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Calgon Carbon Increasing Capacity at Port Bienville, Investing $185 Million

Source: Mississippi Development Authority Jackson, Miss. (June 25, 2020) – Calgon Carbon, manufacturer of activated carbon products, is increasing production capacity at Port Bienville in Hancock County. The project represents a corporate investment of $185 million and is creating 38 jobs.   “Aptly positioned on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Calgon Carbon’s innovative products help industries […]

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Two Industrial Sites in Cooperative Energy’s Members’ Service Territory Receive State Support

Hattiesburg, Miss. (June 16, 2020) – The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) recently awarded a third round of Mississippi Site Development Program grants. The Brookhaven-Lincoln County Economic Development Alliance and the Marion County Economic Development District were among the latest recipients. The Brookhaven-Lincoln County Economic Development Alliance was awarded $50,000 to assist with the planning and

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Governor Reeves Announces Interim Director for Mississippi Development Authority

Photo Courtesy USDA Verbatim Statement JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that John Rounsaville will lead the Mississippi Development Authority as Interim Director to continue growing our state’s economy and win business for Mississippi. John has a proven history of fighting and leading here in our state and on the national stage—having served in

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Gigantic Bag Company Expands Operations in Mississippi to Support the Fight Against COVID-19, Creating 100 New Jobs

Summit, Miss. (May 12, 2020) — Gigantic Bag Co., LLC, is expanding operations in Mississippi. The manufacturer of plastic goods that support health, food, and infrastructure services throughout the United States will be leasing an existing building east of McComb to assist in efforts to battle the COVID-19 global pandemic. The new manufacturing operation is

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Greater Hattiesburg Industrial Property Rebranded, Receives Cooperative Competes Grant Funds for Development

Greater Hattiesburg Industrial Property Rebranded, Receives Grant Funds for Development Hattiesburg, Miss. (April 2020) — The I-59 Supply Chain Park is poised for success with a new name and more than $500,000 in site development grant funds. The I-59 Supply Chain Park, previously known as the HLRA Industrial Site, is located adjacent to Interstate 59

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Keystone Electrical Manufacturing Co. facility coming to Lincoln County; Creating 30 new jobs and a $4 million investment

  Source: Mississippi Development Authority   Jackson, Miss. (Feb. 25, 2020) – Keystone Electrical Manufacturing Company is expanding to Brookhaven, investing $4 million and creating 30 new jobs.   “When companies like Keystone choose to open new operations in our state, they are demonstrating to the world that Mississippi has the competitive advantages – including

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ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore, Inc. creating 100 jobs, investing $10 million at Pascagoula site

  Source: Mississippi Development Authority   ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore, Inc. creating 100 jobs, investing $10 million at Pascagoula site   Jackson, Miss. (Feb. 18, 2020) – Ship maintenance and repair company ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore, Inc., is expanding in Pascagoula. The project is a $10 million corporate investment and will

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Cooperative Energy Pledges $187,500 Over Five Years to the Mississippi Scholars Tech Master Program

Cooperative Energy has pledged $187,500 over the next five years to the Mississippi Scholars Tech Master program. The funding, which will be made in five $37,500 payments, will help Mississippi high school students prepare to take the next steps in career technical training. The Mississippi Scholars Tech Master program is an initiative of the Mississippi

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Cooperative Competes Grant Awarded for Property Development Assistance in Diamondhead, MS

Hattiesburg, Miss. (November 6, 2019) — Cooperative Energy, together with the 11 Member distribution cooperatives it serves, announced today the award of a Cooperative Competes grant to assist strategic development of commercial property in the City of Diamondhead. The $25,000 Cooperative Competes grant will match the City of Diamondhead’s funds for master planning and environmental

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Jones Lumber Plans $18 Million Expansion in Natchez, Adding 35 New Jobs

  Jones Lumber Co. is expanding its Mississippi grade-lumber operations with an $18-million corporate investment in Natchez that will create 35 jobs. Jones Lumber has operations in locations throughout Mississippi, all of which produce hardwood mats. In January 2018, the company acquired the former Rives and Reynolds lumber mill in Natchez, where it will specialize

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