Mississippi Development Authority

28/10/2026

The best time to prepare for the next major project? Before the RFP ever arrives.

Since 2017, Mississippi has invested $180 million in site preparation, matched by local communities working to make their sites more competitive.

That work starts well before a company makes a location decision. Due diligence, infrastructure planning and site improvements help reduce unknowns and give companies greater certainty when timelines are tight.

Major investments like AWS show the scale of opportunity Mississippi is prepared to compete for.

Because Mississippi site development isn't about waiting for the next project. It's about being ready when it arrives.

Learn more about site readiness and speed-to-market in the 2026 Mississippi Development Guide: https://bit.ly/4pXhygH

26/10/2026

From Senatobia to all 50 states.

What started with 45 employees in 2016 is now an advanced manufacturing operation with more than 1,200 skilled workers, supplying critical electrical equipment to industries across America.

ABB recently celebrated this milestone alongside Gov. Tate Reeves, Congressman Trent Kelly, Senatobia Mayor Greg Graves and Swiss Consul General Rolf Ott.

With a $55 million expansion, ABB continues to demonstrate the strength of Mississippi manufacturing and the confidence global companies have in our workforce.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4ymVzmg

22/10/2026

“Why Not Mississippi?”

For Southwire, the answer is clear.

With more than $256 million in new investment and 128 new jobs in Starkville, Southwire is doubling down on its commitment to Mississippi.

It's another example of why companies continue to choose our state to invest, innovate and build their future.

Hear why Southwire believes in Mississippi:

20/10/2026

Mississippi timber. Global reach.

Barge Forest Products is investing more than $8.3 million to expand its sawmill operations in Macon.

The expansion will significantly increase production capacity and improve efficiency, positioning this longtime Noxubee County manufacturer for continued growth.

From Mississippi to markets around the world, Barge Forest Products is putting our state's timber resources to work.

Golden Triangle Planning & Development District, Inc.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4sdRgYV

19/10/2026

What gives a global company the confidence to invest in Mississippi for the next 50 years?

For Siemens Energy, it starts with our workforce and a commitment to developing the talent of tomorrow.

Hear more about why Siemens Energy continues to invest in Mississippi in our latest video: https://bit.ly/4hWYmO4

15/10/2026

Manufacturing is coming home. Mississippi is ready.

As companies rethink supply chains and bring production closer to U.S. customers, Mississippi is standing out.

Based on first-quarter 2025 data, Mississippi ranked No. 3 nationally for projected reshoring and foreign direct investment jobs, representing 12,084 projected jobs.

That position is backed by the fundamentals companies need to compete: prepared sites, skilled workers, strategic infrastructure and speed-to-market.

For companies considering reshoring manufacturing and U.S. manufacturing investment, Mississippi is ready for what comes next.

See why Mississippi is positioned for the next era of American manufacturing: https://mississippi.org/news/mississippis-reshoring-moment-leveraging-local-strengths-for-global-com...

13/10/2026

What does it take to land the next major economic development project in Mississippi?

MDA's new executive director PJ Waldrop joined Richard Cross on SuperTalk Mississippi to discuss the latest investment announcements, the importance of site readiness and how Mississippi is helping companies move from location decisions to operations faster.

From the recent Alo announcement in DeSoto County to investments in 85 industrial sites across 48 counties, PJ shares how preparation, partnerships and an experienced team are keeping Mississippi competitive.

Hear what's ahead for Mississippi economic development.

Watch the conversation:

New Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director PJ Waldrop...

13/10/2026

New manufacturing investment is headed to the Mississippi Delta.

Koinonia is establishing plastics manufacturing operations in Drew, investing $7.7 million and creating 18 jobs in Sunflower County.

The company will purchase and rehabilitate an existing 40,000-square-foot facility to manufacture products for the region's agricultural chemical packaging industry, with room to expand into additional markets.

New investment. New jobs. New opportunities for Sunflower County.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4s3o1bh

Sunflower County Board of Supervisors

12/10/2026

Big investment. Big opportunities for DeSoto County.

Premium athletic apparel brand Alo Yoga is bringing a new national fulfillment and distribution center to Southaven.

• Nearly $176 million in corporate investment
• More than 400 new jobs
• Up to 1.2 million square feet of fulfillment and distribution space

ALO's decision to locate in Southaven puts Mississippi's logistics advantages to work for a nationally recognized brand serving customers across the country.

Welcome to Mississippi, ALO!

Read more: https://bit.ly/47K2fQa

DeSoto County Economic Development Council

07/10/2026

More than $21.1 million is being invested in an existing corporate operation in Tupelo.

Huntington National Bank is modernizing its data and information processing operations center with extensive renovations, infrastructure upgrades and other improvements to the facility.

The investment builds on Tupelo’s long history in the financial services industry and positions the facility to serve Huntington well into the future.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4rUqHIa

Community Development Foundation