May 19

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Virginia Young, owner of the V & V Variety Store in Millington, is determined to succeed in every endeavor of her life.

Résumé

Company: V & V Variety Store. My business offers apparel for men, women and children such as everyday wear, formal and wedding dresses and some household items. 5126 Navy Rd. Millington, TN 38058

Hometown: Blytheville, Ark.

Education: Certificate in Auto Paint and Body at Pensacola Jr College in Pensacola, Fla., and a cerificate for Medical Assistant at America Business College in San Diego, Calif.

Personal: Divorced with four children

The details

First job: Chopping cotton

Most recent job: Ownership of V & V Variety Store

Career highlights: Opening my own business with a purpose.

Most satisfying career moment: When I was invited into the Millington Bridal Expo on Jan. 24, 2009. It was a dream come true, and I was very honored.

Career advice: Everyone has a purpose in life, and you should search until you find yours.

Person I most admire: My daughter, Dana Young, who struggled to the end trying to complete her education and be successful in her lifetime. She never gave up and did not know the meaning of quit. My mother, Cora Walker, who gave me work ethic, to be strong to stand alone and to fight for what you want.

Hobbies: Working in my yard, shopping and ironing.

Last book read: “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren.

Where is your favorite vacation spot? Maine

What is something about yourself that most people don’t know about you: I am determined to succeed in every endeavor that I approach. No matter how big or how small.

Change I would like to see: Overall better community support in small businesses.

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