Sunday, April 11, 2010

Here is the list so far.

OK, here is my list so far for my upcoming Businesswoman of the Year poll. Must be a business-owner. Feel free to make suggestions in the comment box. Please realize when the poll goes up, there will always be someone I missed so I'm not going to back and keep revising it so make your suggestions here. Franchisees are welcome. Partners will be included together.

Linda Graham (Coldwell Banker), April Davison (Mortgage 1st), Vickie Graves (AMS Mortgage), Margaret Byrd (Mortgage Connection), Jessi Long & Amanda Quarles (Dirty Hippy Soaps), Michelle Austin (Repeat Street), Rebecca Laskin (Laskin Therapy Group), Suzanne Moak, Myung Cockrell (Professional Alterations), Lisa Kirk (Cups), Charlotte Smith, Jill Conner Browne, Patty Christie (Patty Peck), Heather Miller (Cups), September Moore (Wireless Style), Connie McKay-Lasik (dentist), Susanne Moore (Moore Smiles), Donna Ladd (JFP), Katie Stafford (Mary Moment Photography), Liz Henry (Liz Henry Jewelry), Amanda Overby (Overby Company), Judy Lindsay (Beyond Therapy Group), Liza Looser (Cirlot Agency), Jude Muse (Treehouse ), Alexandra Wilkes & Leslie Decker (Alex and Lele), Lauren McGraw (McGraw Gotta Go), Michelle Austin (Repeat Street), Noreen Bozeman (Insurance agent), Elizabeth Bryant (Sincerely Yours), Susan Lunardini (Southern Consultants), Ann Prewitt (Realtor), Bebe Wolfe (Wolfe Studios), Pamela Hancock (Attorney), Ronnie Davis (Inside Story), Barbara Page (Fanin Mart. Yes, she retired but they lady deserves mention after all the years she put in running that restaurant and making it a legend), Jeanelle Carawy ( Caraway Photography), Joanne Hartley (Molecules), Karen Gilder (Portico), Christina Gannon (One Blu Wall gallery), Kay Lee (Finishing Touch), Sarah Lofton (Lofton Advertising), Jackie Bland (State Farm Insurance), Toni Cooley (Systems electrocoating, Inc), Myrna Alexander (Jackson Cardiology), Bridget McCart Tisdale (Easely Amused), Nancy King (Nandy's Candy), Gail Pittman, Sherri Hilton (Persnickety), Ginger Green (Kolbs), Kristin Tubb (Orange Peel), Misti Garner & Ginger Wartes (Migi's Boutique), Jennifer Simmons & Kathryn Shamburger (Pink Bombshell), Cheryl Hill (Images).

Feel free to mention more.

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

gail pittman

Anonymous said...

That is going to be one long ass poll.

Anonymous said...

You are extending Ladd courtesies she does not extend to others. Yourself, for instance.

Kingfish said...

Gail is included. Read the list. So because Ladd acts like a child does that mean I should?

Anonymous said...

Of course not but in this crowded of a field, and in light of the qualifications of most on this list, not including a B-lister who's accomplishments don't come close to rising to the level of Businesswoman of the Year wouldn't constitute a questionable omission.

Based on your response if anything it sounds like she is on the list as a token to demonstrate your superiority but not because she is some female local business svengali. Attacking other business people in this community, which she has done repeatedly FOR YEARS, should be an automatic disqualifier.

Kingfish said...

I'm going to have a second poll of ten finalists. I wouldn't include her as a token but because well, there are only two female owners/publishers in town and that is Karen and Donna so I think they deserve to be included. Nothing more, nothing less.

Anonymous said...

Connie McKay-Lasik (dentist),

Actually, it's Connie McCaa and she is a LASIK surgeon, not a dentist.

Kingfish said...

Yeah, you're right. Sorry. Read wrong line and that was about someone else.

Anonymous said...

More Publishers:
Leigh Reeves (VIP magazine) started it from scratch and sold it to the C-L.

Jennifer Corson (Stages Magazine)

Kingfish said...

Sold out to CL? Strike. And yes, it will be a long-ass poll but you guys can handle it for a week. Don't go wobbly on me.

Unknown said...

Since I complained when you had the poll for the hottest female reporter, I want to compliment you on this one.

Thomas said...

How about Glenda Barner (Sugar's Downtown)... took a location that didn't look like a restaurant could survive in and has made it work!

Anonymous said...

Alyson Swalley and Alice Harrigil (sisters who co-own both Party City franchise locations). They are very community-minded, giving back through cash and in-kind donations, blood drives, etc...

Thomas said...

That should be Sugar's Place... sugarsdowntown is their website...

Anonymous said...

I've lived here all my life and never heard of some of these people and clearly don't see 10 people I would vote for.

How about Paula Coe of Keifers Restaurant?

Anonymous said...

Fish- how about you ask the ladies to respond in 25 words or less why they deserve the JJ Business woman of the year! That will get to business and cut out the blah blahs. Plus it will help your readers to make informed decisions when casting votes!

Kingfish said...

Sugar's? Where have I heard that before?

Anonymous said...

Um, the owner of Liz Henry jewerly is not "Liz Henry." Her name is Christi Garner.

Anonymous said...

Kingfish or Crawfish?

Anonymous said...

Christy Jones at Butler Snow.

She is the real deal. Ask around.

Lain said...

I vote for the Dirty Hippie Soap girls, Jessi Long and Amanda Quarles (and their mother, Gwen Long).

Anonymous said...

Go Barbara Page and her Wonderful Bread Pudding!

Anonymous said...

Yes, Barbara Page might retired, but her bread pudding is still kicking, as good as ever every Thursday and Sunday at Fannin Mart's new location on Lakeland drive in Flowood.

Anonymous said...

Been there and love it. Everyone needs to go at least once. Your'll find the taste of home cooked meals, great desserts and their tea wow! is out of this world. Go Barbara Page.


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