Foreign Ownership of Ag Land
Ag Commissioner urges Mississippi Legislature to address problem Concern has been increasing in recent years about foreign ownership of one of the most precious assets in America, agricultural lands. The State of Arkansas recently took action to require a Chinese firm to divest of agricultural land. While foreign ownership has also been an issue in […]
CREATE Foundation making life better
Improving Northeast Mississippi for decades The Tupelo-based CREATE Foundation, the first community foundation established in Mississippi, has been improving the quality of life for residents in Northeast Mississippi for more than 50 years. CREATE’s staff of 10 assists donors in setting up their charitable fund and providing guidance to donors in choosing where they want […]
Anna Cardona
Anna Cardona said there was a turning point during her interview when she was being considered for the positon of Executive Director for the Tate County Economic Development Foundation. “As part of the process, I was asked ‘Why should we not hire you?’” recalled Cardona. “And my response was, ‘Well, you might not hire me […]
A family-owned Global Powerhouse
The Taylor Group of Companies thrive by the mantra of service Founded in 1927, the Taylor Group of Companies (Taylor) has evolved from a struggling small family business into a privately-owned global industrial powerhouse. Poised to celebrate 100 years of business in 2027, third-generation Taylors lead the company, with the fourth generation coming up in […]
American Small Business Confidence is Beginning to Feel Uncertain
According to a September survey by the National Federation of Independent Business—the Chamber of Commerce of mid to small sized businesses in America—small business uncertainty is at an all-time record high. I can believe it and have heard this many times. It would be a mistake to attribute this uncertainty to a case of pre-election […]
Millsaps Awarded $400,000 Grant for Innovative Research
Millsaps College has announced that it has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct pioneering research aimed at revolutionizing STEM education. This significant funding underscores Millsaps’ leadership in exploring innovative teaching methods and its commitment to enhancing student learning experiences. The project, led by Dr. Beth Hussa, chair of the […]
Exxel Outdoors Locating Operations in Tupelo Represents an Investment of $2 Million
Exxel Outdoors, a brand leader that creates high-quality products for outdoor recreation, commercial uses and the U.S. military, is relocating its national warehousing and distribution center from Reno, Nevada, to Tupelo. The project represents a corporate investment of more than $2 million and will create at least 40 jobs. “Exxel Outdoors has some of the […]
C Spire Named to Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces”
C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services company based in Ridgeland, has announced it is recognized as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families” in 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. “We are incredibly honored to be recognized as one of ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families in 2024,’” said […]
J.L. Holloway Delivers Khayat Lecture Series Speech in Oxford
Prentiss native and well-known Mississippi businessman, J.L. Holloway, has come a long way from humble beginnings. Growing up, he had few resources and even fewer paths to success, but he was determined to improve his station in life. Over the course of his career, Holloway founded and oversaw several business ventures that proved to be […]
Greenville Kearns Aerospace Maintenance Expanding in Washington County
Kearns Aerospace Maintenance (GKAM) is investing in its aircraft maintenance operations in Greenville. The project is a $11.75 million corporate investment and will create 31 new jobs. “Greenville Kearns Aerospace Maintenance has been part of the Delta’s economic landscape for more than a decade, and I am grateful this veteran-owned company is once again investing […]
