Feb 16, 2023 - Pine Belt, MS by: WDAM Staff In a Thursday press conference, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced a $1.3 billion economic investment plan to increase state economic development and growth. The plan includes proposed infrastructure …
Jan 23, 2023 by: Rafaela Sousa, FoodBev Media Summit Plastics, a US custom packaging manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Fredman Bag Company. Founded in 1889, Fredman specialises in custom flexible packaging, serving the food and beverage, …
Feb 2, 2023 - Jackson, MS by: The Mississippi Department of Transportation The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) was recently awarded a $60 million grant from the National Infrastructure Project Assistance Program, also known as the “Mega” …
Jan 2, 2023 by: Ross Reily, Mississippi Clarion Ledger After a stellar economic development year of 2022, the Madison County Economic Development Authority is looking to build on its successes in 2023. As of now, MCEDA is working on eight projects that …
Jan 25, 2023 by: Alyssa Arbuckle, Super Talk Mississippi Terberg Taylor Americas Group has officially broken ground on the site of a new factory and distribution network in Columbus. The new facility, which is expected to be a $20 million investment, will …
Dec 30, 2022 by: Lynn Lofton, Mississippi Business Journal As a new year approaches, it's a good time to reflect on events and accomplishments of 2022 with the Mississippi Development Authority. MDA Deputy Executive Director Laura Hipp says the state …
Jan 10, 2023 by: Van Arnold, USM News The College of Business and Economic Development (CBED) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has received a $1 million investment from Chuck and Rita Scianna. The Sciannas are long-time champions of the …
Dec 14, 2022 - Vicksburg, MS contact: James Carskadon, Mississippi State University Mississippi State University is expanding its presence in Vicksburg and helping grow the city’s technology and start-up sector. Utilizing $650,000 in funding from the U.S. …
Dec 8, 2022 by: Ross Reily, Mississippi Clarion Ledger A good year for new jobs in Mississippi in 2022 could be even better in 2023. The last numbers released from the State of Mississippi show monthly unemployment at 3.4% and yearly unemployment at 4.0%. …
Oct 28, 2022 by: Grant McLaughlin, The Dispatch The Lowndes County Port Authority has received a $6.1 million grant to construct critical rail line infrastructure at its West Bank Port on Old Macon Road. LCPA Director Will Sanders told The Dispatch the …
Nov 12, 2022 - Tupelo, MS by: Caleb McCluskey, Daily Journal Lee County officials hope to put a portion of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act allocation to use with major drainage and infrastructure upgrades to Turner Industrial Park Road. The Lee …
Nov 17, 2022 - Jackson, MS contact: Shelby Wilcher press@govreeves.ms.gov Governor Tate Reeves today signed legislation that finalizes the largest economic development deal in state history. Steel Dynamics, Inc., its subsidiaries, and its partners will be …
Nov 10, 2022 by: Anne Summerhays, Y'all Politics On Wednesday, November 9th, officials from Mississippi State University (MSU), Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC), along with multiple state and federal partners, held a ribbon-cutting …
Nov 4, 2022 by: Anne Summerhays, Y'all Politics On Friday, NASA’s Stennis Space Center and Rocket Lab USA held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the launch of Rocket Lab’s operations in Mississippi. In 2022, Rocket Lab announced that it would be …
Another $49 million in Restore Act awards from the BP oil spill penalties will fund a runway extension, an environmental education center, more parking at Jones Park and other projects for South Mississippi. Gov. Tate Reeves announced the 15 projects at …
Oct 25, 2022 - Booneville, MS by: Daily Journal The CREATE Foundation and leaders in Prentiss County have established the Prentiss Realizing Opportunities for Prosperity, Excellence and Leadership (PROPEL) Community Fund that will work to improve the …
Oct 10, 2022 by: Business Facilities Editors From an agricultural perspective Mississippi is best known for producing more than half of the country’s farm-raised catfish. Sweet potatoes, poultry/eggs, soybeans, corn, cotton and pulpwood are also among the …
Oct 12, 2022 by: Anne Summerhays, Y'all Politics On Wednesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves joined U.S. Congressman Steven Palazzo, local officials, and industry representatives at Port Bienville Industrial Park in Hancock County for a ribbon …
Oct 18, 2022 - Booneville, MS by: Blake Alsup, Daily Journal A $2.2 million investment in workforce development at Northeast Mississippi Community College will be used to enhance training programs and boost the local workforce. Gov. Tate Reeves announced …
Oct 20, 2022 - Washington by: Jeff Foust, Space News Launch vehicle developer Relativity Space will expand its engine test site at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, the second company in as many months to announce new or expanded facilities there. Relativity …
