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Each SBA District Office located across the Southeast Region will host a presentation and Q & A on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). These informational sessions are designed to get you prepared to apply for this new “grant” fund prior to the application going live. The link below will be your access to the event. […]
Mississippi Restaurant Revitalization Fund Training Read More »
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman recently announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT and open applications on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon EDT for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted.
Northrup Grumman’s manned and unmanned systems facility is an example of the sector diversity in Jackson County. How one Gulf Coast county is implementing an industrial cultivation process to augment its economic development By Philip Shirley Today, economic development isn’t just about putting a new metal Quonset hut on the edge of town with 25
Jackson County Flourishing in Its Economic Development Eco-System Read More »
Canadian Solar Inc. (“Canadian Solar”) recently announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, Recurrent Energy, LLC (“Recurrent Energy”), commenced construction on the 100 MWac Sunflower Solar Project located in Sunflower County, Mississippi. To support construction of the Sunflower solar project, Recurrent Energy recently closed debt financing totaling over $146 million, inclusive of construction loan and letter of credit
Recurrent Energy Breaks Ground on 100 MW Sunflower Solar Project Read More »
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman recently announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF). The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help bring jobs back and revive the industry, the American Rescue Plan, signed
SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application and Guidelines Read More »
Huntington Ingalls Industries recently announced that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a fourth contract modification from the U.S. Navy for $107 million to provide long-lead-time material and advance procurement activities for amphibious assault ship LHA 9. This modification brings the total advance funding for LHA 9 to $457 million. “The amphibious warship production line
Milwaukee Tool, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools, hand tools, storage, and accessories for the professional construction trades worldwide, announced plans to expand its presence in Mississippi. The company will invest $60 million in advanced technology and manufacturing equipment to support the operation of a new accessories manufacturing facility in Grenada County. As part
Milwaukee Tool Creating 1200 Jobs in Grenada County Read More »
BancorpSouth Bank (BancorpSouth) and Cadence Bancorporation (Cadence), the parent company of Cadence Bank, N.A., jointly announced today that they have entered into a merger agreement under which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger with a total market value of more than $6 billion to create a leading Texas and Southeastern regional bank. Under
BancorpSouth Bank and Cadence Bancorporation to Combine in Transformational Merger Read More »
Jones College’s new, Online Workforce College (OWC) has the potential to make the Ellisville institution and the state of Mississippi the workforce training hub for the world. The virtual workforce training developed at Jones is customizable to the business or individual’s needs. It also provides proof of industry-required skills, beyond a high school or college
Jones College Launches Online Workforce College-Virtual Training Read More »
Cotton producer Red Land Cotton, manufacturer of high-end linens, has located sewing operations in Tylertown to support an increased demand for the company’s products, all of which are grown and manufactured in the U.S. The project is a $375,000 corporate investment and will create 40 jobs. Red Land Cotton began growing cotton in Moulton, Alabama,
Red Land Cotton Bringing 40 Jobs to Tylertown With New Sewing Operations Read More »
