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HARDWICK: Economic growth in Mississippi: It’s past, present and future

Ross Reily — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:32:15 +0000

Economic development, which is generally defined as the process of creating wealth in a community, continues to evolve. In this column we will discuss a bit of Mississippi economic development history, where it stands now and what the future might hold. PAST — The genesis of Mississippi’s formal economic development effort as we know it [...]

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HARDWICK: My most useful and favorite business and management books

Phil Hardwick — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:43:00 +0000

As the end of the semester approaches I recall two questions that one of the smartest students I have ever had in my management class asked. I had just given my thoughts on what it takes to succeed in life. I opened the floor for questions or comments. The student asked these two questions: “How [...]

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HARDWICK: Why do people run for public office

Phil Hardwick — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:32:25 +0000

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? [...]

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Read February 1 issue of MBJ

MBJ Staff — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:01:35 +0000

>> FEAR THE OKRA Mad Genius ad campaign helps Delta State reintroduce the toughest vegetable in higher education— by Stephen McDill Also in this week’s paper: >> LEGISLATURE Move state offices to Capitol Complex — by Ted Carter >> SPORTS New kiosks make for a better visit at sports hall— by Frank Brown >> ENERGY [...]

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Where do economic developers come from?

Phil Hardwick — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 06:01:07 +0000

Having been in the field of economic development for more than 25 years I have seen many changes in the characteristics of those involved in the profession. One change in particular was that it seemed that those involved in economic development and chamber of commerce work were becoming more professional, or at least were coming [...]

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Assessing is the first step in leadership

Phil Hardwick — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:00:01 +0000

A new leader’s first task is to assess the organization and determine what needs to be done. It is often referred to as surveying the environment. Some organizations need the new leader to take the organization to the next level; some organizations need to be shut down. Although these ideas presented here are primarily directed [...]

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Asset mapping a big deal

Phil Hardwick — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:00:20 +0000

Tool helps put Hernando on map A journey of a thousand miles might begin with one step, but it is important to know in which direction to step. Asset mapping is one good way to help determine which way your community should begin the journey. It is an especially good tool for discovering things that [...]

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Considerations before buying residential investment property

Phil Hardwick — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:03:29 +0000

The residential real estate market is in a state of flux. Residential values are declining in some areas while moving slightly up in others. Foreclosed properties are at record levels in some cities. Investors have cash looking for a place to invest. They are told that investing in hard assets is a good idea and [...]

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Mississippi’s economic development evolution

Phil Hardwick — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 06:00:13 +0000

In the 1930’s Mississippi marketed itself to manufacturing companies to relocate or expand to the state in return for incentives to do so. Since then economic development in Mississippi has evolved into a comprehensive activity involving numerous government and nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to increase the wealth of the state and its communities and [...]

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Maddening robocalls for voters

Phil Hardwick — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:00:45 +0000

The election is over and the robocalls have stopped. Well, at least the political robocalls have stopped. Those annoying, but effective, calls are just another example of how technology is influencing our lives, making businesses and other organizations more productive and having an effect on the unemployment rate. During the week before the recent election [...]

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