Dec 27, 2023 - Jackson, MS by: Mississippi Development Authority Governor Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is investing nearly $17 million in site development grants to further develop industrial sites throughout the state. The proposed …
Jan 9, 2024 by: Cooperative Competes, Economic Dev Cooperative Energy, together with the 11 Member electric distribution cooperatives it serves, invested $397,275 in strategic economic development efforts across the state in 2023. The grant funds were …
Jan 10, 2024 by: The Mississippi Business Journal AnderCorp, a regional construction firm based in Gulfport, was recently selected as the general contractor for the Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, an upcoming entertainment hub in Bossier City. The …
Jan 16, 2024 by: Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press / Mississippi Business Journal Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is asking legislators for $350 million in incentives for a proposed factory that would manufacture electric vehicle batteries and employ …
Dec 1, 2023 by: Phil Hardwick, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi has been named one of the “2023 Top States for Doing Business” by Area Development Magazine, considered the leading executive magazine covering corporate site selection and relocation. The …
Dec 14, 2023 by: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Bill Cork will lead the Mississippi Development Authority as Executive Director. Laura Hipp Mayer, who had been serving as the Interim Executive Director at MDA, has moved to the Institutions of Higher …
Dec 20, 2023 - Jackson, MS by: AccelerateMS The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), announced today that the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES), in partnership with Accelerate MS, has been awarded a …
Nov 28, 2023 - Knoxville, TN by: Daily Journal The Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking public input as it conduct an environmental review on the proposed construction and operation of a simple cycle combustion turbine plant in Lowndes County, Mississippi …
Oct 23, 2023 by: Caleb Salers, Super Talk Mississippi Media A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the largest-ever economic development project in Noxubee County. Huber Engineered Woods, one of the largest private land managers in the U.S., is in the …
Nov 1, 2023 - Blue Springs, MS by: Addie Davis, Daily Journal Toyota Mississippi is giving $1.9 million to create a “4T Academy” at the New Albany School District’s new Center for Innovation, the company announced Wednesday, Nov. 1, at a press event and …
Sep 11, 2023 by: Joshua Wilson, Mississippi Business Journal North Mississippi will celebrate years of technological progress — and make plans to continue that momentum — at a two-day event in early October. Digital Innovation is set for Oct. 3-4 at the …
Sep 12, 2023 by: Joshua Wilson, Mississippi Business Journal Buc-ee’s — the much-adored travel center — is coming to the Magnolia State. Company officials broke ground on their first Mississippi location, which will be located at Interstate 10 and Menge …
Sep 25, 2023 - Pascagoula, MS by: Lauren Martinez, WLOX News Chevron and the Jackson County Economic Development Foundation are celebrating a major win for their corporate partnership on Monday following the expansion of the Pascagoula Refinery. “Chevron …
Sep 28, 2023 - Jackson, MS by: Stehanie Smith & Leah Williams, WJTV News Officials announced a $30 million mixed-use project, called The Jackson Yards, will soon be underway in the capital city. A3 Consulting joined the Hinds County Economic …
Oct 9, 2023 by: Lynn Lofton, Mississippi Business Journal The Mississippi Small Business Development Center is making a difference all over the state. With a mission to help Mississippians who want to get into business and to help those who already own …
Sep 28, 2023 by: Caleb Salers, Super Talk Mississippi A California-based electric truck manufacturing company has launched production at its Tunica facility. Mullen Automotive, Inc. on Thursday displayed the company’s first Class 3 EV trucks rolling off …
Sep 21, 2023 - Hattiesburg, MS by: Cooperative Energy Contact: Sara Peterson, Director Corporate Communications 601-705-6614 speterson@cooperativeenergy.com Cooperative Energy, together with the 11 Member electric distribution cooperatives it serves, …
Aug 30, 2023 - Grenada, MS by: Kalmbach Media, Trains.com After more than nine years of repairs and upgrades and millions of dollars in federal, state, and private investment, community leaders gathered Tuesday, Aug. 29, to celebrate the return of the 235- …
Aug 31, 2023 by: Lisa Monti, Mississippi Business Journal Developers expect to break ground in October on Mississippi’s first Topgolf entertainment venue that will anchor Prado Vista at Ridgeland, a planned 77-acre mixed-use development by PraCon Global …
Aug 31, 2023 by: The Mississippi Business Journal Mississippi State University is in the spotlight for its quick action to address Mississippi workforce needs. MSU’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems-Extension received the Instant Impact Award from …
