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There’s No Better Time Than Now to Take Action
Four years ago, our team launched the Mississippi Businesses Against Trafficking (MBAT) initiative. At the time, Texas and Iowa were the only other states with
DAVID McMILLIN: CEO of Methodist Rehabilitation Center
Creating an environment of service, community and dedication David McMillin said his path to becoming CEO of Methodist Rehabilitation Center (MRC) in Jackson was shaped by two parallel commitments: a long career in leadership and a deep connection to MRC’s mission. “I spent 35 years with Xerox Corporation, where I gained extensive experience in organizational manage-ment, operations and strategic planning,” said McMillin. “Those years taught me how to lead teams, navigate challenges, and build
Ridgeland’s Vergent Loan Management Software Has International Reach
Platform is built to support both simple and complex requests While well-known in the arena of financial technology, many Mississippi business owners might not realize that a lending technology company founded in Ridgeland in 2005 now not only has a national, but also an international reach. Vergent Loan Management Software (LMS), a technology platform built for lenders, has grown to serve financial institutions operating in more than 4,000 retail locations in the
Blue Economy Means Benefits, Jobs for All of Mississippi
Harnessing the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth and improved livelihoods Mississippi is fortunate to be located on coastal waters where the blue economy is thriving and benefitting the whole state. The University of Southern Mississippi recently hosted a day of TEDX presentations based on this premise. Topics covered were innovation, sustainable growth, workforce development, coastal resilience and ocean stewardship. Courtney Taylor, PhD., Executive Director of AccelerateMS Office of Workforce Development, was
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$135 Million Plant Coming to Pike County
Investment is one of largest in the area’s history Pike County has landed the biggest economic development project in its history, as TerraForge Biocarbon Solutions announced on Thursday, September 11, it will build a $135 million manufacturing facility in the
The Delta: Holding Ground
This region of Mississippi is planting seeds for better years ahead The Mississippi Delta weathered another complicated year in 2025, one defined by mixed signals, modest growth and a stubbornly resilient spirit. Although global trade pressures and tariff
How Three Southern States Quietly Built an Automotive Alliance
The untold story of MAGNET’s formation and what it means for Mississippi’s manufacturing future While governors made headlines announcing the Mississippi-Alabama-Georgia Network for Evolving Transportation (MAGNET) pact last August, the real story began three years earlier in quiet university offices
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Wade Creekmore, Co-Founder of C Spire Passes at the Age of 91
Wade Hampton Creekmore, Jr., a Mississippi businessman whose vision helped usher in the modern wireless era across the South, died November 28, 2025. He was
Amick Farms Announces $74.5 Million Expansion in Laurel County
Poultry processor Amick Farms is expanding operations at its Laurel facility. The project represents a $74.5 million corporate investment and will create approximately 190 jobs.
Community Bank Has Recently Surpassed $5 Billion in Assets
Community Bank has announced it has officially surpassed $5 billion in total assets. This achievement reflects 120 years of strategic growth, strong customer relationships, and
BWC Makes an Investment of $316 Million in Pascagoula
Bulk liquid storage and logistics services provider BWC Terminals is locating a terminal facility in Pascagoula. The project represents a corporate investment of nearly $316
BUSINESS
Innovate Mississippi Recently Hosted 26th Annual Conference
Innovate Mississippi successfully wrapped its 26th annual Accelerate Conference this past November, powered by mTrade and in partnership with the Mississippi Small Business Development Center
P.C. Campana, Inc. Opening Steel Manufacturing Facility in Vicksburg
On Thursday, December 18, P.C. Campana, Inc., an American family-owned supplier to the steel industry founded in 1969, announced it is establishing manufacturing operations in
Hope Credit Union Holds Ribbon Cutting For Empowerment Center
Leaders from Hope Credit Union (HOPE) and the broader Jackson community gathered to cut the ribbon at the Hope Economic Empowerment Center on December 2.
Mississippi TrueCare Awards $50,000 in Grants to Non-Profits
Mississippi TrueCare, a nonprofit, provider-sponsored health plan, has awarded $50,000 in grants to six Mississippi nonprofits and charitable organizations through its Community Champions Grant program. This year’s Community Champions recipients include