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.
2020 Board Members
- Parke Pepper, President
- Dr. Brant Kairit, Immediate Past President
- Sybil Canon, President-elect
- Jennifer Casey, Treasurer
- Thomas Givens
- Jo Evelyn Herron
- Jennifer Bouchillon
- Jimmy Sowell
- Meg Ross
- Deston Todd
- Danny Burns
- Justin Ferguson
- Allen Tanksley
- Cole Massie
- Taylor Heck
- Michele McCain
- George Cossar
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:
2020 Educators of the Year
- Lisa Steward of Magnolia Heights School (2018)
- Sandra Moyer of Tate County Schools
- Jennifer Hendrix of Senatobia Schools
- Ann Marie Ross of NWCC
2020 Citizens of the Year
- Vernon and Bernice Jackson
2020 Business of the Year
- Brewer Realty and Appraisal
2020 Agribusiness Business of the Year
- Todd Feed and Hardware
