Mississippi News

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

PASCAGOULA, Miss. — HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted 23 Mississippi educators for a two-week Educator Externship program at the company’s shipyard in Pascagoula. The program, which ran from June 3 – June 14, was facilitated by the Ingalls human resources and administration team and provided educators with the opportunity to work alongside shipbuilders throughout the

For 10th consecutive year, Nissan contributes to STEM-focused programming at Mississippi’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities CANTON, Miss. – Continuing its long-time support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Nissan is donating $250,000 to Mississippi’s seven HBCUs to further STEM education. Since launching the Mississippi HBCU STEM Initiative in 2014, Nissan has invested a

Jackson, Miss. – Industrial manufacturing company Laurel Machine & Foundry is expanding its manufacturing services in Jones County to meet the growing demand for its services in Mississippi. The project is a $3,140,500 corporate investment and will create at least seven jobs. Laurel Machine & Foundry offers a variety of industrial and manufacturing services, including

Jackson, Miss. – Anduril Industries is expanding its operations in McHenry. The project represents a corporate investment of $75 million and will create 60 new jobs. Anduril is a defense technology company on a mission to transform U.S. and allied militaries with advanced technology. Anduril combines modern software expertise with a rapid and differentiated approach

The Mississippi Development Authority invites you to attend the 2024 SEUS-CP Business Forum, August 4th – 6th, 2024 in Biloxi. This event will be a fantastic opportunity for companies for business development and networking. The Southeastern United States – Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) alliance was established in 2007 to enhance economic ties between the member U.S. States

MOSS POINT, MISS.,—Mississippi Export Railroad (MSE) held a Gold Spike Ceremony for a new railcar repair shop specializing in tank qualification at the Helena Industrial Complex, Moss Point, Mississippi, on May 13. The Mark B. Miller Railcar Repair Shop, named after retired Vice President of Operations of 22 years, will service outside customers, specializing in