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MEC Board Annual Meeting Activity Registration Form 2025

By Beth Kitchings | March 24, 2025

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Celebrates Apprentice School Graduates

By Jason Word | March 24, 2025

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 […]

Secretary Michael Watson Hosts the 2024 Promote the Vote (PTV) Awards Ceremony

By Jason Word | March 18, 2025

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 to Invest $120 million to Expand US Manufacturing

By Jason Word | March 17, 2025

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 […]

Leadership Mississippi Class of 2025 Opening Session Reception Registration

By Beth Kitchings | March 11, 2025

High Energy Sports Expands Operations to Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing

By Jason Word | March 6, 2025

Columbia, MS – High Energy Sports, Inc., a global leader in the design, engineering, and testing of high-performance equipment for recreation, defense, and technology, is proud to announce its expansion into Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi. This strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to innovation, functionality, and safety while also contributing to the revitalization of U.S. […]

Fabricators Supply Expanding Operations in West Point

By Jason Word | March 4, 2025

Jackson, Miss. – Fabricators Supply, a custom machining and metal fabrication company, is expanding its operations in West Point. The project is a $2.675 million corporate investment and will create 15 jobs. Fabricators Supply offers a range of metal fabrication capabilities, including drilling, pressing, milling, plasma cutting and design. The expansion adds enhanced laser fabrication […]

Camgian Corporation Expanding Operations in Starkville

By Jason Word | February 25, 2025

Jackson, Miss. – Camgian Corporation, a software developer specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning, is expanding its operations in Starkville. The project is a $2.5 million investment that will create 15 jobs. Founded in 2006, Camgian develops AI and machine learning solutions for government and commercial clients worldwide. For the expansion, the company will […]

ROCKWOOL Expanding Operations in Marshall County

By Jason Word | February 19, 2025

Jackson, Miss. – ROCKWOOL is expanding its operations in Marshall County. The project represents a corporate investment of more than $100 million and will create approximately 30 new jobs. ROCKWOOL, the world’s leading manufacturer of environmentally friendly stone wool insulation, has been operating in North America for over 35 years. The company’s Marshall County facility, […]

Mississippi’s Next Generation of Leaders Selected for Prestigious Statewide Program

By C.J. Skelton | February 18, 2025

The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) proudly announces its Leadership Mississippi Class of 2025, marking the program’s 51st year of developing and connecting the state’s top talent.

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