Jason Word

RIDGELAND, Miss. – C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services company, announced the appointment of Suzy Hays as president and chief executive officer of C Spire effective July 1, 2024. Hays succeeds Hu Meena, who will step up to Chairman of the Board of Telapex, Inc., the holding company for both C Spire and […]

Jackson, Miss. – Custom blue jean manufacturer Blue Delta Jeans Company is expanding at its location in Lee County. The project is a $1.5 million corporate investment and will retain 55 jobs. Blue Delta currently leases 15,000 square feet of its facility in Shannon. The company is purchasing the facility, which will allow it to

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the largest economic development project in Mississippi history. Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) planned $10 billion investment in Madison County is the single largest private sector investment in the state’s history, and will create at least 1,000 high-tech, high-paying jobs for Mississippians. Additionally, the

Jackson, Miss. – Boat manufacturer Connor Industries is locating operations in Clarksdale. The project represents a corporate investment of at least $8 million and will create 56 jobs. Connor Industries’ new location will enable the company to manufacture and test boats year-round on the Mississippi River. The project involves the construction of a new 48,600-square-foot

Senator Robin Robinson on Thursday, April 25, 2024, led presentation of Senate Resolution 98, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC), and Senate Resolution 96 celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Mississippi Economic Council’s Leadership Mississippi program. Formed in 1949, MEC continues to serve as the State Chamber of Commerce, focusing on broad-based

PASCAGOULA, Miss., — Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted a “signing day” for the 2024 graduates of its Shipbuilder Academy today at the shipyard. This year, 25 talented high school students were offered full-time positions at Ingalls, where they will begin their shipbuilding career following the completion of their education. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and classroom instruction,

Jackson, Miss. – Hydraulic gear pump and motor manufacturer Geartek is expanding its operations in Corinth. The project is a $3.8 million investment that will create two new jobs. A division of Hydraulic Analysis, Inc., Geartek’s products are used in a variety of industries, including forestry, energy, site clearing and mining. The company has long-established

PASCAGOULA, Miss., — Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted an inaugural Scout merit badge day, fostering the next generation of leaders while nurturing the values of hard work, dedication, commitment, and community engagement, shared by both shipbuilding and Scouting. “We were thrilled to host our first merit badge day at Ingalls and to have the opportunity to

2024 marks a significant milestone for Continental’s tire manufacturing operations in the United States. Three key plants celebrate their anniversaries: 5 years in Clinton, Mississippi, 10 years in Sumter, South Carolina, and 50 years in Mount Vernon, Illinois. With an annual production capacity of more than 16 million tires and a team of more than 6,700