Business
Closing the Skills Gap One Worker at a Time
As employers struggle to find qualified workers, community colleges and training programs are racing to prepare Mississippians for modern jobs.
On Main Street, a Fragile Small-Business Revival
Downtown revitalization efforts are bringing new life to Mississippi's small-town commercial districts, one storefront at a time.
Mississippi's Central Location Fuels a Logistics Boom
The state's position and infrastructure are attracting distribution centers, turning geography into economic advantage.
Selling Mississippi: The Business of Heritage Tourism
The state's rich cultural history has become a significant economic asset, as tourism built on music, food, and the past draws visitors and dollars.
The Coast's Casinos Reckon With a Changing Market
Gaming has been an economic pillar of the Gulf Coast for decades. Now the industry faces new competition and shifting habits.
Why Community Banks Still Matter in Mississippi
In a state with many small towns and small businesses, locally rooted banks play an outsized role in the economy.
Lights, Camera, Mississippi: Courting the Film Industry
With incentives and distinctive locations, the state is working to attract film and television production and the spending that follows.
Women Entrepreneurs Build Their Own Networks
Facing distinct obstacles, women business owners across Mississippi are forming networks to share capital, advice, and support.
The Cooperative Model Finds New Life in Rural Mississippi
From electricity to groceries to farming, member-owned cooperatives are helping communities meet needs the market has neglected.