Blue Ribbon Business Series
The Blue Ribbon Business Resources Series is designed to help you stay current on business trends and issues that can affect your planning and business operations. The series includes:
- Power Breakfasts
- Lunch & Learn programs
- Special Seminars
The series is presented by the Greater Starkville Development Partnership (GSDP) and sponsored by the Mississippi State University Technology Resource Institute.
All programs are open to GSDP members and the general public. Members are encouraged to bring friends and potential new Partnership members. Ideas for future programs are always welcome; just contact the GSDP vice president for membership and community development at (662) 323-3322.
2011 Programs
The following events are scheduled through September 2011. All events are subject to change, so contact the Partnership at (662) 323-3322 for the latest information.
March 10, 2011
Power Breakfast at TVA
Topic: Ergonomics of the Work Place
Breakfast at 7:30 am; program begins at 8:00 am
Speakers: Dr. Lesley Strawderman, Asst. Professor of Industrial and System Engineering, and Dr. Kari Babski-Reeves, Assoc. Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Sponsors: MSU Student Chapter of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and Sullivan’s Office Supply
Cost: $10 for general admission; $5 for GSDP members
April 7, 2011
Lunch & Learn at the Mississippi Horse Park
Topic: Mississippi – Captured in Cartoons
Lunch at 11:30 am; program begins at noon
Speaker: Marshall Ramsey, syndicated cartoonist. Ramsey is a two-time Pulitzer Finalist and is nationally syndicated by Creators Syndicate. He has illustrated a series of children’s books by nationally syndicated radio talk show host and best-selling author Dave Ramsey. He’s proud to call Mississippi home.
Sponsor: Mississippi Horse Park
Cost: $20 for general admission; $10 for GSDP members
May 12, 2011
Power Breakfast at TVA
Topic: Gaining Ground
Breakfast at 7:30 am; program begins at 8:00 am
Description: This presentation will describe how Gaining Ground Sustainability Institute of Mississippi is identifying sustainable initiatives around the state, making connections among the people involved, and helping motivate people to expand on those efforts. The economic implications for long-range sustainable planning in Mississippi communities will be discussed.
Speaker: Allison Buehler
Sponsor: Sponsorship opportunity available. Please contact GSDP.
Cost: $10 for general admission; $5 for GSDP members
June 9, 2011
Lunch and Learn at CAVS
Lunch at 11:30 am; program begins at noon
Topic: Taking the Team Approach to Leading Starkville Forward
Speakers: MSU President Dr. Mark Keenum, Mayor Parker Wiseman, Supervisor Marvell Howard, and GSDP President Jon Maynard
Sponsor: ERA Town and Campus Realty
Cost: $20 for general admission; $10 for GSDP members
August 2011 (Date to be announced)
Lunch and Learn at the Hilton Garden Inn
Lunch at 11:30 am; program begins at noon
Topic: State of Education – Our Starkville and Oktibbeha County Schools
Speakers: Judy Couey, superintendant of Starkville School District, and James Covington, superintendant of Oktibbeha County School District
Sponsor: Sponsorship opportunity available. Please contact GSDP.
Cost: $20 for general admission; $10 for GSDP members
September 8, 2011
Power Breakfast at TVA
Breakfast at 7:30 am; program begins at 8:00 am
Topic: Taking Marketing Back to Basics for Small Businesses
Speaker: Dr. Lynne Richardson
Sponsor: Sponsorship opportunity available. Please contact GSDP.
Cost: $10 for general admission; $5 for GSDP members
