Greater Jackson Business

By Julie Skipper One of the things that I think is unique about Jackson is that it seems to be a place where, if you have an idea to do something, you can make it happen—whether it’s starting a new business, restoring an old building and giving it life as a new development, or starting [...]

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Please enjoy this live, unedited interview that GJB Publisher Jack Criss recently conducted with The Queen Herself, Jill Conner Browne, at Banner Hall in Jackson. Jill discusses her early tribulations, beginnings as a writer, and much more! Contributor Hannah Altomar also participated.

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Greater Jackson Business Publisher recently talked with Lorraine Fagan, a woman who had been with the SAME company since the age of 18. In this era of constant turnover, Ms. Fagan has been a fixture with Singleton Architects, one of the Metro’s premier architecture firms. She brings to her job professionalism, cheerfulness, efficiency…and, of course, [...]

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Dr. Roger Parrott, President of Belhaven University in Jackson, recently released his first book, “The Longview: Lasting Strategies For Rising Leaders” (David C. Cook, 2009). In this exclusive Q&A with Greater Jackson Business Publisher Jack Criss, Dr. Parrott discusses the themes of his book as well as Belhaven’s newly announced shift to university status. GJB: [...]

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Jackson native and businessman, Alan Lange, recently spoke with Greater Jackson Business magazine about his book as a follow-up to our online review. Publisher Jack Criss asked the questions… GJB: Your first book, “Kings Of Tort,” was released just a few months ago. What was the first real surprise or shock for you? Holding the [...]

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A mini-review by Greater Jackson Business Publisher, Jack Criss Jackson resident, Alan Lange, along with co-author Tom Dawson, have recently published a book which should be required reading for, not only those interested in Mississippi politics, but also those interested in human psychology. “Kings of Tort” (Pediment Publishing, 2009) takes the reader on a fascinating [...]

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The third annual Mississippi Blues Marathon and Half Marathon, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi, will be held this Saturday, January 9. The race has, in its short existence, become recognized as not only a major running event but a major economic boon for the Metro area, as well. Several weeks ago, Greater Jackson Business [...]

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