At 88, She Still Remembers the Sign: 843 Residents. She Helped Build the Rest.

At 88, She Still Remembers the Sign: 843 Residents. She Helped Build the Rest.

Host: Debbie King Guests: Lorine Cady and Sarita Drake VIDEO DESCRIPTION Southaven, Mississippi was not always what it is today. In 1964, the pavement stopped at the state line, the utility company was run by volunteers, and a roadside sign counted just 843 residents. Lorine Cady moved here that year, raised five children, started girls softball out of a literal ... Read More [https://southavenbusinessbeat.com/podcast/at-88-she-still-remembers-the-sign-843-residents-she-helped-build-the-rest/]

The Things You Take for Granted Are Someone Else’s Greatest Win

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Alison Mitchell VIDEO DESCRIPTION Alison Mitchell walked away from 20 years as a real estate executive, packed up her life in Texas, and moved to a county where she knew almost nobody. Now she is the Director of Tourism for DeSoto County, and she is rebuilding what tourism means for the entire Mid-South region, not just ... Read More [https://southavenbusinessbeat.com/podcast/the-things-you-take-for-granted-are-someone-elses-greatest-win/]

Your Contractor Knows What’s Wrong

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Joseph Davis VIDEO DESCRIPTION Joseph Davis spent years on the road selling restoration services to companies like Paul Davis Restoration. Then one of those clients hired him. Now he runs business development for Paul Davis Restoration of the Mid-South, covering Memphis, Southaven, DeSoto County, and North Mississippi down to Oxford. In this episode, Joseph pulls back ... Read More [https://southavenbusinessbeat.com/podcast/your-contractor-knows-whats-wrong/]

We’re Throwing A Fundraiser On A Cruise Ship

Host: Cristan Engelke and Shawntel Hibbler VIDEO DESCRIPTION The Southaven Chamber of Commerce is going on a cruise, and you’re invited. Book your room here: https://bit.ly/4uw7DjX Cristan Engelke and Shawntel Hibbler of the Southaven Chamber, announce the 2027 Chamber Cruise sailing June 12 through June 17 aboard the Carnival Dream out of New Orleans, with stops in Cozumel and Costa ... Read More [https://southavenbusinessbeat.com/podcast/were-throwing-a-fundraiser-on-a-cruise-ship/]

“People Are Judging You The Second They Look At You” And He Says That’s Fine

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: George Webb VIDEO DESCRIPTION Southaven Business Beat is produced by Pure Focus Media in partnership with the Southaven Chamber of Commerce, featuring the business owners and community leaders shaping DeSoto County and the greater Memphis area. Topics covered: personal branding for salespeople, why reviews decide your reputation, handling a bad review the right way, the follow-up ... Read More [https://southavenbusinessbeat.com/podcast/people-are-judging-you-the-second-they-look-at-you-and-he-says-thats-fine/]