AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorkforce & Education: Mississippi Business Alliance Foundation partners with AccelerateMS to support the new Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council, aiming to align training with employer needs and strengthen the state’s talent pipeline. Higher Ed Construction: Pearl River Community College breaks ground on a $14 million Brownstone Center Annex in Poplarville, adding a 25,000-square-foot home for band and fine arts, with completion targeted in about two years. Energy Costs: New EIA-based mapping shows residential electricity prices rising in many states; Mississippi’s average jumped about 11.3% year over year, with grid investment and demand pressures cited. Local Business Growth: Hancock Chamber launches grant and leadership programs, including matching grants for small businesses plus AI training access via the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Coastal Tourism: Coastal Mississippi gears up for summer travel surges, highlighting family-friendly options ahead of peak Fourth of July weekends. Water & Infrastructure: Memphis confirms xAI closed on an $820,000 land deal for a planned $80 million greywater recycling plant, though construction remains paused. Public Works Disruption: Ferry closures and river traffic restrictions are set for June 11-12 for the WIS 82/IA 9 Mississippi River bridge center-span installation.
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