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The Face of Chandeleur Outfitters
SYDNEY BENTZ
If you own an outdoor outfitters business, loving hunting and fishing makes it a perfect fit. Such is the case for Sydney Bentz, owner of Chandeleur Outfitters in Ocean Springs.
“It’s right up my alley,” she says. “Buying Chandeleur Outfitters and having the opportunity to move the business into the historic Lovelace Drugs Building are by far the things that have made the biggest impact on my career.”
Bentz was inspired to become a business woman by her parents who
instilled a lot of independence in her. “My whole life they’ve shown
guidance and moral support and taught me that if I want something, to go get it and work hard for it,” she says. “Nothing in life is free or handed to me.”
What she likes best about her career is having a business mindset and always looking for ways to better herself and her business.
If she were giving advice to young female entrepreneurs, Bentz would say, “Work hard so you can play harder. Take the chance, it could be the best decision of your life. Don’t ever settle.”
She feels it’s important to support other woman-owned businesses. “I choose to shop local and support businesses all over the Coast.”
Practicing what she preaches, Bentz also shops local when traveling. “That’s because I know that $30 purchase I make could be their only sale of the day, or it could allow them to reach a goal for the day or month.”
“My biggest advice for people visiting or for myself is renting the golf carts downtown and exploring the area,” she adds.
801 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs
Facebook @ChandeleurOutfitters shopchandeleuroutfitters.com | 228.200.7009
The Face of Platt Properties
JANSON LANE
Platt Properties was originally owned and founded by Janson Lane’s grandfather, James Platt. “As soon as I was old enough to help my grandfather “Poppie,” I spent any and all free time working and learning from my greatest mentor,” says Lane. “When he passed away in 2019, he saw it only right that I took ownership of the business. Since then, I have and will continue to strive endlessly to preserve his legacy of hard work and perseverance.”
Lane spent the first several years as owner of Platt Properties becoming comfortable and familiarizing himself with every aspect of the business. His next step was into the community. “The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce has been essential in my growth as business owner,” he says. “Working with the chamber was a true game changer for me. I now serve on several boards and committees throughout Jackson County.”
Lane and his wife, Jessica, share three daughters, Juliana, Olivia, and Amelia, as well as a miniature schnauzer named Louie.
Platt Properties
7859 Hwy 613, Moss Point 228.806.1112 jlaneplattproperties@gmail.com
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