Promoting growth and development of the business community through opportunities in networking, education and training is the mission statement of the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, and on Jan. 21 the group will hold their annual membership luncheon meeting.

“During the luncheon we will celebrate another successful year of the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce,” said Jane Flowers, the executive director of the local chamber.

The luncheon will also include recognition of the 2014 small business and large businesses of the year, recognize the 2014 ambassador of the year, recognize the past officers and board members and welcome new board members and officers.

The luncheon is scheduled to begin at noon at the Vicksburg Convention Center, 1600 Mulberry St. The cost is $20 for and individual and $160 for a table of eight .

Reservations are required by 5 p.m. Friday.

“We want all the businesses to send representatives,” said Flowers.

In years past, the annual membership banquet was held in the evening.

Flowers said she hopes the new time will allow more people to participate.

Divisions of the Vicksburg-Warren Chamber of Commerce include the membership division, which is in charge of recruiting new members and ambassadors for the local chapter; the education/workforce development division, which includes the Leader in Me Initiative at Bowmar, Bovina, Dana Road, Redwood and Beechwood elementary schools, seminars and Entrepreneur Academy; and the economic development division, which includes ribbon cuttings and grand opening ceremonies.

During the luncheon, the Vicksburg Post will be on-site to take complimentary professional photographs that could be used for business resumes.

For more information or to make reservations, call 601-636-1012 or visit www.vicksburgchamber.org.