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Nissan bond bill advances

Clay Chandler — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:03:30 +0000

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 [...]

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Bednarzyk uses positive reinforcement in leading Nissan Canton

Martin Willoughby — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:25:27 +0000

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 [...]

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Williams presented award

MBJ Staff — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 06:01:53 +0000

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 [...]

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Audit office is watchdog on bond money for economic development

Ted Carter — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:01:44 +0000

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 [...]

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Committee makes nominations

MBJ Staff — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:07:55 +0000

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 [...]

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Toyota plant in Blue Springs finally making Corollas after starts, stops and changes

Clay Chandler — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:12:20 +0000

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 [...]

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Nissan Launches Utility Van

Stephen McDill — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:09:23 +0000

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.

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