Stark Aerospace Inc., Awarded Major U.S. Government Contract
The Golden Triangle Development LINK has announced Stark Aerospace Inc., a leading Defense and Aerospace provider, has been awarded a significant contract by the Naval
MSU, Ingalls Shipbuilding Partner for Employee Education Assistance
Mississippi State University and HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division formally partnered in October to give eligible employees at Ingalls expanded education assistance benefits, including a 10%
Delta Lodging Group Breaks Ground on New TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Corinth
Over 225 people recently attended the official groundbreaking ceremony and luncheon for the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott construction in Corinth, MS. The 89-room all-suite
AccelerateMS Launches Two Workforce Development Initiatives
Governor Tate Reeves and AccelerateMS, in collaboration with the Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP), the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES), and the Central Mississippi Planning
Heanue Named MAA Professional of the Year
At its recent annual conference, the Mississippi Airports Association (MAA) named Thomas E. (Tom) Heanue as 2024 Professional of the Year. Heanue has been Executive
Hancock Whitney Rededicates Corporate Park to Honor Late CEO
One of Mississippi’s largest corporately owned downtown green spaces now bears the name of one of the state’s most distinguished bankers and community leaders. On
Ferris Honored with Member of the Year Award, Visit Oxford Wins for Best Overall Digital Media
Visit Oxford MS received statewide recognition at The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA)’s annual tourism awards program held during Governor’s Conference on Tourism at the Lake
Delta Regional Authority Awards Funding to Address Infrastructure Needs
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has awarded more than $500,000 to four communities across Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee in its sixth round of funding through
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
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
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
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
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
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
American Small Business Confidence is Beginning to Feel Uncertain
According to a September survey by the National Federation of Independent Business—the Chamber of Commerce of mid to small sized businesses in America—small business uncertainty
Millsaps Awarded $400,000 Grant for Innovative Research
Millsaps College has announced that it has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct pioneering research aimed at revolutionizing STEM
Exxel Outdoors Locating Operations in Tupelo Represents an Investment of $2 Million
Exxel Outdoors, a brand leader that creates high-quality products for outdoor recreation, commercial uses and the U.S. military, is relocating its national warehousing and distribution
C Spire Named to Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces”
C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services company based in Ridgeland, has announced it is recognized as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents
J.L. Holloway Delivers Khayat Lecture Series Speech in Oxford
Prentiss native and well-known Mississippi businessman, J.L. Holloway, has come a long way from humble beginnings. Growing up, he had few resources and even fewer
Greenville Kearns Aerospace Maintenance Expanding in Washington County
Kearns Aerospace Maintenance (GKAM) is investing in its aircraft maintenance operations in Greenville. The project is a $11.75 million corporate investment and will create 31
DRA Recognizes 2024 Leadership Class During Graduation Ceremony
The Delta Regional Authority has announced 29 new graduates of its Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy, an extensive leadership develop-ment program that brings together
Hyde-Smith Announces Funding for Mississippi Law Enforcement
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), has announced the award of more than $10.8 million through the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing
Teacher Shortages in State
Multiple efforts underway to address serious problem Many schools in Mississippi don’t have an adequate number of teachers in the classroom this fall. The Mississippi
MEC Hobnob Event Coming October 31
One of Mississippi’s most important business functions Business and political leaders from across the state will take part in the annual Mississippi Economic Council (MEC)
Moving the Needle Forward
New MHA CEO Richard Roberson shares insights After a year that saw several hospital and healthcare system members leave the Mississippi Hospital Association, Richard Roberson
MSU Solar Facility
Providing sustainable energy and learning opportunities Mississippi State University has found a way to use a four-acre field between R.L. Jones Circle and Blackjack Road
Entergy MS Ready From the Start
Company has long promoted economic growth In 1923, when Harvey Couch established Entergy Mississippi’s predecessor, The Mississippi Power and Light Company, as an investor-owned electric
Argent Trust: Finding Success in Mississippi
Meeting the needs of clients with an old school and humble approach When Argent Trust was voted Oxford’s Best Investment Firm 2024 by Oxford Magazine,
The Good, the Bad and the Fed
Despite what Chairman Jerome Powell considers “no risk of a recession or downturn,” a “solid economy,” and a “strong job market” the Federal Reserve decided
Entergy Mississippi to build first new power station in 50 years
For the first time in 50 years, Entergy Mississippi is building a new natural gas power station, which will ensure customers continue to have modern,
Schloop Company in Meridian
Owners Ryan and Rachel Hunt create custom footwear from start to finish Schloop is an attention-getting name and the business garners attention, too. Owned by
Lockers Manufacturing
Expansion will create positive economic impact for North Mississippi In just three years Lockers Manufacturing has made a difference in Batesville. With a mission of
UM Professor Using Grant Monies to Approve Military and Commercial Sensor Networks
University of Mississippi engineering professor, Lei Cao, has been awarded more than $597,000 to improve sensor networks, devices often used by the military to collect
C Spire Foundation Donates to STEM Education at MSU
The C Spire Foundation is continuing its commitment to K-12 students in Mississippi through a $180,000 donation to Mississippi State University that further supports STEM
The Danger of Price Controls
Presidential candidate Kamala Harris’s recent endorsement of price controls caught my attention. So, I decided to look into the matter more closely. What I found
MSU and MC Have Partnered for Accelerated Law Degree Program
Mississippi State students who are interested in becoming attorneys now have a new accelerated pathway into the legal profession thanks to a new university partnership
GenTeal Recognized as Fastest Growing Retail Company in Mississippi
GenTeal Apparel, a premium men’s clothing company, has been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest growing privately owned businesses for
Hyde-Smith Reports $127.2 Million in Senate Bill for MS Ports and Waterways
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has reported committee passage of a Senate bill that provides more than $127.2 million for 28 authorized U.S. Army Corps
Hurdles Cleared for the Return of Amtrak Services to the MS Gulf Coast
An agreement has finally been reached to return Amtrak services to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. Two trains will
Port of Vicksburg Expansion
Will create a dream site for future development The Port of Vicksburg has long been one of the biggest economic engines of Warren County and
Artificial Intelligence
Creating a tectonic shift in the way we work Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way the business world works. The non-profit Mississippi AI Collaborative,
MDOT Projects Underway to Improve Transportation
New construction, reconstruction and bridge upgrades in the works The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is a big state agency with a big job for
The Danger of Price Controls
Presidential candidate Kamala Harris’s recent endorsement of price controls caught my attention. So, I decided to look into the matter more closely. What I found
Ergon Headquarters Expanding
On July 30, Ergon Inc. hosted a groundbreaking celebration for our headquarters expansion project at Mirror Lake Plaza in Flowood. Ergon is a group of
Quentin Whitwell: Embracing Change
Career reboot has yielded positive results and many benefits for communities Quentin Whitwell was by all accounts flourishing in Jackson when a life coach recommended
Cutting-Edge Cannabis Cultivation
Cypress Brake launches brand Cypress Brake Cannabis Company has announced the launch of its premium cannabis brand and cultivation facility in the Mississippi Delta in
Sipcam Agro USA Will Be Expanding Operations into Waynesboro
Agricultural product manufacturer Sipcam Agro USA is updating a recently acquired facility in Wayne County. The project is a $3.6 million corporate investment and will
AccelerateMS Promotions
AccelerateMS, the lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, has hired Ben Alexander as a Research Analyst and announced the promotions of LeAnne Nixon
The Birth of An Airline
Idea took root in a Delta cotton field Gulf Coast Airlines? Doubtful. Hill Country Airlines? Never heard of it. Delta Airlines? Now that’s a different
The Mission of the MWFPF
Bolstering the state’s conservation efforts The Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Foundation (MWFPF) is a cornerstone of conservation efforts in Mississippi, dedicated to preserving and
Joe Max Higgins, CEO
Moving economic development forward through the Golden Triangle LINK Around the South, Joe Max Higgins is known as a rock star in economic development circles.
The Small Business Administration
Helping Americans start, build and grow businesses It’s no secret that small businesses have a partner in the U.S. Small Business Administration. The federal agency
Stewardship Trust Fund Applications
Governor Tate Reeves has announced that the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) has opened its third application cycle utilizing $12 million in funding appropriated
Anduril Industries Expanding Operations in Stone County
Anduril Industries is expanding its operations in McHenry. The project represents a corporate investment of $75 million and will create 60 new jobs. Anduril is
Taylor Machine Works Produces Nation’s First Commercial Battery Electric Zero-Emission Top Handlers
History was made recently with Taylor Machine Works, Inc., a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment, providing the first five commercially available battery electric zero
Former Adjutant General for Illinois Joins Yoste Strategic Partners
Yoste Strategic Partners LLC, a professional business developmental consulting practice specializing in the Army and Air National Guard marketplace, has announced the addition of the
Chad Newell
The city of Hattiesburg is a bustling community and Chad Newell, President of the Area Development Partnership, is playing a key role in the economic
Hinds County Economic Development Authority Welcomes McCullough
The Hinds County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) has announced the appointment of Glenn McCullough, former Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), as its
Annual Sanderson Farms Championship Generates Economic Revenue for the State
The Sanderson Farms Championship, a premier PGA TOUR golf tournament, will return to The Country Club of Jackson in Mississippi from September 30 – October
Cost of Insurance on the Rise
Experts note no immediate relief in sight Property insurance is probably not a popular topic for property owners these days, as costs are rising across
Court Ruling a Positive for Business
The Supreme Court’s overturning of the so-called Chevron deference doctrine in its June 28 Loper Bright decision has been called by many, both on the
Bill Bynum: CEO of Hope Companies
A career and life that has been centered around paying “Hope” forward Bill Bynum has done a lot of good in his career. As
Sen. Hyde-Smith Votes for Military Projects in State
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has voted for committee passage of an FY2025 appropriations measure that recommends $47.7 million for construction projects at military installations
Entergy Women in Nuclear Recognized
Entergy’s Women in Nuclear chapter has been recognized again by the U.S. WIN organization as the “most reactive” chapter. It is the second time in
Mississippi Business Journal: The Beginning of a New Era
Coopwood Publishing Group is excited to announce we have acquired the Mississippi Business Journal, a trusted source of news and information for Mississippi’s business community.
Laurel Machine and Foundry Expands
Industrial manufacturing company Laurel Machine and Foundry is expanding its manufacturing services in Jones County to meet the growing demand for its services in Mississippi.
Mainstreet Selects Miller
The Mississippi Main Street Association has announced Jim Miller of Madison has been named the Executive Director of the statewide economic development organization. In this
Waverly Advisors Acquires EFP
Waverly Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor (“RIA”) that specializes in investment management, financial planning and wealth management solutions for a diverse group of high
Hederman Brothers Receives Awards
Hederman Brothers Printing, Direct Mail and Signage recently won 43 Best of Category awards in the 2024 Printing Industry of the South (PIAS) Graphic Awards
Oxford 2024 CoBuilders Winners Announced at UM Innovation Hub
The Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation in partnership with the University of Mississippi has announced the winners of the 3rd Annual Oxford CoBuilders Business Pitch
Delta State University to Host Night of Champions Event, August 1
The Delta State University Department of Athletics announces, A Night of Champions, a special event featuring Mississippi football legend Archie Manning alongside Delta State Alumni
Workforce Training Remains Top Priority Among Business Leaders
An available and skilled workforce is essential in helping grow Mississippi’s economy. The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) continues to gauge the importance of vital issues
Entergy’s New Bill Toolkit Helps Customers Manage Summer Usage
After experiencing record breaking heat indexes in 2023, Entergy Mississippi is providing tips on how to prepare your home for the high-heat and manage your
WISPR Systems
Mississippi company providing cutting-edge technology WISPR Systems, a US-based drone manufacturer, is renowned for its versatile, rugged, and reliable commercial drones. Headquartered in Batesville, the
Dan Gibson
We caught up with Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson and asked about his life journey, his mentors, and his job leading one of the oldest city’s
Meridian-Headquartered Business is a National Player
Castle achieves success through family, hard work, and honesty Founded in 1999 by Mike Castle, Sr. and originally called Progressive Pipeline, the company now known
Transforming Madison County
Joey Deason’s blueprint for economic success Thanks to Amazon Web Service’s recent decision to establish two data center campuses with a staggering $10 billion investment,
Electric Vehicle Battery Company Investing $1.9 Billion and Creating 2,000+ in Marshall County
On Friday, June 28, Governor Tate Reeves participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for Amplify Cell Technologies, a new joint venture from Accelera by Cummins, Daimler
Chickasaw Nation Breaks Ground in Tupelo
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led groundbreaking ceremonies June 26 to kick off construction of the Chickasaw Heritage Center located within the tribe’s historic Homeland
Gulf Coast Business Council
Helping shape major policies in Southern Mississippi By Lisa Monti The Gulf Coast Business Council was formed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, when devastated
Teresa Hubbard: Trailblazing CEO
Worldwide manufacturer is headquartered in Holly Springs and Batesville As President and CEO of Cite Armored—a major truck manufacturing company based in Holly Springs, with
Unemployment in Rural Areas Dropping
Lower than the national average Traditionally, small counties in the Mississippi Delta had unemployment rates higher than the state and national average. However, the most
New C Spire Passport Platform Allows Seamless Connectivity
Will increase safety and save time Sometimes listening to what customers need and pulling out all the stops to make sure they get it can