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Presents information on the operation of distribution company Roadway Express in Meridian, Mississippi. Benefits of the location of Meridian for Roadway; Features of the terminal of Roadway in Meridian; Impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. on the operation of the company.

Reports on the contract awarded to C&M Security LLC to provide security services for the Neshoba County Fair in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Belief of the organizers on the capability of the firm to provide security to the fair's attendees; Background of the principals of the agency; Number of security personnel to be deployed during the event.

Reports on the application of mathematics for the development of real estate business of Chris Wilson in Laurel, Mississippi. Commendations for Joe Frank Sanderson in aiding the business growth; Lessons learned from Sanderson that helped Wilson manage the business; Activities with the Mississippi Association of Realtors PAC.

Reports on the real estate development project of developer Jerome Kittrell in Meridian, Mississippi. building of rolling hills, nostalgic homes, walking paths and underground facilities as part of the project; Type of location sought by Kittrell for the project; Personal background of Kittrell.

Reports on the manufacturing of laundry products by David Mills, plant manger of Polo Custom Products in Louisville, Mississippi. Types of laundry products produced by the company; Strategic plans of the business; Other services offered by the company.

Reports on the gradual recovery of the residents at Lauderdale County following the Lockheed tragedy in Mississippi. Establishment of a victims' assistance fund for employees; Organization of workplace violence rule; Installation of metal detectors in offices.

Reports on the corporate headquarter of Brown Bottling Group in Meridian, Mississippi. Architectural features of the manufacturing facility; Standard in the bottling operation; Distribution of soft drink products.

Focuses on the Neshoba County fair in Mississippi. Harness racing; Lunch with the governor; Cost for a season pass.

Reveals that the Square in downtown Philadelphia, Mississippi is thriving. Retail stores surrounding the square; Traffic in the area; parking problems; Efforts of storeowners in the area to make the square more attractive to visitors.

Reports on the business ownership of the Toomsuba Kampground by Lionel and Chris Waldman in Mississippi. Features of the camp sites and recreational facilities; Quality of service for campers and travelers; Competition advantage over the Wal-Mart parking lot.

Reports on the reopening of the Weidmann's Restaurant operated by Willie McGehee in Meridian, Mississippi. Difference in the concept applied in comparison with its operation prior to the closing; Overview on the menu served; Details on the interior design of the restaurant.

Focuses on the Circle M Plantation, an acreage for hunting in Mississippi. Description of the physical layout of the place; Privileges offered to customers; Types of food served at the lodge.

Focuses on the insurance business of Lead America in Meridian, Mississippi. Partnership of the company with insurance firm Parker & Associates; Brief history of the company; Impact of the anthrax scare in the U.S. on the business of Lead America.

Focuses on the continued innovative projects of the East Central Mississippi Economic Council (ECMEC). Examples of projects completed by the council involving automobile and automotive parts; Description of the familiarization tour conducted by ECMEC with a group of economic consultants in mid 2002; Benefits offered by the projects promoted by ECMEC to businesses.

Focuses on Philadelphia Air Charter, the only jet air taxi service in Mississippi. Information on how the company was established by its owner, Kent McLain; Aircraft used by the company; Major clients of the company.

Features Fred Leggero, an entrepreneur who owns a hotdog stand in Meridian, Mississippi. Views on advertising; His definition of best customers; Background.

Provides information on the Hidden Springs Arabian Horse Farm in Newton, Mississippi. Number of rare Egyptian and Egyptian-bred Arabian horses in the farm; Significance of actor Patrick Swayze's visit to Hidden Springs; Time needed to train a halter horse for judging; Performance training costs.

Deals with the county development efforts of Mike McGrevey as executive director of the Kemper County Economic Development Authority in Mississippi as of 2002. Educational background; Career in the military; Approach to economic development; Overview of the economic development plan that culminates in 2010.

Provides information on the trailer retail business of Mississippi-based Trailboss Trailers Inc. Background of the company; Challenges encountered by owner Mike Banks in managing his business; Uses of the trailers in the construction industry.

Provides information on a real estate development project of Cooper Land Development in Meridian, Mississippi. Benefits of the development project; Economic impact of the project; Features of the development project.

Focuses on the business interests of Mississippi legislator Charles Young. History of his interest in television; Career in the military; Family background.

Features businessman George McLean, owner of Meridian, Mississippi-based Met-Tech, developer of a gift-wrapping machine system. Educational and career background; Background on the establishment of the firm; Products manufactured by Met-Tech; His optimism about his business in Meridian.

Features Pretty Presentations, a catering business in Newton, Mississippi presided by René Davis. Career background of Davis; Details of events in which Davis catered; Factor attributed to the success of the business.

Reports on the voluntary cleanup of the Lauderdale County Industrial Park in Mississippi in September 2001. Information on several executives that organized the voluntary effort, including Jimmy Alexander; Details on the equipment used in the project; Expectations on the benefits of the cleanup.

Focuses on the competition brought about by the opening of a warehouse and office of Newell Paper Co. in Meridian, Mississippi. Background of the company; Products offered by the company; Implication of the warehouse for the operations of the company.

Features Fred Wile, chief executive officer of Southern Cast Products in Meridian, Mississippi. Background on Wile; Company background; Business outlook of Wile.

Focuses on the La-Z-Boy plant in Newton, Mississippi. History of the building of the plant in Newton; Factors considered in the decision to build La-Z-Boy in Newton; Background on the plant.

Features the Hardy Manufacturing Co. in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Description of the company's location; Annual sales of Hardy; Management philosophy.

Deals with the development efforts of Philadelphia-Neshoba County in Mississippi as of May 2001. Organization of a chamber of commerce; Establishment of a tourism agency; Cost-effectiveness of setting up the agencies.

Reports that Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Co. has commenced manufacturing of parts for the F-22 jet fighter plane in its Meridian, Mississippi plant. Current number of employees at Lockheed Martin's Meridian facility; Comments from plant manager Steve Cobb regarding the role of the Meridian facility in Lockheed Martin's business operations.

Reports on the appointment of Wade Jones as chief executive officer of the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation (EMBDC). Jones' accomplishments as division manager for Mississippi Power Co.; Favorable response of community leaders to Jones' appointment; EMBDC projects under development.

Focuses on the economic status of the Meridian, Mississippi. Geographical location; Transportation and location strengths of the area; Properties suitable for an industrial park.

Reports on the reputation of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians for its contribution to the economic development of the state. Success of the Silver Star casino; Reduction of the unemployment rate; Expansion of the Chahta Enterprise.

Previews the Neshoba County Fair, which will be held July 21-29, 2000 in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Fellowship with family and longtime friends; Home-cooked food; Economic impact of the week-long event; Cabin rental fees; Benefits of the $10 ticket price.

Focuses on the survival of neighborhood grocery stores, Mazingo's and Lee's in Mississippi as of August 9, 1999. Involvement of family members in the business; Opening of additional stores at selected locations; Study of demographic changes for the development of marketing strategies.

Reports on the creation of the East Central Mississippi Economic Council (ECMEC), headed by Charleigh Ford, in an effort to unite counties in the East Mississippi area. Area coverage of ECMEC; Brief history of the organization; ECMEC's focus on attracting businesses to the area.

Profiles Meridian, Mississippi-based Southern Wholesale Florist president Pat Hodo. Entry and success in the florist business; Challenges facing florists in the state; Importance of service to success; Expected growth of the industry.

The article offers information on events for the 2007 Neshoba County Fair in Mississippi. The East Mississippi Business Development Corp. organized a program that will feature the Jimmie Rodgers Festival talent winners plus Track 45, a blue grass hit group. Jackson Day was replaced by Hattiesburg Day. Meridian Day organizers expect 150 volunteers who will each be wearing a Meridian Day tee shirt.

The article reports that "Teamwork" was the theme of the East Mississippi Business Development Corp. for its 10th annual meeting. According to chairman Marty Davidson, the past 12 months have been rewarding for the company as its outgoing programs and incentives have proven effective. Davidson also pointed that $252 million in new investment had come into Meridian and Lauderdale County.

The article reports on Sonny Montgomery from Meridian, who was a long-time congressman. According to Andre Clemandot, a longtime top aide of Sonny, Sonny didn't quit on a project until he reached his objective. Countless honors including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, have been bestowed on Sonny. One of the most endearing attribute of Sonny was that he never changed no matter whose company he was keeping, be it the President of the United States, his fellowcongressmen or the beautiful ladies.

Reports on the differences between the paving programs in Meridian and Lauderdale County in Mississippi. Response of the city's public works department when county crews overlay city streets; Bonds issued by Meridian; Delay in the widening of about seven blocks of North Hills Street.

Focuses on pharmaceutical packaging firm Pharma Packaging Systems ., third Kemper County business for entrepreneurs in Mississippi. Owners; Plan to double the number of employees by the second quarter of 2004; Focus on solid and semi-solid dose pharmaceutical packaging; Partnership with the chemistry department of Mississippi State University; Incentives for Pharma Pac to locate in DeKalb, Illinois.

Profiles Larry Dudley, newly elected president of the Mississippi Commercial Association of Realtors (MCAR) in Meridian, Mississippi. Personal background; Major objectives of MCAR in offering courses and to provide networking opportunities for their members; Success in managing his residential or commercial property.

Reports on the success behind Leading Edges in Meridian, Mississippi. Awards received by the advertising agency; Team behind the agency; Developments taken by the agency to accomplish their goals; Statement of Tony Pompelia, owner of Leading Edges.

Focuses on the management expertise of Fred Hamilton in handling his K&S Custom Warehousing Inc. in Meridian, Mississippi. Career and educational highlights of Hamilton; Marketing strategies; Nature of the company operation.

Features the plant of Electric Steel Co. (ESCO), a steel foundry in Newton, Mississippi. History of ESCO; Details of the production and distribution of steel across the U.S. and in foreign countries; Collaboration between ESCO and the local community to build recreational areas.

Focuses on the impact of technology on the business operations of Howard Transportation company in Mississippi. Changes in the trucking industry; Information on safety-related data; Use electronic mails in business transactions.

Features the Chunky River Harley-Davidson building owned by Meurice LeFevre Sr. in Meridian, Mississippi. Area of the building; Description of the architectural design; Number of employees.

Reports on the business success of Emergystat in Mississippi. Provision of an emergency medical service; Business expansions; Quality of relationships between business partners.

Features Mississippi-based Ye Olde Drugstore Deli. Products offered; Company history; Ownership.