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Tower Loan Acquires Nine Mississippi Offices from Central Financial Services, Inc.
Tower Loan, one of the nation’s leading independent finance companies, has announced the acquisition of receivables from Central Financial Services, Inc., covering accounts from nine
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 the ranks. Taylor has 16 companies under its umbrella, and 1,807 employees worldwide. Even though Taylor is extremely successful today,
Unemployment in Rural Areas Dropping
Lower than the national average Traditionally, small counties in the Mississippi Delta had unemployment rates higher than the state and national average. However, the most recent figures available from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) indicate that unemployment continues to drop even in previously challenged rural counties. The numbers, in most cases, are the lowest seen since 1990. The unemployment rate for Mississippi in 2023 was 3.2%, and is 2.6% the first four months
New C Spire Passport Platform Allows Seamless Connectivity
Will increase safety and save time Sometimes listening to what customers need and pulling out all the stops to make sure they get it can pay big dividends. That is the case with the newest offering of C Spire Business, Passport. “C Spire prides itself in providing incredible customer service,” said Jonathan Askins, C Spire Business national account director. “How do we make sure the customer is happy? How do we make sure the customer
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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
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
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
NEWS
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
WISPR Systems
Mississippi company providing cutting-edge technology WISPR Systems, a US-based drone manufacturer, is renowned for its versatile, rugged, and reliable commercial drones. Headquartered in Batesville, the
Dan Gibson
We caught up with Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson and asked about his life journey, his mentors, and his job leading one of the oldest city’s
Meridian-Headquartered Business is a National Player
Castle achieves success through family, hard work, and honesty Founded in 1999 by Mike Castle, Sr. and originally called Progressive Pipeline, the company now known
Transforming Madison County
Joey Deason’s blueprint for economic success Thanks to Amazon Web Service’s recent decision to establish two data center campuses with a staggering $10 billion investment,
Electric Vehicle Battery Company Investing $1.9 Billion and Creating 2,000+ in Marshall County
On Friday, June 28, Governor Tate Reeves participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for Amplify Cell Technologies, a new joint venture from Accelera by Cummins, Daimler
Chickasaw Nation Breaks Ground in Tupelo
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led groundbreaking ceremonies June 26 to kick off construction of the Chickasaw Heritage Center located within the tribe’s historic Homeland
Gulf Coast Business Council
Helping shape major policies in Southern Mississippi By Lisa Monti The Gulf Coast Business Council was formed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, when devastated
BUSINESS
Laurel Machine and Foundry Expands
Industrial manufacturing company Laurel Machine and Foundry is expanding its manufacturing services in Jones County
Mainstreet Selects Miller
The Mississippi Main Street Association has announced Jim Miller of Madison has been named the
Waverly Advisors Acquires EFP
Waverly Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor (“RIA”) that specializes in investment management, financial planning
Hederman Brothers Receives Awards
Hederman Brothers Printing, Direct Mail and Signage recently won 43 Best of Category awards in
