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Active hurricane season prediction has businesses busy.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 23-APR-07 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Active hurricane season prediction has businesses busy.(Strictly Business)

Article Excerpt
An early prediction for an active 2007 hurricane season has Gulf Coast businesses and industries putting the final touches on emergency preparations and contingency plans.

The gaming industry was greatly affected by Hurricane Katrina, but several casinos were among the first businesses open following the devastating storm.

"We certainly hope the predictions do not come true this year, but I think we will see a different response from the properties," says Larry Gregory, executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission that regulates the industry and issues closing orders for the facilities when a hurricane is approaching land. "We learned a lot from past experiences and are better prepared for...

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