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Jackson, Miss. – GE Aerospace is expanding its manufacturing capacity in Batesville. Various projects that represent a significant investment by the company, including its recently announced $11 million investment, will create 100 new jobs. The expansion will add industrial equipment, precision measuring tools and high-precision machines. It also will add inspection technology, which will enable […]
Jackson, Miss. – Amazon is continuing its investment in Mississippi by locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County. The project will create 1,000 new jobs. Amazon will construct a 930,000-square-foot facility in Chickasaw Trails Industrial Park that will receive and consolidate products from vendors. Amazon will then ship the products to surrounding fulfillment centers […]
April 17, 2025 (Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Economic Council – the State Chamber of Commerce – has been awarded the Accredited State Chamber distinction by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious recognition reflects MEC’s commitment to sound governance, effective operations, and a strong impact on Mississippi’s business community. “This honor reflects the hard […]
Natural Gas Service for Existing Customers will Continue with No Action Required NEW ORLEANS — Delta Utilities, a natural gas utility backed by Bernhard Capital Partners and locally headquartered in Louisiana, announced today that it has acquired CenterPoint Energy’s three regulated natural gas local distribution companies serving communities throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. This acquisition is expected […]
JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson and the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office are seeking high school seniors with a passion for leadership and state government to apply for the agency’s 2025-2026 SOS Student Ambassador Program. The program aims to increase voter education and registration among youth and encourage students to engage in Mississippi […]
Jackson, Miss. – Specialty naphthenic product manufacturer Ergon Refining is expanding its operations in Vicksburg. The $400 million investment project will create 20 new jobs. A global leader in specialty naphthenic products, Ergon Refining is expanding processing capabilities at its Vicksburg refinery to include gasoline production. To support these efforts, the company is investing in […]
PASCAGOULA, Miss. — HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division celebrated its newest class of apprentice graduates during a ceremony at the shipyard today. The event recognized the hard work and dedication of the graduates who have completed the three-to four-year program combining classroom instruction with hands-on shipbuilding experience. Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Blanchette provided remarks at the […]
JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson, in collaboration with the Mississippi Economic Council, honored K-12 students and teachers during a special awards ceremony at the Two Mississippi Museums Tuesday morning. The event honored 46 student winners and 17 teachers from across the state, marking the conclusion of the 2024 Promote the Vote (PTV) Program, the longstanding […]
ABB recently announced that it will invest $120 million in the United States to expand the production capacity of its low voltage electrification products. The investment will enable ABB to meet increasing demand from customers in a wide range of key growth industries, including data centers, buildings and utilities. ABB expects to create 50 new […]