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 […]
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 former Adjutant General for lllinois, and Master Cyberspace Officer, retired Major General Rich Neely to their team. He joins founder Geoffrey Yoste, retired Major General Max Haston, the former Adjutant […]
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 vitality of the area. Newell shared what guided him to pursue this career path and tips his hat to those who helped guide him along the way. What was […]
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 new Economic Development Advisor. This strategic collaboration underscores HCEDA’s commitment to driving economic growth and fostering robust partnerships within the state. McCullough brings a wealth of experience and a proven […]
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 6. This highly anticipated event will once again draw top golfers from around the world and thousands of enthusiastic spectators, promising an exhilarating week of world-class golf and community impact. […]
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 across Mississippi. Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee that approved the FY2025 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Bill, making the measure available for consideration by the full […]
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 as many years the chapter has gained national recognition for their educational outreach efforts, this time for their work during 2023’s National Nuclear Science Week. Chapters are judged on the […]
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. The project is a $3,140,500 corporate investment and will create at least seven jobs. Laurel Machine and Foundry offers a variety of industrial and manufacturing services, including computer numerical control […]
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 role, Miller will lead the organization’s administrative, advocacy, and development efforts and serve as the state coordinator of Mississippi for Main Street America. Miller’s professional background includes effective administrative, advocacy, […]
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 networth individuals, corporate retirement plans and institutional clients, has acquired EFP Advisors in Jackson. This acquisition marks Waverly’s second transaction of 2024, and further expands the firm’s footprint in Mississippi, […]