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(March 17, 2022 – Natchez, MS)  According to a press release from Chandler Russ of Natchez, Inc. – Officials from the Adams County Board of Supervisors, City of Natchez Mayor, and Board of Alderman announce today that the long-awaited assistance for Morgantown Road has been included in the federal spending bill recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden.  Through the efforts of Mississippi’s Congressional delegation and years of persistent work by state and local leaders, $2.4 Million will be available for the Morgantown Road Safety Improvement Project for resurfacing, drainage improvements and striping.

Multiple churches, schools, apartment buildings, and homes are located along this stretch of road, and these improvments will benefit the citizens and children that travel this road daily.  Adams County and the City of Natchez will work now with the Mississippi Department of Transportation to be able to draw down the funds and begin work as soon as possible.

“This has been a priority for Adams County for years and we are pleased that a solution is finally within sight,” said Wes Middleton, President, Adams County Board of Supervisors.  “We thank Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for sponsoring this project in the funding bill and for working with Senator Wicker and Congressman Guest to get this project done.  This would not be possible without our partnership with the City of Natchez and Natchez, Inc.”

“The safety of our citizens that travel this road on a daily basis has been our top priority,” said Dan Gibson, Mayor, City of Natchez.  “Years of leadership from our federal delegation and state leaders have made this great project possible.  We will now work hard to get the funds from the federal government as quickly as possible and get the project started for the benefit of our people.”

“The success of our area could not be possible without our partnerships at the local level and with our federal delegation,” said Chandler Russ, Executive Director, Natchez, Inc.  “Whether it is recognizing the Forks of Road historic site or beginning the process of creating I-14 through Natchez, Senator Hyde-Smith, Senator Wicker, Congressman Guest, and our whole Mississippi delegation have supported the priorities here in the Miss-Lou and we greatly appreciate all of their efforts.  We congratulate the Adams County Board of Supervisors and City of Natchez Mayor and Board of Alderman for working together towards a common goal of making Natchez a better place.”

With the announced retirement of President/CEO Debbie Hudson last week, the Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce has listed a job posting seeking to fulfill the soon-to-be vacant Chief Executive Officer position.

Hudson’s last day will be May 15^th, after 15 years of faithful service to the Chamber and our community.   During Hudson’s tenure the Chamber has a long list of accomplishments, promoting businesses, enhancing economic development, and strengthening community partnerships.

The oldest town on the Mississippi River with over 300 years of rich history. The town is a hub for tourism noted for its port as well as its various industries. There is something here for everyone with southern hospitality at its heart.

The Mission of the Natchez- Adams County Chamber of Commerce – To promote business, enhance economic and community development and serve as the catalyst for improving the overall quality of life in our community.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
Chamber Functions:
• Manage daily operations of the office staff and chamber business.
• Implement and adhere to the Chamber budget and financial duties.
• Promote Chamber activities, seminars, programs and services to Chamber.
• Coordinate Education Partnership Programs with local school, Pre-k through college.
• Coordinate Chamber Committees, i.e. attendance, minutes, recruitment.
• Serve as liaison with the following committees: Tourism Council, Small Business, Education Committee, Young Professionals, Natchez, Inc.
• Serve as liaison between Tourism Board of Directors and Trustees.
• Oversee Leadership Natchez and Youth Leadership Natchez.
• Promote tourism in the Miss-Lou area.
• Maintain positive relationships with the City and County Officials by providing reports to the officials.
Membership:
• Sell, track and retain Chamber Memberships.
• Manage membership marketing, social media, ChamberMaster, & Quickbooks.
• Maintain positive relationships with the City and County Officials.
• Attend Chamber/Economic Development Professionals meetings, and other meetings as assigned or needed.
• Serve as liaison between existing industries and the Chamber.
• Coordinate staff and volunteer in the development and implantation of projects and events.

Send resumes to job@natchezchamber.com.