Mississippi Business Journal

From the Ground Up by Phil Hardwick

Phillip Anthony is partner/attorney at Dallas, Anthony & Jeffords, PLLC.

Sharron Perkins is Comptroller with the City of D'Iberville.

Tax season officially starts Jan. 23, when the IRS begins got accept and process tax returns.

Ashley Wicks is a member of Butler Snow business services and Public Finance Group where her practice focuses on public finance, general corporate transactions, and tax issues.

Will Manuel is a partner with Bradley, where he focuses his practice on products liability, commercial and employment litigation. He has handled various disputes for both international corporations and small businesses in Mississippi and other jurisdictions. He currently serves on…

Richard Schwartz is a life-long resident of Jackson. He founded Richard Schwartz & Associates more than 30 years ago and is a dedicated member of the community.

Stephen Parks is the current state librarian of Mississippi overseeing the State Law Library. He was selected by the Mississippi Supreme Court and confirmed by the Mississippi Legislature in 2016. As a law librarian, he is trained in the methods…

Alex Cummins is the vice president for finance at the Vertex Company where he is responsible for managing the finance team for the company's two divisions. He leads the finance team which supports the profit and loss of the Aerospace…

Vallrie Dorsey is an experienced attorney, entrepreneur and business strategist. She is the managing partner of Dorsey & Gates PLLC, a woman-owned law firm which provides legal services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. She is also the CEO of Vallrie…

Andrew Cardwell is managing attorney at Cardwell Firm. Cardwell practices in the areas of real estate, corporation, will, trusts and probate. He recently expanded his practice into offering Name, Image and Likeness representation to college athletes. This area of law…

Nathan Burrow is director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith.

Shauncey Hunter Ridgeway is an associate in Christian and Small's Jackson office. She focuses her practice on bankruptcy, creditor's rights, and insurance matters. Shauncey has represented lenders, financial institutions, and other creditors in connection with bankruptcy matters and adversary […]

Vincent Farrell is currently a paralegal specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He began his paralegal career in 2010, upon joining the U.S. Army, and was Honorable discharged in 2017. An alumnus of the U.S. Army's Adjutant General…

John Beers is the director of Planning and Investments at WealthPartners.

George Simmerman is the vice president and chief counsel at Ingalls Shipbuilding division of Huntington Ingalls.

Neil Henry is regional president of Citizens National Bank. He is responsible for the overall performance of the Meridian Region. He is responsible for 10 of the 27 branches across the state of Mississippi. He exceeded budget each of the…

Doug Weissinger is a member of Butler Snow business department and practices within the Finance, Real Estate and Restructuring Group. His practicing areas include mergers/acquisitions, and banking and bank regulatory.

Kelvin Davis is the comptroller at Delta State University.

Jamie Travis is a member at GibbsTravis PLLC. He is a civil litigation/trial attorney wherein he handles commercial litigation matters usually ranging from personal injury defense; breach of contract; governmental liability; premises and products liability; insurance bad faith; and legal…

Phelps Dunbar has been Mississippi’s go-to litigation firm for over 30 years. Whether it’s high-stakes civil cases or criminal matters, Phelps has the deep bench to navigate any complex legal issue or challenging venue.

Corky Smith is an attorney with Sims & Sims LLC. His specific areas of expertise are in civil litigation, military law, real estate, estate trusts and planning, and governmental entities (municipal, utility).

The Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, headed by executive director Clay Walden, is recognized as a world-class center of excellence for research, technology and education to address engineering challenges such as transportation safety and vehicle efficiency facing U.S. industries. The…

J.D. Cooley is a member of Butler Snow's Business Services group and focuses his practice on a range of corporate, real estate and construction matters. He clerked for the Honorable James E. Graves Jr. of the United State Court of…

Meta Cooper Danzey is senior counsel at Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. In her role, she provided legal services and advice across a broad portfolio at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Danzey supports the National Security Cutter Program, Compliance Program, Privacy Program and Supply…

As consumers are looking for ways to grow their money, it may be a good time to invest in certificates of deposit.

Trevor Rockstad is a member of Davis & Crump litigation team. Rockstad represents clients in many pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, including trans-vaginal mesh, Chantix, Gadolinium, hip implant, hormone replacement therapy, birth control and Zantac lawsuits.

Research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that cardiovascular disease is the leading of cause of death in Mississippi.

Rhonda Cooper is a licensed attorney in Mississippi and Tennessee. Cooper specializes in estate planning and administration; real property and contract negotiations; domestic relations; tort claims; and criminal defense. She is general counsel to Jackson Memorial Funeral Service LLC and…

Andrew Cardwell is manageing attorney at Cardwell Firm. Cardwell practices in the areas of real estate, corporation, will, trusts and probate. He recently expanded his practice into offereing Name, Image and Likeness representation to college athletes. This area of law…

Chase Patrizzi is the financial advisor and the growth and development director with Patrizzi & Wilson Financial Group/ Northwestern Mutual. As a financial advisor, he is passionate about helping people live a life uncommon, through financial planning that is tailored…

Whitney Brunton is corporate legal counsel for YoungWilliams, PC. She earned her Bachelor degree in mass communications with a minor in political science from the University of South Florida. She received her Juris Doctorate from University of Mississippi.

Tangi Carter is attorney and owner of Tangi Carter, P.A. She is licensed to practice in Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana and Tennessee, along with federal courts for the Southern District of Mississippi, Eastern District of Tennessee and Northern District of Florida.

Daniella Shorter is district attorney for the 22nd Circuit District. She practices criminal law and oversees a staff of seven. She along with her staff prosecute felony crimes that happen in the 22nd District which comprises Claiborne, Copiah, and Jefferson…

Rising mortgage rates and prices last year resulted in U.S. home sales falling to their lowest pace in nearly a decade.

OXFORD — Bringing together entrepreneurs, economic developers, innovators and future business owners, the eighth annual Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum is slated for April 12-13 in Hattiesburg.

NEW ALBANY — On a calendar for Homestead Furniture CEO "G" Lipscomb, written boldly were the words "Big Day."

The Hattiesburg Concert Association (HCA) is a leading presenter and advocate of music, arts, and culture in the state of Mississippi. HCA is committed to presenting outstanding events that entertain, engage, educate and enrich community members, students and tourists of…

CASA of Hancock County was established in 2009 by a group of concerned community members and with the support of former Youth Court Judge Brehm Bell. CASA of Hancock County's purpose is to recruit, train and support volunteers who advocate…

In 1999, the neighborhood established the Greater Belhaven Neighborhood Foundation, a 501(c3) foundation charged with a mission of developing long-range and strategic plans to protect and revitalize the area. GBNF's boundaries stretch from High Street to Woodrow Wilson Avenue and…

The Central Mississippi Down Syndrome Society provides support to individuals with Down Syndrome and their families through educational opportunities, engaging programming, social gatherings, grants to special education teachers and so much more.

Ever Reaching Community Outreach serves hundreds of Mississippi families as a Mississippi Food Network food agency providing assistance to 10 to 15 counties per month. ERCO works closely on the local level with Rankin County Youth Court, Department of Human…

The American Cancer Society was founded in 1913 by 10 doctors and five laypeople in New York City. At that time, a cancer diagnosis meant near-certain death. Rarely mentioned in public, this disease was steeped in fear and denial. Doctors…

In 2001, a group of Tupelo citizens formed the nonprofit Harrisburg Cultural and Social Services Center to purchase the former Harrisburg Baptist Church on West Main Street. Link Centre, the organization they created, has continued to grow for more than…

Lord almighty, I feel my temperature rising – even though it’s December and the air is crisply chilled. But if you grew up in a certain era, you can’t help but think of one thing when you roll into Tupelo.

In an every-other-year ritual that began in 1999, the Mississippi Heritage Trust reveals the state’s 10 most endangered historic buildings to raise public awareness and rally support so the sites won’t be lost to time, natural disasters or the wrecking…

As a new year approaches, it's a good time to reflect on events and accomplishments of 2022 with the Mississippi Development Authority. MDA Deputy Executive Director Laura Hipp says the state has experienced a phenomenal year in terms of economic…

The expansion into aluminum manufacturing by Steel Dynamics Incorporated is welcome news to the people of the Golden Triangle where the company is no stranger. One of the largest and most diversified domestic steel producers and metal recyclers in the…

The ongoing national nursing shortage is creating challenges not only for hospitals but also nursing schools which are getting more applications than they can handle. Some schools are also facing their own staffing shortages as educators retire or take other…