Downtown Go-Kart Race coming

I never cease to be amazed at the creative ways that communities find to bring in visitors. Most communities have festivals with arts and crafts booths, musical entertainment, etc.  But one event is coming unlike any other I’ve seen in Mississippi.  

On May 24, 2008, downtown Booneville will be the site of the Racin’ Round Downtown Go-Kart Race, a Monte Carlo-style racing event.  Booneville has tapped into the world of go-kart racing; there’s another track at a center just north of town.  Check out these links:

Racin’ Round Downtown Go-Kart Race, Booneville, MS  May 24 

Kart Tracks in Mississippi 

Mississippi Treasurer Tate Reeves to address Stennis-Capitol Press Luncheon on May 5

State Treasurer Tate Reeves will be the guest speaker at a May 5, 2008 luncheon jointly sponsored by the Stennis Institute of Government and the Capitol Press Corps.  The event will take place at noon at Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church in downtown Jackson, Mississippi.  Cost is $8.00, payable to the church.

This event is open to the public.

For more info, e-mail me at phil@philhardwick.com. 

Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann to address Stennis-Capitol Press Luncheon

The Stennis-Capitol Press Luncheon will be held on Monday, April 7, at Galloway United Methodist Church.  The public is invited; registration is required.  If you wish to attend, email me at phil@philhardwick.com.

“Improv” your life

“Off the Cuff” - The Improv Comedy Event of the Year!
April 5, 2008, 6:30 p.m., New Stage Theatre, Jackson, MS - Tickets $10
More info: 601-201-7784

Opening Act:  Caroline Crawford

All proceeds donated to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

3-1-1

The City of Philadelphia, PA is working to create a 311 system
and has put out a job posting for a 311 Contact Center Director.

Here’s the link to the pdf:

http://www.phila.gov/personnel/announce/current/CallCenterDir.pdf

Bringing in outside $$$

One way to inject outside money into your local economy is through festivals and events that bring in out-of-towners who spend money.  This weekend, my town, Jackson, Mississippi, will host over 50,000 visitors - 2,000 of whom will actually march in the parade -  to Mal’s St. Paddy’s Day Parade.  The event has a $6 million-plus impact.  Hotels are sold out.  And the proceeds go to charity.  Thank you Malcolm White.

Partners in Education

Register for the 2008 State Seminar & Governor’s Awards Luncheon - April 21 at www.mapie.org