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MEDC Announces New 2024 - 2025 Officers and Board of Directors
Oct 17, 2024
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) announces Officers and Board of Directors for the 2024 - 2025 year. MEDC is a… read more
Cooperative Energy Honors the Stone County Economic Development Partnership with Inaugural SPARK Award for ‘Mississippi Miracle’
Sep 23, 2024 - Stone County, MS
Cooperative Energy is proud to announce that the Stone County Economic Development Partnership (SCEDP) has been selected as the first-ever… read more
Six Industrial Properties Earn Cooperative Energy SiteInvest Premier Property Designation
Sep 23, 2024 - Hattiesburg, MS
Cooperative Energy proudly announces six industrial properties have been awarded the prestigious SiteInvest Premier Property designation, recognizing readiness and potential… read more
‘Lightbulb Moments’ Ashley Furniture Brings Mobile Skills Lab to Pontotoc Schools
Sep 11, 2024 - Pontotoc, MS
Ashley Furniture Industries, local community members and Mississippi leaders cut the ribbon on a Mobile Skills Laboratory at Pontotoc Ridge… read more
Construction Industry Plays Substantial Role in Mississippi’s Economy
Sep 4, 2024
In 2023, construction contributed approximately $4.7 billion to Mississippi’s GDP, representing roughly 3.3 percent of the total GDP. The industry… read more
Entergy Mississippi to Build First New Power Station in 50 Years
Sep 3, 2024 - Greenville, MS
For the first time in 50 years, Entergy Mississippi is building a new natural gas power station, which will ensure… read more
What the Latest EPA PFAS Rule Means for Site Due Diligence
Aug 26, 2024
On April 19, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule listing perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as… read more
AccelerateMS Recognizes Workforce Champions
Aug 22, 2024 - Jackson, MS
Today, AccelerateMS recognized four individuals and groups for their outstanding contributions to Mississippi’s workforce efforts. Awardees were the Advancements in… read more
Mississippi Moves the Needle on Business Attraction
Aug 21, 2024
An efficient regulatory environment and strategic logistics comprised of river, ocean, rail, and air are among the factors that make… read more
Lee County Approves Incentive Agreement for Swiss Manufacturer Liebherr
Aug 19, 2024 - Tupelo, MS
Lee County officials continued the process of bringing Swiss-manufacturer Liebherr into it’s the economic fold this week with the final… read more
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