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C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services company, announced today that it is recognized as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

Whether you fly over or drive through Mississippi, you are surrounded by the beauty and abundance of our timberlands. With approximately 19.3 million acres of forest land, Mississippi is ranked 3rd in timber-producing acres in the Southeastern US. At almost 68,000 forest-related jobs, forestry accounts for 4% of all jobs in Mississippi.

Mississippi is filled with entrepreneurs, men and women who see a need and diligently work to fulfill that need with innovative products and services. Many of these Mississippians think outside the box and look for pragmatic solutions to real-life problems – solutions that are not only effective but affordable and desirable as well. 

The Sanderson Farms Championship 2024 kicked off September 29, 2024 and will run through October 6, 2024. It will take place at The County Club of Jackson.

The College of Business and Economic Development at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) continues to elevate its reputation for excellence, earning national recognition in Fortune’s rankings of the Best MBA Programs for 2025.

MGCCC will be hosting a Chevron career night “Pipeline to Success” at the Jackson County Campus Cafeteria on Tuesday, September 17 from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Imagine enjoying local dining, shopping, exercising, and relaxing without ever having to get behind the wheel of a car. For many people in Mississippi cities, a walkable or bikeable neighborhood like this seems out of reach. However, longtime friends Beth and Kaite Seymore are trying to change that, starting with the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The friends recently opened Tour de Coast, Mississippi’s first private E-Bike share company.

Today is August 15th, and what does that mean? The Pine Belt Women Business Owners Summit has officially kicked off! August 15th through August 16th marks the 2nd Annual Pine belt Women’s Business Owners Summit.

Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) Amazon announced plans to expand its investment in Mississippi by opening a new delivery station in Lee County. This new facility will be approximately 96,000 square feet located within the Turner Industrial Park in Saltillo, Mississippi.

As you enter the downtown area of Plantersville, Mississippi, you will notice a charming, local grocery store. This store stands out with inviting cafe lights on the front porch and a sign that reads “Better Buy.” Better Buy is a discount grocery and variety store known for its discounted grocery prices and unparalleled hospitality, making it a favorite among locals.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast’s labor market needs more trained construction and technical workers. While there are many paths to filling the labor gap, The Knights of Peter Claver (KOPC) Workforce Development is leading the way in training the unemployed and underemployed residents along the Mississippi Gulf Coast who desire entry-level positions in the construction industry.

I may be overly partial, but I think Mississippi is home to some of the most creative craftsmen on earth. Truly, there’s no limit to the variety of handmade products that flow from our state.

The following Main Street communities in Mississippi have been designated as Accredited Main Street America programs for meeting rigorous performance standards.

The Crystal Grill, a nearly century-old Delta restaurant, recently announced the closure of its doors this month, marking the end of…

Beau Rivage’s BR Prime, Stalla, and Jia have all been honored in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine. The resort’s three fine dining restaurants are among only six in the state of Mississippi to receive this distinction.

Alcorn State University is gearing up for a new STEM MBA Program, offered by the School of Business. With a focus on developing STEM skills, knowledge, and an interdisciplinary mindset, this 30-credit hour program aims to meet the growing demand for business professionals with STEM backgrounds.