Business portfolio: Networking events set by Chamber
Published 12:00 am Sunday, March 8, 2009
The Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce has announced two events.
On March 17, the group’s Business After Hours session will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Guaranty Bank and Trust Company, 1900 Cherry St. For information, call 601-636-8302 or e-mail tcochran@gbtonline.com.
At noon the following day, Haley Fisackerly, president and CEO of Entergy Mississippi, will speak during the Chamber’s monthly members luncheon. Cost is $12, and the lunch will be at Vicksburg Convention Center. Online registration is available at www.chambermaster.com. For information, e-mail vwallace@vicksburgchamber.org.
Cook Tractor named top Exmark dealer
Cook Tractor Co. of Vicksburg has been recognized for its sales efforts.
It was named one of the top Exmark lawn mower dealers in a five-state region.
Adam Cook, manager of the business at 680 U.S. 80, received a plaque, and he and his wife, Karla, were rewarded with an Alaskan cruise.
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