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<h2 class=center>About the Olive Branch Chamber<hr></h2>

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The City of Olive Branch, a suburb of Memphis,
TN, is the fastest growing community in
Mississippi with a population growth of well
over 20% in 1998. Its industrial development
began in 1973 with the opening of a 3,000 acre
industrial park by Holiday Inns, Inc. More than
26 employers were attracted to the community in
the first 6 1/2 years.
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The Chamber's major thrust is: To help the
community respond to the opportunities and
challenges of Mississippi's fastest growing
city. Key elements of its objectives are
assuring adequate transportation corridors; a
new postal facility; the development of strong
relationships between new residents and the
retail community through a proprietary Coupon
Book mailed in monthly welcome packets to each
new household; and helping local employers with
their expansion plans while assisting
prospective new employers.
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<h3>Contact Information</h3>
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<dt>Address:
<dd>Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce
<dd>P.O. Box 608
<dd>6820 Cockrum Street
<dd>Olive Branch, MS 38654-0608
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<dd>(601)895-2600, phone
<dd>(601)895-2625, fax
<dd><a href=mailto:olivemiss@aol.com>OliveMiss@aol.com</a>
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<h3>Board of Directors</h3>
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<dt>President:
<dd>John P. McDonald
<dd>President, Cargo Logistics Co., Inc.
<dt>Vice President:
<dd>Steve Nelson Manager
<dd>Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
<dt>Secretary/Treasurer:
<dd>Samuel I. Ware, Sr.
<dd>President, ATS, Inc.
<dt>Manager:
<dd>Vickie DuPree
<dt>Executive Director Emeritus:
<dd>Jack McCauley
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<h3>Members of the Board of Directors
in addition to the Officers</h3>
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<td>Carol Allen</td><td>David Taylor</td>
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<td>Cherokee Valley Golf Club</td><td>Metro Aviation</td>
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<td>Rita Bright Fink</td><td>Patrick Jordan</td>
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<td>House of Fink</td><td>Whispering Woods Hotel</td>
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<td>Tate Murley</td><td>Arthur Wright</td>
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<td>Northcentral MS Power</td><td>Wright Floor Coverings</td>
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