MSU’s Barret to join GSDP

Former Mississippi State University coordinator of transfer recruitment, Heath Barret, will be joining the Greater Starkville Development Partnership as director of membership development. Barret will join the partnership Aug. 19; and will assist with new-member recruitment, retention and directed chamber planning. Barret has served within the MSU Department of Admissions and Scholarships since 2006. GSDP’s mission is to enhance quality of life in Starkville and Oktibbeha County through business growth, creation of jobs, education and initiatives. Its membership includes the Starkville Area Chamber of Commerce, Oktibbeha County Economic Development Authority, Starkville Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Starkville Main Street Association. Source: Columbus (Miss.) Dispatch, Aug. 6.