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Mississippi Awarded Federal Grant to Address Unemployment Gaps
Dec 20, 2023 - Jackson, MS
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), announced today that the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES), in partnership with… read more


Governor Reeves Announces New Leadership at MDA
Dec 14, 2023
Bill Cork will lead the Mississippi Development Authority as Executive Director. Laura Hipp Mayer, who had been serving as the… read more


Mississippi Among the Top States for Doing Business
Dec 1, 2023
Mississippi has been named one of the “2023 Top States for Doing Business” by Area Development Magazine, considered the leading… read more


TVA Proposes to Build Natural Gas Plant in New Caledonia, Seeks Public Comment
Nov 28, 2023 - Knoxville, TN
The Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking public input as it conduct an environmental review on the proposed construction and operation… read more


Toyota Mississippi Invests $2M in New 4T Academy for New Albany and Union County Schools
Nov 1, 2023 - Blue Springs, MS
Toyota Mississippi is giving $1.9 million to create a “4T Academy” at the New Albany School District’s new Center for… read more


Largest-Ever Economic Development Project in Noxubee County Breaks Ground
Oct 23, 2023
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the largest-ever economic development project in Noxubee County. Huber Engineered Woods, one of… read more


Small Business Development Center Helps Clients’ Exceed Their Dreams
Oct 9, 2023
The Mississippi Small Business Development Center is making a difference all over the state. With a mission to help Mississippians… read more


Mullen Automotive Launches Electric Truck Production at Tunica Plant
Sep 28, 2023
A California-based electric truck manufacturing company has launched production at its Tunica facility. Mullen Automotive, Inc. on Thursday displayed the… read more


Trade School, Multi-Use Facility Planned for Jackson
Sep 28, 2023 - Jackson, MS
Officials announced a $30 million mixed-use project, called The Jackson Yards, will soon be underway in the capital city. A3… read more


Chevron, Jackson Co. EDF Celebrate Expansion of Pascagoula Refinery, 60 Years of Operation
Sep 25, 2023 - Pascagoula, MS
Chevron and the Jackson County Economic Development Foundation are celebrating a major win for their corporate partnership on Monday following… read more


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