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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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