Mississippi Resources
Recent Project Announcements
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
Firehawk Aerospace Plans Crawford, Mississippi, Rocket System Production Operations
Spartan Composites Plans Saltillo, Mississippi, Manufacturing Operations
Siemens Energy Plans Pearl, Mississippi, Electric Grid Component Operations
xAI Plans Southaven, Mississippi, Data Center Operations
P.C. Campana Plans Vicksburg, Mississippi, Production Operations
TerraForge Biocarbon Solutions Plans Magnolia, Mississippi, Operations
BWC Terminals Plans Pascagoula, Mississippi, Terminal Operations
Amazon Plans Warren County, Mississippi, Data Center Operations
Recent Features
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.
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Business Momentum Continues to Soar in Mississippi
Mississippi scores AWS and EV battery joint venture, highlighting its pro-business environment and abundant advantages.
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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.
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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.
EV and Semiconductor Projects Stand Out in States Receiving Area Development’s 18th Annual Shovel Awards
With concerns about climate change now supplanting pandemic fears, projects to produce EVs — and the semiconductors used by vehicles and other high-tech goods — come to the forefront in this year’s Shovel Awards report.
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Mississippi’s Shovel-Ready Sites Are Open for Business
Shovel-ready sites give companies a jump-start in getting their operations up and running, while helping communities quickly create jobs.
Area Development’s 17th Annual Shovel Awards Recognize State and Local Economic Development Efforts — First Two Platinum Shovels Awarded
Area Development’s annual Shovel Awards highlight the nation’s swift post-pandemic economic recovery in 2021 with many projects being initiated that represent billions of dollars in investment and thousands of new jobs.
