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December Incorporations – 2010

For the MBJ — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 06:00:13 +0000

Here is the December list of the state’s newly incorporated businesses from the Secretary of State’s office. Listings include business name, type, date formed and location. December Incorporations 2010

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November Incorporations – 2010

For the MBJ — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 06:00:15 +0000

Here is the November list of the state’s newly incorporated businesses from the Secretary of State’s office. Listings include business name, type, date formed and location. November Incorporations 2010

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2 Miss. House Democrats unseated

Associated Press — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 04:31:37 +0000

JACKSON — Mississippi rarely kicks incumbents out of Congress. On Tuesday, voters defeated two of the state’s four U.S. House members – conservative Blue Dog Democrats caught in a wave of voter discontent with Washington. Republican Steven Palazzo, a state representative from Biloxi, unseated 21-year Democratic incumbent Gene Taylor of Bay St. Louis in the [...]

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Tourism traffic, motor coaches pouring in

Becky Gillette — Mon, 24 May 2010 18:01:17 +0000

People are on the road again to visit one of the Southeast’s most prominent heritage tourism destinations, the City of Vicksburg. “This spring we have seen a considerable increase in our tourism traffic, especially in the motor coach sector,” said Vicksburg Convention and Visitor’s Bureau executive director Bill Seratt. “We have placed television advertising [...]

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Charming visitors with a little bit of everything

Becky Gillette — Mon, 24 May 2010 18:01:05 +0000

Confidence seems to be growing that the economy is coming back, and that bodes well for Meridian’s outlook for tourism in the summer of 2010. “We are cautiously optimistic that we will again have a great summer,” said Suzy Johnson, executive director, Meridian/Lauderdale County Tourism Bureau. “Our tourism indicators continue to reflect a positive [...]

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One year and already an anchor

Susan Marquez — Mon, 24 May 2010 06:01:52 +0000

Convention center helping make Capital City a destination location Years prior to the grand opening, the citizens of Jackson overwhelmingly voted in support for a convention complex. And when it finally opened last year, the grand opening celebration attracted more than 30,000 guests through a free community open house and reception. Now one year later, [...]

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Some state organizations favor Florida for conventions

Lynn Lofton — Mon, 24 May 2010 06:01:47 +0000

Some, though, like Mississippi Manufacturers Association prefer to spend money at home Florida, especially Destin, is a popular destination for the annual meetings and conventions of many Mississippi organizations. Representatives said members often use these conventions as family vacation time and want to go out of state. The Mississippi Manufacturers Association is putting smiles on [...]

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Groups still booking events, just later

Lynn Lofton — Mon, 24 May 2010 06:01:43 +0000

The trend across the country has been to book convention time at the ‘last minute’ Large and small conventions are being held in Mississippi, but the national recession is having an impact in size and planning. Tourism professionals who work with meeting planners and groups say the latest trend is to not book as far [...]

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Budget travel keeps folks close to home

Becky Gillette — Mon, 24 May 2010 06:01:20 +0000

Ever tried being a tourist in your own hometown by visiting that museum or lake you’ve never gotten around to? Or, have you opted to take day trips to see the sights at cities within a couple hours drive? If so, you have participated in the phenomenon that has become more popular in the U.S. [...]

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Still rebuilding but planning for future

Lynn Lofton — Mon, 24 May 2010 06:01:16 +0000

The current mood of tourism on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is a mixed bag. There’s optimism, caution, forward-thinking excitement and some apprehension. As this publication prepares to go to press, the British Petroleum oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico remains unabated and its consequences for Mississippi unknown. At this time, no oil [...]

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