MEC and The Children’s Foundation of Mississippi Launch Program
The Children’s Foundation of Mississippi and the Mississippi Economic Council have launched a new online dashboard that maps childcare shortages straining Mississippi families and employers. This new online portal, developed with Elucidata LLC, aims to give business leaders, parents and policymakers clearer insight into how childcare access affects Mississippi’s workforce. The dashboard is available at childrensfoundationms.org/cc-econ-dashboard and will be updated monthly. […]
BOOST Initiative Program Will Create $1.4 Million Investment in State
The Mississippi Manufacturers Association–Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MMA-MEP), in partnership with Mississippi State University’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension (CAVS-E) and AccelerateMS, has been awarded a federal grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to launch the Bringing Operational Optimization & Smart Technology to Mississippi (BOOST MS) Pilot Program. In total, the program represents a […]
C Spire Foundation Announces $250,000 Donation to Planetarium
The C Spire Foundation recently announced a $250,000 donation to support the transformation of the Russell C. Davis Planetarium in downtown Jackson into a major attraction, which will be themed “The World’s First Orbital Museum.” This contribution will help fund the design and construction of immersive experiences, including augmented and virtual reality exhibits that will […]
Hood Industries Invests $245 Million in Wayne County Expansion
Hood Industries, Inc., manufacturer and distributor of structural wood products, is expanding its sawmill operations in Wayne County. The project is a $245 million corporate investment. The company’s strategic expansion involves the construction of a new advanced sawmill in Waynesboro. The mill will be built in multiple phases on a site adjacent to the company’s […]