Who We Are
We are the office of economic development, tourism, main street, human capital development, and Chamber of Commerce for all of Panola County.
Panola County is a great place to live and work. There is a strong sense of community in our towns, with friendly neighbors, lots of things to do, and community events. With our proximity to Memphis, a night out in the big city or a flight to your business meeting is only a short drive away. Panola County’s economy flourishes through a strong industrial base and an ever-growing retail group.
If you are looking for a place with a tight-knit community, a convenient location for travel and events, and that touch of Southern charm, contact us for more information.
Panola Puts our
Community First
IN SYNC COMMUNITY
Panola County, its municipalities, and stakeholders work together to make things happen.
GREAT CLIMATE
With mild winters and warm summers, Panola County is a great place for outdoor activities.
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORS
Don’t be surprised if a stranger says, “Good morning” to you as you walk by. Panola County is full of people with Southern charm, where being friendly is just a way of life.
Education
With two public school districts, one private school, Northwest Community College, and multiple nearby universities, there are plenty of options for general and higher education.
what we do
our mission
The Panola Partnership, Inc. Is...
The Panola Partnership is a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and improve quality of life in our county.
The Partnership keeps these broad objectives in mind:
- To help businesses and industries prosper and grow
- To increase job opportunities
- To improve the region's workforce skills and education
- To reduce underemployment and increase participation
- To retain talent and develop human capital
How Can You Help?
The Partnership is only as strong as its membership. Our members are our most vital resource. A large pool of members provides the business community with ideas, energy and finance. Even if you cannot donate your time, your financial support insures that projects may still be accomplished.
Partnership members benefit by working together. Members have a direct impact on each other. When one member prospers, the entire membership stands to prosper. As new businesses come in, they provide new customers for existing businesses. As existing businesses grow and expand, they hire more employees and make more profits. Those employees’ salaries and business profits are spent locally and directly benefit you.
OUr Staff
JOE AZAR
ROBBIE HALEY
Katie Azar
our board
board of directors
Doug
Bollinger
Industry Representative
Dr. Tom
Hodge
Healthcare Representative
La’Keldra
Pride
HR, Workforce, & Human Capital Representative
Michael
Dunlap
Commercial Business & Agriculture Representative
Justin
Hill
Finance Representative
Doug
Bollinger
Industry Representative
Dr. Tom
Hodge
Healthcare Representative
La’Keldra
Pride
HR, Workforce, & Human Capital Representative
Michael
Dunlap
Commercial Business & Agriculture Representative
Justin
Hill
Finance Representative
Doug Bollinger
Industry Representative
Dr. Tom Hodge
Healthcare Representative
La’Keldra Pride
HR, Workforce, & Human Capital Representative
Michael Dunlap
Commercial Business & Agriculture Representative
Justin Hill
Finance Representative
advisory members
David
Karr
City Representative
Kate
Victor
County Representative
Gary
Kornegay
Industrial Development Authority
Brad
Robison
Partnership Board Representative
Ryan
Revere
Legal Counsel
David
Karr
City Representative
Kate
Victor
County Representative
Gary
Kornegay
Industrial Development Authority
Brad
Robison
Partnership Board Representative
Ryan
Revere
Legal Counsel
David Karr
City Representative
Kate Victor
County Representative
Gary Kornegay
Industrial Development Authority
Brad Robison
Partnership Board Representative
Ryan Revere
Legal Counsel
executive committee
Mickey
Aldridge
William
Cole
Roy
Girner
Dr. Steven Shideler
Sledge
Taylor
Mickey
Aldridge
William
Cole
Roy
Girner
Dr. Steven Shideler
Sledge
Taylor
Mickey Aldridge
William Cole
Roy Girner
Dr. Steven Shideler
Sledge Taylor
accomplishments
By the End of 2021
- 775+ new jobs
- Concourse Skills Training Center with 800 participants which equals 800 skilled employees plus 65 additional staff jobs
- New industry investment of $200 million
Investment in Education and Careers
- ACT Certified Work Ready Community
- Award-winning PreK-12 Spark Program
- 360° Entrepreneurial Program
- Made in Panola Necessary Skills Training
- Concourse Skills Training Facility