Great to see such wonderful success stories of others that have persevered and overcome obstacles! ...Thanks again for your effort and leadership!
- Mark
When speaking with Jamie Thompson, she has a tendency to reply using pluralities—using terms such as “we” and “us.” For instance, she might say, “We want to introduce you the right people, so tell us more about what you do.” When asked about what gives her the greatest job satisfaction, she replied, “making the right introductions, or getting the right idea to someone at just the right time. When I can help someone grow their business, or connect someone with a great idea with the person who can help get it done.”
Right on Dean Mayfield’s business card, it says, “Mooresville’s Own” and that says a lot about how Mayfield views himself and his business, Mayfield Insurance, Inc. Other than commuting to Indianapolis for college and a couple of jobs prior to 1989, Mayfield’s entire life from before his first birthday to the present has been spent in Morgan County. He’s proud to say Morgan County has always been his home and he says, “I never really thought about going anywhere else.”
The walls of the Squealers Award Winning Barbeque restaurant on High Street in Mooresville are lined with plaques, awards and trophies that tell the story of Jeff Yater and the restaurant he has built from the bottom up.
“Once I was driving around with my mom and dad and said,‘Wouldn’t it be great to have barbeque restaurants named Squealers?’”
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There’s a lot going on throughout Morgan County. “Our Board of Directors usually meets every-other month,” notes Joy Sessing, Executive Director of the Morgan County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC). “Recently we’ve beenconvening monthly.” She also observed. “As a two-person team, regular office hours aren’t working out in a practical way right now. It’s best to email or call to schedule a meeting with us to make sure we will be in the office.”
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Chip Keller opened Keller's Office Supply in August of 1998, so far experiencing 13 "lucky years as a respected business owner with a reputation for providing outstanding service adn commitment to the economic growth of his hometown. "When I opened, I leased a spot on the square," Chip recalled. "Then after three years, the opportunity came up to purchase this building and I've been here ever since."
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