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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

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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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Business Alignment 2026 Moving Forward in Creating Unified Organization

                         Project would combine MEC, MMA, and BIPEC under the “Mississippi Business Alliance” banner JACKSON, Miss. (June 20, 2024) – A transformative initiative to create a single, unified organization representing business and industry throughout Mississippi is taking major steps toward becoming a reality, and,

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Join Leaders from Across Mississippi to Build a Stronger Workforce!

View this email in your browser Mississippi’s future starts with education and workforce readiness, and we need your voice at the table. We’re excited to invite you to the Ascent to 55% Convening, a first-of-its-kind statewide event bringing together leaders in education, business, and community development. 📍 Jackson Convention Complex           

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Nissan Continues Its Financial Support for Mississippi HBCUs and Commitment to STEM Education

CANTON, Miss. – Nissan is donating $250,000 to Mississippi’s seven HBCUs to further STEM education, continuing its 11th consecutive year of funding Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the state. Since launching the Mississippi HBCU STEM Initiative in 2014, Nissan has invested $2.75 million to support and encourage innovative programming that serves Mississippi students,

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Mississippi Economic Council Awards $88,500 in Scholarships at 2025 STAR Student Event

May 19, 2025 (Pearl, Miss.) – Three of Mississippi’s highest-achieving high school seniors were honored with major scholarships at the 2025 STAR Student event, where $88,500 in awards were presented to top students and teachers across the state. A Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School student with a perfect 36 composite score on the American College Test

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TEC Secures Three Grants to Build Out High-Speed Internet in Jasper, Leake, Scott, and Lawrence Counties

Jackson, MS – TEC, a leading rural broadband provider, is proud to announce that it has been awarded three highly competitive grants totaling $10,882,601. These grants, awarded by the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM), reflect the company’s commitment to connecting communities to vital online services. “These grants are a transformative opportunity

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