The U.S. Small Business Administration Honors Jackson Woman and Booming Hair Extension Emporium

JACKSON, MS, APRIL 1, 2017 - Beauty is said to be in the eye of the beholder, however a Mississippi woman has taken beauty to extraordinary new lengths and beyond. 
Latrice Rogers, a native of Canton, MS has been named Young Entrepreneur of the Year for 2017 by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Mississippi District.  She is the owner and CEO of Goddess Lengths Virgin Hair, the state's leading hair extension emporium.  Goddess Lengths is a multifaceted beauty business that offers the best in premium virgin human hair extensions. 

Mrs. Rogers began building her million dollar business just three​ years ago from the trunk of her green Toyota Camry. After many tireless months of sampling, testing, trial and error, Latrice's drive and perseverance lead her to develop one of the hair industry's most sought after hair brands--Goddess Lengths. Since, Goddess Lengths has offered thousands of customers the finest in virgin human hair tresses.  

In addition to luscious locs, Goddess Lengths also boasts a diverse group of makeup artists and top-rated hairstylists.  The Goddess Lengths storefront sits nestled in the heart of Jackson, MS where customers are welcomed to purchase their desired tresses and have them professionally installed.  This booming business holds honor to many "firsts" as well: one being the state's first beauty retailer to offer students access to the purchase of hair by way of their university cards.  The mega hair emporium is also home to the region's first beauty vending machine located in the city's premier shopping center North Park Mall.
​​Goddess Lengths has also gained national recognition from celebrities. Model/Actress Amiyah Scott of Fox's hit TV drama "Star" is also a fan of the fabulous hair brand.
​"I love​ this hair!", says Scott who plays the role of Cotton alongside Queen Latifah in the hit TV series.

Not many young entrepreneurs can say that they have created a million dollar business under the umbrella of a billion dollar industry by the age of 29--but Latrice Rogers certainly can.

"I am honored that SB chose me for this prestigious award; this was reassurance that I'm on a path to greatness, " says Rogers.  She is greatly humbled and proud to have achieved such wonderful success, and is excited to soon​ reveal Goddess Lengths' many national endeavors
 underway.

Goddess Lengths is located at 125 W Northside Dr. Suite G.  The GL vending machine can be seen in North Park Mall in Ridgeland, MS or online at www.goddesslengths.com 
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HOMELESS FOR A NIGHT!!

OCTOBER 27, 2015----(Late Post!!)
Growing up, Emmarie Flaggs-Anderson, the daughter of former State Representative and current Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, played in the halls of theMississippi State Capitol and danced around the offices of state governors for years on end.  Herlife was filled with laughter, family, and beautiful surroundings. However, though blessed, Mrs. Flaggs-Anderson was never shielded from the realities of what went on behind those secure walls of home life.  Starting at a very young age, Emmarie developed a passion for people and began lending her talents and influence to better others' situations. (cont......)

Pictured: Local Educators Emmarie Flaggs-Anderson (L) and Kristen Williams Sanders (R) Take on the Streets of Downtown Vicksburg to Bring Awareness to Homelessness in the Vicksburg Community




......Today, Emmarie has joined forces with various organizations to bring awareness to some of the growing issues in the Vicksburg community. One of her target areas is tackling homelessness in our beloved Vicksburg community.  Along with fellow Vicksburg High School educator and cheer coach Kristen Sanders Williams and Mountain of Faith Ministries, Mrs. Flaggs-Anderson introduces Homeless for One Night---a fundraiser and public awareness observation. These two dynamic young ladies will take on the streets of Vicksburg and spend the night in support of homelessness awareness. COME JOIN US! Donations are greatly welcomed and encouraged, as they will be extended to Mountain of Faith Ministries! 


DATE:  October 28-29, 2015
TIME: 5P to 5A
LOCATION: Downtown Vicksburg, Public Bench Site(1311 Washington Street)

SEE YOU THERE! 
COME SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE!!!