The Senate passed with little debate Wednesday a bill that would authorize the Madison County Economic Development Authority to issue up to $100 million in bonds for an expansion of the Nissan plant in Canton. The bonds would not be general obligation, but would be classified as revenue-only. Nissan would service the bonds via lease [...] [...]

One of the things I enjoy is working with companies to help them better show appreciation to their employees. Studies show that most workers do not feel “valued” in their job. High-performance organizations know that people are their greatest asset and are very intentional about growing and developing their teams. Dan Bednarzyk, a vice president [...] [...]
The Mississippi Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve recently honored Nissan North America and Arree Williams, manager of product quality assurance at Nissan’s Canton vehicle assembly plant, with the Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support for employees who serve in the Mississippi National Guard and Reserve. Sgt. Stephen D. Pruitt nominated [...] [...]
by Ted Carter Published: April 29,2012
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The State of Mississippi gives but can also take away when it comes to handing companies tens of millions of dollars in bond money to build or expand their operations in the state. The money from the Mississippi Economic Development Bond Project comes with conditions and if those conditions are not met, the State insists [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: January 8,2012
Tags: AJA Management & Technical Services, Andy Taggart, Atmos Energy, ATT Mississippi, BancorpSouth, BankPlus, Baptist Health Systems, Butler Snow, Community Bank, Entergy Mississippi, Garrett Enterprises, Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, Grogan & Crews Insurance & Employee Benefits, Health Management Associates Inc., Hederman Brothers Printing, Horne CPA Group, Jackson State University, Knox Ross, Ma, Mangia Bene, Mayo Flynt, Millsaps College, Nissan North America, Nucor Steel, Pelahatchie, People Lease, Reddix Medical Group, Regions Bank, Specialty Metals Supply Inc., St. Dominic Health Services, Taggart Rimes & Usry, TempStaff Inc, Trustmark, University of Mississippi Medical Center
In accordance with the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership by-laws, chairman Paul Moak appointed a nominating committee chaired by Clay Hays. This committee reported their actions to president Duane O’Neill, who in turn is authorized to notify the entire membership of the nominating committee’s report. Candidates to serve a three-year term expiring December 2014 are: Freddie [...] [...]

by Clay Chandler Published: November 17,2011
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BLUE SPRINGS — A year ago, Tereda Hairston was a third grade reading teacher in Starkville. Today, the 32-year-old is a quality check specialist at the Toyota plant in Blue Springs, having started there in July. “I absolutely love it,” Hairston said. “I applied here because I knew what Toyota was about. It’s stable. It’s [...] [...]
CANTON- Nissan North America’s manufacturing plant in Canton is adding one more vehicle to its production line, a utility van that will be an innovative addition to the global automaker’s award-winning fleet. [...]