SMALL BUSINESS: There’s Nothing Tiny About Mississippi’s Small Business Impact
With unprecedented success over the past few years, small business growth is here to stay.
Mississippi Development Guide 2025
A recent makeover of the Mississippi economy put the state into position to win the largest capital investment project in state history: Amazon’s $10 billion data center campus in Madison County. From mega-sites to workforce development, the Magnolia State left no stone unturned in its quest to outcompete all others and land the biggest prize of all.
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FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT: Tariff Forecast: Partly Cloudy Or a ‘Great Opportunity’?
The Blue Economy is a driver for the Gulf Coast and a magnet for foreign firms.
SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM: How Mississippi GROWS Its Inventory of Sites
Grants awarded by MDA pave the way for site development across the state.
MISSISSIPPI’S ENERGY PROFILE: Mississippi’s Power Infrastructure Gives State A Competitive Edge
From natural gas to nuclear power, the Mississippi energy equation gives the state a competitive edge.
REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: DELTA & EAST MISSISSIPPI: Welcoming New Beginnings
Whether it’s the Mississippi Delta or East Mississippi, rural opportunities abound in the state’s non-metro areas.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE DIVISION: How Mississippi Primes The Export Pump
Global trade missions and other efforts lead to a surge in exports.
GOVERNOR POWER PARTNERSHIPS: Mississippi’s Power Play
Gov. Reeves makes a bold Power Play for more energy in Mississippi.
MDA LEADERSHIP INTERVIEW: ‘Mississippi’s Economic Momentum Is Real’
Executive Director Bill Cork sheds light on state economic development strategy.
HIGHER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE: A Higher Focus On Skills Development
How AIM UP, Talent Solutions and Career Coaches add up to a pathway to workforce success.
COVER STORY: Data Center Boom Comes to Mississippi
Data centers find their true north in Mississippi.
COMPANY PROFILES: Focus On Game Changers
From Liebherr in Tupelo to Avid Boats in Aberdeen, companies like what they find in the Magnolia State.
NEW MDA CAMPAIGN: LET’S BREAK NEW GROUND
A groundbreaking branding initiative is turning heads.
INTERVIEW WITH THE GOVERNOR: How a Governor Engineered a State TURNAROUND
Five years into his tenure, Gov. Tate Reeves has turned Mississippi into an economic juggernaut.
BUSINESS CLIMATE OVERVIEW: How Mississippi BUILT A MAGNET For Industry
Changes to tax laws and regulations improve the Mississippi business environment.
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