Jason Word

Discover the secrets to success in family businesses at the highly anticipated 3rd Annual It’s All Relative Family Business Symposium! The event will be held in at the Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel & Conference Center, September 10-11, 2024. Register now to secure your place and enjoy the benefits of the Early Bird Discount Rate. This is your chance to […]

KILN, Miss. — After years of anticipation, the long-awaited PRCC Aviation and Aerospace Workforce Academy in Hancock County has opened. Governor Tate Reeves and several dignitaries gathered for the dedication and official ribbon cutting on Monday, August 5. “Today marks a significant milestone for Pearl River Community College and the entire Hancock County community as

Fund designed to assist with long-term recovery efforts JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 7, 2024) – The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) and SuperTalk Mississippi Media announce the establishment of the Mississippi Major Disaster Relief Fund to support Mississippians impacted by major disasters. This initiative’s goal is to provide grants to help address needs that continue to exist

Flowood, Miss. — Ergon Inc. recently hosted a groundbreaking celebration for our headquarters expansion project at Mirror Lake Plaza in Flowood, Mississippi. Founded by Leslie Lampton Sr. in 1954, the Ergon story began with just two employees, a used fuel transport truck and a one-room building in Jackson, Mississippi. The organization has since grown to

CLINTON, Miss. (July 30, 2024) – Mississippi College (MC) representatives, along with local leaders and government officials, today announced plans for “Rising Spring,” a 54-acre, mixed-use development that will transform the physical and economic landscape near the private institution in Clinton. Rising Spring will be situated along Interstate 20 and US Highway 80 in Clinton

Jackson, Miss. – Agricultural product manufacturer Sipcam Agro USA is updating a recently acquired facility in Wayne County. The project is a $3.6 million corporate investment and will create 26 new jobs. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Sipcam Agro is owned by Italy-based Sipcam Oxon Group. The company specializes in agricultural fungicides, herbicides and other

Jackson, Miss. – Liebherr, one of the largest manufacturers of construction equipment in the world, is locating distribution and manufacturing operations in Lee County. The project represents a corporate investment of $176 million and will create at least 180 jobs by 2026. The company potentially will invest up to $238.4 million and create up to

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nissan Foundation is awarding $1.2 million in grants to 44 nonprofits promoting cultural understanding that leads to acceptance and appreciation of our differences. This is the most the Foundation has awarded in a single grant cycle. Grant recipients are based in communities surrounding Nissan facilities in Southern California, Middle Tennessee, Central

Jackson, Miss. – Mississippi companies interested in exporting goods and services to Canada are invited to participate in the upcoming Southeastern U.S.– Canadian Provinces Business Forum. The event will be held August 4-6 at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi. “Canada is one of Mississippi’s top trade partners, and this yearly event provides unique opportunities