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BETH WILSON
ALPHA-LIT
228.861.0189
msgc@alphalitletters.com Facebook and Instagram @alphalitmsgulfcoast
Who or what inspired you to pursue your current career?
I have always wanted to own a small business. The concept of opening Alpha-Lit Marquee Letters came during the COVID pandemic in 2020. Alpha-Lit Mississippi Gulf Coast is currently celebrating two years of success as a small business on the Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coast. My husband, Derrel T. Wilson, had a huge influence on inspiring me to open Alpha-Lit Letters. After we saw the success of Alpha-Lit Dallas and Alpha-Lit Nashville, we knew immediately that the Gulf Coast needed lit marquee letters for their celebrations.
What I like best about what I do is:
I enjoy meeting new people, communicating with clients from start to finish, and traveling to all the unique locations. I love working with the Gulf Coast community and helping our clients celebrate their special events.
Advice I would give to young female entrepreneurs:
“You have to believe in yourself before anyone else will.”
SUSAN KREMER JONES Executive Director.
WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER OF GULFPORT
9155 Lorraine Rd., Gulfport 228.897.8958 www.wrcgulfport.org
At the Women’s Resource Center of Gulfport, we provide services to women throughout our community who find themselves in an unexpected pregnancy and with limited resources. We provide free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, weekly classes, and material goods to help prepare them for their new baby. Our parenting classes and resources continue for two years after the baby is born, which helps to ensure a healthy beginning.
CHRISTINA YANES Director of Client Services.
VIVIAN CHAMPAIGNE Development Director.
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