Economic Development News

College is one of only 12 authorized training centers in the U.S.

Flights have begun to Destin, FL from Jackson, TN.

Lightning Source will invest $22 million to establish company’s fifth U.S. facility.

Company honors employees, customers and suppliers.

Reports from the Bureau of Economic Analysis put Jackson in the top 10 least expensive cities.

Union’s teacher training programs score high for the third year in a row.

Jackson Chamber releases new tools to promote community.

Community leaders in Jackson, Tennessee joined together recently at the Jackson Chamber to find out what the program, “Strong Communities” is about.

Asia Ricketts attends classes at Jackson State and learns hands-on experience as a co-op employee at Toyota Bodine in Jackson.

Over 500 high school students had the opportunity to hear from industry leaders about modern manufacturing and the technical skills needed for today’s workforce