Community Image Magazine

Published annually, a full color publication distributed to newcomers, residents, businesses, partners and visitors. This publication contains an alpha and business guide listing of all members/partners, advertisements, editorial stories, and pertinent information about Columbus-Lowndes County.

Internet On-line Presence

Partners receive a free hyperlink, listing, interactive locator map, email link and interactive calendar of events. The online directory receives an average of over 6,000 hits weekly.

Partner-Only Sponsorships

Inclusion in event publicity and recognitions. Opportunities include CAFB Pilot Partner Program, governmental and state receptions, annual meetings, and business after hours, etc.

Ribbon Cutting

The promotion of receptions for new and expanding partners celebrating grand openings, relocations, expansions, and anniversaries. Contact the office to schedule your event.

Business After Hours

Provides a venue for exchanging ideas and business cards while showcasing your business at the same time. Call the Link office to receive information and guidance for this evening event held every 2nd Thursday of the month.

Food for Thought Luncheons

Monthly luncheons are held featuring gourmet food and speaker. New partner introductions.

Committee Participation

Serve on various committees designed to enhance member/partner services, improve the quality of life for the community at large, and monitor local, state and federal level legislative activities of business interest. Serve yourself, your business and your community by joining a Link Committee.

Mailing Labels

For marketing your business to 1000 + Partners.

Business Referral Service

An average of 1640/month phone, mail, walk-in and internet referrals of Link partners given to tourists, students, retirees and others contemplating relocating to the area. 400 MUW goody bags consisting of partner coupons, ad promos, etc.

Business Seminars

Business related seminars that provide learning opportunities and innovative ways to address reoccurring concerns.

Tax Deductibility

Link partnership investment is 100% deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

Resource

Examples include community demographics, area phone directories, a list of organizations, contact information for all levels of government officials, state maps, cross directories, major employer industrial directories, business startup kits, etc.

Advocate for Business

Representation to the business community in problem solving, promoting economic development, etc. Advisor to government on numerous community issues and projects such as sponsorships of numerous networking meetings with city, county, state officials, businesses and industry leaders.

Relocation Packages

Comprehensive package, including Images of Columbus-Lowndes County, Mississippi, demographic information, cultural attractions, school listings and much more. Mailed or picked up by commercial and residential newcomers, as well as visitors to the area.

Research & Business Development

Promotion of available sites and buildings. Demographic analysis, labor analysis, and wage & benefits surveys. In depth demographic analyses of any location in the U.S.; detailed data available on a wide range of variables including population and labor force, consumer expenditures, occupational and industry summaries, crime statistics and more. Assistance with site selection, analysis of market potential and competitive pressures, custom profiling, trade area definition, and target marketing. Full range of custom GIS services available including radius analysis, drive-time analysis, thematic mapping and more. Catalyst for retail development. Small business workshops.