Heading toward its quarter-century anniversary, TimberCorp Inc. has managed to turn a profit every year. However, there were some slim times at the land management company that has thrived through natural disasters, invasive species and a recession/housing market collapse. “About three or four months of opening the company, I needed to buy a gate for [...] [...]
The Mississippi Small Business Development Centers have been providing a helping hand to start ups and existing businesses since the 1980s in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The MSBDC’s lead operation and administrative offices are housed at the University of Mississippi and there are seven centers and 17 counselors statewide. Over the last [...] [...]
It was apparent to those who voted her Miss Vicksburg High School that Janita R. Stewart was destined to make a mark on the world. Starting with being a student aide for the Vicksburg Corps of Engineers when she was still in high school, Stewart went on to stellar careers first with the Corps and [...] [...]
The Bike Crossing on West Jackson Street in Ridgeland is a good example of a business having the right location and the right product at the right time. It’s owned by the Bartley family — Robert and Linda and their sons Michael and David — and opened in 2009 in Pocahontas on U.S. 49. The [...] [...]
When it comes to buying a house, especially a starter home, there are many considerations to wrangle with before the deal is sealed. On the financial side, there are factors such as income, the chance of getting a low rate on a home loan or possibly tax considerations. According to the IRS, in most cases, [...] [...]
Ocean Springs builder Randy Bosarge thinks it’s unfortunate that some contractors give the construction industry a bad reputation. As president of the Home Builders Association of Mississippi, he’s committed to professionalism and wants members to stand strong and pull together. “I’ve been a member since 2001 and moved up through the ranks,” he said. “The [...] [...]
The Mississippi housing market is looking up. The value of homes and the number of homes sold improved in many areas of the state in 2012. “There is no question that things are moving back in a positive direction,” said Marty Milstead, executive vice president, Home Builders Association of Mississippi. “Things are not moving at [...] [...]
The Mississippi Construction Education Foundation (MCEF), Mississippi Department of Education and construction industry partners are hosting the 2013 SkillsUSA Mississippi State Championship Feb. 26-27 at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson. While the event offers a chance for students and apprentices to show off their crafts skills, it also gives the industry a venue to [...] [...]
Stephanie Sills Lee was well on her way to a stellar career in the field of law when a life-changing event forced her to re-evaluate where she was and where she was going. Little did she know that her new direction would land her as the executive director of the Mississippi State Board of Contractors [...] [...]
Everyone knows the winter months are not the best of times for the construction industry. Contractors have always had to adopt strategies to survive the cold weather months when construction activity wanes. This seasonal adjustment is in addition to the economic woes of recent years. However, construction association executives say their members are coping. Mike [...] [...]
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