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Mississippians Flourish When Working: Thriving in the Job Market
Mississippi faces big challenges when it comes to getting people to work. The state’s labor force participation rate…
Meeting the Needs of the Magnolia State’s Burgeoning Construction Industry
Mississippi’s construction industry is booming. Big projects are popping up all over the state. But there’s a problem.…
Behind the Scenes Landing AWS: What Really Goes Down When You Touch Down
Credit: nikkimeel – depositphotos.com Amazon Web Services (AWS) is making a big splash in Mississippi. The tech giant…
Construction Industry Plays Substantial Role in Mississippi’s Economy: Jobs and Growth on the Rise
The construction industry is a big deal in Mississippi. It pumped nearly $5 billion into the state’s economy…
Why Mississippi is the Poorest State: Regular Folks Get the Short End of the Stick
Mississippi’s tax setup isn’t doing any favors for its poorest folks. The state has the lowest average income…
AWS Plans $10 Billion Data Center Investment in Mississippi: Big Boost for Tech
Featured Image Credit: MichaelVi, Depositphotos.com Amazon has come a long way from its beginnings as an online bookseller.…
Mississippi Among the Top States for Doing Business: A Southern Success Story
Columnist Phil Hardwick mentions that recent rankings by experts in site selection and economic development show that Mississippi…
Inflation Concern Among Mississippi Small Business Owners: How They’re Coping
Inflation remains a significant issue for small business owners throughout the U.S., including Mississippi. Leaders like Leah Long,…
Roughly 7 Million Being Allocated for Upgrades at 17 Mississippi Airports: Big Boost for Local Travel
Mississippi is getting a big boost with nearly $7 million spread across 17 airports for improvements. This money,…
Mississippi College Clinton Announce 200 Million Mixed-Use Development Project: Big Plans Ahead
Mississippi College and the City of Clinton are collaborating on a significant new development named Rising Spring, which…