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UM-CTI names board members

MBJ Staff — Sun, 08 May 2011 06:00:16 +0000

The Center for Traveler Information at the University of Mississippi has selected several academic, governmental and industry leaders as members of its new advisory board. The board will provide guidance as the center, known as UM-CTI, moves forward with its education, research and technology transfer activities. Incoming UM-CTI advisory board members include: Tim Akers, city [...]

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MMSA board officers, members set

MBJ Staff — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 06:00:48 +0000

The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) recently held its annual meeting and awards luncheon in downtown Jackson. Among the agenda was the passing of the gavel to new MMSA board president Randy Burchfield of Tupelo. Burchfield will serve a two-year term (2010-2012), following Chuck Ueltschey of Gulfport, 2008-2010 board president. Burchfield serves as senior vice [...]

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Women own 25% of state’s small businesses

Laura Smith — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:01:41 +0000

Foy says mothering skills serve women well as professionals in the workplace Sonja Dunaway is an independent contract real estate broker in Jackson who has been in the workforce since 1968. Her reason for entering the workforce at a time when many women were staying home was relatively simple: money. Recently divorced and with [...]

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