The Petal Shoe Shop has been around since the 1950s – 1958, to be exact – making it the city’s oldest business. Owner Hilton Holmes, who also calls himself the “zipper man,” has repaired shoes for as long as he can remember. In fact, he is among only a few shoe repair shops left in […]
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COVID shut down the 2020 Star-Spangled Celebration on the River. Finally, in January of 2021, it appeared that we might be able to have the 2021 Celebration. Event planners know that we were already behind schedule planning an event the size and scope of this 4th of July celebration. But, thanks to our fabulous sponsors […]
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When was the last time you talked with your neighbors? Not just a passing hello, but an actual, heartfelt conversation? If it has been a while, you are not alone. Research shows fewer and fewer people even know the names of the people who live on the same block, let alone choose to socialize or […]
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Our community and many others have lost workforce talent to larger metro cities for decades. While the reasons behind it are complex, the steady loss of young, educated workers seemed unstoppable. Much more recently, the COVID-19 pandemic has also seemed unstoppable and even more devastating. However, it sometimes happens that you can use one problem […]
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Homebuyers have a unique opportunity to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates, according to Freddie Mac. Before the global pandemic, no one could imagine mortgage rates of less than 3% on 30-year fixed-rate loans. In this new world, rates have trailed below that level for months. Additionally, 15-year loans are also on the decline. […]
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Downtown Landmark
/in Featured /by Petal Area Chamber of CommerceThe Petal Shoe Shop has been around since the 1950s – 1958, to be exact – making it the city’s oldest business. Owner Hilton Holmes, who also calls himself the “zipper man,” has repaired shoes for as long as he can remember. In fact, he is among only a few shoe repair shops left in […]
I Cried!
/in Featured /by Petal Area Chamber of CommerceCOVID shut down the 2020 Star-Spangled Celebration on the River. Finally, in January of 2021, it appeared that we might be able to have the 2021 Celebration. Event planners know that we were already behind schedule planning an event the size and scope of this 4th of July celebration. But, thanks to our fabulous sponsors […]
The FAM Jam Remedy
/in Featured /by Petal Area Chamber of CommerceWhen was the last time you talked with your neighbors? Not just a passing hello, but an actual, heartfelt conversation? If it has been a while, you are not alone. Research shows fewer and fewer people even know the names of the people who live on the same block, let alone choose to socialize or […]
Can We Pull Off the Biggest Homecoming in Years?
/in General /by Petal Area Chamber of CommerceOur community and many others have lost workforce talent to larger metro cities for decades. While the reasons behind it are complex, the steady loss of young, educated workers seemed unstoppable. Much more recently, the COVID-19 pandemic has also seemed unstoppable and even more devastating. However, it sometimes happens that you can use one problem […]
How Long Can These Low Mortgage Rates Last?
/in Featured /by Petal Area Chamber of CommerceHomebuyers have a unique opportunity to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates, according to Freddie Mac. Before the global pandemic, no one could imagine mortgage rates of less than 3% on 30-year fixed-rate loans. In this new world, rates have trailed below that level for months. Additionally, 15-year loans are also on the decline. […]