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The Levee System: Great Value to The Delta
As we go to the printer with this edition of Delta Business Journal, the Mississippi River is currently at flood stage. Because of that, I have been thinking about the
Guest Column
Why A Community Foundation Matters
In the heart of the Mississippi Delta lies a quiet powerhouse for good—one that many residents may not realize is shaping lives and supporting the local economy every day. The
Mike McCormick
Leads Largest Farm Organization in State From his earliest childhood memories, all Union Church native Mike McCormick wanted to be was a farmer. “It was something that was built inside of me,” says McCormick. “My first job was working on my father’s farm. I also worked in agriculture supply business for more than five years, selling agricultural equipment to farmers in south and central Mississippi, before being elected as the president of Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) in December 2015. His Farm Bureau involvement came when he volunteered to serve on the Jefferson County Farm
A Multi-level Entity Working to Support the Delta
Tommy Goodwin, Executive Director of the South Delta Planning and Development District, Inc. based in Greenville since 2016, can’t be accused of hyperbole when he makes the following statement. “There’s
Robinson Electric Apprentice Program
Participants Received Certificates in Innovative Class Last November, the first in a series of training classes began at Robinson Electric’s new training facility and the results should have strong economic
The Latest
GE Aerospace Announces $11 Million Investment in Batesville
GE Aerospace is expanding its manufacturing capacity in Batesville. Various projects that represent a significant investment by the company, including its recently announced $11 million
DSU Receives Donation from Boeing to Support Aviation
Delta State University has announced Boeing’s support of the institution’s renowned Commercial Aviation Program. This generous contribution will directly enhance educational opportunities for students pursuing
The View From The Top
Benefits of Action Would Be Plentiful and ImmediateDelta Area Professionals Share Insight These days, “running things”—in any aspect of a business or one’s role in
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Delta Avenue Guitars
Located in the Heart of Downtown Clarksdale Ryan Robertson found a way to turn a lifetime love of music into a thriving business, first
Breeze Airways to Launch Flights from Memphis
Starting this month, Breeze Airways, a Utah-based low-cost air carrier, announced it is coming to Memphis International Airport, with service to three destinations set to
Entergy Mississippi Appoints New Leadership in the Delta Area
Entergy Mississippi has welcomed three new executives to lead all power plant operations, reliability and business operations across the company’s service area. The appointments come
Mississippi Levee Board Attends Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
The Mississippi Levee Board traveled to Washington, D. C. and met with the Mississippi Congressional Delegation on March 10-12. This annual trip, under the