AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIndustrial Growth: The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians secured $12.6 million in federal grants for industrial-park infrastructure and workforce-training equipment, preparing more than 200 acres for businesses and training workers in trades employers need. Transportation: Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster toured South Mississippi road projects, including the I-10 Diamondhead interchange, expected to boost capacity by 50%, and Highway 57’s expansion to four lanes. Workforce: Mississippi community colleges will receive $8.5 million to develop short-term programs eligible for Pell Grants; Pearl River Community College plans to seek eligibility for welding, truck-driving and EMT courses. Jobs and Logistics: A new Southaven fulfillment center is expected to bring 400 jobs, while Koinonia plans manufacturing operations in Drew. Seafood Innovation: Mississippi State University will lead the Fish Innovation Lab under a five-year federal award to support seafood production.
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