Lobbying for change
Yelverton finds niche in halls of Capitol
Joel Yelverton is owner of Yelverton Consulting, a Clinton-based firm specializing in lobbying, professional association management and local government consultancy. He recently sat down for a conversation with the Mississippi Business Journal’s Nash Nunnery to discuss his current role as a lobbyist at the state Capitol.
Q — What [...] [...]
‘The voice of business’
When Wilson talks, the state’s top business ears listen
Blake Wilson is president of the Mississippi Economic Council, serving as only the third executive of the state chamber of commerce in 50 years. The Delaware native served previously as executive vice president for the Florida Chamber of Commerce before coming to the MEC [...] [...]
Games people play
Gregory keeps an eye on gaming across the state
Jackson native Larry Gregory is the executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission Prior to his appointment in 2001, he served in various capacities with several state agencies, including the state personnel board, Mississippi Transportation Commission and the Mississippi Legislature. He recently sat down with [...] [...]
The role of the SBA
Helping small business when it needs it most
Janita Stewart is Mississippi district director for the Small Business Administration in Jackson. She recently sat down with the Mississippi Business Journal’s Nash Nunnery to discuss the SBA and other topics relating to small business in our state.
Q – What exactly is the role [...] [...]
Commercial real estate
Lane says Mississippi is faring much better than others
Nancy M. Lane is president of Nancy Lane Commercial Realty in Jackson. Formerly the director of real estate for the McCarty Holman Company for 18 years, Lane opened her own commercial realty company in 1998. She recently sat down with the Mississippi Business Journal’s Nash [...] [...]
Heart of the matter
Cotten on front line of war on cardiovascular disease
Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Reid Cotten is a cardiovascular physician with the Jackson Heart Clinic and serves as medical director of St. Dominic’s Healthy Heart Advantage. The Carthage native recently sat down with the Mississippi Business Journal’s Nash Nunnery [...] [...]
Giving banks a voice
Deaver, MBA helping industry meet challenges
With its roots tracing back to the late 1880s, the Mississippi Banking Association serves as the banking industry advocate in the Magnolia State while offering education, products and services to its membership. McKinley “Mac” Deaver recently sat down with the Mississippi Business Journal’s Nash Nunnery to discuss [...] [...]
Making technology work
Webber plays key role in company’s success
It seems new technology to help businesses succeed hit the market every day. And, BCI Inc. has found success in helping its clients integrate all those bells and whistles. Blake Webber is director of sales at BCI, and recently sat down with the Mississippi Business Journal’s Nash [...] [...]
Accounting for change
Butler says industry is evolving
Tommy Butler is the managing partner of Core Services for HORNE LLP, a division that includes traditional CPA services lines consisting of audit and assurance services, tax services, general business accounting and advisory services, and fraud and forensic services. The Core Services team includes approximately 200 team members located [...] [...]
CEO of Mississippi
Barbour tackles toughest issues facing the state
The youngest of three sons, Yazoo City native Haley Barbour is currently serving his second term as governor of Mississippi. Prior to being elected in 2003, Barbour served as a lobbyist and was chairman of the Republican National Convention from 1993 to 1997. He recently sat down [...] [...]
