AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAuto Manufacturing Watch: Honda and Nissan are reportedly weeks from announcing a cooperation deal covering shared electronic control units, standardized in-car operating systems, and joint North American development—potentially putting common tech into vehicles no earlier than 2029. Higher Ed & Housing: East Mississippi Community College is breaking ground on a nearly $2.5M Scooba campus housing expansion adding 24 beds, with completion expected by year-end. Workforce Funding: Mississippi is rolling out expanded access to Workforce Pell Grant funds starting July 1, aiming to help residents enter short, employer-driven training programs. Manufacturing Jobs: Keytronic plans an $8.89M expansion in Corinth creating 376 jobs, adding assembly and production lines. More Industry Investment: Gould Industries will invest about $14M in Pike County to modernize an existing site and create 65 jobs. Forestry Infrastructure: MDA approved $5M for three forestry facility grant projects, including road access, rail corridor acquisition, and utility upgrades. Tech & Economic Development: AWS is repurposing the former Delphi plant in Clinton for a $1B data center investment expected to support at least 100 skilled roles. Transportation Safety: MDOT is urging holiday travel safety and pausing most non-emergency lane closures July 3–5.
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