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, […]
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 in Destin, Florida. PIAS is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, covers seven states and has 230 members. “We are thrilled for the exceptional work our customers produced last year,” said President […]
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 Competition. The competition, held Wednesday June 12th at the UM Innovation Hub at Insight Park, featured six entrepreneurial teams pitching to a judging panel of five local business owners and entrepreneurial […]
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 and Athletics Hall of Famer, Langston Rogers. The inaugural event will take place August 1 at 6:00 p.m. at Walter Sillers Coliseum in Cleveland. Manning, a native of Drew, will […]
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 in securing Mississippi’s economic future. We have seen great progress in workforce development, and there is a tremendous opportunity to strengthen our workforce and provide more pathways to prosperity for […]
