Testimonials by Members of the Chamber

The MetroJackson Chamber of Commerce is the only service organization that benefits the entire metro area. It is recognized statewide as an effective, influential and progressive force. It offers the opportunity to work with, be friends with, and learn from leaders from throughout the Metro Jackson area and the State of Mississippi.
John Almond, Allen & Hoshall

Being part of the MetroJackson Chamber of Commerce is important because it is the only common thread that the Metro Jackson community has. It brings unity to our community, which is very important for attracting industries and planning a better road infrastructure for our entire community. It has made me aware of the importance of the entire metro area working from the same plan as much as possible.
Bill Lampton, Ergon, Inc.
2006Chairman, MetroJackson Chamber of Commerce

The MetroJackson Chamber is one of the most important institutions in our metro area that is dedicated to economic development and the overall enhancement of our quality of life. I want to contribute to these efforts and being active on the Metro Chamber board is one way to do so.
Alveno Castilla, Watkins Ludlam Winter & Stennis, P.A.

I believe the MetroJackson Chamber should and does represent the business interests of our community and strives to make the Metro Jackson area a better place to live and therefore to establish new businesses for overall economic growth. Community leaders and people from prominent organizations which employ large numbers of local residents ought to be involved in the Chamber’s leadership and direction.
Jack Cleary, River Oaks Health Systems

The MetroJackson Chamber of Commerce provides the perfect environment for individuals who represent diverse business and political entities to join together to discuss, evaluate and prioritize common goals for the metropolitan area. We can have a very positive influence on the well being of our community when we take this opportunity to work together to attain those goals. I feel privileged to be a part of this organization.
Tommy Darnell, BancorpSouth

Participating on the Metro Chamber Board offers me the opportunity to serve my community. I appreciate the interaction that occurs between the chamber and other civic organizations. The Chamber also provides the businesses located in the tri-county with an organization where everyone can work together toward improving the relationship between business and the community. The Chamber also enables me to participate in efforts to bring economic develop opportunities to the metro area.
Charles Doty, Lextron Corporation

My role as a board member of the MetroJackson Chamber is two-fold. It allows me to take part in cultivating and maintaining the Chamber’s existing programs. It also affords me the opportunity to offer suggestions and have direct input into innovative programs that will create positive results in our community.
Bill Farmer, Time Warner Cable                                                   2005 Chairman, MetroJackson Chamber of Commerce

The ability to have input and to impact what transpires in our community is important to me. The issues this organization deals with not only helps to create an improved business environment, but also a better quality of life for all citizens.
Steve Gregory, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi

As a small business owner, I know that it is important to have the interests of all small businesses represented at the table for local, county, regional and state issues. The MetroJackson Chamber of Commerce allows small business owners to have that seat at the table. Small business owners create more jobs than any other category of business owners, and it is important to help be that voice in chamber matters.
Tony Huffman, Huffman & Company, CPA, P.A.

The MetroJackson Chamber of Commerce focuses on issues that are relevant to the positive growth and development of our community. Working together with others who share a commitment to moving Metro Jackson forward is important to me.
Gloria Johnson, Entergy Mississippi, Inc.

It is important the MetroJackson Chamber of Commerce continue to promote economic development in the City of Jackson and the Metropolitan area. A community with a strong economic development alliance and strategies to work together will prosper.
Dr. Sylvia Stewart, Peoples Insurance Co.