$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 town of Magnolia just south of McComb that will create 36 jobs. The company, a […]
The Unique Evolution of a Financial “Story”
Bank undergoes name change, brand and cultural enhancement From its initial start in 2000 as First Commercial Bank (FCB) in Jackson, a new chapter is being written in the “story” of a well-known and successful financial institution based in Mississippi. Now known as Story Financial Partners—with the name change made in April of […]
Cadence Bank Acquired in Major Transaction
Deal with Ohio entity is “significant” for Mississippi In a move that made national financial headlines when the market opened on Monday, October 27, the announcement was made that Tupelo-based Cadence Bank will be acquired by Huntington Bank, based in Columbus, Ohio, pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. With more than […]
ROY ANDERSON, III: Chairman and CEO of AnderCorp
Building legacy, leading into the future When Mississippians drive past a school, a hospital, a casino, a state government building in the capital city, or our sprawling university campuses, chances are good they’re looking at a building tied to the Anderson family legacy. Today, carrying that tradition forward is Roy Anderson III, Chairman […]
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 […]
JOHN HORHN: New Mayor of The City of Jackson
Bringing a bold vision, optimism and inclusion to city hall After being elected as the 54th Mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, John Horhn went right to work. And has not stopped since, hitting the ground running. Horhn was sworn in as Jackson’s mayor on July 1, in a ceremony led by U.S. Congressman Bennie […]
Ole Miss to Host 4th Annual Family Business Symposium
Event to take place in Flowood September 16–17 Early registration is now open for the University of Mississippi’s 4th Annual “It’s All Relative” Family Business Symposium, scheduled for September 16–17. This year’s event will be held at the Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel & Conference Center in Flowood. Hosted by the Center for Innovation and […]
Group Continues Helping Area
The Phoenix Club of Jackson, a collection of young professionals, works to provide support in the Metro region In 2007, a group of young Jackson metropolitan area businessmen saw the need for a men’s only non-profit social club that could serve as a philanthropic platform to build relationships in the business community, as well as […]
JOHN M. HAIRSTON: President/CEO of Hancock Whitney Corp.
An accomplished and passionate leader for the Mississippi Gulf Coast region and beyond The name John M. Hairston has become synonymous with success and dedication in the Mississippi—and Southern—business community. As President and Chief Executive Officer of Hancock Whitney Corporation, the $35 billion parent company of Hancock Whitney Bank, since 2006, Hairston has […]
Independent Book Stores Thriving Across State
Locally-owned shops holding their own against Amazon, big box stores Being a locally-owned business is tough anywhere within any service today, regardless of the type of product or products being sold. However, perhaps no such business or industry has faced the challenges that the independent bookstore has over the past 25 years. From dealing to […]