“We support CDF because it is clearly the driver to achieve more and better jobs for our
area.Theirhistoryandresultshavesetthestandardforeconomicdevelopmentexcellence
year after year.” – Mr. Aubrey Patterson, retired chairman, BancorpSouth
“CDF continues to raise the bar for economic development groups across the
nation. I have worked with members of CDF for years and have always been
impressed with their accomplishments and commitment to the community.”
- U.S. Senator Roger Wicker
BUSINESS INVESTOR
Value: $5,145
Annual Investment: $650
Value: $2,784
Annual Investment: $350
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
“Membership in CDF is an investment in your business and community that
pays tremendous dividends.” - Ms. Lisa Hawkins, co-owner, Room to Room
PREMIER BUSINESS INVESTOR
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Plus the advantages of Business Investor
Access to CDF’s workforce training assistance program
Plaque and decal for one addtional branch location with
listing in online membership directory
Description of business in online membership directory
(up to 25 words)
Utilization of CDF conference and meeting rooms twice a
year
ChamberAdvantage member-to-member affinity program
Access to membership labels
Tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expense
Notary Public Service and Certificates of Origin
ChamberAdvantage member-to-member affinity program
Access to membership labels
Tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expense
Notary Public Service and Certificates of Origin
Small business assistance through Renasant Center for
IDEAs
Utilization of CDF conference and meeting rooms once a
year
Available sponsorship opportunities
Members-only pricing
Business referral service exclusively to members
Small business assistance through Renasant Center for IDEAs
“As Mayor, former CDF Chairman, and local businessman, I believe
that CDF is the driving force toward a prosperous future for our city and
county.” - Mayor Jack Reed, Jr., Tupelo, MS
“I was a part of one of the earliest leadership classes and have served on the board of directors
and on other CDF committees. My associations with staff, the knowledge I’ve gained through
involvement, and the leadership that CDF brings to Northeast Mississippi equal an untold value
for me personally and professionally. I am proud to be a member.” - Ms. Ellen Short, owner, TRI,
Inc. Realtors
Available sponsorship opportunities
Members-only pricing
Business referral service exclusively to members
NETWORK DEVELOPMENT
Preferred participation in CDF Ambassador’s Club
Invitation to Annual Industrial Sporting Clay Shoot
Two tickets to the Annual Meeting ($100 value)
Professional development seminars and Business Boxed Lunch & Learn
Tupelo Young Professionals
Invitation to New Member Networking held twice a year
Invitation to participate in bi-monthly Business Rountable meeting
Invitation to participate in Business to Business Connection business expo
NETWORK DEVELOPMENT
Two tickets to the Annual Meeting ($100 value)
Professional development seminars and Business Boxed
Lunch & Learn
Tupelo Young Professionals
Invitation to New Member Networking held twice a year
Invitation to participate in bi-monthly Business Roundtable
meeting
Invitation to participate in Business to Business Connection
business expo
Participation in CDF Ambassador’s Club
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
“CDF is a vital part of our community, quietly performing tasks for this county that no other
entity is more positioned to perform.” - Mr. Shane Hooper, owner, Success Learning, LLC
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Eligible for advertising in Livability and Tupelo/Lee County Map
Free advertising in Chamber Connection 2.0 e-newsletter
Free advertising for ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, or grand
openings
“The Lee County Board of Supervisors is excited to serve as the Community Development Foundation’s primary
partner in helping to create more and better jobs for our community.We appreciate and respect CDF’s hard
working efforts to bring results to our community.” - Mr. Bobby Smith, President, Lee County Board