Power Equipment Trade magazine Senior Associate Editor David Abbott travels to Jackson, Mississippi to visit I-55 Outdoor Power & Supply, Inc. Beginning at an intersection with I-10, Interstate 55 stretches from its southern terminus in LaPlace, La., 964.25 miles across six states to its northern terminus in Chicago, Ill. Like most interstates with numerical designations ending in a five, I-55 runs north to south (or south to north, depending on your perspective), a cross-country route built to connect the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes. That route takes I-55 right through the heart of Jackson, and right in front of I-55 Outdoor Power & Supply, Inc. The power equipment dealer sits on a frontage road with interstate traffic speeding by just a stone’s throw from the parking lot. Though proximity to a major thoroughfare is often good for business, unfortunately, I-55 (the road) has lately proved more bane than boon to I-55 Outdoor Power.

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Written By: David Abbott
Company: I-55 Outdoor Power & Supply, Inc.
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
PET Issue: August 2016

Check out other articles in the August 2016 issue of Power Equipment Trade magazine.
Power Equipment Trade magazine’s August 2016 issue features the 2017 Mowers & Accessories Preview, showcasing the latest in mowing technology. An article highlights Jackson, Mississippi’s I-55 Outdoor Power & Supply, Inc. and their ability to adapt. Other articles cover the latest industry news and new products.