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Hipp Named Interim Director of Missississippi Development Authority

By Will Caves | September 1, 2021

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 […]

Milwaukee Tool Adding $7 Million Facility in Clinton

By Will Caves | August 26, 2021

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 […]

Elkay Manufacturing Locating Southeast U.S. Distribution Center in Olive Branch

By Will Caves | August 26, 2021

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 […]

FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine

By Will Caves | August 23, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization […]

Leadership Mississippi 2022 Acceptance Form

By Will Caves | August 17, 2021

Delta Fuel Locating Corporate Headquarters in Natchez

By Will Caves | August 12, 2021

Delta Fuel, LLC, is locating its corporate headquarters in Natchez. The project is a $2.75 million corporate investment and will create 54 jobs. Serving the Mississippi and Louisiana markets, Delta Fuel is a licensed distributor of propane, gas, diesel, and lubricants for a variety of industries, including agriculture, construction, energy and residential. The company is […]