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February issue of the MBJ E-Edition has been released

February issue of the MBJ E-Edition has been released

  • Feb 25, 2021

Here is the February 26 E-Edition of the Mississippi Business Journal.

State income tax: Economic, business leaders hesitant on overhaul

State income tax: Economic, business leaders hesitant on overhaul

  • Updated Feb 25, 2021

 

Marijuana advocates raise concerns about Legislature's replacement program

Marijuana advocates raise concerns about Legislature's replacement program

  • Feb 25, 2021

While Mississippi voters overwhelmingly endorsed a specific medical marijuana legalization plan in November, the state might ultimately create…

TODD SMITH — In age of COVID, journalists still demand brief, relevant pitches

TODD SMITH — In age of COVID, journalists still demand brief, relevant pitches

  • Feb 24, 2021

Strong relationships with journalists in the midst of the pandemic are more important than ever, and yes, in order to get your story told your…

PHIL HARDWICK — Americans and Mississippians are on the move

PHIL HARDWICK — Americans and Mississippians are on the move

  • Feb 24, 2021

Americans continue to migrate to southern and western states. Mississippians continue to move to the Jackson suburbs, the Gulf Coast, and coll…

Mississippi leads U.S. in new-business applications

Mississippi leads U.S. in new-business applications

  • Feb 23, 2021

Mississippi led the nation in new-business applications in the 12 months starting in January 2020, according to data gathered from the U.S. Ce…

Jackson food service gets $86.1 million military contract

Jackson food service gets $86.1 million military contract

  • Feb 23, 2021

Merchants Foodservice in Hattiesburg has been awarded a contract worth up to $86.1 million to provide food to military installations in Missis…

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Mississippi House kills proposal for gas tax election
MS Business Journal

Mississippi House kills proposal for gas tax election

  • Feb 25, 2021
February issue of the MBJ E-Edition has been released
MS Business Journal

February issue of the MBJ E-Edition has been released

  • Feb 25, 2021
State income tax: Economic, business leaders hesitant on overhaul
MS Business Journal

State income tax: Economic, business leaders hesitant on overhaul

  • Updated Feb 25, 2021
Marijuana advocates raise concerns about Legislature's replacement program
MS Business Journal

Marijuana advocates raise concerns about Legislature's replacement program

  • Feb 25, 2021
Amtrak: Passenger trains to return to Gulf Coast in 2022
MS Business Journal

Amtrak: Passenger trains to return to Gulf Coast in 2022

  • Feb 25, 2021
TODD SMITH — In age of COVID, journalists still demand brief, relevant pitches
MS Business Journal

TODD SMITH — In age of COVID, journalists still demand brief, relevant pitches

  • Feb 24, 2021

Banking & Finance

Merchants & Marine Bank announces new hires

Merchants & Marine Bank announces new hires

  • Feb 18, 2021

Merchants & Marine Bank recently announced three new team members  in Jackson and George counties. Lisa Johnson has been named retail bank…

Regions Bank names Andrew Nix as Chief Governance Officer

Regions Bank names Andrew Nix as Chief Governance Officer

  • Updated Feb 18, 2021

Regions Bank recently announced Andrew Nix will join the company as chief governance officer, serving in a leadership role advising the Region…

FOCUS ON LAW AND ACCOUNTING — Byars’ love of the outdoors gives him perspective

FOCUS ON LAW AND ACCOUNTING — Byars’ love of the outdoors gives him perspective

  • Feb 10, 2021

Author Izaak Walton once wrote in his 17th century tome The Compleat Angler that “God never did make a more calm, quiet, innocent recreation t…

Mississippi banks assist with round two PPP loans; new data released

Mississippi banks assist with round two PPP loans; new data released

  • Updated Feb 5, 2021

Mississippi banks have worked with small business owners to originate new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans since the popular program re…

BANKS AND THE STIMULUS — This round will be different, better

BANKS AND THE STIMULUS — This round will be different, better

  • Updated Feb 3, 2021

As Mississippi banks deal with the second round of federal stimulus package, they feel they're better prepared and that this new round will he…

FOCUS ON BANKING — Steady growth the goal of state's oldest bank

FOCUS ON BANKING — Steady growth the goal of state's oldest bank

  • Feb 1, 2021

Considered the start of the Gilded Age, the year 1869 launched an era of rapid economic growth in America. It also marked the beginning of the…

First State Bank and Merchants & Farmers Bank announce strategic merger

First State Bank and Merchants & Farmers Bank announce strategic merger

  • Feb 1, 2021

First State Capital Corporation (“FSCC”), parent of First State Bank (“FSB”), and M&F Bancorp, Inc. (“MFB”), parent of Merchants & Far…

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MBJ E-Edition — January 29, 2021

MBJ E-Edition — January 29, 2021

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MBJ E-Edition — January 29, 2021

MBJ E-Edition — January 29, 2021

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NEXT! Magazine E-Edition

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Economic Development

State income tax: Economic, business leaders hesitant on overhaul

State income tax: Economic, business leaders hesitant on overhaul

  • Updated Feb 25, 2021

 

Marijuana advocates raise concerns about Legislature's replacement program

Marijuana advocates raise concerns about Legislature's replacement program

  • Feb 25, 2021

While Mississippi voters overwhelmingly endorsed a specific medical marijuana legalization plan in November, the state might ultimately create…

Amtrak: Passenger trains to return to Gulf Coast in 2022

Amtrak: Passenger trains to return to Gulf Coast in 2022

  • Feb 25, 2021

Amtrak has told freight railroads it intends to resume service next year along the northern Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Mobile for the …

PHIL HARDWICK — Americans and Mississippians are on the move

PHIL HARDWICK — Americans and Mississippians are on the move

  • Feb 24, 2021

Americans continue to migrate to southern and western states. Mississippians continue to move to the Jackson suburbs, the Gulf Coast, and coll…

Mississippi leads U.S. in new-business applications

Mississippi leads U.S. in new-business applications

  • Feb 23, 2021

Mississippi led the nation in new-business applications in the 12 months starting in January 2020, according to data gathered from the U.S. Ce…

Morgan appointed Vice Chair of MCBL&F Government Affairs Committee

Morgan appointed Vice Chair of MCBL&F Government Affairs Committee

  • Feb 23, 2021

The Madison County Business League & Foundation has announced that Bobby Morgan, Vice President of Public Affairs for Atmos Energy, has be…

Mississippi House proposes several changes to state taxes

Mississippi House proposes several changes to state taxes

  • Feb 23, 2021

Mississippi House leaders are pushing to decrease some state taxes and increase others.

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Balch & Bingham hires Russell as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Balch & Bingham hires Russell as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

  • Feb 23, 2021

Balch & Bingham has announced the addition of Brandi Russell who joins the firm as its chief diversity & inclusion officer and directo…

FOCUS ON LAW AND ACCOUNTING — Byars’ love of the outdoors gives him perspective

FOCUS ON LAW AND ACCOUNTING — Byars’ love of the outdoors gives him perspective

  • Feb 10, 2021

Author Izaak Walton once wrote in his 17th century tome The Compleat Angler that “God never did make a more calm, quiet, innocent recreation t…

Jones Walker's Harris joins International Association of Defense Counsel

Jones Walker's Harris joins International Association of Defense Counsel

  • Feb 9, 2021

The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Andrew S. Harris, a partner at Jones Walker LLP in Jackson, Mississ…

Bradley's Cupples, Fortenberry elected to Capital Area Bar Association board

Bradley's Cupples, Fortenberry elected to Capital Area Bar Association board

  • Feb 9, 2021

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Margaret Oertling Cupples and Jason Fortenberry, attorneys in the firm’s Jackson …

Tax experts trying to keep things as normal as possible

Tax experts trying to keep things as normal as possible

  • Updated Feb 2, 2021

Tax matters, like just about every other aspect of life, have been complicated by the COVID-19 outbreak. From disruptions in business to myria…

Former Mississippi U.S. Attorney joins Phelps

Former Mississippi U.S. Attorney joins Phelps

  • Feb 1, 2021

Mike Hurst, the immediate past U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, has become a litigation partner at Phelps, the firm ann…

Wise Carter expands to Michigan with opening of Detroit office

Wise Carter expands to Michigan with opening of Detroit office

  • Updated Feb 1, 2021

Wise Carter is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office in Detroit, Michigan with the addition of Mary C. O’Donnell as firm shareh…

Manufacturing

Mississippi leads U.S. in new-business applications

Mississippi leads U.S. in new-business applications

BREAKING: Goodyear to acquire Cooper Tire in $2.8 billion deal

BREAKING: Goodyear to acquire Cooper Tire in $2.8 billion deal

Yak Access faces challenges after pipeline shutdown

Yak Access faces challenges after pipeline shutdown

Locker manufacturer to open Batesville plant, create 60 jobs

Locker manufacturer to open Batesville plant, create 60 jobs

Linen service invests $5.8 million, adds 75 jobs in Greenville buyout

Linen service invests $5.8 million, adds 75 jobs in Greenville buyout

Calif. auto parts maker moving headquarters to Olive Branch

Calif. auto parts maker moving headquarters to Olive Branch

Signify to close Tupelo manufacturing plant, cutting 135 jobs

Signify to close Tupelo manufacturing plant, cutting 135 jobs

Biewer Lumber building new sawmill, creates 150 jobs

Biewer Lumber building new sawmill, creates 150 jobs

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Architects & Engineering

Killingsworth named 2020 Dennis Cagle Award winner

Killingsworth named 2020 Dennis Cagle Award winner

Anna Marie Chapman named Director of Human Resources at Neel-Schaffer

Anna Marie Chapman named Director of Human Resources at Neel-Schaffer

David Freni joins Neel-Schaffer as a Senior Project Manager in Florida

David Freni joins Neel-Schaffer as a Senior Project Manager in Florida

Beatty joins Neel-Schaffer as Water Resources Engineer

Beatty joins Neel-Schaffer as Water Resources Engineer

Nelson joins Neel-Schaffer as Construction Services Manager

Nelson joins Neel-Schaffer as Construction Services Manager

Burns Cooley Dennis acquires SoilTech Consultants

Burns Cooley Dennis acquires SoilTech Consultants

Michael Cooper re-joins Neel-Schaffer as Hydraulics Engineer

Michael Cooper re-joins Neel-Schaffer as Hydraulics Engineer

Historic tax incentives key to rehabilitation

Historic tax incentives key to rehabilitation

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Technology

David Freni joins Neel-Schaffer as a Senior Project Manager in Florida

David Freni joins Neel-Schaffer as a Senior Project Manager in Florida

Yak Access faces challenges after pipeline shutdown

Yak Access faces challenges after pipeline shutdown

C Spire named one of best mid-sized employers in U.S. by Forbes and Statista, Inc.

C Spire named one of best mid-sized employers in U.S. by Forbes and Statista, Inc.

BILL CRAWFORD — Unchecked AI algorithms threaten civilization

BILL CRAWFORD — Unchecked AI algorithms threaten civilization

FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY — C Spire's McIntosh able to think on the fly

FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY — C Spire's McIntosh able to think on the fly

C Spire invests $1 billion to speed deployment of 5G, fiber broadband in Mississippi, Alabama

C Spire invests $1 billion to speed deployment of 5G, fiber broadband in Mississippi, Alabama

MICHELLE PLUSKOTA — How Small Businesses Can Prepare for the New Year

MICHELLE PLUSKOTA — How Small Businesses Can Prepare for the New Year

For NASA engineer Christine Powell, Stennis Space Center is home

For NASA engineer Christine Powell, Stennis Space Center is home

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