The Birth of An Airline
Idea took root in a Delta cotton field Gulf Coast Airlines? Doubtful. Hill Country Airlines? Never heard of it. Delta Airlines? Now that’s a different story. But if the boll weevil hadn’t spread from Mexico in the 1890s to devastate Delta cotton, there might never have been a Delta Airlines either. The boll weevil was […]
The Mission of the MWFPF
Bolstering the state’s conservation efforts The Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Foundation (MWFPF) is a cornerstone of conservation efforts in Mississippi, dedicated to preserving and enhancing the state’s natural resources for future generations. Established to support the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP), the Foundation is uniquely positioned to directly back MDWFP’s mission […]
Joe Max Higgins, CEO
Moving economic development forward through the Golden Triangle LINK Around the South, Joe Max Higgins is known as a rock star in economic development circles. But Higgins wasn’t always well received. In early 2003, Higgins had a plum job in his hometown of Paragould, Ark., and was finishing up tongue-and-groove flooring and had added two […]
The Small Business Administration
Helping Americans start, build and grow businesses It’s no secret that small businesses have a partner in the U.S. Small Business Administration. The federal agency has resources and programs to help open and expand businesses. According to Janita R. Stewart, district director of the Mississippi Office, there’s an uptick in the number of new businesses. […]