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Tupelo
2014 EDITION
VOLUME 12
Things to Do
14 Entertainment Tupelo After Hours
Locals find plenty of fun ways to unwind
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20 Local Flavor Matters of Good Taste 24 Arts & Culture Creative Advantages 27 Sports & Recreation Always on the Move
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58 Health System Reputation for Quality
Hospital wins second prestigious Baldrige Award
71 Health & Fitness Keeping the Fun in Fitness 74 Education Valuable Lessons To Learn
79 Community Profile
53 Economic Profile
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MORE ON TUPELO Go to the links below for more articles and photos about Tupelos business climate, recreation, food, schools, health care, culture and more. TOP EMPLOYERS livability.com/tupelo/ms/ business DEMOGRAPHICS livability.com/tupelo/ms/ facts SCHOOLS livability.com/tupelo/ms/ schools HEALTH CARE livability.com/tupelo/ms/ health NEIGHBORHOODS livability.com/tupelo/ms/ living ATTRACTIONS livability.com/tupelo/ms/ attractions SEE THE CITY Check out photos of Down on Main, Tupelos free summer concert series, plus more great images from Tupelo at livability. com/tupelo/ms/photos-video. FOOD livability.com/tupelo/ms/ food
Read about local businesses such as H.M. Richards Inc., a furniture manufacturer.
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Tupelo is in northeast Mississippi, situated between Memphis and Birmingham, and is the county seat of Lee County.
DIVERSITY AND VISION Automotive manufacturing, banking headquarters, the furniture industry and textiles are some of Tupelo and Lee Countys diverse industries, which build upon a strong retail and tourism base. Businesses enjoy precedent-setting leadership by the Community Development Foundation. The 1,200-plus member organization deserves much of the credit for the citys growth, thanks to its collaborations with government and community leaders to draw new investment and spark economic opportunity. FUN CULTURE, GOOD SCHOOLS People expect artistic whimsy in the birth city of Elvis Presley, and Tupelo delivers. Dubbed the First TVA City in 1935 after gaining electricity, this citys switch has stayed on ever since. Colorful guitar sculptures dot the downtown streets lined with local shops and restaurants, where people turn out in droves for festivals. Tupelo Public School District draws people for its excellence and has won seven National Blue Ribbon School awards. Recent city-led health and fitness initiatives also gained national attention, showing what residents here can accomplish with their enthusiasm and cooperation. Those who drive the picturesque Natchez Trace Parkway know traveling to Tupelo can be as enjoyable as time spent here. The historic road gives a taste of the areas beauty, which also can be enjoyed at local lakes and parks.
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DISTANCES TO THREE MAJOR CITIES NEARBY
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Four-time All America City Award winner (2011, 1999, 1989, 1967)
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People worldwide know Tupelo and Lee County as the childhood home of Elvis Presley, but living and doing business here today offers much more, including health-conscious residents and civic leaders, a growing mix of industries, great food, festivals and other cultural amenities.
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THINGS TO DO
Tupelos must-do attractions, activities and dining
Take in a play or musical at the place where Elvis is rumored to have had his first kiss, the Lyric Theatre . The stage season typically runs from September through May, and the 2013-14 calendar includes Red, White, and Tuna; Its a Wonderful Life; Duck Hunter Shoots Angel; The Importance of Being Earnest; and 9 to 5.
Entertainment
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Scenic Drive
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GET MOVING
Exercise, play and enjoy the great outdoors at Ballard Park , where amenities include a 3-acre lake, disc golf course, two playgrounds, skate park, 1.3-mile trail, quarter-mile running track, two sand volleyball courts and 16 lighted multipurpose fields.
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See the sites around Tupelo significant to the life of its favorite son, Elvis Presley, which include the Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum , Tupelo Hardware (where Elvis mother bought him his first guitar), and the Elvis exhibit at the Tupelo Automobile Museum.
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Kids Activities
Live Music
Golf
JUMP, JUMP
Let your kids bounce to their hearts content at Jump Tupelo, which has inflatable slides, obstacle courses, bounce houses and interactive games. Its a great place for birthday parties and events, plus every weekend features open play times for spontaneous indoor fun.
TAKE NOTE
Attend a concert at BancorpSouth Arena, which seats up to 10,000 spectators for large events or 4,500 for smaller performances. Past shows have included Backstreet Boys, Rascal Flatts, James Taylor, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Amy Grant and Bill Cosby.
PLAY THROUGH
Try hitting em far and straight at any of the golf courses sprinkled throughout Tupelo. All golfers can play the public course at Big Oaks Golf Club, and Tupelo Country Club members also have the option of playing the private course there.
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After Hours
LOCALS FIND PLENTY OF FUN WAYS TO UNWIND
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The Travelin McCourys perform at Down on Main , a free summer concert series at Fairpark Amphitheater in downtown Tupelo.
hen the work day comes to an end, the lights dont go off in Tupelo. For a city its size, Tupelo offers plenty of nightlife and entertainment options for those looking to unwind during their downtime.
LIVE MUSIC Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, people can hear live music at Romies Grocery, which often showcases local or regional acts like the Mink Brothers and Mary Frances Massey. Known since 2005 for its down-home meat and three plate lunches, Romies Grocery began serving steaks, chicken, chops and seafood for dinner in 2007. Music lovers and happy-hour hunters flock to Romies, owned by
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Vanellis serves Greek and Italian food and often books bands for its Papas Place bar.
Rob Lesley, to enjoy the awardwinning food with the lively social atmosphere. Vanellis, Tupelos favorite Greek and Italian restaurant since 1975, is also a hot spot for live music. Papas Place, the bar at Vanellis, has artists performing almost every night, ranging from country and rock bands to open-mic nights for guests to show their stuff. Along with music, Papas Place at Vanellis frequently hosts comedians and open mic comedy nights, and the after-work crowd is always ready for a laugh. DOWNTOWN EVENTS Throughout the year, downtown Tupelo attracts large numbers of residents and visitors with many fun festivals and events centered on everything from arts to food
Residents watch Elvis star in King Creole during Movies in the Park at Fairpark in downtown Tupelo.
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SNAPSHOT
Elvis original drummer, DJ Fontana, and tribute artist Kevin Mills at the annual Elvis Tribute Art ist Contest
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE DOWNTOWN TUPELO MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION
and wine. Among the most popular are the Dont Be Cruel BBQ Duel each March, Wine Downtown in April, the GumTree Festival each May, the Tupelo Elvis Festival each June, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Hops & Stops and Chili Fest each October, and Reeds Annual Christmas Parade each December. These events attract from 7,500 to 12,000 people to downtown Tupelo, says Jessica Reed, a spokesperson for the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association. We have realized the festivals and events are what drive people to downtown, Reed says. Time after time, we hear people who come to a festival or event will come back to enjoy the rest of downtown shopping, dining, lodging. Festivals and events bring people from all over the country and world to downtown Tupelo. Tupelo has so much to offer, and festivals and events are a great way to celebrate that. While longtime Tupelo residents certainly enjoy the citys entertainment options, these events are also especially beneficial for
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Held each May during Mothers Day weekend, the family-friendly GumTree Festival features live entertainment and displays works created by regional artists. The event also includes food vendors and childrens activities, with climbing walls, art tents and inflatable jumping centers.
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Time after time, we hear people who come to a festival or event will come back to enjoy the rest of downtown shopping, dining, lodging. Festivals and events bring people from all over the country and world to downtown Tupelo.
JESSICA REED, DOWNTOWN TUPELO MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION
newcomers and visitors. Being a newcomer myself, I can attest that the people of Tupelo welcome visitors with open arms, Reed says. We see visitors on a daily basis and we realize that those visitors are playing just as much a part as we are in moving Tupelo ahead. Guests often mention how sincere and genuine the volunteers and directors of festivals are to them. by Nancy Mann Jackson by staff photographer Brian McCord
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hen the work day the lights dont comes to an end, go off in Tupelo. city For a nightlife and its size, Tupelo offers plenty of entertai looking to unwind nment options for those during their downtime.
LIVE MUSIC Every Thursday, Friday and hear live music Saturday night, people can local or regionalat Romies Grocery, which often showcases Frances Massey. acts like the Mink Brothers and Mary and three plate Known since 2005 for its steaks, chicken, lunches, Romies Grocery down-home meat chops and seafood began serving lovers and happy-hou for r hunters flock dinner in 2007. Music to Romies, owned by
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TUPELO RESTAURANTS BRING PLENTY TO THE TABLE Local restaurants serve patrons right and offer menus with a variety of choices that keep the food scene fresh and fun.
International
Barbecue fans will find plenty to sample in Tupelo, such as this plate of ribs, pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw and a dinner roll at Bar-B-Q by Jim Smokehouse & Grill .
WORLD TOUR
Serving authentic Mexican dishes, DCasa Mexican Restaurant & Grill now has three locations: on West Main, South Gloster and in the Mall at Barnes Crossing. Besides great food, DCasa has daily drink specials. Other hotspots with international flair include Nautical Whimsey Italian Bistro & Wine Bar and Mist Asian Restaurant & Bar. Also try the many pizza choices at Vanellis Greek & Italian Restaurant , and The Lost Pizza Co. Casual Dining
EASY EATING
Its hard to go wrong choosing among restaurants owned by the locally based Eat With Us Group, whose portfolio includes casual dining spots such as Harveys, Fairpark Grill, Sweet Peppers Deli and more upscale dining at Park Heights. Other casual dining favorites in Tupelo include South, which specializes in soulfully prepared Southern food, The Neon Pig Caf & Grocery, Kermits Outlaw Kitchen and Longhorn Steakhouse.
Great food, portions and decor [at Mist Asian Restaurant & Bar]. Its also very fairly priced and the staff is always great.
BOSTIC B., RESIDENT AND YELP REVIEWER
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The popular Park Heights restaurant includes a rooftop dining area thats open nightly from March to October.
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Creative Cakes & Supplies satisfies sweet teeth with artfully prepared custom cakes.
Sweet Treats
CREATIVE CONFECTIONS
The only thing Southerners love more than calling people sugar may be baking with it. Find proof here at Creative Cakes & Supplies, Endville Bakery, Gigis Cupcakes, Mary McGuires Cakes & Confections, Rosies Cookies, Sweet Treats Bakery, Unique Treats Cheesecakes & Candies and Simply Sweet by Margarete. Craving fro-yo? Try Yummy Yogurt and Tutti Frutti.
Try the bacon bread, a delicious pastry or other treat at Simply Sweet by Margarete, which also serves coffee and tea.
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Special Is What We Do
Papa Vs BBQ and De li in downtown Tupelo ser ves up daily specials to its loyal lunch crowd.
Lunch Spots
MIDDAY MEALS
Ms. Ruths Diner in Verona is only open for lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, but its worth it to mark your calendars those days to ensure a taste of their casseroles, sandwiches and homemade desserts. Other top lunchtime destinations in the area include downtown Tupelos Cafe 212 , Sir Antonys Bakery and Sweet Tea & Biscuits Cafe, where a favorite menu item is the fresh BLT sandwich served on scrumptious sourdough bread. Grab and Go
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Are you hungry yet? Check out more Tupelo restaurants at livability. com/tupelo/ms/food.
Love art and historical architecture? Visit the GumTree Museum of Art, located in a downtown Beaux Arts building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Besides the beauty of the building itself, the GumTree pleases arts lovers with high-quality art exhibitions, workshops, lectures and other special events.
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TUPELOS FRESH, VIBRANT CULTURAL SCENE INSTILLS EXCITEMENT Tupelos many arts attractions, including historic destinations, museums, galleries and live performances, keep the community inspired and invigorated.
Mississippi Art Theater and Ballet
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Historic Sites
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Ann Taylor Loft Jos A. Bank Chicos Francescas American Eagle Buckle Charming Charlie Gymboree Childrens Place Ulta Victorias Secret
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GREAT PARKS, TRAILS, EVENTS AND MORE KEEP TUPELO RESIDENTS ACTIVE Busy bodies are welcome in Tupelo, which has recreational activities galore, ranging from aerobics classes to fishing to softball tournaments.
Tennis Swimming
DIVE RIGHT IN
In late 2013, a 45,000-squarefoot aquatics center opened in Veterans Park. The $12.4 million swimming complex features an Olympic-size pool, a second pool for fitness and instruction classes, and an outdoor area with splash pad. Running
Golf venues in Tupelo include the public, 18-hole, Bermuda-grass Big Oaks in nearby Saltillo, and the private Tupelo Country Club.
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one of the best golf courses in north Mississippi and practice on the best practice facility in Mississippi.
Pro Shop Bar & Grill Banquet & Meeting Room Large Driving Range Putting & Chipping Green 3481 Big Oaks Blvd. Saltillo 844-8002
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Hours: Open Seven Days a Week Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 1 Otis Blvd. Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 842-4242 www.tupeloauto.com Closed: New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
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The spacious Ballard Park Sportsplex has well-maintained facilities dedicated to baseball, soccer and football, and is home to the Tupelo Youth Soccer league. It also features a 3-acre lake, skate park, disc golf course and playground equipment, and includes the Tupelo Parks and Recreation Administrative Office and the Oren Dunn City Museum.
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WORK UP A SWEAT
Tupelo offers several fitness centers to help you get in shape, including 24-hour operations such as Anytime Fitness and Snap Fitness. Other local choices include the North Mississippi Medical Center Wellness Center (also known as the Tupelo Wellness Center).
I really enjoyed [The NMMC Wellness Center]. This was the best experience on my trip. I recommend the Wellness Center for anyone serious about working out.
LTC CLIF MCCREADY OF NEWNAN, GA, YELP REVIEWER
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Formerly Tupelos fairgrounds, the Fairpark District is a 50-acre urban renewal development that includes Tupelo City Hall, the Renasant Center for IDEAs and other businesses, as well as a fountain that keeps kids cool during late spring and summer. See more photos of Tupelos fun things to do at livability.com/tupelo/ms/photos-video.
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Covering 850 acres, the Elvis Presley Lake and Campground is located in northeast Tupelo near the Elvis Presley Birthplace. The site draws anglers, camping enthusiasts, water skiers, hikers and boaters, and includes 16 camping destinations with water and electricity, as well as picnic areas with grills, a pavilion, biking trails, and other amenities. Find more images of Tupelos attractions at livability.com/tupelo/ms/photos-video.
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BUSINESS
Info on Tupelos top employers, jobs and success stories
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BancorpSouth is one of Tupelos two national banking headquarters, along with Renasant Bank. Both conduct key operations within the city and support the community by providing jobs and supporting several cultural and economic programs and initiatives. Check out more photos showcasing Tupelo and Lee Countys thriving business climate at livability.com/tupelo/ms/photos-video.
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BUSINESS: OVERVIEW
The Mall at Barnes Crossing contributes to the Tupelo areas retail sector with more than 90 specialty stores including many national brands.
BUSINESSES FIND LEADERS, AVAILABLE SITES, GOOD LOCATION AND ACCESS Tupelos many advantages a prime location, access to transportation, ready sites and pro-business community leaders, set businesses up for success here.
Banking Headquarters
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Health Care
MEDICAL CENTER
North Mississippi Medical Center serves more than 700,000 patients throughout the Tupelo region and remains the largest non-metropolitan hospital in the nation. Recognized as a Level II trauma center, NMMC has 650 beds and 400 physicians who cover more than 40 medical specialties, and the hospitals 4,000 workers make NMMC the largest employer in Tupelo. While NMMC stands at the ready to handle residents health-care needs, Tupelo has proven itself on the preventative health front, too, with several community health and wellness initiatives that have earned state and national recognition. Stay plugged into Tupelos thriving business community at livability. com/tupelo/ms/business.
BUSINESS
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LEE COUNTYS MANUFACTURING SECTOR SHOWS CONSISTENT GROWTH
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ome companies have been here more than 75 years, while others are relative newcomers at a decade or so. But theyve all got one thing in common: steady growth and success thanks to Tupelo and Lee Countys consistently pro-business environment. Heres a look at highlights dating back to the 1940s:
1940S: PHILIPS LIGHTING When it set up shop in Tupelo, Philips Lighting immediately became a major employer. That hasnt changed in the decades since. In fact, the company is now poised to anchor a major area of innovation right here. We have been the product development center for lighting in office and industrial settings for many, many years, and so we have been focused on new product development, says Tom Lynch, senior manager of supply chain. We have always had success with our team in Tupelo, and now we have the research and development team for LED for office and industry here. We are transforming our factory from traditional lighting to LED, and doing all that research here in Tupelo, which is an exciting thing. 1970S: TECUMSEH PRODUCTS COMPANY One of the best-known names in air conditioning and refrigeration, Tecumseh began by making hermetic compressors for consumer refrigerators in 1937 and eventually moved into automotive and commercial lines. It also operates research and development facilities in the United States and overseas, and its Tupelo compression and condenser plant also serves as its North American distribution hub.
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Philips Lighting located here in the 1940s and currently is transforming its factory to manufacture LED lighting. Here, a model at its Day-Brite Capri Omega Lighting Institute shows how light distributes across finishes.
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Philips Lighting, which established a presence in Tupelo in the 1940s, has evolved to using robotic technology in its manufacturing facility.
1980S: MTD PRODUCTS With names like Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt and Remington, MTD Products is behind some of the nations best-known names in lawn and garden equipment. The company continues to expand its presence in Tupelo, most recently adding more than 100 new jobs to staff a $6.25 million expansion to make a new mower platform and add injection-molding capabilities to its operations here. 1990S: H.M. RICHARDS INC. Beautiful furniture made in an environmentally friendly way is the order of the day at H.M. Richards, which was founded in 1997 and operates a 750,000-square-foot facility in Baldwyn. Everything from its coil-spring seating system and 5-ply, high-density foam cushions is put into place here, and then distributed for sale throughout fine furniture and department stores across the United States.
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This production system was very unique for this region, but the community has worked very hard, and the workforce has developed the skills, so we have great possibilities.
KIYOSHI TSUCHIYA, GENERAL MANAGER, AUTO PARTS MANUFACTURING MISSISSIPPI, INC.
2000S: AUTO PARTS MANUFACTURING MISSISSIPPI In 2011, Auto Parts Manufacturing Mississippi came online in Baldwyn to create bumpers, suspension parts, rear axles and instrument panels for the Toyota Corolla plant in nearby Blue Springs. The $250 million plant is a subsidiary of Toyota Auto Body, and received a great deal of support as it was developing from Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Mississippi and its vice president, Doug Formby. The plant has more than 300 employees, and is expected to keep adding new workers over time. And during its construction, care was taken to leave intact old oak trees and other landscaping, so the facility was beautifully integrated to its surroundings right away even adding a magnolia silhouette into its logo. This production system was very unique for this region, but the community has worked very hard, and the workforce has developed the skills, so we have great possibilities, says Kiyoshi Tsuchiya, general manager. by Joe Morris by staff photographer Brian McCord
Learn more about Tupelos business climate and workforce at livability. com/tupelo/ms/business.
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The Belden Center at Itawamba Community College includes the WIN Job Center, which offers workforce training and continuing education, as well as GED testing.
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Itawamba Community Colleges Belden Center trains job seekers in areas such as electrical technology, emergency medicine, welding, industrial maintenance and heating and air conditioning.
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Its a one-stop shop the place to go where we match employers and employees together, all under one roof, says Vice President of Economic and Community Services James Williams, about the 250,000-square-foot center.
A WIN-WIN SITUATION Job seekers benefit from the WIN Job Center, where prospective employees can review job postings, apply for jobs and take advantage of workforce training programs,
continuing education programs and GED testing. We also have select career and technical education programs for degrees in emergency medical technician, welding, industrial maintenance, electrical technology, and heating and air conditioning, says Denise Gillespie, director of workforce development and training. As for employers, they have the opportunity to post jobs, host job fairs and use the new training and meeting rooms at the Belden Center free of charge. And if they are looking to hire people, not only can we take applications, but we can do prehire assessments. We can put prospective employees through the screening process so the employer doesnt have to do that, Gillespie says, which explains why 65-70 companies are working with the center at any given time and more than 200 use its services every year. TOYOTAS ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN PROGRAM Toyota shows its commitment to the future of Lee County by partnering with ICC on an Advanced Manufacturing Technician program, one which includes classroom instruction as well as hands-on work experience at the companys Blue Springs automotive assembly plant. Curriculum topics include electricity, fluid power, mechanics, fabrication, robotics and advanced manufacturing. Its a highly selective program in which students come to class two days a week for eight hours a day, and then they work at the plant three eight-hour days, Gillespie says. Its a fabulous opportunity, but the individual has to be successful in both school and at work to continue each semester. If [they dont meet expectations] we can drop them out of the program. Launched in early 2013, the fivesemester program is already a hit with ICC, Toyota and students alike. Its a fabulous model, and I
When you bring the community college into the economic development realm, it makes a big difference.
DENISE GILLESPIE, ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Toyotas Advanced Manufacturing Technician program is offered through a partnership with ICC.
FAST FACT
Skilled Technician positions are the hardest to fill in the U.S. today, according to the National Association of Manufacturers
would love to see even more programs go in this direction, with more industry partners because the concept of working while going to school improves student performance, Gillespie says. Gillespie credits much of ICCs program success to the colleges relationship with the Community Development Foundation. When you bring the community college into the economic development realm, it makes a big difference, she says. by Jason Zasky by staff photographer Brian McCord
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his may be best known as the birthplace of rock n roll legend Elvis Presley, but Tupelo and Lee County are earning a reputation as places to establish high-tech R&D companies and build world-class manufacturing facilities.
GENERAL ATOMICS Case in point: In 2005, General Atomics, an advanced technology company that develops defense and energy applications, constructed a 25,000-square-foot facility to assemble Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems, which will be used on next-generation aircraft carriers. In the years since, the Shannon facility has expanded several times, and the company is currently in the process of completing yet another addition, one which will bring the size of the facility to 140,000 square feet and provide jobs to 25 additional workers. The new building will feature additional test rooms and warehouse space, new areas for printed circuit board assembly and cable manufacturing, and space for largescale machining. CIRCADENCE CORPORATION Another area company that performs mission-critical defense work for the military is Circadence, which has its advanced R&D facility in Tupelo, where it employs 17 workers, primarily software engineers and architects.
At Tupelos Circadence facility, software engineers and architects focus on network communication for the U.S. military.
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Initially located at the Renasant Center for IDEAs before expanding into its own facility, Hyperion Technology Group creates industrial automation solutions for several industries and customers, and also assists many public and private clients with research and development.
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Circadence is a WAN optimization company, which means it develops products designed to extend the capabilities of existing data networks, improve transport speed and ensure uptime, all vital to a world that increasingly depends on network communication, says Brad Prewitt, vice president of government relations and Mississippi operations. For Circadence, location is everything, Prewitt says. Tupelo is roughly equidistant from Ole Miss in Oxford and Mississippi State in Starkville, he says, noting how those two educational communities function as a source of workers, with employees attracted by Tupelos low cost of living and the stimulating work environment at Circadence. We create intellectual property, so we dont just need workers; we need thinkers. We are solving problems every day, he says. At the same time, we benefit from having two SEC schools within an hours drive, both of which provide great opportunities for education and entertainment. HYPERION TECHNOLOGY GROUP Hyperion, a four-year-old customengineering company that has 29 full- and part-time employees, chose to set up shop in Tupelo for many of the same reasons. We looked at a lot of different cities, but we needed a facility that had Class A office space, laboratory space and machine shop space, says Hyperion President Geoff Carter. And we wanted to start up in an incubator-type environment. Tupelo has the Renasant Center for IDEAs and had all those spaces available. Beyond that, Carter says, Tupelo has a very strong industrial base, and almost everything we do results in building something. Whatever we need done, whether in a machine shop or plastic shop or having something painted or powder-coated, all those suppliers are right here.
Carter wholeheartedly agrees with Prewitt that being in Tupelo makes it easier to find employees. Tupelo has many of the same things that a big city has to offer, but there are no traffic jams, theres a low crime rate and its a great place to raise kids. You get the best of both worlds living and working here. It makes it easy to attract the high level of talent it takes to do the things we do, Carter says. by Jason Zasky by staff photographer Brian McCord
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General Atomics Lee County facility will soon cover 140,000 square feet and add 25 new jobs.
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Business Spotlight
ROOM TO ROOM
With a 100,000-square-foot showroom of furnishings, Room to Room sells items for the living room, dining room, bedroom and home office as well as mattresses, rugs and accessories. www.roomtoroom.net
Norma Cother
Real Estate is business on a personal level. The best part of any transaction is the relationship that stems from it and lasts long after the deal is done. I work hard to make sure that every client is treated fairly and honestly by listening to their needs and making them a top priority. Theres nothing better than helping someone reach their dreams, and doing so in a way that makes them feel good about the whole process. I believe that referrals are the highest compliment because they do much more than increase business they introduce a new friend!
1289 N. Gloster, Ste. A Tupelo, MS 38804 662-680-9355 tel 901-653-2325 fax Visit me online: normacother.crye-leike.com
T&L SPECIALTY
Formed in 1983, T&L Specialty manufactures environmentally friendly industrial chemicals that are used for paint stripping, rust removal and metal cleaning for customers in the U.S., China and India. (662) 842-8143
2270 W. Main St. (662) 844-4011 3929 N. Gloster St. (662) 840-8401 Sams Club 3833 N. Gloster St. (662) 840-6459 TUPELO, MS www.wal-mart.com
WEY VALVE
Switzerland-based Wey Valve has a production facility in Nettleton for manufacturing fluid pipe valves that are guaranteed not to leak or lose pressure. The companys slogan is Thats the Wey. www.weyvalve.com
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ECONOMIC PROFILE
15% 12% 42%
TAXES
500999 1,0003,999 4,000+
0.25%
City Sales and Use Tax
31%
7%
State Sales Tax
TOP EMPLOYERS
North Mississippi Health Services Cooper Tire and Rubber Co., JESCO Inc., MTD Products, Tupelo Public School District BancorpSouth, H.M. Richards, Lee County Schools, Walmart/ Sams Club
EDUCATION LEVEL
High School Graduate Associate Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree
7.25%
Total Sales Tax
SCORECARD
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$200,000+ 499 $30,000-199,999 $29,999 and Under
7,895
TRANSPORTATION
Tupelo Regional Airport www.ytupelo.com
$1B
Annual Retail Sales
$132M
Annual Hotel and Food Sales
4,224
Total Number of Firms
5,546
Fred Cannon Dillard Enterprises Commercial Real Estate For All Your Commercial Real Estate Needs OFFICE RETAIL STORAGE
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One might not expect to nd a selection of guitars in a hardware store, but this is no typical town or hardware store. A young Elvis Presley got his rst guitar at this downtown Tupelo xture, and many of his fans stop to visit this site so signicant to his legendary career. The Booth family has owned and managed Tupelo Hardware for 85 years. See more photos of Tupelos historic places at livability.com/tupelo/ms/photos-video.
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Schools, health care and neighborhoods in Tupelo
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New homes, some with water views, line the streets in Tupelos Spring Lake subdivision. Spring Lake is a 1,000-acre development with sprawling Southern manors and grand family homes.
For more photos of Tupelos impressive homes and neighborhoods, visit livability.com/tupelo/ms/photos-video.
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Danny Tice prepares for surgery at the North Mississippi Medical Center, part of North Mississippi Health Services.
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for Quality
NMHS WINS SECOND BALDRIGE AWARD
Reputation
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ith coverage spanning 24 counties and patient care spanning a lifetime, North Mississippi Health Services is more than meeting its mission to improve the health of the people of this region by providing conveniently accessible, cost-effective health care of the highest quality.
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GYNECOLOGY INFERTILITY ROUTINE & HIGH RISK OBSTETRICS
C.K. White, M.D. Johnny F. Miles, M.D. Mark A. Ray, M.D. Kristen Y. Turner, M.D. Cassie B. Hill, M.D. Brandi S. McGehee, M.D. J. Bennett McGehee, M.D. Lauren C. Waldrop, FNP
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Technicians at North Mississippi Medical Center use a Centralized Monitoring System to check on patients.
It has even won a couple of prestigious awards attesting to that. We provide continual care, says Marsha Tapscott, director of marketing and public relations for NMHS. We have things for prevention, wellness, primary care and specialty care, and also services for nursing home and end-of-life care with our hospice program. We truly provide coverage from birth until end of life. LIKE WINNING THE SUPER BOWL Headquartered in Tupelo, where its North Mississippi Medical Center is located, NMHS serves residents throughout the northern part of the state as well as
northwest Alabama. It has community hospitals in Eupora, Iuka, Pontotoc and West Point, Miss., and Hamilton, Ala., and a network of more than 30 primary and specialty clinics. NMHS is one of the states top employers with around 6,500 employees. Its quality and scope of care, financial management and reputation as a leading employer paved the way toward winning the 2012 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nations highest Presidential honor for performance excellence through innovation, improvement and visionary leadership. The recent award for NMHS came just a few years after its flagship medical center had won
We wanted to help the public understand that its kind of like winning the Super Bowl, being at the top of your game. We felt like it set us on the course to expand on the things we learned to our entire healthcare system.
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North Mississippi Medical Center is a 650-bed facility that serves more than 700,000 people from 24 counties in portions of Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. NMMC is Mississippis largest private, not-for-profit hospital, and is recognized as a Level II trauma center.
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it in 2006. These are the only two entities in Mississippi to have received the honor in the 25-year history of the Baldrige Award. After winning the award in 2006, We wanted to help the public understand that its kind of like winning the Super Bowl, being at the top of your game, Tapscott says. We felt like it set us on the course to expand on the things we learned to our entire health-care system. Our next step was to put our processes in place and really grow over the next five years. We did that, and reapplied for the award and received it (in 2012). STILL GROWING In the meantime, the medical center in Tupelo has been undergoing expansion and renovation projects for some time. The West Bedtower expansion, with 140 beds and the addition of 125,547 square feet, was completed in April 2013. It has larger, more comfortable patient bedrooms and support areas. The second phase of that project is the renovation of the Central Bedtower, with an estimated completion date of November 2014. It will add 84 beds. The complete renovation of the two areas will result in a completely new infrastructure with new interior rooms and exterior walls and windows. The exterior lawn will be prepared near the end of phase two. by John McBryde by staff photographer Brian McCord
North Mississippi Medical Center and North Mississippi Health Services have received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
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Located in Tupelo, HealthWorks! North Mississippi engages children of all ages through hands-on exhibits and interactive games that focus on healthy eating, exercise, dental hygiene and more.
HEALTH
TUPELOS HEALTHY CHOICES PAY OFF, EARN RECOGNITION
Passionate About
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hen Jack Reed, Jr. ran for mayor of Tupelo, he listed five priorities he intended to address if elected. Not the least of these was to make Tupelo the healthiest city in Mississippi. He looked at it as something to strive for, even if there wasnt a particular contest at the time.
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At the Downtown Tupelo Farmers Market , residents pick up locally grown produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, jams, jellies, smoked meats and dairy products.
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I thought we would try to accomplish the things so we could at least claim (a title if one was awarded someday), says Reed, whose four-year term as Tupelos mayor ended in June 2013. Well, lo and behold, two years later, Blue Cross Blue Shield was giving $75,000 to the states healthiest cities, $50,000 for first place and $25,000 for second, Reed says. Tupelo finished second to Hernando in 2011, and in 2012 it was named Healthiest Hometown by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi. TUPELO RESIDENTS MAKE HEALTH A TOP PRIORITY This recognition came largely as a result of the Mayors Healthy Task Force, which continues today with a variety of programs and initiatives to encourage residents to lead healthier lifestyles. The task force is made up of all volunteers, just people who are passionate about healthy lifestyles and helping Tupelo exhibit and project those things that support healthy activities, Reed says. Initiatives include a program known as Health on a Shelf, which provides a section of healthy food options at local convenience stores; the Mayors Marathon, where residents agreed to walk or run 26.2 miles in a months time; and a team weight loss campaign, where groups from businesses or among families or friends worked as a team to shed pounds.
SNAPSHOT
Tupelo High School stu dents stay healthy and fit by playin g sports like soccer, football, basket ball and golf.
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Tupelo has five athletic complexes with playing fields for soccer, baseball and softball.
The task force is made up of all volunteers, just people who are passionate about healthy lifestyles and helping Tupelo exhibit and project those things that support healthy activities.
JACK REED, JR. FORMER MAYOR OF TUPELO
The Brain Theater at HealthWorks! North Mississippi demonstrates how the brain works, while other exhibits focus on nutrition, exercise and hygiene.
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NEW APPROACHES Involvement in the push toward making Tupelo a beacon of healthy living comes from a variety of sources. The Tupelo Parks and Recreation department has been instrumental in getting residents young and old more fit through its many traditional programs and its 19 parks. But as part of the Healthy Task Force, we wanted to look at things that were different from what was already in place, says Tupelo Chief Operating Officer Don Lewis. We looked at what programs we could implement that are not traditional that would help people to get involved. Lewis and his staff developed a running series that allowed participants to enter four or five races throughout the year and accumulate points. In addition, his department worked with Tupelo Public Schools to ensure that all second graders were at least introduced to swimming. It gives them an opportunity to be put in various groups, from those afraid of the water up to the ones who knew how to swim, Lewis says. That has been a very good success for us. The organization HealthWorks! North Mississippi has also played a key role in improving the health of children throughout the region. Opened in 2009 and only the second such facility in the nation, its a place where kids can have fun while learning how to make wise and healthy life choices. Having HealthWorks! here has definitely helped, says Donna Loden, a staff member at the facility who also serves on the task force. by John McBryde by staff photographer Michael Tedesco
CANDLEWOOD SUITES TUPELO NORTH is centrally located at the intersection of Gloster Street and McCullough Blvd. You will have ease in finding attractions like Elvis Presleys Birthplace and Museum, The Automobile Museum, and The Tupelo Buffalo Park. Candlewood Suites put amenities where they count, in your room. Our guests can cook meals in their fully equipped kitchens, and relax in their overstuffed recliner while watching movies from our complimentary movie lending library. Business travelers will work more efficiently utilizing the executive desk. Complimentary amenities include a tness center, laundry services, lending locker and lending library. Additionally, our Candlewood Cupboard allows guests the opportunity to purchase breakfast, lunch and dinner options, as well as sodas, snacks, etc.
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The Dance Studio offers ballroom dancing lessons in both private and group settings.
LOCAL BUSINESSES CONNECT RESIDENTS TO HEALTHY LIFESTYLES An active lifestyle is a healthy one, but in Tupelo, wellness isnt just about running around the block. Several area businesses make fitness fun and relaxing, too.
What makes it a little different is that it is also a mental workout. Studies have shown that dancing is the one physical activity that can help prevent dementia and Alzheimers.
TAMMY WILSON, GENERAL MANAGER, THE DANCE STUDIO
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Full-Service Respiratory Care Hospital Beds & Specialty Mattresses Mobility Aides & Equipment
STORE HOURS:
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Dharma Wellness
Good gear can make a huge difference when it comes to working out, and Tupelos Trails and Treads outdoor store has just about everything a person needs for running, biking, hiking, snow skiing and more. Many agree that having workout buddies also acts as a motivator, and the Tupelo Running Club and Tupelo Bicycle Club regularly hold group runs and rides to suit that need.
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Every step you take in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure helps raise vital funds for the fight against breast cancer. But dont let your journey stop there. Take a step toward improving your own health by educating yourself about the disease and getting regular screenings. Step by step, this Race will be won. Learn more about the Komen Race for the Cure by visiting www.komen.org or calling 1-877 GO KOMEN.
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LOCAL SCHOOLS EFFECTIVELY EDUCATE STUDENTS AT EVERY LEVEL Tupelo and Lee County students enjoy easy access to high-quality educational opportunities.
Public and Private Schools
High-Tech Education
Middle and high school students and teachers who are part of the Tupelo Public School District receive Apple MacBook laptop computers at the beginning of each school year. Students can download textbooks and other educational materials onto the devices.
Find out more about why Tupelo is a great place to learn at livability.com/ tupelo/ms/schools.
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Special Education
Higher Education
East Tupelo is home to Veterans Memorial Park, which covers nearly 200 acres and includes two softball complexes, a splash pad, a disc golf course, a walking trail and memorials for veterans. Additionally, a Vietnam Memorial replica wall is planned for the park and will be funded through donations. Discover more images of Tupelos parks at livability.com/tupelo/ms/photos-video.
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AVA GARDNER MUSEUM Smithfield, NC TEXAS COWBOY HALL OF FAME Fort Worth, TX STAR MUSEUM Abingdon, VA GREAT AMERICAN DOLLHOUSE MUSEUM Danville, KY TUPELO AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM Tupelo, MS LOUISVILLE SLUGGER MUSEUM & FACTORY LOUISVILLE, KY NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM Stillwater, OK NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ROLLER SKATING Lincoln, NE AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER West Chester, PA THE MUSEUM OF MOUNTAIN BIKE ART & TECHNOLOGY Statesville, NC
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COMMUNITY PROFILE
ETHNICITY
24% 47% 29% 36% 57% White Black Hispanic Other
COST OF LIVING
$45,372
Median Household Income
$202,747
Median Home Price
$588
Median Rent for a Two-Bedroom Apartment
Source: Onboard Informatics
AGE
19 and Under 20-54 55 and Over
(percentages based on the total = 34,852)
3%
4%
(percentages based on the total = 35,865)
TRANSPORTATION
Median Travel Time to Work
TEMPERATURE
January Average Low July Average High
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Closest Airport: Memphis International Airport
January Low National Low
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July High
National High
82 miles
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75 ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 53 JANET MARTIN HARRY MARTIN SELECT PROPERTIES 49 JESCO INC. CONSTRUCTION 41 KELLUM DENTAL CLINIC 69 LITTLES JEWELERS 52 MITCHELL MCNUTT & SAMS PA 72 NEPHROLOGY & HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATES LTD 50 NORMA COTHER CRYE-LEIKE REALTORS 73 NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLERGY & ASTHMA CENTER C4 NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER 60 OB-GYN ASSOCIATES PA 23 PARK HEIGHTS RESTAURANT C2 RENASANT BANK 60 SANDERS CLINIC FOR WOMEN 80 SOUTH RESTAURANT 67 STEWART ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION INC. 26 THE MALL AT BARNES CROSSING 63 THE MCCARTY COMPANY 9 TOMMY MORGAN INC. REALTORS 72 TRACEWAY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY # TRI INC. REALTORS 70 UROLOGY ASSOCIATES & THE CONTINENCE CENTER 25 VAN ATKINS JEWELERS 50 WAL-MART SUPERCENTER 67 TRUSTMARK BANK 28 TUPELO AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM 80 TUPELO BUFFALO PARK & ZOO 19 TUPELO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
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