Amick Farms announces $74.5M Laurel expansion, 190 jobs
Amick Farms plans to fill the new positions over the next three years.
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Olive Branch Mayor touts top-tier financial health, economic growth
Adams highlighted that Olive Branch is one of only two cities among Mississippi’s top five most populous—along with Jackson—to surpass the $1 billion assessed value mark.
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Delta Grain invests $3.76 million to expand Leflore County operations
Delta Grain operates full-service grain elevator and 105-unit rail shuttle facilities in Sidon and Minter City.
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New ‘Mission 3’ organization launched to bolster Mississippi Gulf Coast defense economy
The organization’s launch follows a yearlong study by the Gulf Coast Business Council Masters Class.
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Hormel Foods, DHL celebrate opening of new Southaven Distribution Center
The new Hormel facility joins a growing list of logistics and manufacturing investments that continue to make DeSoto County one of Mississippi’s fastest-growing industrial hubs.
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Mississippi wins awards for economic development accomplishments
Area Development is a leading economic development publication covering site selection and facility planning.
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$12.9 million Port Infrastructure investment to Iuka
Funding for this project is provided through ARC’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE).
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MMSA holds Main Street Day at the Capitol
MMSA has 84 community members, and Main Street representatives from all over the state were in attendance.
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Reeves gives State of the State Address
The State of the State is a time-honored tradition delivered by governors for years. It is how we mark the end of one year and the beginning of another.
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New investment foundation for future economic development success
The majority of grant approvals, totaling over $97 million, will be invested into projects that will further strengthen Mississippi’s economy.
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