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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Expanding, Creating
900 Jobs in Olive Branch
Gov. Phil Bryant and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announced recently the company is expanding operations at its 2 million-square-foot distribution center in Olive Branch. The project is creating approximately 900 new jobs, in addition to the over 650 current employees. Additionally, the facility employs between 2,000 and 3,000 seasonal workers each year during peak periods.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home. These products, representing eight distinct merchandise strategies - Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham - are marketed through e-commerce websites, direct mail catalogs and 589 stores.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an MEC member.
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MEC to Focus on Communities at Regional
Round-Ups
Greetings!
For years, MEC has traveled around the state, getting your input on various topics related to how we can move Mississippi forward.
This year we are taking a different approach, building from the ground up as we focus on each region of our great state through MEC's Regional Round-Ups.
Our first series of Round-Ups will focus on Southwest Mississippi and the communities of McComb, Brookhaven and Natchez.
MEC, along with local business and community leaders, will discuss how your area can grow its economic competitiveness and help put Mississippi in the place of greatest opportunity.
I hope to see you there!
Keep the faith,
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The 2014 Winter-Reed Partnership Award will be presented to Dr. Hank Bounds, Commissioner of Higher Education, during a tribute dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Jackson Convention Complex.
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Airbus Helicopters Inc. Signs Fleet Contract with California Highway Patrol
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'Mississippi's Greatest Athletes' Book Sales to Benefit Hall of Fame
Corporate Discounts Available
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2014 Southern Automotive Conference Set for Oct. 8-10 in Birmingham
 On October 8-10, senior executives from OEMs from across the southeast will showcase their plants' latest developments. Governor Phil Bryant will join Governor Robert Bentley of Alabama for a round table discussion on how to keep the auto industry in the South on top and increase the region's competitive advantage. Click Here to Register Read More ___________________
Mad Genius, Eyevox Owner Acquires Mississippi Film Studios
Mad Genius Inc. and Eyevox Entertainment, LLC owner Rick Moore has acquired Mississippi Film Studios in Canton.
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ROXUL Inc. Celebrates Grand Opening of First U.S. Facility
in Byhalia, Creates 150 Jobs
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Present at the grand opening in Byhalia were (from left) Ronnie Joe Bennett, Marshall County Board of Supervisors, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Governor Phil Bryant, Eelco van Heel, CEO of the ROCKWOOL Group and ROXUL President Trent Ogilvie.
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Gov. Phil Bryant and officials from ROXUL, Inc. cut the ribbon recently on the company's first U.S. manufacturing facility in Byhalia, Miss., in Marshall County. The facility is 600,000 square feet and is located on a 100-acre site in the Chickasaw Trail Industrial Park. The project is a $160 million corporate investment and is creating 150 new jobs.
ROXUL Inc. is a leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation products. Stone wool is a fiber-based insulation made from natural stone and recycled content.
ROXUL Inc. is an MEC member.
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United Nations Climate Official Visits Kemper Facility
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Jukka Uosukainen, Director of the Climate Technology Centre and Network for the United Nations (left),Joe Miller, Project Manager Kemper Project Construction Start-up and Mihaela Cartsei, Atlantic Council survey the Kemper facility.
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The top climate official at the United Nations visited the Kemper County Energy Facility, hailing the plant as a front-runner in new technologies that will help meet the world's energy needs in the future.
Mississippi Power is an MEC member.
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2014 Governor's Energy Summit Set for October 8th
Texas Governor Rick Perry to Deliver Keynote
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Rick Perry, Governor of Texas and 2012 Presidential Candidate, will deliver the keynote address at the 2014 Governor's Energy Summit October 8th at the Jackson Convention Complex.
The summit's program will start at 9 a.m. on October 8th and will conclude with Perry's luncheon remarks.
There is no cost to attend the event, but space is limited. To register for this year's summit, please visit the MEI website at www.mei.ms.
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Entergy Named a National Leader in Economic Development for Seventh Consecutive Year
Entergy Corporation has been named one of the nation's Top 10 utilities in economic development by Site Selection magazine for its 2013 efforts to help attract nearly $21 billion in projects that could create more than 9,200 jobs in its four-state service territory. It is the seventh straight year Entergy's utilities have been named to the magazine's list, which appears in the September 2014 edition and online at siteselection.com. Entergy Mississippi is an MEC member.
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Entergy Corporation Recognized as S&P 500 Leader in
Climate Change
Entergy Corporation has been recognized as a leader among S&P 500 companies by environmental non-profit CDP for its actions to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the business risks of climate change.
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Schloegel Honored With MGA Geographic Visionary Award
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George Schloegel (center), stands with Carl Chaney, President & CEO of Whitney Bank (left) and John Hairston, CEO of Hancock Bank after being awarded the MGA Geographic Visionary Award.
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Former Mayor of Gulfport and Hancock Bank CEO George Schloegel was recently honored with the Mississippi Geographical Alliance Geographic Visionary Award during a luncheon in Jackson.
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Ingalls Shipbuilding Delivers National Security Cutter
Hamilton to U.S. Coast Guard
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Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Cuccias (right) presents a ceremonial key to the National Security Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) to Rear Adm. Bruce D. Baffer.
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Huntington Ingalls Industries' Ingalls Shipbuilding division delivered the National Security Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) to the U.S. Coast Guard recently. The ship will be commissioned in Charleston, S.C., on Dec. 6.
Ingalls has delivered three NSCs, and three more are currently under construction. Ingalls Shipbuilding is an MEC member.
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Ingalls Shipbuilding Authenticates Keel on Ralph Johnson (DDG 114)
Huntington Ingalls Industries' Ingalls Shipbuilding division authenticated the keel for the company's 30th Aegis guided missile destroyer, Ralph Johnson (DDG 114).
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Sanderson Farms Championship to Feature
Inaugural Women's Day Nov. 4
 This year's tournament will feature the inaugural Women's Day event on Nov. 4 featuring Leigh Anne Tuohy of The Blind Side fame. The event will be held from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Country Club of Jackson Ballroom.
Tickets range from $1,000 per table of eight or $125 per individual ticket.
Additional activities for the Women's Brunch Attendees Include:
- Two good-any-day tournament tickets
- 10% off merchandise in the Official Merchandise Tent
- Tours of the golf course and "best places to watch" with Sanderson Farms Championship professionals (11:00 a.m.)
- Tours of the Golf Channel Studio (Noon)
- Watch Tuesday Practice Rounds of PGA TOUR Golf
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Sanderson Farms Championship Expands
Support of Children's Hospital
 This year, the Sanderson Farms Championship will have a new home - the Country Club of Jackson, a new date - Nov. 3-9, and a renewed focus - growing the awareness of the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children, Mississippi's only children's hospital.
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ABOUT US
The Mississippi Economic Council has been the voice of Mississippi business since 1949. MEC deals with broad issues that relate to businesses through advocacy, research, resources and leadership. MEC has 9,400 members from 1,100 member firms in 2,400 locations throughout Mississippi.
Greetings! You are receiving this newsletter because of your past involvement with the Mississippi Economic Council. For more information about MEC, please visit our website at www.msmec.com
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Mississippi Economic Council - The State Chamber of Commerce
248 E. Capitol Street, Suite 940 - Jackson, Mississippi 39201
P.O. Box 23276 - Jackson, Mississippi 39225-3276
Phone: 601-969-0022 - 1-800-748-7626
Fax: 601-353-0247 - 1-888-717-2809
Click Here for MEC Web Site
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