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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT
Donna Sims — (601) 607-4288
Bank Plus
1018 Highland Colony Parkway, Ste. 102, Ridgeland, MS 39157

VICE-PRESIDENT
Paul Wagner — (601) 665-7717
Cellular South
201 East Layfair, Ste., 210, Flowood, MS 39232

TREASURER
Joey Hines — (601) 856-6355
19 Brookside Place, Madison, MS 39110

PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE
Will Longwitz — (601) 605-5879
1601 Mannsdale Road, Madison, MS 39110

PAST PRESIDENT
John Anthony — (601) 956-0102
Mix 98.7 FM
265 Highpoint Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157

BOARD MEMBERS

Jane Bell — (601) 856-0100
St. Catherine’s Village
200 Dominican Drive, Madison, MS 39110

Johnelle Brewster — (601) 957-1050
Premier Publishing
6700 Old Canton Road, Ste G., Ridgeland, MS 39157

Alice Carson — (601) 853-0008
405 Meadows Court, Madison, MS 39110

Vicki Gibson — (601) 981-6045
Comcast Spotlight
5455 Executive Place, Jackson, MS 39206

Lindsay Hamm — (601) 402-0442
Hilton Garden Inn
320 New Mannsdale Road, Madison, MS 39110

Scott Jackson — (601) 898-1075
Colony Wine Market
121 Colony Crossing, Ste. B., Madison, MS 39110

Melina Quave — (601) 353-4800
TempStaff
962 North Street, Jackson, MS 39202

Barbara Varner
Regions Bank
1050 Highway 51 N., Madison, MS 39110

Peter Vozzo — (601) 607-6411
L-3 Vertex Aerospace
555 Industrial Drive South, Madison, MS 39110

PAST PRESIDENTS

John Anthony — 2009
Jud Watkins — 2008
Barbara Sims — 2007
Brad Maley — 2006
Helen Pinkerton — 2005
Sherry Murphy — 2004
Chris Blount — 2003
Ray Lenow — 2002
Mark McCrary — 2001
Shelton Kennington — 2000
Danny Williams — 1999
John Bell Crosby — 1998
Rusty Healy — 1997
Carol Walker — 1996
Michael E. Crandall — 1995
William A. Knapp — 1994
Darlene Turner — 1993
S.F. "Bud" Alford III — 1992
Joey Hines — 1991
Keith McDaniel — 1990
J. Michael Carpenter — 1989
David R. Carter — 1988
David R. Carter — 1987

AMBASSADOR CO-CHAIRMEN

Madeline Beard — (601) 856-0357
BankFirst Financial Services
1597 Highland Colony Parkway, Madison, MS 39110

Johnelle Brewster — (601) 957-1050
Premier Publishing
6700 Old Canton Road, Suite G, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Murray Cox — (917) 833-7615
Simply the Best
JMNMC1989@gmail.com

Lisa Huff — (601) 953-0834
ServiceMaster One Call
1179 Old Brandon Road, Flowood, MS 39208

AMBASSADORS

Dick Acker – Individual Member
Madeline Beard – BankFirst Financial Services
Bill Blunden – Blunden and Associates, LLC
Rachel Bolanos – Hilton Garden Inn Madison
Paul Bowers – People Lease
Helen Carney – BankPlus
Lindsey Carr – MediComp Physical Therapy
Nicky Cobb – BankPlus
Robin Covington – Robin Covington State Farm
Adam Cox – BankFirst Financial Services
Melanie Cox – BankFirst Financial Services
Murray Cox – Simply the Best
Marty Douglass – Coffee News
Tate Ervin – Collins & Barr, Ltd.
Marvin Freeman – Trustmark National Bank
Brandi Garrett – Capitol Staffing
Jesse Garrison – Individual Member
Margaret Garrison – Individual Member
Linda Gordon – Madison Radiological Group
Rob Hembree – Collins & Barr, Ltd.
Pam Hicks – Stapleton Technology Partners
Sherre Hopewell – Cobblestone Real Estate
Lisa Huff – ServiceMasters One Call
Kenny Jamison – Back Yard Burgers
Beth Kellogg – Individual Member
Teresa Lorenz – H&R Block
Drew Maddox – Collins Financial Group
Tam Mayfield – Christ Life Church
V.H. McDaniel – MC-Comp Enterprises
Anne D. Michael – BancorpSouth
Cheryl Mitchell – Center Point Energy
Ronnie Moses – Humana
Bill Paretti – Individual Member
Rochelle Paretti – Individual Member
Louis Pellegrine – Individual Member
Jeanette Roberson – Individual Member
Stuart Roberson – Individual Member
Lisa Rowland – BankPlus
Rocky Ruello – Right Talent
Lois Russell – Individual Member
Callie Shown – Merrill Lynch
Barbara Sims – BancorpSouth
Stephen Sims – BancorpSouth
Susan Tutor Smith – County Connections Group
Stacy Speed – BankPlus
Alahna Stewart – Professional Eye Care Associates
Parker Stubbs – Collins Financial Group
Melinda Vining – NuSkin
Beverly Ware – Neel-Schaffer
Suzie Waters – H&R Block
Jud Watkins – Trustmark National Bank
Alton Westbrook – Individual Member
Hilda Westbrook – Individual Member
James Wilkerson – Individual Member
James Young – Individual Member

JUNIOR AMBASSADORS
Jerry Lee Ainsworth III – Madison Central High School
Benjamin Branson – Madison Central High School
Jolie Buchanan – Madison Central High School
Andrew Campbell – Madison Central High School
Mary Evelyn Carroll – Madison Central High School
Ariel Cheng – Jackson Preparatory School
Sydney Clark – Madison Central High School
Jenny Coffey – St. Joseph Catholic School
Campbell Collins – Madison Central High School
Melissa Curtis – Madison Central High School
Maria Dahmash – Madison Central High School
Madeleine Dear – Madison Central High School
Erin Edwards – Madison Central High School
Mary Whitney Evins – Madison Central High School
Meagan Farnham – Madison Central High School
Nick Fertitta – St. Joseph Catholic School
Chase Goodman – Jackson Preparatory School
Maegan Hall – Madison Central High School
Lauren Hamby – Madison Central High School
Kynnedi Henry – Madison Central High School
Carissa Howie – Madison Central High School
Hilary Jones – Madison Central High School
Bobby Kelly – Madison Central High School
Muzmil Khawaja – St. Andrews Episcopal School
Chase Lanke – Madison Central High School
Bria Lewis – Madison Central High School
Lexi McAlpin – Madison Central High School
Stephen McDonald – Madison Central High School
Ruth McMillin – Madison Central High School
Alex Milstead – Madison Central High School
Kelly Mitchell – Madison Central High School
Marlee Jean Mood – Madison Central High School
Maggie Olander – Madison Central High School
Ashley Pace – Madison Central High School
Nikki Patel – St. Andrews Episcopal School
Hannah Paulding – St. Andrews Episcopal School
Catherine Pettis – Madison Central High School
Austin Pinkerton – Jackson Preparatory School
Melissa Ramsey – Jackson Academy
Sherry Reddix – Madison Central High School
Ashton Reed – Jackson Preparatory School
Peyton Reves – Jackson Preparatory School
Emily Russell – Jackson Preparatory School
Anna Shows – Madison Central High School
Chad Smith – St. Andrews Episcopal School
Ashley Taylor – St. Joseph Catholic School
Della Shaniece Taylor – Madison Central High School
Keianna Torrey – Madison Central High School
Taylor Trussell – Madison-Ridgeland Academy
Jordan Welsh – Madison-Ridgeland Academy
Anna Lee Whisenant – Madison Central High School
Conner Whitten – Madison Central High School
Abby Winstead – Madison Central High School
Michael Wood – Canton Academy

THE LEADERS OF THE ELITE POWERPAK TEAM

AT&T
BankPlus
Baptist Health Systems
Cellularsouth
Comcast
Hilton Jackson
Madison County Journal
Mix 98.7
St. Dominic Health Services
Stapleton Technology Partners
Trustmark
Wal-Mart

THE ELITE POWERPAK TEAM

Sponsors four or more events in a year.

A VIP Grand Event
ABMB Engineers
Acme Printing Company, Inc
Back Yard Burgers
BancorpSouth
BankFirst
CenterPoint Energy
Chick-fil-A
Collins & Barr, LTD
Colony Wine Market
Cool Water Café & Catering
Corbin & Associates, PLLC
Entergy
Exell Companies
Fox 40 WDBD
H&R Block
Hilton Garden Inn Madison
Humana
M&F Bank
Madison County Herald
Marketplace Real Estate
Neel-Schaffer
Regions
Source Link
The Strawberry Café
VIP Jackson Magazine

MADISON THE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BENEFITS
Businesses appreciate a return on investment when they exchange hard-earned dollars for membership in organizations. At Madison The City Chamber of Commerce, we understand that we must offer value in return for your membership. Our goal is to increase the exposure of your business and provide services that are important to you.

HERE’S HOW OUR CHAMBER CAN BENEFIT YOUR BUSINESS!
Community Profile and Membership Directory—Our annual magazine-style directory is distributed to members, newcomers and business prospects. It is a valuable marketing tool that aggressively promotes our community and enhances our status as a vibrant and thriving chamber and community. Each business member is listed in both the Alphabetical and Categorical section of the Community Profile and Membership Directory. Chamber members also have the opportunity to advertise in this directory. Advertisers receive a business listing and hyperlink to their web page within the Madison-Village Profile™ Home Page on the Community Profile Network website.

Newcomer Package—A valuable marketing tool, our newcomer package welcomes approximately 75 to 150 new residents each month to the area. Members may insert any type of specialty advertising item from magnets to flyers FREE of charge. Just bring your items to the Chamber office and we’ll do the rest!

PowerPak—This popular monthly community calendar of events is distributed to members, businesses and individuals. New members are profiled and returning members may insert an advertisement flyer in this monthly informative packet of materials for just $50. A saving to members in postage alone is more than $500. Bring your flyers and the Chamber will do the rest, using the best mailing list in town. Distribution is more than 1,100.

Grand Openings/Ribbon Cuttings—Ceremonies designed to increase the visibility of new or expanding businesses are free. Elected representatives and Chamber officials attend and local media attention is gained.

Map—The number one request to the Chamber is for maps! We have a brand new city map, which promotes local businesses and advertisers. Map distribution exceeds 10,000.

Member Sponsorships—Members gain high visibility and advertising value by sponsoring Chamber organized events that range from golf tournaments to street festivals to issue forums. Become a member of the Elite PowerPak Team when you sponsor four or more events and gain even more publicity for your business. Your company logo will be showcased on our Chamber letterhead and monthly calendar envelope.

NETWORKING
Viking Classic—An exciting opportunity for Chamber members to be a part of the area’s premier golfing event.

Sundowners—This classic Chamber mixer brings together 75-125 people each month at a Chamber member’s business. Lively networking and information sharing make this a popular event attended by a broad cross section of the community.

New Members’ Luncheon—An opportunity for new and existing members to network and to increase your business’s visibility while reviewing benefits and opportunities of a Chamber membership.

Junior Ambassador Program—Area Chamber member high school students are selected to be representatives of their schools. The program’s primary purpose is to get students involved in the community, as well as to network with business members.

Chamber Committees—You can participate in active committees that build relationships while you participate in events ranging from scarecrow making to golf tournaments to Ladies’ Night Out. There’s something for everyone!

Ambassador Program—Represent your business at all Chamber events increasing your visibility while networking at Chamber functions.

Madison Minglers—Young professionals between the ages of 21-39, working together to enhance business and community relations.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Mailing Labels—Although the Chamber does not sell its membership list in any form, members may receive a set of mailing labels of all members free just by bringing in a set of labels. This list of more than 1,100 listings allows members to develop a database of business prospects.

Business Referral Service—Hundreds of referrals identifying Chamber members and their services are provided each month to tourists, those interested in relocating to the Madison area, business and industry representatives and members of the general public. All inquiries are logged and members are notified of each referral to their business so that they may initiate contact.

Self-Employed/Individual Insurance—HumanaOne Insurance is available to members’ employees only, saving small business owners thousands of dollars.Bulk Mailing—Members may use the Chamber’s bulk mailing stamp permit free, potentially saving businesses hundreds of dollars annually.

Chamber Meeting Rooms, Library and Resource Center—The use of these facilities is free to members in efforts to enhance business. It is an especially valuable resource for small businesses and independent practitioners.

Office Equipment—The Chamber offers the use of its office fax and copier machines and provides Notary services to members.

Promotional Displays—Members may display their promotional materials in the Chamber office for exposure to hundreds of visitors.

Tax Deductible Advocate for Business—The professional service of the Chamber, as the recognized voice of business in local, county and state economic related issues, is vital to growth and development. Membership in the Chamber in order to receive its many services is a tax-free business related expense.

Group Medical Insurance—ChamberPlus is available to members’ employees only, saving small business owners thousands of dollars. Under written by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, it includes enhancements such as prescription drug cards, wellness benefits, physician co-payments, life insurance and dental insurance.

EVENTS & SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Annual Awards Meeting and Banquet—This popular networking event draws nearly 500 Madison area business and community leaders together for an evening of fun and a time to recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to the economic vitality of the area.

AT&T Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament—Held in May, this annual event offers numerous sponsorship and advertising opportunities. With more than $10,000 in door prizes and the chance to win a new car, it has become increasingly popular and is a fun time for networking.

Business Seminars—Triple feature of seminars highlighting the hottest topics. Free to Chamber members and includes lunch.

Certified Retirement Community—One of only 21 such certified communities in the state, the City of Madison and the Chamber actively promote Madison as a retirement haven by providing an abundance of recreational, educational and cultural opportunities.

Ladies Night Inn—A consistent sell-out each year, this pre-holiday gala features top Broadway entertainers to Hollywood superstars. A festive reception and dinner are highlights with exhibits and lots of give-a-ways. From holiday entertaining to home decorations to personal glamour tips, Ladies Night Out is an event to attend and to sponsor.

Men’s Night Out—This pre-football gala features a festive cocktail party for both men and women highlighting a silent auction, live auction and art show all devoted to men.

Merry & Bright—This holiday celebration of Madison merchants features open houses at shops all over town with refreshments and chances to win gift certificates. The Chamber actively promotes all participating merchants through media, public relations and advertising.

Sister City Program—An international exchange program devoted to economic development. City officials paired with Solleftea, Sweden, as a Sister City to form an economic development bridge that encourages the export of Madison goods and services and brings foreign investment to Madison. Several Swedish-owned industries have located in Madison, and Chamber and city representatives continue to explore ways of increasing mutually beneficial business opportunities.

Team City—Madison participates in the Team City Community Showcase Exhibit, sponsored by Entergy. More than 350 state and community leaders and economic development professionals gather to share information on innovative programs in their areas.