From Then to Now: How Our Chamber Serves the Community
A Message from the President & CEO… Having spent the last fourteen years growing alongside the Southaven Chamber of Commerce, I have had the unique privilege of witnessing both personal and organizational transformation. Beginning my journey with the Chamber in an entry-level role and working my way to President and CEO in 2021, I have…
Op-Ed: Why Strong Human Resources Matter to Southaven’s Business Community
Why Strong Human Resources Matter to Southaven’s Business Community By Debbie King, Southaven Chamber President & CEO As President & CEO of the Southaven Chamber of Commerce, I hear the same concern from employers again and again: managing people has never been more complex. From compliance and hiring challenges to retention and workplace culture, human…
Hollywood on the Mississippi
By Debbie King Published January 2024 Southaven Magazine The film industry is young, but opportunities abound in Southaven. Southaven is a long way away from the major movie and television studios in Hollywood and New York City – 1,812.8 miles from Hollywood, to be exact, and 1,102.5 miles from the Big Apple, where most of…
Op-Ed: Career Coaches Are Essential to Southaven’s Workforce Future
Career Coaches are Essential to Southaven’s Workforce Future By Debbie King, Southaven Chamber President & CEO Every conversation I have with local employers eventually comes back to the same issue: finding and keeping a skilled workforce. That is why I strongly support the placement of career coaches in DeSoto County high schools. Mississippi is facing…
Op-Ed: Access to Quality Healthcare Is a Competitive Advantage for Southaven
Access to Quality Healthcare Is a Competitive Advantage for Southaven By Debbie King, Southaven Chamber President & CEO A strong healthcare system is more than a community asset-it is a cornerstone of economic development. As Southaven continues to grow, access to high-quality, comprehensive healthcare plays a critical role in attracting businesses, retaining talent, and supporting…