JOHN M. HAIRSTON: President/CEO of Hancock Whitney Corp.
An accomplished and passionate leader for the Mississippi Gulf Coast region and beyond The name John M. Hairston has become synonymous with success and dedication in the Mississippi—and Southern—business community. As President and Chief Executive Officer of Hancock Whitney Corporation, the $35 billion parent company of Hancock Whitney Bank, since 2006, Hairston has […]
Independent Book Stores Thriving Across State
Locally-owned shops holding their own against Amazon, big box stores Being a locally-owned business is tough anywhere within any service today, regardless of the type of product or products being sold. However, perhaps no such business or industry has faced the challenges that the independent bookstore has over the past 25 years. From dealing to […]
Haley Fisackerly: CEO of Entergy Mississippi
Dedicated to corporation’s, customers and state’s continued growth With his youthful looks and unbridled enthusiasm, one would easily assume that Haley Fisackerly is nowhere near the age of 60. Yet, the President and CEO of Entergy Mississippi, an electric utility that serves more than 459,000 customers in 45 Mississippi counties, is indeed entering his […]
Nehi Bottling Co. Toasts Its 98th Year
Sledge reflects on family-owned Cleveland business On March 10, Nehi Bottling Company in Cleveland celebrated its 98th year in business. The venerable family-owned operation has stayed the course and remained competitive in a very tight market over the years. “My grandfather started this business in 1927 and I honestly can’t imagine what was going through […]
ANDREW MATTIACE: CEO of Mattiace Properties
A story of a man’s humble beginning with a great passion for development Andrew Mattiace decided at age 12 that he wanted to be the man who owns real estate, not work for the man that owns the building. The President and founder of Mattiace Properties, Inc., Mattiace is also the CEO of Mattiace Properties and its affiliated companies, The Mattiace […]
Distillery Based in the Delta Will Be Largest in Mississippi
Investment of $23 million will create over 60 jobs Last month, a group of dignitaries and state officials were present for the offical ground breaking of The Rosedale Distillery located in that small town in western Bolivar County. Governor Tate Reeves attended and addressed the audience of about 200, which included Central Highway District Commissioner […]
Anna Cardona
Anna Cardona said there was a turning point during her interview when she was being considered for the positon of Executive Director for the Tate County Economic Development Foundation. “As part of the process, I was asked ‘Why should we not hire you?’” recalled Cardona. “And my response was, ‘Well, you might not hire me […]
Quentin Whitwell: Embracing Change
Career reboot has yielded positive results and many benefits for communities Quentin Whitwell was by all accounts flourishing in Jackson when a life coach recommended he quit everything and start over. Whitwell followed his advice and has become successful in an impressive career reboot. Co-founder of the lobbying firm The Talon Group, the law firm […]
Cutting-Edge Cannabis Cultivation
Cypress Brake launches brand Cypress Brake Cannabis Company has announced the launch of its premium cannabis brand and cultivation facility in the Mississippi Delta in Cleveland. The company’s team is on a mission to bring artisanal award-winning cannabis products to the growing medical cannabis industry of Mississippi using a state-of-the-art facility that also produces pesticide-free […]
Bill Bynum: CEO of Hope Companies
A career and life that has been centered around paying “Hope” forward Bill Bynum has done a lot of good in his career. As chief executive officer of Jackson-based HOPE which consists of Hope Enterprise Corporation, Hope Credit Union and Hope Policy Institute, Bynum and his team provide financial services, aggregate resources, and engage […]