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A family-owned Global Powerhouse

The Taylor Group of Companies thrive by the mantra of service Founded in 1927, the Taylor Group of Companies (Taylor) has evolved from a struggling small family business into a privately-owned global industrial powerhouse. Poised to celebrate 100 years of business in 2027, third-generation Taylors lead the company, with the fourth generation coming up in the ranks. Taylor has 16 companies under its umbrella, and 1,807 employees worldwide.  Even though Taylor is extremely successful today,

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Triton Systems Offers Advantages with ATMs

Long Beach-based plant produces industry-leading equipment In 1979, Triton Systems was founded by Ernest Burdette, Frank Wilem, and Robert Sandoz, who developed and manufactured advanced electronic systems. The Long Beach company quickly established a reputation as a reliable source for unique, low-powered electronic devices, serving notable clients such as GE, Exxon, Magnavox, and the U.S. Navy.  Triton capitalized on an opportunity to diversify in 1984 when a local bank expressed interest in a training device

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A Conversation with Mississippi Association of Community Colleges’ Kell Smith

MACC system adapts constantly to changing business and industry education demands Admission is up at community colleges, as more young people opt for a two-year degree or training certification rather than racking up crushing student loan debt at traditional four-year colleges.  “More people are going the non-traditional route,” said Kell Smith, executive director of the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges (MACC). “They’re looking at community colleges as their full education package.”  For example, Northwest Mississippi

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Foreign Ownership of Ag Land

Ag Commissioner urges Mississippi Legislature to address problem Concern has been increasing in recent years about foreign ownership of one of the most precious assets in America, agricultural lands. The

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CREATE Foundation making life better 

Improving Northeast Mississippi for decades The Tupelo-based CREATE Foundation, the first community foundation established in Mississippi, has been improving the quality of life for residents in Northeast Mississippi for more

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Anna Cardona

Anna Cardona said there was a turning point during her interview when she was being considered for the positon of Executive Director for the Tate County Economic Development Foundation. “As

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