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Local leaders in Brandon and Rankin County called the project “transformative” for the region.

Canopy Anywhere Youth Mental Wellness Program

Aug. 13, 2025 – Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has announced a $16 million partnership between the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA)

Ergon Refining is expanding processing capabilities at its Vicksburg refinery to include gasoline production.

ROCKWOOL, the world’s leading manufacturer of environmentally friendly stone wool insulation, has been operating in North America for over 35 years.

The new campaign conveys the state’s commitment to bringing new investments and good-paying job opportunities to Mississippians.

Cork talked about the development going on in North Mississippi, including the Marshall County electric vehicle battery plant planned.

Mississippi has a robust economic development industry with numerous professionals and organizations dedicated to enhancing the state’s economy.

The WHM program was legislatively mandated in 1994 and is administered by the Mississippi Development Authority.

MDA is committing $16,859,893.19 in Site Development Grant – Select Sites funding.

Bill Cork has been the MDA Deputy Director and Chief Economic Development Officer since 2020.