Wed
25
Leadership Mississippi Announces 2026 Statewide Class
Leadership Mississippi introduced its 2026 class, a diverse group of leaders representing business, government, healthcare, education, and civic organizations across the state.
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February 2026
Wed
11
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding Awards $95,700 in STEM Grants
Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $95,700 in STEM grants to 22 schools and educational organizations across south Mississippi and Alabama.
Tue
10
BEAD Final Proposal Approved
Mississippi has received final federal approval for its comprehensive plan to expand broadband infrastructure to every area of the state that still lacks access to high-speed internet.
Tue
10
Spartan Composites Locating Manufacturing Operations in Saltillo
Spartan Composites is locating manufacturing operations in Saltillo. The project represents a corporate investment of $49 million and will create 45 jobs.
Fri
6
Golden Triangle Development LINK Announces Iain Vasey as President and CEO
The Board of Directors of the Golden Triangle Development LINK (LINK) has announced the appointment of Iain D. Vasey as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 15, 2026.
Tue
3
Siemens Energy Plans New High-Voltage Switchgear Facility in Richland
Siemens Energy is investing $1 billion to ramp-up manufacturing in the United States, including a new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi's Greater Richland Area.
January 2026
Wed
28
MAGCOR Seeks Equipment Donations for New Manufacturing Project at Parchman
MAGCOR is launching a new manufacturing project at Parchman and is seeking donations of surplus or used (but fully functioning) equipment.
Thurs
22
Cooperative Energy Awards $135,000 in Grants to Support Community and Economic Development in Mississippi
Cooperative Energy and its 11 Member electric distribution cooperatives awarded $135,000 in Cooperative Competes grants in 2025 to support community and economic development efforts across Mississippi.
Thurs
8
Tech Leader xAI Investing More Than $20 billion in Southaven
xAI is locating a data center in Southaven, representing a corporate investment exceeding $20 billion and creating hundreds of permanent jobs throughout DeSoto County.
Wed
7
Caterpillar Unveils AI-Powered Future and Invests in the Workforce Building It
Caterpillar highlighted AI-powered and autonomous innovation at CES 2026 and announced a $25 million commitment to help prepare the future workforce.
Thurs
1
Mississippi Business Alliance officially launches
Mississippi's business community is officially in a new era with the launch of the Mississippi Business Alliance (MSBA). The new organization unites the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC), Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA), and the Business and Industry Political Education Committee (BIPEC) into a single, powerful voice for business and industry.