News Archive
State Ranks Second for Prime Working-Age Employment Gains Since 2020
Aug 3, 2023
A report from Pew highlights Mississippi as having the second highest gains in the nation in its employment rate for prime-age workers… read more
Ingalls Awarded Contract to Build 6 Navy Destroyers
Aug 2, 2023
Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, which employees nearly 11,000 skilled laborers, announced major contract news on Tuesday. The Mississippi Coast shipyard… read more
MSU Continues Support of Federal Cyber Workforce with $4.1 Million in New NSF CyberCorps Funding
Jul 31, 2023 - Starkville, MS
Mississippi State University has a longstanding history of sending Bulldogs to the front lines of federal cybersecurity efforts, and that… read more
Kelly Martin Appointed as Executive Director of Monroe County Chamber of Commerce
Jul 19, 2023
The Monroe County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the return of Kelly Martin as its new executive director… read more
MSU Receives Small Business Administration Funding to Accelerate Vicksburg Tech Companies
Jul 17, 2023 - Vicksburg, MS
Mississippi State University is accelerating its efforts to support the development and growth of Vicksburg area technology companies with new… read more
Mississippi Development Authority Deploying Funds for Small Business
Jul 12, 2023 - Jackson, MS
The Mississippi Development Authority and U.S. Treasury Department announced that the State Small Business Credit Initiative has been approved for… read more
ARC’s Mike Armour Retires as Director After Nearly 20 Years
Jul 6, 2023 - Tupelo, MS
For a few days in 2007, Mike Armour was the most powerful elected official in the state. Or close enough… read more
Port Bienville Receives $4.5M Grant for New Water Well and Tank Project
Jul 3, 2023 - Kiln, MS
Port Bienville and Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission (HCPHC) will be the beneficiary of a grant awarded by the… read more
Assisting Older Businesses, Encouraging Startups Vital to Resilient Mississippi Labor Market, Economic Growth
Jun 28, 2023
A new Mississippi State Extension report says older businesses are Mississippi’s main source of employment, but startup businesses are essential… read more
Innovate Mississippi Announces ‘Oxford-Delta Angel Fund I’ at 2023 Oxford Pitch Event
Jun 28, 2023 - Oxford, MS
Innovate Mississippi today announced the formation of the Oxford-Delta Angel Fund I. The Fund will immediately begin gathering investors with… read more
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