In this article, the author stresses that effective partnerships between businesses and schools define the specific needs of both and succeed through their willingness to make the partnership work. She also states that there must be a mutual desire to improve the quality of education and a commitment of both time and effort from both parties. Working together, business and education can create an ideal environment for success. One such match can be found at East Central Community College (ECCC) located in Decatur, Mississippi. In May 2004, Pearl River Resort and ECCC announced a partnership to offer new educational opportunities at the Choctaw Hospitality Institute (CHI). CHI is part of Pearl River Resort and is owned and operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. It now hosts ECCC's two-year program in Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology. The program provides specialized occupational instruction in all phases of hotel and restaurant management in preparation for careers as managers and/or supervisors in the hospitality and tourism industry. According to Phil Sutphin, president of ECCC, the partnership between ECCC and the Pearl River Resort is one that is a win-win for both organizations. They have the capability to deliver an approved curriculum in hotel/restaurant management, and the resort has a tremendous training facility in which to teach the curriculum. As a result, the students get a great opportunity to learn a much needed skill, and the resort gets a pool of trained prospective employees.