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 Village Beads is a dream come true for
our family. Cheri Harthcock was the first member of our family to fall in
love with the art of beading. It was not long before her mother and her
daughters were also beading. Cheri and her mother, Ann Bankston soon began
teaching classes in their homes for all their friends. When Ann was faced
with a career change at age 60, she decided, after much prayer, to try to
make their dream of a bead store in Mississippi a reality.
Village Beads opened in February 2000 in a very small location in
Ridgeland. The response was wonderful. The store has grown every year and
we are now in our 3rd location. We now have a large store with a wide
selection of the best quality beads available.
Jim Bankston joined the business full time in 2001. His fourteen years
experience in the retail business and marketing degree were needed as the
business grew so rapidly. He has been creating glass lampwork beads for 2
years and his beads are sought by many for their special bead
creations.
Allen Bankston is the newest family member to become a part of the
business. Allen has 24 years retail experience and is pleased to now have
a job to showcase his creative abilities. Allen is working with PMC,
stones, and silversmithing. His hand crafted rings of natural stone and
sterling silver are a big hit with everyone.
Paul Burlingame is not a family member, but a loyal and long time family
friend. His parents are Jim's Godparents. Paul came to help us when we
moved in January 2001 and liked it so much he stayed to work full time.
Paul's organizational skills ensure that orders are filled and shipped in
a timely manner.
We like for our customers to feel welcome and enjoy their time shopping in
our store. Our goal is to provide a clean, friendly atmosphere with all
the latest trends in jewelry. We also strive to provide classes to
encourage your creativity and increase your skill level.
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