Brookhaven, Miss – Jumpstart Test Prep, through its ACT WorkKeys Review Program is helping educators across the state deliver impressive career readiness results for our emerging workforce. Developed by expert Mississippi educators, Jumpstart’s online curriculum platform provides realistic timed practice along with tips and strategies that are followed by actionable assessment data – all taking […]

JACKSON, Miss. – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently approved five new broadband projects in Mississippi. These projects are in addition to Mississippi’s seven other BIP projects that are already in various stages of completion. In 2022, the state of Mississippi was awarded over $32 million for the Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) to […]

Jackson, Miss.  – Quality Beverage is expanding its operations in Lowndes County. The project is a $10.25 million corporate investment that will create 31 new jobs. Quality Beverage is a leading private-label manufacturer of dispensed beverage concentrates, syrups and sweeteners for the food and beverage industry. The expansion will include the construction of a 50,000-square-foot […]

Toyota Motor North America announced Erik Skaggs has been promoted to president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi (TMMMS) effective October 23. Skaggs joined Toyota in 1993 as an engineer at its Georgetown, Kentucky site where he held leadership roles in quality control, body operations and production before becoming a general manager in 2015. In 2020, […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As Nissan invests in U.S. manufacturing to support its long-term vision, Ambition 2030, the company is announcing changes to its manufacturing leadership team. Victor Taylor, currently senior director of Manufacturing Operations for Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant in Mississippi, is promoted to vice president, Nissan Canton. Taylor brings more than 20 years of engineering […]