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The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) has named its future leadership for 2021 and beyond. Elected officers include: Augustus L. (Leon) Collins – Chief Executive Officer, MINACT Inc., and 2021-2022 MEC Chair Martin Williams – Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling Group, and 2022-2023 MEC Chair Jeff C. Bowman – President and CEO, […]
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In the most recent MEC Voice of Business Podcast, Accelerate MS Executive Director Ryan Miller sat down with MEC CEO Scott Waller to discuss new and upcoming workforce development efforts in the Magnolia State. Listen Now
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Yokohama Corporation of North America (YCNA) recently announced that Philip Calhoun is the new plant manager/vice president of manufacturing at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi (YTMM), its commercial truck tire plant in West Point, Mississippi. “I am pleased to welcome Philip to the YTMM family,” said YTMM Chairman and President Takehisa Morimoto. “A native of Mississippi,
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Governor Tate Reeves recently announced the appointment of Robin Stewart as Interim Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). She will replace Jackie Turner, who recently announced her retirement effective September 30, 2021. Currently, Stewart serves as the Deputy Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, Workforce at MDES. MDES provides assistance to help
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Carmigo, a new software company, is locating its headquarters in Tupelo. The project will create 50 jobs. Carmigo is an online vehicle marketplace connecting individual sellers with dealers in a one-day auction. The company builds listings for individuals looking to sell a vehicle and then posts them in the marketplace where dealers compete with one
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Ocean Aero, manufacturer and service provider of ocean-going autonomous underwater and surface vehicles, is relocating its manufacturing operations and headquarters from San Diego to Gulfport. The project is a $4.65 million corporate investment and will create 45 jobs. Ocean Aero’s AUSVs are currently deployed by the U.S. Dept. of Defense, Dept. of Homeland Security, the
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Huntington Ingalls Industries recently announced that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division christened amphibious transport dock Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the christening was live-streamed, and a small socially distanced event was held with limited in-person attendance. “Shipbuilding is about teamwork and bringing together the most intellectually and physically challenging efforts we can
Governor Tate Reeves recently named Laura Hipp as interim director of the Mississippi Development Authority. Hipp recently served as Chief Marketing Officer at MDA. Hipp has extensive experience shaping communications and public policy strategy. She was director of communications for Gov. Tate Reeves when he served as Lt. Governor and worked with elected officials and
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Milwaukee Tool will once again expand their footprint in the United States with the announcement of a new manufacturing facility in Clinton. Anticipated to open in November, this new facility will accommodate increased capacity for the company’s growing business. The project is a more than $7 million corporate investment and is part of the company’s
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Plumbing and water delivery products manufacturer Elkay Manufacturing is locating distribution operations in Olive Branch. The project is a $3.22 million corporate investment and will create 25 jobs. Founded in 1920, Elkay is America’s No. 1 selling stainless-steel and quartz sink provider. The company also offers an extensive line up of faucets, water coolers and
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