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HARDWICK: Why do people run for public office

by Phil Hardwick Published: March 29,2013

Tags: Phil Hardwick, Politics, public office, statewide elections, Stennis Institute

The qualifying deadline for local elections in Mississippi has passed. On May 9 voters will go to the polls to select the political party nominees for mayors, alderpersons and councilmembers in most of the Magnolia State’s villages, towns and cities. It is time again to ask the question: Why do people run for public office? [...] [...]

SCOTT: A health care reform primer

by For the MBJ Published: March 29,2013

Tags: accounting, Affordable Care Act, healthcare, HORNE LLP, John Scott, Obamacare

Three years ago this month, one of the most significant changes in the U.S. health care system in history was signed into law. On March 23, 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) became a fact of life. Its opponents challenged its constitutionality and lost at the Supreme Court in June of last [...] [...]

WILLOUGHBY: Ray Harrigill credits family for high standards, strong work ethic

by Martin Willoughby Published: March 29,2013

Tags: Martin Willoughby, Ray Harrigill, Sunray Companies

Over the years, I have been pitched a number of big ideas from potential entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, too many of these entrepreneurs had failed to “count the costs” of truly executing on their ideas. A “get rich quick” philosophy will not get you very far in life. The successful leaders I know understand the value of [...] [...]

TROTTER: Dealing with the issues of debt

by Ike Trotter Published: March 29,2013

Tags: bankruptcy, Business Week, debt, Ike Trotter

A couple of years back, an article in Business Week caught my attention by stating that older Americans -those identified as 55 and over, are filing for bankruptcy at a faster rate than the general population today. Even more surprising in this category would be the inclusion of those raised during the Depression and World [...] [...]

McCULLOUGH: President Obama makes good call for DOE Secretary

America is blessed with abundant energy resources, a strong energy infrastructure and people skilled to deliver affordable, reliable energy. To lead our nation to great energy security, President Obama has nominated a man of deep qualification, seasoned experience and proven leadership ability. Ernest J. Moniz graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. degree in physics [...] [...]

WISEMAN: Where does Mississippi fit with new county census data

by Marty Wiseman Published: March 25,2013

Tags: Census Bureau, census data, Marty Wiseman, Mississippi State University, Stennis Institute

A graduate student managed to ruin my last day of spring break. It all had to do with my last lecture before the break and a Census Bureau report that she forwarded to me and which caused me to reach for my calculator. The story, written by Hope Yen of the Associated Press and appearing [...] [...]

TURNER: HORNE LLP is positioning to deal with change

by Alan Turner Published: March 22,2013

Tags: accounting, Alan Turner, finance, HORNE LLP, Mississippi, Ridgeland

In a recent conversation with John Scott, tax partner and board member for HORNE LLP, we talked about some of the changes that are on the horizon for Mississippi businesses of all sizes in the coming months and years. As Mississippi’s largest CPA firm, HORNE has offices in Mississippi (headquarters), Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Texas. [...] [...]

Where is the Dow Jones headed?

by Ike Trotter Published: March 22,2013

Tags: financial markets, Ike Trotter, New York Stock Exchange, NYSE, Wall Street

Next stop, 15,000? As the Dow Jones Industrial Average settled at a new all-time high of 14,253.77 on March 5, the psychological lift on Wall Street was undeniable — the market was finally back to where it was in 2007. Or was it? 1 For many, the Dow “is” the stock market, and the stock [...] [...]

WILLOUGHBY: David Reynolds counts listening as key

by Martin Willoughby Published: March 22,2013

Tags: Blossman Gas, David Reynolds, energy, leadership, Martin Willoughby, utilities

People often think of effective leaders as “talkers.” While the ability to communicate is certainly important and leaders need to be able to share their vision with others, I believe it is equally important for leaders to be great “listeners.” I have heard it said, “We have two ears and only one mouth for a [...] [...]

Bill Latham finds formula to grow restaurant concepts

by Martin Willoughby Published: March 15,2013

Tags: Bill Latham, Martin Willoughby, restaurant industry

In my work with growth-oriented companies, it is always a huge milestone when a business can go from successfully operating in one location to two. When the owner is “hands on” in the business, this can be particularly challenging. I see this frequently in retail and restaurant businesses. Many just don’t have the foundations in [...] [...]

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