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.
2019 Board Members
- Dr. Brant Kairit, President
- Doug McClure, Immediate Past President
- Parke Pepper, President-elect
- Jennifer Casey, Treasurer
- Sybil Canon
- Suzy Hawkins
- Cheryl Pegues
- Jimmy Sowell
- Meg Ross
- Ken Thompson
- Nissa Law
- Justin Ferguson
- Allen Tanksley
- Eddie Oglesby
- Thomas Givens
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:
2019 Educators of the Year
- Allison Tomlinson of Magnolia Heights School (2018)
- Danna Smart of Tate County Schools
- Vicki Chrestman of Senatobia Schools
- Jennifer Hale of NWCC
2019 Citizen of the Year
- Gale Cushman
2019 Business of the Year
- Zaxbys
2019 Agribusiness Business of the Year
- Timberland Harvesters
