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Liz Corso Joachim
Corso, Inc.
221 Caillavet St. Biloxi, MS 228.436.4697 www.fpcorso.com
About Me: My greatest business strengths are my local customers, my employees and my family.
In five years I would like my business to be, hopefully handed over to my three children who are running every important position in the business.
The best advice I’ve ever received is give fairness to everyone with every endeavor you face.
I chose this particular business because I unfortunately inherited it and did not want to disappoint my father
that his baby girl could not continue to grow and expand his dream.
Laurie Baxter Turfitt
Midtown Pharmacy and Gifts
620 Blue Meadow Road, Bay St. Louis, MS 228.222.4575 midtownpharmacyandgifts.com
My Business? Locally owned and operated pharmacy and gift store.
Tell us about the journey that led you to your current position: I worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 30 years and had a love for sales and education at all levels.
What do you like best about what you do? I enjoy listening to our patients and helping them with their health care needs. I also love the interaction with all our customers.
Ashley Verrett and
Krista Reed
Zeal Boutique
651 Delmas Ave., Pascagoula, MS • 228.205.2630
1306 Government St., Ocean Springs, MS • 228.205.2191 2502 S. Schillinger Rd., Ste. 9, Mobile, AL • 251.378.8195 shopzealboutique.com
My Motto: Fashion is a state of mind!
Tell us about the journey that led you to your current position: Zeal started off as a hobby for both of us because we love fashion and shopping. We wanted to open a boutique where every social class can shop and feel comfortable.
What do you like best about what you do?
I love that fashion is always changing and we have to learn to adapt and change with the business.
What would you like our readers to know about your business? We love our customers and all the support they have given us over the years. We plan to continue to offer some of the most stylish and vibrant women’s apparel
to bring every customer’s unique personality to the spotlight.
What sets you apart from others in the same field? We try to stay one step ahead of the latest trends, with clothes and accessories for women of all ages. We try to keep our prices affordable so that everyone can afford to have the perfect wardrobe. We are eager
to help every customer find the perfect outfit that defines her personality.
My strengths are: Krista is a risk taker and Ashley is laid back but more detailed. We think that has made our working together very easy.
One lesson I learned along the way:
The customer is always right and everyone deserves respect. A little effort goes a long way.
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