Mississippi Resources
Recent Project Announcements
Jabil Plans Marshall County, Mississippi, Production Operations
Auto Parts Manufacturing Mississippi Expands Lee County, Mississippi, Production Operations
Keytronic Expands Corinth, Mississippi, Electronic Manufacturing Operations
Canada-Based Gould Industries Plans Pike County, Mississippi, Operations
NPL Construction Plans Greenwood, Mississippi, Fabrication Operations
Azuria Water Solutions Expands Batesville, Mississippi, Operations
Lockers Manufacturing Expands Batesville, Mississippi, Production Operations
Corderill Plans Meridian, Mississippi, Operations
Amazon Web Services Expands Mississippi Data Center Operations
DG Foods Expands Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Production Operations
International Paper Expands Rankin County, Mississippi, Operations
Southwark Metal Manufacturing Company Plans Hernando, Mississippi, Operations
General Atomics Expands Shannon, Mississippi, Production Operations
Carpenter Pole and Piling Expands Wiggins, Mississippi, Operations
Recent Features
What's Driving Site Decisions Right Now: Gold Shovel, Deal Killers, and the Korean Investment Wave
Four conversations from SelectUSA and the field reveal what’s driving investment now — from Mississippi’s execution model and workforce pipelines to project delays and a surge in Korean manufacturing interest across the Southeast.
First Person: Tate Reeves, Governor of Mississippi
An examination of how Mississippi is structuring large industrial projects: maintaining excess power capacity, pre serving sites with utilities in place, and coordinating workforce development through a single entity to reduce timing gaps across infrastructure, permitting, and hiring.
21st Annual Shovel Awards: The American Industrial Economy Remade in Real Time
The competition for transformative projects is intensifying. From $10 billion data centers to next-generation manufacturing, this year’s Shovel Awards show which states are winning—and how they’re building durable industrial ecosystems.
America’s Aerospace Reboot
Once dominated by legacy clusters, aerospace site selection is evolving rapidly as companies prioritize speed, workforce specialization, and strategic proximity.
2025’s Top States for Business: How the Winners Are Outpacing the Rest
Speed, workforce alignment, and energy infrastructure now define the best states for doing business — not just incentives or tax breaks. Our exclusive rankings break down how the top performers are staying ahead in a tightening market.
19th Annual Area Development Gold and Silver Shovel Awards
Economic growth shines at the Area Development Shovel Awards, with states like South Carolina and Louisiana leading the charge. Discover which regions are driving innovation and sustainability in industries from automotive to green technology.
Contributed Content
Business Momentum Continues to Soar in Mississippi
Mississippi scores AWS and EV battery joint venture, highlighting its pro-business environment and abundant advantages.
Contributed Content
Home Sweet Home: Mississippi’s Business Climate Makes It Hard to Leave
Its network of transportation options, low tax rates, workforce pipeline, and government support are among the reasons companies in the aerospace, auto, and other sectors choose to expand in Mississippi.
2023 Top States for Doing Business Meet the Needs of Site Selectors
The states considered the best locations for doing business according to an expert panel of location consultants are the highest performers in more than a dozen categories upon which companies make their site selection decisions.
Contributed Content
Mississippi’s Aerospace and Defense Industry Continues to Soar
The state’s specialized infrastructure, talent, and outstanding academic institutions are continuing to draw companies in the aerospace sector.
