What We Do
The Tate County Economic Development Foundation promotes economic opportunity to bring new jobs, income and new businesses to Tate County, Senatobia and Coldwater. It actively markets Tate County to new residents, new businesses, tourists and visitors. It also is the economic and business hub of the Tate County area and promotes its members as the best places to do business in this area. The Tate County EDF also works to make Tate County the best place to live for its residents.
2022 Board Members
- Thomas Givens, President
- Sybil Canon, Past President
- John Spencer, Vice President
- Jennifer Bouchillon, Treasurer
- Jimmy Sowell, Emiritus
- Dr. Brant Kairit
- Jo Evelyn Herron
- Dewayne Casey
- Fred Archie
- Josh Hammons
- Bailey Hunt
- Taylor Heck
- Danny Burns
- Allen Tanksley
- Cole Massie
- Taylor Heck
- Gayle Cushman
- Glenn Billingsley
EDF Member Awards
Each year, the Tate County Economic Development Foundations recognize outstanding achievements by businesses and individuals in community and economic development. They are recognized with the presentation of awards at our annual banquet.
Awards presented by the Economic Development Foundation:
2021 Educators of the Year
- Tate County Schools, Carrie Tyree
- Senatobia City Schools, Mitch Bryant
- Magnolia Heights School, Mary Allison
- Northwest Mississippi Community College, Julie Correro
2021 Citizens of the Year
- Trey Lamar
2021 Business of the Year
- Community Pharmacy/Mac & Charlie’s Soda Shoppe
2021 Agribusiness Business of the Year
- Wooten Farms
