Black business promoters to celebrate 25th year

JANS Robinson-Watson Book Company "The Minority Book People'" has for the past 26 plus years been recognized as a leader in the promotion of minority businesses; compiling and making available in the only minority phone directory used year round by area residence, corporation, state, and local agencies.

Robinson-Watson Book Company also promotes an Annual Honors Program.The Honors Program was created in 1989 to provide an opportunity to spotlight area businesses, companies, and persons who have new businesses.

This year, 2014 will be the 25th Annual Honors Program. The program is scheduled for Friday. June 13th at 7 pm at the MS e-Center. Come to meet and greet vendors, community pioneers, and area business leaders. Donations:$35.00 per ticket. The guest speaker is Rhonda J. Cummings, owner of Synergy Management Solutions. Reserved tables of 8 are also available. Contact 601-622-3728 or 601 -500-1236 for more information.

2014 Nominees:

Business - Jackson Cash and Carry, Mother Goose Christian School, Computer Repair and Sales, Advantage Realty and Investments, Smith Mortuary and Funeral Supply, Alfa Insurance - Kodi Hobbs, and Triple M Printing

Public Service - Bethlehem Center, Inc., Rhonda Davis; Dr. Timothy Summers, M.D.; Rep. Alyce Clarke; Shellie Michael; Mountain of Faith; Dr. Lucille Green; Jessie Robinson; James Covington and Kathy Times of Where 2 Go 411; and Cade Chapel Church Community Development Center