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Mississippi Businesses Navigate a New Frontier with Technology
AI integration is being carefully implemented across the state C Spire stands as a testament to what Mississippi companies can achieve with artificial intelligence (AI).
SCOTT WALLER: President/CEO of MS Economic Council
Overseeing the state’s chamber of commerce with vision, enthusiasm Scott Waller has not only spent much of his career covering Mississippi business in the newspaper industry, he’s also helped oversee some of Mississippi’s greatest economic triumphs as the current President and CEO of the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) known as the state’s “chamber of commerce,” Waller took over the reins in 2017. Born and raised in Shubuta, Mississippi, as the youngest of five siblings,
Beau Rivage MGMAir Program
Brought in 97,830 visitors to the Gulf Coast in 2024 When the 32-story Beau Rivage Resort & Casino was built 26 years ago, there were some who were dubious that there would be enough customers to justify the $750-million building—the tallest and largest building in the state that still holds the record for the most expensive construction project in the state’s history. “People thought Steve Wynn, who built the Beau Rivage, was making a
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Lisa Hawkins: A Caring Nature in Community Service and Career
Helping others is in her DNA There are a lot of moving parts in the busy life and career of Lisa Hawkins. Trained as a nurse, Hawkins is a hands-on business owner and active community advocate who serves as
Entergy Brings New Phase of Superpower
Replacing retired power plants is part of bold plan Vicksburg will once again be home to an Entergy Mississippi power generation source with construction of the Vicksburg Advanced Power Station, the company’s latest investment to replace retired, fifty-year-old natural gas
Hunters’ Hollow in Oxford
Using wide experiences to help customers with their outdoor needs When customers shop at Hunters’ Hollow in Oxford for hunting and fishing equipment and supplies, they have the advantage of being able to talk to people who work
NEWS
Jabil Plans to Invest $70 Million in a New Facility in Marshall County
Global manufacturing solutions provider Jabil plans to invest in a new facility in Marshall County. The company expects to invest approximately $70 million over three
Smurfit Westrock Expanding Production Capacity in Lee County
Paper and packaging manufacturer Smurfit Westrock is expanding its corrugated operations in Saltillo. The project represents a corporate investment of nearly $19.3 million. Smurfit Westrock
Averitt Express Announces $9.6 Million Investment in Operations in Richland
Freight distribution and supply chain management provider Averitt Express is expanding its operations in Richland. The project represents a corporate investment of $9,623,400 and will
GRSM Opens Jackson Office to Increase Presence in the South
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has announced the opening of its new permanent office in Jackson. This move reflects the firm’s continued growth across the South
BUSINESS
Packer Fastener Opens Hub to Service Industrial and Commercial Construction
Packer Fastener, a leading threaded fastener and industrial supply distributor, has announced the opening of its newest distribution hub in Pearl. The new facility will
Kloeckner Metals to Build New Columbus Facility as Part of Expansion
Kloeckner Metals (KMC) will build a new aluminum flat-rolled processing facility on the campus of Aluminum Dynamics LLC (ADL) in Columbus. The $90 million investment
Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply Extends Services Into Upper Mississippi
Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply (EMIS) is launching a third location in Wood River, Illinois, adding to its’ service network across the Mississippi River. The
Neel-Schaffer Breaks Ground for New Headquarters in Ridgeland
Neel-Schaffer recently broke ground on its new headquarters in Ridgeland, marking a major milestone in the firm’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to the Jackson