Barnes to speak at Southaven Chamber luncheon

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce will feature Dr. James Barnes, author of the book, “5 Social Media Mistakes Your Business Should Avoid,”  during the Chamber’s upcoming Quarterly Luncheon on Wednesday, May 17 at the Landers Center. The luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.  

Barnes is the host of the podcast called Bricks to Clicks, and is an associate professor and economist with the Mississippi State University Extension Office. He teaches an online interactive business course called Master Your Marketing. He will be sharing expert marketing tips and advice during the luncheon.

Bank 3 is the presenting sponsor for the luncheon.  The DAC (DeSoto Athletic Club) is another sponsor of the luncheon among many other local businesses. More than 250 business leaders from the Mid-South typically attend the luncheon. 

Tickets are $30 for members and $40 for non-members and reservations must be confirmed by May 10.  For more information, visit the Southaven Chamber of Commerce at www.southavenchamber.com, call 662-342-6114 or e-mail: info@southavenchamber.com.

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken is the most recognized and most trusted name in DeSoto County news and sports reporting, as readers continue to express their appreciation for his accuracy and fairness in the stories he writes. Bob is also heard on 95.3 The Rebel twice a week with sports updates and high school football play-by-play broadcasts in the fall. A former newspaper editor and writer, his award-winning background also includes television news producing, sports media relations, and radio broadcasting.

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