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Sipcam Agro USA Expanding Operations into Waynesboro

By Jason Word | August 5, 2024

Jackson, Miss. – Agricultural product manufacturer Sipcam Agro USA is updating a recently acquired facility in Wayne County. The project is a $3.6 million corporate investment and will create 26 new jobs. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Sipcam Agro is owned by Italy-based Sipcam Oxon Group. The company specializes in agricultural fungicides, herbicides and other […]

Swiss Manufacturer Liebherr Locating in Tupelo

By Jason Word | August 5, 2024

Jackson, Miss. – Liebherr, one of the largest manufacturers of construction equipment in the world, is locating distribution and manufacturing operations in Lee County. The project represents a corporate investment of $176 million and will create at least 180 jobs by 2026. The company potentially will invest up to $238.4 million and create up to […]

Leadership Mississippi 2024 Natchez Reception Registration

By Will Caves | July 15, 2024

Nissan Foundation Awards $1.2 Million in Grants to 44 nonprofits Celebrating the Value of Our Differences

By Jason Word | July 12, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nissan Foundation is awarding $1.2 million in grants to 44 nonprofits promoting cultural understanding that leads to acceptance and appreciation of our differences. This is the most the Foundation has awarded in a single grant cycle. Grant recipients are based in communities surrounding Nissan facilities in Southern California, Middle Tennessee, Central […]

Mississippi Exporters Invited to Participate in Upcoming Southeastern U.S. – Canadian Provinces Alliance Business Forum in Biloxi

By Jason Word | July 3, 2024

Jackson, Miss. – Mississippi companies interested in exporting goods and services to Canada are invited to participate in the upcoming Southeastern U.S.– Canadian Provinces Business Forum. The event will be held August 4-6 at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi. “Canada is one of Mississippi’s top trade partners, and this yearly event provides unique opportunities […]

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Hosts Mississippi Educators

By Jason Word | July 3, 2024

PASCAGOULA, Miss. — HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted 23 Mississippi educators for a two-week Educator Externship program at the company’s shipyard in Pascagoula. The program, which ran from June 3 – June 14, was facilitated by the Ingalls human resources and administration team and provided educators with the opportunity to work alongside shipbuilders throughout the […]

Nissan’s Support of Mississippi HBCU STEM Programs Reaches $2.5 Million

By Jason Word | June 25, 2024

For 10th consecutive year, Nissan contributes to STEM-focused programming at Mississippi’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities CANTON, Miss. – Continuing its long-time support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Nissan is donating $250,000 to Mississippi’s seven HBCUs to further STEM education. Since launching the Mississippi HBCU STEM Initiative in 2014, Nissan has invested a […]

Laurel Machine & Foundry Expanding Operations in Laurel

By Jason Word | June 25, 2024

Jackson, Miss. – Industrial manufacturing company Laurel Machine & Foundry is expanding its manufacturing services in Jones County to meet the growing demand for its services in Mississippi. The project is a $3,140,500 corporate investment and will create at least seven jobs. Laurel Machine & Foundry offers a variety of industrial and manufacturing services, including […]

Anduril Industries Expanding Operations in Stone County

By Jason Word | June 25, 2024

Jackson, Miss. – Anduril Industries is expanding its operations in McHenry. The project represents a corporate investment of $75 million and will create 60 new jobs. Anduril is a defense technology company on a mission to transform U.S. and allied militaries with advanced technology. Anduril combines modern software expertise with a rapid and differentiated approach […]

Mississippi Economic Council Announces Board Leadership for 2024-2027

By Jason Word | June 21, 2024

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