by Lynn Lofton Published: March 19,2012
Tags: Bay St. Louis, Billy Skellie, BILOXI, Chipper McDermott, Community Development Block Grants, FEMA, Fontainebleau Emergency Shelter and Community Center, Glenn Currie, Gulf of America, gulf of mexico, Hancock County, Hurricane Katrina, JBHM Architects, Jefferson Davis Avenue, Ken Flanagan, Long Beach, Mississippi, Mississippi Business Journal, Mississippi Development Authority, Pass Christian, Princy Harrison, Rotary Club, Starks Construction Co.
There are many vacant lots on the Coast’s post-Katrina landscape where homes, businesses and churches once stood. However, a number of public facilities have been constructed to replace those lost in the 2005 hurricane. A combination of funds through the Mississippi Development Authority, federal Community Development Block Grants, FEMA and insurance proceeds were used to [...] [...]
by Becky Gillette Published: March 12,2012
Tags: Brett Long, CFL, construction, Doug Fowle, Energy Star, glass windows, Gulf Coast, gulf of mexico, heat transfer, Hurricane Katrina, HVAC, Keesler Air Force Base, Leadership in Environment Design, LEED, low-E, Low-emissivity, Mississippi, Mississippi Business Journal, Mississippi Gulf Coast, SEER 16, swine flu, tax credits, Todd Cantor, Window King, Windows
Low-emissivity (low-E) glass windows work by controlling the heat transfer through windows with insulated glazing. The windows reflect the heat during the summer, while allowing the heat in during the winter. “The angles of the sun control it,” said Todd Cantor, general manager of Window King in Gulfport. “The window is designed to allow the [...] [...]
by Becky Gillette Published: March 12,2012
Tags: Brett Long, CFL, construction, Doug Fowle, Energy Star, Gulf Coast, gulf of mexico, Hurricane Katrina, HVAC, Keesler Air Force Base, Leadership in Environment Design, LEED, Mississippi, Mississippi Business Journal, Mississippi Gulf Coast, SEER 16, swine flu, Windows
The $287-million project to replace family housing at Keesler Air Force Base after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 was not only the largest housing construction project in Air Force history. It also became what was at the time the largest project in the country to receive Leadership in Environment Design (LEED) Silver certification for advances in [...] [...]
Home building in many areas of the state is gradually improving with most major cities showing an increased number of building permits in 2011 compared to 2010. “We’re seeing a little bit of market activity pick up, and are actually forecasting a slight increase this year,” said Marty Milstead, executive vice president, Home Builders Association [...] [...]
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by Becky Gillette Published: February 23,2012
Tags: Angus beef, Battle Creek, Dana Habers, Hilton Hotel, Jackson Mississippi, Michigan, Mississippi, Mississippi Business Journal, University of Mississippi Health Care system, University of North Carolina Health Care System, University Physicians
Dana Habers — Chief Executive Officer for University Physicians in Jackson — has been named the Mississippi Business Journal 2012 Business Woman of the Year. The announcement was made in front of a standing-room only crowd at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson. As CEO of one of the largest hospitals in the state, Dana E. [...] [...]
by Stephen McDill Published: September 16,2011
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Guys listen up. The retail technology world is not just for the boys anymore. Was it ever? We’ve culled and queried cyberspace and Mississippi businesswomen to find out what their favorite technology toys are and where you can get the best deals. Ladies, you might want to keep this list handy next time you’re sending [...] [...]
Here are the selections for the 2011 issue of the 50 Leading Business Women in Mississippi. Also included is a look back at past classes plus stories on how the winners were chosen, why Mississippi women are great for business and more! View it now for free! [...]
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by MBJ Staff Published: July 25,2011
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