News for Community

A well-executed storefront display is one of the few marketing tools a small business controls completely — and the data is clear on its impact. According to VM & Retail Magazine data compiled by Contra Vision, window displays alone can boost retail foot traffic by 23%, while 8 out of 10 shoppers base their buying decisions on what they see in-store. For businesses along Columbia's main ...read more

Salon revenue can look healthy while the business quietly runs short of cash. Poor cash management accounts for 82% of small business closures, and operating expenses can consume up to 80% of salon revenue — leaving almost nothing between a busy week and a cash crunch. In Hattiesburg's service economy, where salons compete for discretionary dollars alongside the restaurants, boutiques, and ...read more

Everything is moving, faster than it ever has. If you're not already adapting, chances are, you're slipping behind. Businesses today aren’t just flirting with transformation—they’re overhauling their bones, nerves, and brains to survive in a market that rewards adaptability over tradition. You can’t slow the wave, but you can decide how you ride it. The new rules? Think sharper, automate ...read more

PHOTO CAPTION:  Thomas McElroy of Cooperative Energy; Lori Watts, President, MCDP; Matthew Ware and Anthony Harris of Pearl River Valley Electric.  Watts is presented with the Site Invest Award.The Marion County Development Partnership is proud to announce that MS-98 Industry Plex North has been awarded the prestigious Cooperative Energy SiteInvest Premier Property designation, recognizing its ...read more