Mississippi Economic Council and Propel Education Forum Announce State Champion for National Civics Bee®
Karli Matthews of Clarksdale to Represent Mississippi at National Competition in Washington, D.C., This November
July 2025
Mississippi Wins Three National Awards for Economic Development Accomplishments
JACKSON, Miss. – The state of Mississippi has been honored with a Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine. The national award honors Mississippi’s historic accomplishments in economic development throughout 2024. Additionally, Area Development named the $10 billion Amazon Web Services project as one of its Non-Manufacturing Projects of the Year, and the $1.9 billion Amplify
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State of Mississippi to Advance Artificial Intelligence Education, Innovation and Workforce Development with NVIDIA
JACKSON, Miss. – The state of Mississippi has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NVIDIA to expand AI education, promote research collaboration, enhance workforce development and drive economic development through AI integration. The signing of this MOU demonstrates Mississippi’s commitment to developing a technologically advanced workforce and positioning the state as a leader in AI
Howard Industries Investing Nearly $237 million in Clarke, Jones and Simpson Counties
Jackson, Miss. – Electrical distribution transformer and technology products manufacturer Howard Industries is expanding operations across its Mississippi facilities in Clarke, Jones and Simpson counties. The project is a $236.95 million investment and will create a total of 450 jobs. Howard Industries’ expansions will enable the company to meet U.S. Dept. of Energy’s new requirements
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