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Microsoft TechSpark Announces Expansion to Jackson

By Will Caves | May 23, 2022

From Microsoft: Almost five years ago, we launched a targeted initiative to respond to the growing digital divide in communities across the U.S. and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The TechSpark initiative recognizes that too many people are at risk of being left behind without access to the skills, support and connectivity needed to truly be part […]

Standvast Fulfillment Creating 360 Jobs in Southaven

By Will Caves | May 23, 2022

E-commerce fulfillment and supply chain technology company Standvast Fulfillment is locating operations in Southaven. The project is a $4.425 million corporate investment and will create 360 jobs. Standvast augments or replaces pieces or the whole of e/omni-commerce retailers’ or brands’ existing solutions with an innovative fulfillment services network and technology solution that is powered by […]

MEC Tour 2022 Alcorn County Registration Form

By Will Caves | May 19, 2022

MEC Tour 2022 Oktibbeha County Registration Form

By Will Caves | May 19, 2022

MEC Tour Lauderdale County Registration Form

By Will Caves | May 19, 2022

CLAW Forestry Locating Sawmill in Southwest Mississippi

By Cathy Northington | May 12, 2022

Jackson, Miss. (April 27, 2022) – CLAW Forestry Services, LLC announced today that an affiliate is locating a state-of-the-art sawmill in Gloster within Amite County. The project represents a corporate investment of nearly $200 million and will create 131 direct jobs and support an additional 200 indirect jobs when operating at full capacity. Construction will begin […]

MEC Tour 2022 Leflore County Registration Form

By Will Caves | May 11, 2022

MEC Tour Harrison County Registration Form

By Will Caves | May 11, 2022

Atmos Energy and Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area Partnering to Build “Zero Net Energy” Home

By Will Caves | May 4, 2022

Atmos Energy and Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area are partnering to build a natural gas-powered Zero Net Energy (ZNE) home, kicked off with a groundbreaking event this morning at 527 Cedarhurst Drive in Jackson. Showcasing the reliability and affordability of natural gas, this ZNE home will demonstrate significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions by producing […]

MEC Tour 2022 Madison County Registration Form

By Will Caves | May 4, 2022

Thank you for your interest in attending the MEC Tour in Madison County; however, this event has reached capacity. We hope you will consider attending an MEC Tour event in one of our other remaining locations! Click Here for More Information on the MEC Tour