MMA-MEP Hiring Program Coordinator TJ Werre / Tuesday, April 18, 2023 0 523 The Program Coordinator works with the MMA-MEP staff in the development, implementation and improvement of programs and services to enable growth and resiliency in Mississippi’s manufacturing supply chain. Read more
Raytheon Technologies in Forest Wins 2023 Mississippi Makers' Challenge Sponsored by Hancock Whitney TJ Werre / Thursday, March 23, 2023 0 817 JACKSON – The Next Generation Jammer from Raytheon Technologies is the winner of the 2023 Mississippi Makers’ Challenge Sponsored by Hancock Whitney and has earned the title of “Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi”. Representatives from Raytheon Technologies were presented with a trophy and a ‘Winner’ banner during a ceremony at the Mississippi State Capitol Thursday morning. Read more
Column: Mississippi Manufacturers Remain Resilient TJ Werre / Friday, March 17, 2023 0 314 JACKSON (by MMA President & CEO John McKay and published in Magnolia Tribune) -Manufacturing has seen many ups and downs in Mississippi over the last century. From its nascent beginnings as much of the South moved from agrarian-based economies to the incredibly high-tech industries that we see today, there have been several inflection points that have shaped manufacturing. Read more
Finalists Announced in 2nd Annual Mississippi Makers’ Challenge TJ Werre / Monday, March 13, 2023 0 388 JACKSON – The 2nd annual Mississippi Makers’ Challenge Sponsored by Hancock Whitney is down to its final four products. Read more
MMA Member Ingalls to Expand Unmanned System Capabilities with Ocean Aero TJ Werre / Wednesday, March 8, 2023 0 426 MCLEAN, Va. and GULFPORT, Miss. — HII (NYSE: HII) and Ocean Aero initiated a strategic agreement to advance the combined capabilities of their respective unmanned maritime platforms and autonomy software solutions. Read more