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The Vicksburg-Warren Economic Development Partnership announced today that steel industry supplier P.C. Campana has selected a site at the Port of Vicksburg to locate its first operations in the South. P.C. Campana produces alloyed cored wire, cored wire feeders and metal cutting products used in the steel manufacturing industry. The project entails the location of two manufacturing lines to the Port of Vicksburg into two existing buildings being acquired by P.C. Campana. The project represents a capital investment of $3.43 million dollars and will create 17 direct jobs.

The Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership worked with the company and the Mississippi Development Authority to secure assistance for the project through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program.

Governor Tate Reeves praised the move by P.C. Campana. “Mississippi is proud to welcome P.C. Campana to Vicksburg. This latest investment in the River City is another clear sign that our momentum continues strong across the state. When companies choose Mississippi, they know they’re getting a world-class workforce and communities that are ready to help them succeed — all in one of the best states in the nation for business. Industrial investments like this sustain families for generations and keep our economy competitive and moving forward.”

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JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Amazon is planning to invest $3 billion in Warren County to build a new data center campus. This investment is expected to create at least 200 high-paying full-time jobs and support more than 300 additional positions in the region.

This investment builds upon Amazon’s previous commitment to Mississippi. In January 2024, Amazon announced plans to invest at least $10 billion and create 1,000 direct jobs to establish data center campuses in Madison County. Since then, the company has created thousands of indirect jobs through data center construction, the supply chain and related services.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and widely adopted cloud, enabling a new era of generative AI through strategic investments in advanced infrastructure, machine learning services, and agentic AI applications. Today’s announcement in Warren County, alongside previous commitments made across the U.S. in recent months, further strengthens investments in generative AI and high-tech cloud infrastructure. These efforts reflect Amazon’s ongoing commitment to supporting U.S. leadership in AI and helping customers across all industries harness AI-driven solutions to transform operations and accelerate innovation. Millions of customers, including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies, rely on AWS to advance […]

The investment will create hundreds of jobs, boost local communities, and scale innovation.

Amazon today announced plans to invest at least $3 billion in Warren County, Mississippi, to build a new data center campus to support artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technologies. This investment is estimated to create at least 200 new jobs at the Amazon data center campus, plus support more than 300 additional full-time equivalent positions in the Warren County community overall. These opportunities include data center engineers, network specialists, operations managers, and security specialists, while sustaining thousands more jobs in construction and the supply chain across the Magnolia State.
This represents the largest private investment in Warren County’s history and follows Amazon’s landmark $10 billion investment in Madison County announced in 2024. Together, these investments reinforce Amazon’s dedication to building America’s technological future.
The new data center campus builds on Amazon’s strong track record of innovation, scale, and engineering excellence, bringing the same advanced infrastructure that powers the world’s largest AI compute clusters to Warren County. With custom-designed chips, servers, and network architecture, these energy-efficient data centers expand cutting-edge technology in Mississippi.

“Mississippi has built an economy that attracts world-class investment,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “This $3 billion investment by Amazon is […]

The Vicksburg Entrepreneur Bootcamp is a six-week program to train entrepreneurs and small business owners on the skills needed to start and grow a successful business

Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce announces the conclusion of the “2023 Vicksburg Entrepreneur Bootcamp” and reveals Business Plan competition Winner.

Vicksburg, Mississippi –  (December 8, 2023).- “The Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce announced today the conclusion of the 2023 Vicksburg Entrepreneur Bootcamp. The six-week program trains small businesses and entrepreneurs in skills needed to start and grow a business, including market research, accounting, legal, and finance, among others. The program is a partnership between the Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce and Hinds Community College and received financial support from the Cadence Bank Foundation.

The program holds a business plan competition at the end of the coursework, and the winner receives a $1,500 seed grant to support their business. The prize for the Business Plan Competition is sponsored by the Vicksburg Chamber of Commerce, the City of Vicksburg, Cadence, Delta Bank, Guaranty Bank, Mutual Credit Union, Regions, River Hills Bank, and Trustmark. Seventeen participants completed the Bootcamp class this year, and eight of them participated in the business plan competition.