Art & Jewelry, Gives Back with a Purpose
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…
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Wellspire Financial Group
Wellspire Financial Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., finds its roots back 32 years ago when Eddie McNeal began work as a financial advisor with IDS Financial Services (which became Ameriprise). Eddie’s daughter Carrie Beth Randall joined the practice in 2003 after working in student recruitment at Mississippi State University. …
Downtown Martial Arts Academy
Downtown Martial Arts Academy has a long history of serving the Starkville community, offering safe and practical self defense, judo, taekwondo, and jujutsu training. With an emphasis on supporting the local community, as well as fellow businesses, Downtown Martial Arts Academy is constantly growing to cater to the needs of the community around them. Downtown…
Mitchell Eye Care
Two brothers who grew up in Louisville, Mississippi, Dr. Stephen Mitchell and Dr. Andrew Mitchell are both graduates of Mississippi State University, and completed their doctorates in Optometry at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. The Mitchell brothers have always considered Starkville “home” and for years had hoped to open a practice here together,…
Occasions
Where You’ll Find The Perfect Gift For Any Occasion Located on Main Street, Occasions is the perfect place to find the perfect gift. Occasions has been serving the Starkville, Mississippi area since 1986. Owned by mother and daughter, Pat Johnson and Mandee Lewis, Occasions is a one-of-a-kind gift shop. Johnson was born in Mississippi but…
Magnolia Soap and Bath Company
The Amazing Smells From This Store Will Stop You In Your Tracks If you walk down Main Street past Magnolia Soap and Bath Company, the crisp, sweet smell of soap may stop you in your tracks. Whether you are looking for a unique bar of soap, bath bombs, body butter, face care products, or laundry…
Arepas Coffee & Bar
Enjoy Delicious, Authentic Venezuelan Food in This Lively Downtown Restaurant If someone had to describe Arepas Coffee & Bar in Starkville, Mississippi, they may use the common Venezuelan term “Chévere,” meaning excellent! Arepas Coffee & Bar is a lively restaurant in the heart of Starkville on Main Street. Arepas Coffee & Bar offers a great…
Dunkington Art & Jewelry
Find One-of-a-Kind Custom Art At This Downtown Store If you are looking for one-of-a-kind, look no further. Dunkington prides itself on art pieces, jewelry, and accessories that are custom, handcrafted, painted, or created in unique ways. Dunkington Art & Jewelry, which opened in June 2020, is the only poured paint art store in the Starkville…
Proof Bakery
The Pastries in This Bakery Will Leave You Wanting More Head pastry chef T.J. Manna makes a croissant that will make your mouth water. It’s crisp and flaky on the outside but warm and gooey on the insides. It’s just what a croissant should be. Nestled at the west end of Main Street in downtown…
