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Specialty paper products company IG Design Group Americas, Inc. is expanding operations in Marshall County. The expansion is part of a project that represents a $57.41 million corporate investment and will create 300 jobs overall. “IG Design Group’s decision to bring hundreds of new jobs to Marshall County will provide an abundance of opportunities for […]
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MEC President & CEO Scott Waller is joined by Jason Word, Manager of Programs, Administration, and Policy, and Emily Wooten, Manager of Communications and Projects for this edition of The Voice of Business podcast! The trio breaks down what MEC members can expect from MEC Capital Day and the upcoming Mississippi Legislative Session. Click Here
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Governor Tate Reeves has announced additional COVID-19 measures in an effort to keep Mississippians safe during this holiday season. The Executive Orders that are in place are set to expire on Friday, January 15th, 2021. The following counties have been under county-wide mask mandates after meeting the certain requirements in relation to COVID-19: Adams, Alcorn,
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The U.S. Coast Guard’s newest Legend-class national security cutter, Stone (WMSL 758), departed from Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division today, sailing to its homeport in Charleston, South Carolina. “I cannot think of a better ending to 2020 than seeing the look of pride on the faces of our shipbuilders as Stone sails
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Economic development efforts in Coahoma County are poised for success with a new brand name, tagline, and a recently awarded Cooperative Competes grant. On December 14, the Clarksdale/Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce and its collaborative partner, the Economic Development Authority of Coahoma County, announced the new brand name, Crossroads Economic Partnership. The organization’s name better
The Mississippi State Board of Education voted recently to open public comment on the addition of the ACT WorkKeys assessment, in conjunction with a recognized career pathway or industry certification, to the accountability measure evaluating how schools and districts prepare students for college and the workforce. ACT WorkKeys, a national assessment that measures foundational skills
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Upholstered furniture manufacturer Fusion Furniture, which is owned by Pontotoc-based Southern Motion, is expanding into New Albany to meet an increase in consumer demand. The project is a $2.062 million corporate investment and will create 125 jobs. “The continued growth of Northeast Mississippi’s furniture manufacturing industry positions the region as a top location for furniture
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Entergy Corporation and the Entergy Charitable Foundation have helped power stronger, healthier communities in Mississippi this year by contributing more than $221,000 to some 60 nonprofit organizations during the third quarter of 2020. Significant quarterly contributions include: Canopy Children’s Solutions–behavioral health, educational and social service solutions for children and families Jobs for Mississippi Graduates–STEAM Roll
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C Spire has acquired Mobile-based Harbor Communications, LLC, which provides a range of voice and data unified telecommunications services to consumers and businesses on the Alabama Gulf Coast through a robust all-fiber optic infrastructure and a dedicated, local workforce. The announcement was made during an online virtual press briefing hosted by C Spire, a privately-held
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Lumber producer Idaho Forest Group is locating sawmill operations in Lumberton in Lamar County. The project is a $120 million corporate investment and will create up to 135 jobs. “With millions of acres of forestland available to agribusiness leaders such as Idaho Forest Group, Mississippi has experienced significant growth in this vital economic sector in
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