News and updates from MSBA and our members.
Tue
14
An MSBA Foundation and MAGCOR study finds Mississippi employers are broadly open to fair chance hiring, with strong reported outcomes and room to better connect businesses to training and reentry resources.
Thu
9
The Mississippi Business Alliance Foundation's 61st STAR Celebration honored 320 students statewide and awarded a combined $107,000 in scholarships and teacher awards.
Thu
26
Poultry processing and portioning company DG Foods is expanding operations in Hazlehurst with a $1.19 million investment and 32 new jobs.
Fri
20
A new analysis found House Bill 1665 would create measurable cost increases for employees and plan members at the pharmacy counter.
Thu
12
An MSBA Foundation and Children's Foundation of Mississippi report outlines opportunities to expand employer support for child care and strengthen workforce participation.
Tue
3
Defense technology company General Atomics is expanding its operations in Shannon. The project represents a corporate investment of more than $25 million.
Wed
25
Leadership Mississippi introduced its 2026 class, a diverse group of leaders representing business, government, healthcare, education, and civic organizations across the state.
Wed
11
Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $95,700 in STEM grants to 22 schools and educational organizations across south Mississippi and Alabama.
Tue
10
Mississippi has received final federal approval for its comprehensive plan to expand broadband infrastructure to every area of the state that still lacks access to high-speed internet.
Tue
10
Spartan Composites is locating manufacturing operations in Saltillo. The project represents a corporate investment of $49 million and will create 45 jobs.
Fri
6
The Board of Directors of the Golden Triangle Development LINK (LINK) has announced the appointment of Iain D. Vasey as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 15, 2026.
Tue
3
Siemens Energy is investing $1 billion to ramp-up manufacturing in the United States, including a new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi's Greater Richland Area.
Wed
28
MAGCOR is launching a new manufacturing project at Parchman and is seeking donations of surplus or used (but fully functioning) equipment.
Thurs
22
Cooperative Energy and its 11 Member electric distribution cooperatives awarded $135,000 in Cooperative Competes grants in 2025 to support community and economic development efforts across Mississippi.
Thurs
8
xAI is locating a data center in Southaven, representing a corporate investment exceeding $20 billion and creating hundreds of permanent jobs throughout DeSoto County.
Wed
7
Caterpillar highlighted AI-powered and autonomous innovation at CES 2026 and announced a $25 million commitment to help prepare the future workforce.
Thurs
1
Mississippi's business community is officially in a new era with the launch of the Mississippi Business Alliance (MSBA). The new organization unites the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC), Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA), and the Business and Industry Political Education Committee (BIPEC) into a single, powerful voice for business and industry.
