by Clay Chandler Published: May 13,2012
Tags: Alex Yount, Jackson Convenion & Visitors Bureau, Red Frog Events, Warrior Dash
South Jackson will be set aflame with warrior roasts and costumed runners next April 20. And possibly the day after the smoke clears, too. The Warrior Dash — the fiery, muddy obstacle course race with a party waiting at the end — has committed to Jackson next year, about a month after the first event [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: May 10,2012
Tags: iPad, Liza Cirlot Looser, net job growth, shopping centers, Warrior Dash
>> NEW VS. DISTRESSED RETAIL Today’s market is tailor-made for shopping center revivalists across Mississippi— By Ted Carter Also in this week’s paper: >> WHERE ARE THE JOBS? State’s economic indicators up but not net job growth— by Ted Carter >> Q&A LIZA CIRLOT LOOSER President, Mississippi World Trade Center— by Clay Chandler >> TECHNOLOGY iPad spurs disruption in point-of-sale [...] [...]
by Clay Chandler Published: October 30,2011
Tags: Alex Yount, Bonnaroo Music Festival, costume contest, craziest freakin’ day of your life, economic impact, events, Leaping over fire, live music, Marika Cackett, Mississippi Blues Marathon, Mississippi Off Road Adventures, obstacle course, Red Frog Events, running races, Susie McEacharn, Warrior Dash
Most running events don’t feature a costume party and live music among beer tents post-race. The Warrior Dash isn’t most running events, however. And having one in your town usually means big money. The event is hosted in more than 20 states as well as Australia and British Columbia and the average turnout is 15,000 [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: October 28,2011
Tags: do-or-die-time, FARM TO THE TABLE, Mississippi Business Journal, online sales tax, pecans, Sales Tax, Warrior Dash
In this week’s MBJ — ONLINE SALES TAX: Ted Carter takes a look at how much money Mississippi is leaving on the table by not taxing online sales. You may be shocked at the number. Also in this week’s paper: >> REVAMPING THE SYSTEM: Changing tax law to accommodate sales tax an issue that could [...] [...]
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