Desoto County News

Northwest Soiree announces Mini Systems as returning presenting sponsor

Photo: Tracy Crutcher of Mini Systems, Inc. presents the check to Northwest’s executive director of Institutional Advancement, Patti Gordon. (Photo provided by Northwest Foundation)

by Sarah Smith

Oct 4, 2024 – Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Foundation Northwest Soiree: Masquerade Among the Stars will have Mini Systems, Inc. as presenting sponsor for the third straight year. 

“We are deeply grateful to Mini Systems, Inc. for returning as our Presenting Sponsor this year,” said Patti Gordon, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement. “Their steadfast support began with our very first Soiree, and they’ve remained dedicated to investing in the Northwest vision ever since. We truly appreciate the remarkable generosity of Tracy Crutcher and his family.”

Mini Systems, Inc. is owned by Tracy and Melody Crutcher and is located in Sardis, where they specialize in fabrication and construction of mini storage systems. They do construction from coast to coast in 17 states, and the Crutcher’s also own Storage Plus and have storage facilities and laundromats in Panola and Tate counties. Mini Systems has also endowed two scholarships for Northwest students – The Storage Plus Endowed Scholarships.

The Northwest Soiree is a premiere fundraising and community recognition event at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts on the main campus in Senatobia. This formal ticketed event will honor community award recipients who have contributed to the legacy of excellence at Northwest and will include a soon-to-be-announced performer.

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