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Taiwan: A Global Partner with Local Impact
October 18, 2025 - A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending two weeks in Taiwan as part of the U.S. and Canada Visitor Leadership Program, a diplomatic and economic development exchange hosted by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I was nominated by State Senator Lydia Chassaniol, who had...

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What is Economic Development, and Why Should You Care?
May 10, 2025 - Next week is Economic Development Week, a national celebration of the people and partnerships working behind the scenes to grow strong, resilient communities. For us at the Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development Foundation, it felt like the right moment to take a step back and answer a simple but important question: What...

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Shop Small this Holiday Season
December 10, 2024 - As we move into the holiday shopping season, the buzz of Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday steals seems to start earlier each year. Retailers begin marketing Christmas shopping long before the Thanksgiving turkey has been carved, and in the process, the season of gratitude is often overshadowed by the...

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EDF Workforce Summit to feature Keynote Speaker Bradley Lum on November 12
October 30, 2024 - The Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development Foundation (EDF) is proud to announce its upcoming Workforce Summit, set for November 12 from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Greenwood-Leflore Chamber of Commerce. This summit will bring together key workforce partners and business leaders from across the region to explore collaborative solutions to strengthen Leflore County...

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A New Chapter in Greenwood’s Culinary Story
August 12, 2024 - Grilled salmon, house salad, turnip greens, yeast rolls, and a slice of coconut pie. If you were a fan of the Crystal Grill, like me, you can probably still remember the last meal you had before the restaurant unexpectedly closed in July. The closure of the Crystal Grill hit hard....

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