Membership and Community News
HUBfest Announces Entertainment
Hattiesburg, Miss. – This year’s HUBfest is taking place on March 29th in downtown Hattiesburg and as always is focused on bringing quality art, music, food and fun for the whole family. Entertainment for this year’s festival is no exception.
Quality live entertainment will be located on two stages throughout the festival and will feature a range of genres that will delight a variety of musical tastes. Visit www.hubfestMS.com for profiles of each entertainment act listed below.
The line-up for the two entertainment stages is as follows:
AT&T Stage / Hudson Treasure Hunt Stage*
– Hosted by Blakeney Communications
(Located on Main Street)
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Dr. Michael White
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Willie King
5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Mayhem String BandBancorpSouth Stage*
– Hosted by Clear Channel Radio
(Located on Bushman Street)
1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Zydepunks
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Blue Mountain
6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Grace Potter & the Nocturnals“Our goal in selecting the bands was to feature all original acts that emphasize the many musical styles that have influenced and continue to influence the musical heritage of South Mississippi,” said Sarah Newton, President of the Hattiesburg Downtown Association. “I am very pleased with the line-up and believe that everyone will enjoy at least one if not all six acts.”
HUBfest is a free admission festival under the umbrella of the South Mississippi Arts & Heritage Festival and is presented by Forrest County in honor of their 100 Year Celebration. HUBfest will be held March 29th in Downtown Hattiesburg from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will focus on fine art, crafts, local cuisine and entertainment – a true celebration of South Mississippi.
The Pointer Sisters will perform with the Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra as the culminating event for the South Mississippi Arts & Heritage Festival the evening of March 29th at 7:30 p.m. at the Saenger Theater. Tickets are available for sale through the Southern Miss ticket office, but for those who are looking for something more, VIP packages are also available.
VIP packages are now available to purchase for $150. A VIP package includes one prime ticket to the Pointer Sisters concert with the Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, a HUBfest t-shirt and a VIP lanyard. The VIP lanyard grants access to the hospitality suite throughout the day of HUBfest and access to the VIP reception prior to the Pointer Sisters concert. The reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a chance to meet the Pointer Sisters. Contact Katie Townsend at 601.296.7517 to reserve your VIP Packages.
For more information about HUBfest or other sanctioned events of the South Mississippi Arts & Heritage Festival, please contact the Area Development Partnership at 601.296.7500 or visit our website at www.hubfestMS.com.
*Musical acts and times are subject to change.
February 19, 2008
Hattiesburg’s 2008-2028 Comprehensive Plan Gets Start
Hattiesburg’s Business Survey Released On-line to Pinebelt Business Owners
HATTIESBURG, Miss., January 24, 2008 – The Area Development Partnership along with Neel-Schaffer released Hattiesburg’s Business Survey as a part of Hattiesburg’s 2008-2028 Comprehensive Plan. The survey available for business owners will have a significant influence on planning the development of Hattiesburg in all components, from public facilities to quality of life.
The theme for the comprehensive plan, “All Aboard! Getting on Track for Hattiesburg’s Future,” signifies Hattiesburg’s “Hub-City” history as well as encourages all residents, business owners and community leaders to get on board. Hattiesburg citizen’s input in the comprehensive plan plays a major role in the future of Hattiesburg.
“Hattiesburg's comprehensive plan launches a critical component of the region's vision for a broad-based metropolitan plan that began development in the aftermath of Katrina,” said Dr. Angeline Godwin, President of the Area Development Partnership. “We trust that participation in completing this survey will be tremendous. We need everyone to share in this feedback.”
All Hattiesburg business owners and operators are highly encouraged to take part in planning Hattiesburg’s future with this survey. “This is an opportunity for business owners in Hattiesburg to provide their future vision for the economic growth of Hattiesburg for the next 20 years,” said Pattie Brantley, AICP, Planner, Neel-Schaffer, Inc. “The survey results will be compiled and the results will be incorporated into the city of Hattiesburg 's Comprehensive Plan to reflect the needs of the business community.”
The 21-question on-line survey is quick and easy to fill out but vital to achieving the best results for Hattiesburg. The survey can be completed on-line at www.theADP.com or www.hattiesburgms.com/complan, or printed and mailed in.
The Area Development Partnership works towards economic growth for the Greater Hattiesburg Area as well as building a stronger community and improved quality of life. For more information on the ADP or how to become a member visit www.theADP.com or call 601.296.7500.
January 24 , 2008
Leadership Pinebelt
Hattiesburg, Miss. – Nominations forms have been sent out for the Area Development Partnership’s (ADP) 2008 Leadership Pinebelt class.
Leadership Pinebelt, formally known as the Leaders For A New Century, is celebrating 20 years of nurturing emerging community leaders. This long-standing ADP program is designed to identify up-and-coming leaders in the Greater Hattiesburg Area. The initiative intends to broaden the base from which emerging leadership comes, and to serve as a catalyst for increasing diversity among future leaders.
“The program was founded in 1988 where as the name Leaders For A New Century was chosen,” said Susan Walker, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce. “We felt that since we were well into the new century it was time to change the name. Leadership Pinebelt reflects the area that the Area Development Partnership serves, which is Forrest, Lamar and Perry Counties, the city of Hattiesburg and the city of Petal.”
Nominations for Leadership Pinebelt are open to emerging community leaders living and/or working in the Greater Hattiesburg Area. Nominations are due February 1, 2008 by 5:00 p.m. to the ADP. Applications will then be sent to nominees and will have until 5:00 p.m. on February 25 to return it. Twenty individuals will be selected by the Leadership Pinebelt Steering Committee based on their interests, community involvement and willingness to work toward a common goal. A press conference will be held on March 20 to announce the new class.
Nomination and application forms are available on www.theADP.com. For more information on Leadership Pinebelt, contact the Area Development Partnership at 601.29.7500 or adp@theADP.com.
January 11, 2008
Pointer Sisters VIP Packages on sale now!
Hattiesburg, Miss. – The Area Development Partnership (ADP) is the only place you will find VIP Packages for the upcoming presentation of the Pointer Sisters performance with the Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra at the Saenger Theater on March 29th.
The Pointer Sisters concert will be the climax of the South Mississippi Arts & Heritage Festival, taking place on Saturday, March 29, 2008. Earlier that day HUBfest, a free admission festival under the umbrella of the South Mississippi Arts & Heritage Festival, will be enlivening downtown with art, music, food and fun from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
VIP packages are only $150 and include one prime ticket to the Pointer Sisters concert with the Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, a HUBfest t-shirt and a VIP lanyard. The VIP lanyard grants access into the hospitality suite throughout the day of HUBfest and access to the VIP reception prior to the Pointer Sisters. The VIP reception will take place from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. prior to the 7:30 p.m. concert event. If scheduling permits, the Pointer Sisters may visit with VIP patrons during the reception.
To reserve your VIP package contact Katie Townsend, ADP Communications Director, at k.townsend@theADP.com or 601.296.7517.
Area Plant Managers Informed on Workforce Training Resources
Hattiesburg, Miss. – On Thursday, January 31st at the Pearl River Community College Lowery A. Woodall Advanced Technology Center the Area Development Partnership (ADP) hosted a meeting for area plant managers to inform them of workforce training resources available to manufacturers and distributors.
Representatives from the South Mississippi Planning and Development District, the WIN Job Center and Pearl River Community College each presented briefly on how they are working together to provide workforce training for our area at a quarterly plant managers meeting presented by the ADP. Afterward the floor was open for a question and answer period where plant managers were able to further delve into workforce matters that they were interested in.
“A concern of our area is not necessarily of there being a lack of labor, but a lack of skilled labor,” said Lindsey Miller of Pearl River Community College, “With the combined efforts of those represented at the meeting, we want our manufacturers and distributors to know what we are working together to assist in educating new and existing workforce.”Gary Lukens of the South Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD) explained the process where federal funds are allocated to SMPDD and then sent to various partners such as community colleges and workforce agencies. How much money is available for workforce training and where the money goes is determined by particular formulas and methodology. This year there was an 85% increase in funds based on Katrina statistics. Next year’s numbers will change dramatically as post-Katrina adjustments are made. The process, Lukens explained, takes a lot of coordination, but that they are able to provide a one-stop system to businesses through their partnerships.
Phil Hosey of the Workforce Investment Network (WIN) Job Center gave a description of their services and how they can be applied to area distributors and manufacturers. “WIN combines federal, state and community workforce development programs and services and makes them easily accessible at the one-stop WIN Job Centers, or through on-line electronic sites,” stated Phil.
“Workforce is the bread and butter of existing industry and is of utmost concern to our economy,” said Ben Teague, Vice President of Economic Development at the ADP. “The Area Development Partnership’s goal in this meeting was to bring area plant managers together and provide this forum as a service to make aware those who may not have been knowledgeable of the incredible workforce training opportunities that are available in our community,” Teague continued. The quarterly plant manager meetings offered by the ADP cover various topics related to issues that would be of interest to manufacturers and distributors.
For more information about the Area Development Partnership or workforce development training, please contact the ADP at 601.296.7500.
Febuary 5, 2008
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