Mississippi Employment Numbers
Highest level ever recorded in state Back before the pandemic, Mississippi traditionally had an unemployment rate higher than the national average. But for March of this year, seasonally adjusted unemployment was 3.9%—lower than the national average of 4.2% that month. Not only that, but the state has record-breaking employment, said Mississippi Department of Employment […]
“Let’s Break New Ground” Campaign
MDA’s new marketing strategy and collaboration will help promote state’s innovative economy Coming off of a couple of years of economic development wins that have made Mississippi the envy of neighboring states, the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) recently announced a new brand and marketing campaign developed in cooperation with The Ramey Agency called “Let’s Break […]
Oxford’s Five Year Initiative
A diverse and knowledgeable group has made plans to enhance tourism When most people think of the economy of Oxford, the first thing that comes to mind is the financial impact of the state’s flagship university, the University of Mississippi. Research has indicated Ole Miss has an annual economic impact of about $3 billion. But […]
Mississippi Momentum Underway
Economic development growing at a fast past Mississippi is seeing a record number of expansions and new job creation that could only have been dreamt of a few short years ago. In February and early March alone, the state has seen announcements of investments of $280 million expected to create 370 jobs for projects in […]
MS Artificial Intelligence Network Emerging as Leader
Transforming industries and setting a national precedent Mississippi has emerged as a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) workforce development, driving economic growth and attracting high-tech industries. At the forefront of this transformation is the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN)—the nation’s first and only statewide AI initiative. Under the leadership of Kollin Napier, Ph.D., MAIN is […]
Substantial Investments Being Rolled Out for Mississippi Railroads
Rail access is vital to promoting industrial expansion in the state The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act made unprecedented funding available from the federal government for improving railways in the country. In addition, the railroad industry spends about $23 billion in private capital each year to improve the safety, operations and reliability of their private […]
Downtown Brookhaven Revitalization
Stockbroker and his artistic friend join forces to revamp area John E. Lynch moved with his wife and four children from the Mississippi Capital City to Brookhaven in 1995 and opened a stock brokerage office. At the time, vacant commercial buildings in small southern downtown communities were commonplace as the fast-food boulevards and big box […]
An Uptick in Vocational Training
Gen Z showing increasing interest in job specific programs For decades, attending a four-year college has been considered by many young people and their parents as a prestigious and essential path for future success. And while that is still true for many, the costs of a four-year degree have been increasing significantly while the needs […]
Substantial Investments Being Rolled Out for Mississippi Railroads
Rail access is vital to promoting industrial expansion in the state The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act made unprecedented funding available from the federal government for improving railways in the country. In addition, the railroad industry spends about $23 billion in private capital each year to improve the safety, operations and reliability of their private […]
Legislation Would Make Mississippi Tenth State to Eliminate Income Tax
HB1 is a comprehensive effort to modernize the entire code Legislation that passed the Mississippi House January 16 is far more than just a gradual elimination of the state income tax, said Rep. Trey Lamar, R-Senatobia. Even the number given to the bill, House Bill 1 (HB1), indicates the priority the representatives have put on […]