About the Forest Chamber of Commerce

The Forest Area Chamber of Commerce plays a key role in business, industry, economic development in Forest and Scott County. The Chamber supports existing Forest businesses, works to attract new corporate citizens, and promotes civic, cultural, and recreational activities that improve the quality of life for Forest residents.

2008 Officers

• President: John Autry, Casco Products
• Vice President: Laurie Elkins, Ed Davis Motors
• Treasurer: Jean Cox, Community Bank
• Executive Committee: Tommy Warren, MMC Materials
• Executive Committee: Ronnie Fortinberry- Bank of Forest

Board of Directors

• John Autry-Casco Products
• Gay Barnes-King Lumber Company
• Tre Chambers-Farm Bureau Insurance
• Kay Crawford-Koch Foods
• Amanda Cox-Forest Physical Therapy
• Jean Cox-Community Bank
• Jonathan Davis-Community Bank
• Laurie Elkins- Ed Davis Motors
• Ronnie Fortinberry- Bank of Forest
• Jeff Fountain- Fountain Ace Hardware
• Wayne Gordy- Mississippi Power
• Calvin Harris-Forest Wireless
• Drew Kenna-Bank of Forest
• Kevin Logan-Unipres
• Tami Phillips- The Scott County Times
• Sydney Sawyer-Lackey Memorial Hospital
• Tommy Sistrunk- Western Auto
• Todd Vowell-Vowell's Marketplace
• Tommy Warren- MMC Materials
• Tommy Waters-Tyson Foods

Why Join the Chamber

Chamber Membership – It’s a wise investment.

Membership into the Forest Area Chamber of Commerce provides you benefits and opportunities, AND it helps you to stay focused on what’s going on in Forest and Scott County. It is the Chamber’s goal to advance the civic, economic, and social welfare of our community and its citizens. Here are just a few good reasons why you should consider membership into the Chamber!

• Wonderful networking opportunities through various events
• Ribbon Cuttings for new businesses
• Referrals- We only refer Chamber members to those looking for specific product or services
• Free Internet listing in the Chamber’s On-Line Business Directory
• Leadership opportunities – serve in leadership positions on a variety of activities benefiting Scott County.
• Chamber Plus Insurance – information on insurance for small business owners