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 Cleveland. The company’s team is on a mission to bring artisanal award-winning cannabis products to the growing medical cannabis industry of Mississippi using a state-of-the-art facility that also produces pesticide-free […]
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 create 26 new jobs. “Mississippi’s strong agricultural roots make our state an ideal location for Sipcam Agro’s new operations. This investment in Wayne County is not only creating dozens of […]
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 to Adult Programs Manager and Kari Thomas to Project Manager. “Recruiting talented individuals is paramount to building a strong team, but we also know that recognizing and cultivating talent from […]
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 story. But if the boll weevil hadn’t spread from Mexico in the 1890s to devastate Delta cotton, there might never have been a Delta Airlines either. The boll weevil was […]
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 enhancing the state’s natural resources for future generations. Established to support the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP), the Foundation is uniquely positioned to directly back MDWFP’s mission […]
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. But Higgins wasn’t always well received. In early 2003, Higgins had a plum job in his hometown of Paragould, Ark., and was finishing up tongue-and-groove flooring and had added two […]
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 has resources and programs to help open and expand businesses. According to Janita R. Stewart, district director of the Mississippi Office, there’s an uptick in the number of new businesses. […]
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 during the 2024 Legislative Session. The MOSTF Board of Trustees began accepting grant applications on August 1st. The deadline for application submissions is September 3. MOSTF has previously awarded over […]
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 a defense technology company on a mission to transform U.S. and allied militaries with advanced technology. Anduril combines modern software expertise with a rapid and differentiated approach to hardware development […]
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 emissions top handlers to Yusen Terminals, a leading provider of marine terminal services at the Port of Los Angeles. These five commercially available top handlers are the first to go […]