Good for Business With Eric and Colin Krieger

07/09/2025

Tech Company Honored for Their Work on Military Artificial Intelligence

STARKVILLE, MS— Courtesy of WCBI and Marcus Hunter

Area tech firm Camgian was recently named “AI Company of the Year” by The Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network.

They were recognized for their advances in developinng AI tools that are for the use of the US military and national security agencies.

“I think it’s a great tribute to the incredible work our team does every day, developing cutting-edge AI for our warfighters. We’re proud to grow in Mississippi and to have such strong local support,” said Camgian CEO Gary Butler.

The SBDC’s Rise Program assists high-growth tech companies expand throughout Mississippi.

Please click here for the original story: https://www.wcbi.com/starkville-company-presented-the-ai-award-for-groundbreaking-work/

07/04/2025

Can't wait for the launch of the Good for Business Podcast next week! We'll be having in-depth, long-form interviews with local busins owners, operators and innovatorsz

Thanks to our pal Josh Gillis at Catfish Alley Studio for producing the show!!

07/01/2025

Our local The Salvation Army Columbus, Mississippi will be having a lil' sale this Friday for the Fourth of July! They will be open from 8am to Noon.

Visit Salvation Army for 10% off total purchases on the 4th of July!

06/30/2025

We wanted to give a shoutout to all of the awesome folks who were selling ice cold drinks on the recent Golden Triangle Lemonade Day! Plenty of area families and some local businesses such as Schoolhouse Ice Pops & Lemonade and kksweettreats (K&K Sweet Treats) were out there braving the sweltering heat to cool us all down.

LaShonda from K&K was able to sit down with us for a bit to tell us about her own mobile shop:

"K & K Sweet Treats is a pop-up lemonade shake-up and dessert shop, proudly serving a variety of fresh, homemade treats. What started with a simple love for making fresh-squeezed lemonade has grown into a full-service treat business with plans to become mobile in the near future.

My journey began by attending local events in Pickensville, Starkville, Millport, Centerville, Okolona, Tupelo, and Columbus—sharing freshly squeezed lemonade with the community one event at a time. As word spread and demand grew, so did my menu. Fueled by a passion for baking, I expanded to offer cookies, loaf cakes, dipped Oreos, pies, cake jars, and pre-packaged fresh lemonade.

"I'm available for a variety of events, including festivals, PTO functions, vendor shows, and private celebrations. For businesses and clinics, I offer delivery on orders over $40.

"K & K Sweet Treats also offers online ordering through our website, making it easy to satisfy your sweet tooth. I'm currently working on adding shipping options, so even more customers can enjoy a taste of what I love to make."

Schoolhouse Ice Pops & Lemonade
1205 Military Rd, Columbus, MS
Summertime hours: 11-5 Tu~Sat

K&K Sweet Treats
Columbus, MS
5~8:30 Mo~Fri
https://kksweettreats.com/
(some images courtesy of K&K's)

06/28/2025

COLUMBUS, MS

Mr John - and his signature John's Special - recognized as one of the best ~ arouooouuund!

https://youtu.be/3D7f6qJ09Wo?si=WsObc6P3jyt0fOpr&t=1071

https://www.facebook.com/pages/United%20Deli%20and%20Grocery/100863076625323/

From greasy-spoon diners to genuine fine dining, you can fill up your belly at the same place you go to fill up your tank. And sometimes – believe it or not ...

06/28/2025

There's a lil' place out Aberdeen way a friend told us about that you might wanna check out for some good deals! RoadRunner Wholesale & Discount

20183 hwy 8 west, Aberdeen, MS
+1 662-813-5055

10~6 Thu/Fri/Sat
Sun 11~4

Current specials: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02jnWgXxG2m44YzzAEjNN7vfqCUpXFQTUnuMhwtNio5rSgUwmntBPJ7ScRr1YQkavzl&id=61563452046915

06/26/2025

Penny La-, Er Ridge is in My Ears, and in My Eyes

COLUMBUS, MS

Got some stuff to talk about today!

First, we'd like to give a shoutout to our good friends at PennyRidge Grocery - Columbus up on Ridge Road! It's a small, family-run gas station that also serves up great food starting at 6AM every morning (breakfast pizzas and biscuits), and they're always getting new things in stock! They have recently added: a slushie machine, boiled peanuts (planning to debut them today), and, thanks to customer demand, a bunch of your favorite pork skins.

Please swing on by whether you're in the area or not :) They're good folks, and they'll be happy to take care of you. From the Lion Hills/Lowe's area, turn left at the light and go about five minutes. Just when you're wondering if you've gone too far, you'll see them on your left at the next stop sign.

2003 Ridge Rd, Columbus

1514 Caffeine will be doing a soft opening for their take-and-bake pizza products starting at 2:30 today.

Sweet Peppers Deli Columbus will be donating proceeds and tips to charity tonight for diners who come in between 5 and 8. Keep an eye out for your local notables who are there to wait tables. Word on the street is that one of them may or may not be named "Colin."

06/21/2025

New hours at the comic shop, under its new ownership ^_^ Swing by when you're in the area!

06/21/2025

The first-ever Caledonia Spring Market is going on NOW and until 3PM up Caledonia way! They have a bunch of local vendors inside in the nice, cool air-conditioned room, and a bunch more (plus some food trucks!) outside in the yard. Swing on by and see what catches your fancy!

Among the many vendors are:
Poolehouse Provisions
The Everlasting Loaf
Little Byrd Art
Busy Brushes Etc
Big Daddy's Snack Machine
EO's Stitches (Kristen South Oswalt)
The Cake Layer
Funtime Funnel Cakes ..and more!

Patch of Heaven Farms Venue
5 Hoyle Grant Drive in Caledonia

06/20/2025

Please check out this fundraiser for a good cause!

The good folks at Transformative Living, Inc. use their Christian ministry to help men who have recently completed prison sentences to get back on their feet and turn their lives around! All of the meals and raffle items have been donated, so all proceeds will go to this worthy charity and their work. They are hoping to open a second office soon and expand their services to women in the community, as well.

Plates are just $11 and raffle tickets are $25! Please stop by 1514 Caffeine to buy, and then go back to get your food on July 1st. Maybe try some of the shop's great coffees, sodas, and grub, as well ~ They are working on expanding their menu of tasty offerings soon.

The coffee shop is located at 1514 Main St, Columbus, right across from the Columbus Police Department, MS.

06/19/2025

Bigelow Wins Big Award

COLUMBUS, MS - Courtesy of the Dispatch

We at GfB ask that you join us in congratulating Barbara Bigelow, Executive Director of Main Street Columbus, Inc., for winning the Charles Beasley Outstanding Main Street Director of the Year Award. This is the highest honor that the collective statewide Main Street associations can give.

Bigelow has been serving our Main Street for a dozen years. Please give her a big hand!

More info here: https://cdispatch.com/news/bigelow-earns-outstanding-main-street-director-award/

(Image credit: The Commercial Dispatch)