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Governor’s Recording Studio at The MAX in Meridian
A crown jewel for music pros as well as students The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience—known as The MAX – is a major
ROY ANDERSON, III: Chairman and CEO of AnderCorp
Building legacy, leading into the future When Mississippians drive past a school, a hospital, a casino, a state government building in the capital city, or our sprawling university campuses, chances are good they’re looking at a building tied to the Anderson family legacy. Today, carrying that tradition forward is Roy Anderson III, Chairman and CEO of AnderCorp, the Gulfport-based general contractor and construction management firm that has quickly become a leading general contractor
Port of Gulfport Restoration
Massive rebuilding project has created a huge economic impact in the area The Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport has progressed from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago to turning the corner from a massive rebuilding made possible with nearly $600 million in restoration funds from the federal government facilitated by then Gov. Haley Barbour. Today, it is a totally modernized, storm-resistant facility with an estimated $3.8-billion annual economic impact. “While
The Unique Evolution of a Financial “Story”
Bank undergoes name change, brand and cultural enhancement From its initial start in 2000 as First Commercial Bank (FCB) in Jackson, a new chapter is being written in the “story” of a well-known and successful financial institution based in Mississippi. Now known as Story Financial Partners—with the name change made in April of this year which also marked the 25th anniversary of FCB—this new chapter is being led by banking veteran and President/Chief
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Chickasaw Nation Building $60 Million Heritage Center in Tupelo
Culture, history being preserved in the Homeland Based in Tupelo, the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation is helping to preserve the history and culture of the Chickasaw Nation. The Chickasaw Homeland extends from its epicenter in the Tupelo area to all of
Cadence Bank Acquired in Major Transaction
Deal with Ohio entity is “significant” for Mississippi In a move that made national financial headlines when the market opened on Monday, October 27, the announcement was made that Tupelo-based Cadence Bank will be acquired by Huntington Bank,
C Spire’s Bytes & Bites Annual Event Addresses AI and Cybersecurity
Hundreds of IT pros joined company at the October 21 function By Robert McFarland, Jr. The rise of artificial intelligence has become one of the defining issues of the modern era. And it’s a topic that comes up naturally
NEWS
Amazon Plans $3 Billion Investment to Build Data Center in Warren County
On Thursday, November 20, Amazon announced on the company’s website plans to invest $3 billion in Warren County, creating hundreds of jobs and supporting economic
Community Bank Announces Expanded Services in Starkville Area
Community Bank recently announced the official opening of its newest full-service office in Starkville. Located at 403 Russell Street in The Summit, the 1,925-square-foot office
Toyota Announces $125 Million Blue Springs Expansion
Toyota’s U.S. manufacturing presence is expanding again to meet growing demand for hybrid vehicles, including a major $125 million expansion to the company’s Blue Springs
AccelerateMS and Hinds Community College Develop Partnership
AccelerateMS, Mississippi’s lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, and Hinds Community College, has established a strategic partnership designed to set a new statewide
BUSINESS
Alcorn Receives Unrestricted Donation From MacKenzie Scott
Alcorn State University recently received a $42 million unrestricted donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest single gift in the 154-year history of the nation’s
Hotel Development Underway on the Campus of Mississippi State University
Construction formally began on October 23 on the hotel that will anchor development of the new Crossroads District between the Mississippi State University campus and
Navy Contract Awarded to Stennis Airport-Based Skydweller Aero
Skydweller Aero, which has a research and development facility at Stennis International Airport, in partnership with Nokia Federal Solutions Inc., has been awarded a U.S.
Jones County EDA Announce Plans for New Marriott Hotel Development
The Economic Development Authority of Jones County in partnership with the City of Laurel, recently announced plans for a new Marriott hotel development by Delta