Barge Forest Products Expands Macon, Mississippi, Sawmill Operations
Lumber manufacturer Barge Forest Products plans to expand its operations in Macon, Mississippi.
10/22/2026
Mississippi Resources
Recent Project Announcements
Westwin Elements Plans Natchez, Mississippi, Nickel Refinery Operations
Critical minerals refining company Westwin Elements plans to establish operations in Natchez, Mississippi. The $502 million project is expected to create 134 jobs in Adams County.
10/19/2026
Koinonia Plans Drew, Mississippi, Manufacturing Operations
Plastics manufacturer Koinonia plans to establish operations in Drew, Mississippi. The $7.7 million project is expected to create 18 jobs over the next five years in Sunflower County.
10/16/2026
ALO Plans Southaven, Mississippi, Fulfillment-Distribution Operations
Fashion and lifestyle brand ALO plans to establish operations in Southaven, Mississippi. The $176 million project is expected to create more than 400 jobs in DeSoto County.
10/15/2026
Huntington National Bank Renovates Tupelo, Mississippi, Operations
Financial services company Huntington National Bank plans to renovate its operations in Tupelo, Mississippi.
10/08/2026
Janus Organization Plans Greenwood, Mississippi, Operations
Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization plans to establish operations in Greenwood, Mississippi. The $2.1 million project is expected to create 13 jobs.
10/03/2026
A&W Custom Furniture Expands Okolona, Mississippi, Manufacturing Operations
Furniture manufacturer A&W Custom Furniture plans to expand its operations in Okolona, Mississippi. The $2.2 million project is expected to create 20 jobs.
09/27/2026
Britain-Based SubSea Craft Plans Port Bienville, Mississippi, Production Operations
Britain-based advanced maritime technology company SubSea Craft plans to establish operations in Port Bienville, Mississippi. The $6.1 million project is expected to create 56 jobs in Hancock County.
09/27/2026
Raybern Foods Expands Shannon, Mississippi, Production Operations
Food manufacturer Raybern Foods plans to expand its operations in Shannon, Mississippi. The $7.1 million project is expected to create 70 jobs.
09/25/2026
Industrial Timber Expands Ripley, Mississippi, Production Operations
Furniture frame manufacturer Industrial Timber plans to expand its operations in Ripley, Mississippi. The $2.6 million project is expected to create new jobs in Tippah County.
09/23/2026
Mayo Clinic Laboratories Plans Southaven, Mississippi, Operations
Diagnostic laboratory services provider Mayo Clinic Laboratories plans to establish operations in Southaven, Mississippi. The more than $30 million project is expected to create 234 jobs.
09/16/2026
General Atomics Expands Shannon, Mississippi, Manufacturing Operations
Defense technology manufacturer General Atomics plans to expand its operations in Shannon, Mississippi. The $87 million project is expected to create 125 jobs in Lee County.
09/14/2026
Gulf Ship Expands Gulfport, Mississippi, Operations
Shipbuilding company Gulf Ship plans to expand its operations in Gulfport, Mississippi. The more than $43.81 million project is expected to create 121 jobs.
09/04/2026
Ocean Aero Expands Gulfport, Mississippi, Operations
Autonomous maritime technology company Ocean Aero plans to expand its operations in Gulfport, Mississippi. The $4 million project is expected to create 45 jobs.
08/31/2026
Recent Features
How Aerospace and Defense Site Selection Criteria Are Evolving
A historic defense manufacturing buildup is rewriting the rules of site selection, as labor analytics, power capacity and competitive intelligence push companies beyond the industry’s traditional markets.
Top States for Doing Business in 2026: Where Competitive Advantage Becomes Project Certainty
The strongest states are doing more than assembling attractive business fundamentals. They are connecting talent, executable sites, utility capacity, government responsiveness and operating economics into a credible path from site search to operation.
New Markets Tax Credits Are Now a Permanent Part of the Deal Stack
Permanent authorization has removed a major source of uncertainty from the federal financing program.
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.
