Chamber Spotlight: The Rogue Received Award for Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
Sunday, May 14, 2006
The Clarion-Ledger
Section: Metro Chamber of Commerce

This April, Keith Kinkade and Luke Abney, co-owners of The Rogue and Good Company LLC received outstanding awards from the Small Business Administration for their efforts and contributions to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. A special ceremony was held in Washington, D.C. for the recipients along with a presentation to all the outstanding small businesses across the United States.

The Rogue's main contribution was in the form of clothing. T-shirts, suits, and overcoats, as well as ladies and children's clothes were given to the victims of Katrina. The contribution to date has totaled nearly $3 million in clothing donations with about 18,000 articles being donated. From September 1st until October 31st, the Rogue also dedicated a percentage of its sales to Hurricane Katrina relief. Through this effort they raised $25,000 in cash and donated the money to agencies and churches who were proactive in the efforts to help the victims and the survivors.

The Rogue is a gentlemen's clothing store based in Jackson, MS for over 38 years. The Rogue was founded by Billy Neville in 1968. With their landmark location on I-55 North in Jackson, MS, Mr. Neville sold the store to Keith Kinkade and Luke Abney on August 25, 2005, roughly three days before Hurricane Katrina made landfall. Keith Kinkade had worked at The Rogue for 13 years before purchase of the business with Luke Abney.