February 2019
Support Storm Relief Efforts in Northeast Mississippi
Over the weekend, a powerful storm system moved through parts of Mississippi, causing a tornado to form in Lowndes County and damaging structures in Columbus. If you wish to support those affected in Columbus and the surrounding area, please contact the United Way of Lowndes County at 662-370-8602. Currently, they are seeking water, toiletries, hygiene items, …
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C Spire Business Named to CRN’s MSP 500 List for Sixth Straight Year
C Spire Business has been named one of the leading managed information technology service (IT) providers (MSPs) in North America for 2019 by CRN, a brand of the Channel Company and a top technology news and information source for solution providers, IT channel partners and value-added resellers (VARS). A subsidiary of C Spire, the Mississippi-based …
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Huntington Ingalls Industries Delivers Guided Missile Destroyer Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) to U.S. Navy
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division delivered the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) to the U.S. Navy today with shipbuilders, ship’s force and representatives of Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Gulf Coast in attendance. The signing of the DD 250 document officially transfers custody of the ship from HII to the Navy. Paul …
Krone Moves 45 Jobs, North American Headquarters to Olive Branch
Krone, a worldwide leader in the manufacture and distribution of hay and forage equipment, is relocating its North American headquarters and parts distribution operations from Memphis to Olive Branch. The company is investing $1.5 million and moving 45 jobs to the North Mississippi location. “Krone is known worldwide for its high-quality hay and forage equipment, …
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MEC Leaders Honored as Top CEOs
Three MEC leaders were recently honored at the Mississippi Business Journal’s CEO Awards, held at the Old Capitol Inn. Among the honorees were (from left) M.B. Swayze Foundation Chair Anthony Wilson, Chairman, President and CEO of Mississippi Power; MEC President and CEO Scott Waller; and MEC Past Chair David Gates, Mississippi Division President of Atmos …
Landowner Protection Act Approved by State Senate
Legislation designed to provide fairness to businesses when a crime is committed by a third party on the business’s property has passed the Mississippi State Senate. The Landowner Protection Act, SB 2901 would provide a jury the ability to apportion, or split, fault between the person committing the crime and the property owner if there …
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HomeStretch, Inc., Creates 71 Jobs in Nettleton
HomeStretch, Inc., an upholstered reclining furniture manufacturer, is expanding in Nettleton. The project is a $500,000 corporate investment and will create 71 jobs. “HomeStretch is a great example of a homegrown company finding the tools and resources needed for long-term success in our great state. I know its new employees, along with its existing workforce, …