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Thursday, December 5, 2024

MMA Signs NAM Letter to President-Elect Trump Regarding Regulatory Actions

Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Manufacturers, along with the Mississippi Manufacturers Association and more than 100 other manufacturing associations, sent a letter to President Donald Trump laying out a roadmap for regulatory actions across a wide range of agencies that would boost the manufacturing economy and put a stop to the regulatory onslaught that is costing manufacturers $350 billion each year.

Monday, November 25, 2024

MMA Scholarship Spotlight: Mississippi State's Hunter Yelverton

JACKSON - Like many people with a knack for numbers, Mississippi State senior Hunter Yelverton thought majoring in industrial engineering would be the perfect path for him to take in college.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Governor Reeves Announces $110 Million Investment in Economic Development Projects

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves announced the state of Mississippi is investing over $110 million toward economic development, infrastructure upgrades, workforce development, tourism, and conservation efforts throughout Mississippi.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

MMA Members: Count on UPS® to Deliver Even More Savings

JACKSON - Are you looking to strengthen your supply chain? When today’s successes become tomorrow’s challenges, your MMA UPS® Savings Program is already ready with a flexible global network that can anticipate your challenges and has the expertise to help identify business opportunities with proven reliability and efficiency.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Veterans in Manufacturing

JACKSON - To celebrate Veterans Day, the Mississippi Manufacturers Association interviewed three veterans working for member companies about their service, jobs, and the brotherhood they found in the armed forces.

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

600 Manufacturing and Business Leaders Pledge to Work with Next President, Urge National Unity Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary

Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Manufacturers and 606 business leaders from across the manufacturing economy signed and released a letter to be sent to the next president, following the election. The letter demonstrates a firm commitment to working with the next administration regardless of whom the American people send to the White House.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

MMA, MEC, and BIPEC to Explore Creating New Alliance

Business Alignment 2026 will focus on unifying business community

JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 29, 2024) – A transformative initiative is underway to evaluate the potential of creating a single, unified organization to represent business and industry throughout Mississippi.

Thursday, October 24, 2024

AccelerateMS Launches Two Workforce Development Initiatives

JACKSON, Miss.— Governor Tate Reeves and AccelerateMS, in collaboration with the Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP), the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES), and the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District are excited to announce two transformative initiatives aimed at strengthening Mississippi’s workforce: the Mississippi Apprenticeship Accelerator (MAA) and Mississippi Reconnect. These programs will be critical in closing skills gaps, providing career pathways, and driving economic growth across the state.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Superior Optical Lab Expands Operations in Jackson County

JACKSON (Mississippi Development Authority) - Eyeglass manufacturer Superior Optical Lab is expanding in Jackson County. The project is a $12,451,728 corporate investment and will create 188 jobs. 

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

MMA-MEP Needs Your Input for Four-State Supply Chain Event

JACKSON - The Mississippi Manufacturers Association's - Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MMA-MEP) is thrilled to announce our upcoming Four-State (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee) Supply Chain Event in Starkville, Mississippi, on February 17-18, 2025.

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