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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
