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A Leadership Vicksburg 2025–2026 team, 2 Chix & 7 Fellas, presented their community project in partnership with the Vicksburg Police Department to support and expand the department’s newly launched U-Turn Program, which is designed to empower local youth through mentorship, resources, and support systems that help them thrive.

As part of the nine-month Leadership Vicksburg program, participants are challenged to identify a community need and develop a sustainable project that creates a lasting impact. After researching local challenges and opportunities, the 2 Chix & 7 Fellas team chose to focus on youth development, recognizing the importance of early intervention, mentorship, and positive community engagement.

Working alongside the Vicksburg Police Department, the team has helped support curriculum development and program implementation for youth ages 12-17. The program is designed to provide participants with structured mentorship, leadership development, academic support, social-emotional learning, mental health resources, community engagement opportunities, and service-learning experiences.

Deputy Chief Tommy Curtis emphasized the significance of the initiative and the partnership.

“It’s never too late to change directions. One U-turn can change a lifetime, and strong futures start with one decision to turn things around,” said Curtis. “We’re excited to be partnering with Leadership Vicksburg to invest in the future of our youth. Through this […]

The Vicksburg-Warren Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2026 Vicksburg Entrepreneur Bootcamp, a hands-on business development program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. The classes will provide the participants with the tools, resources, and expert guidance needed to develop, test, and strengthen the success potential of their business ideas.

The six-session program begins Tuesday, May 26, concluding with a Business Plan Competition and a celebratory Graduation Ceremony. Classes will be held at MCITy – 1622 Washington Street from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

“Entrepreneurs are the heart of a strong and growing local economy, and this Bootcamp represents one of the most meaningful ways our community invests in its entrepreneurs.” said Pablo Diaz, President & CEO of the Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership. “Through the partnership of the Chamber, the City of Vicksburg, Warren County, and our local banking partners, we are proud to continue offering a program that equips entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to build sucessful businesses. Wherever they are in their journey, they don’t have to go at it alone, this program is perfect for them to find the support they need.”

The Bootcamp uses the Business Model Canvas framework to help participants identify […]

The Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership (VWEDP) today announced that the Mississippi River Inland Port Complex (MRIPC), a 1,238-acre industrial site currently under development, has been selected for inclusion in Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) Room to Grow Site Ready Program— further reinforcing its position as a premier destination for industrial investment.

As part of the program, MRIPC earned a Silver-level certification following a comprehensive evaluation by global engineering and construction firm Burns & McDonnell. The designation confirms that the site has completed extensive due diligence, helping to accelerate development timelines and reduce risk for prospective investors.

The CPKC Site Ready Program identifies high-quality, rail-served industrial sites across North America that are strategically positioned for growth. MRIPC’s inclusion reflects its strong infrastructure, development readiness, and ability to support large-scale industrial projects. Certified sites are recognized for their proximity to key markets and their capacity to facilitate efficient, streamlined development.

Through CPKC’s rail network, MRIPC offers direct connectivity across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, providing a significant logistical advantage for companies seeking integrated, multimodal transportation solutions.

This designation builds on the growing momentum surrounding the Mississippi River Inland […]

The Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership announced today that the the Mississippi River Inland Port Complex (MRIPC), the 1,238-acre site with direct access to the Mississippi River, currently under development, has received a Silver designation through the REDI Sites program, a first-of-its-kind national standard for evaluating site readiness for U.S. office and industrial projects. The program, administered by the nationally recognized Site Selectors Guild provides a rigorous, third party reviewed assessment to help communities position their properties for investment.

As part of the program, the Mississippi River Inland Port Complex (MRIPC) has received a Silver designation, recognizing its readiness for development and alignment with industry expectations.

Launched in 2024, REDI Sites was created to bring consistency, credibility, and visibility to site readiness, a process that has historically varied from state to state. Each site is evaluated across five core categories: ownership and entitlements, ease of development, utility access, environmental considerations, and logistics.

The REDI Sites Silver-Level certification is a testament to the region’s increasing economic development momentum. In March 2026, Site Selection Magazine ranked Vicksburg, Mississippi No. 1 in projects per capita among communities on the Mississippi River corridor. This recognition follows the announcement of $4.6B in capital investment, over 400 direct and indirect jobs, […]

The Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership announced today that the March 2026 issue of Site Selection magazine has ranked Vicksburg, Mississippi, No. 1 in projects per capita among communities along the entire U.S. Mississippi River corridor. The publication highlighted strong economic momentum along the Mississippi River corridor, with Vicksburg claiming the number one position.

The recognition comes as part of Site Selection’s annual national rankings, widely regarded as “the industry scoreboard” for corporate facility investment. The rankings are based on new and expanded private sector corporate facilities tracked by the proprietary Conway Projects Database. Vicksburg took the top spot among all communities along the Mississippi corridor after announcing over $4.6B capita investments, over 400 direct and indirect jobs, and over 4,000 construction jobs to be created in the region over the next four to five years. Across the full length of the Mississippi River, from Minnesota to Louisiana, Vicksburg led all communities in projects per capita over an 18-month period beginning in July 2024.

The ranking reflects the community’s continued success in attracting impactful private-sector investment, including manufacturing, logistics, research and development, and other corporate end-user facilities. Qualifying projects for the ranking must meet at least one of three criteria: a capital investment of […]

Vicksburg, Mississippi – November 20, 2025 – In a monumental move poised to redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence infrastructure, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced an investment of at least $3 billion to establish a cutting-edge, next-generation data center campus in Warren County, Mississippi. This colossal commitment, revealed this week, represents the largest private investment in Warren County’s history and underscores Amazon’s aggressive strategy to bolster its cloud computing capabilities and solidify its leadership in the burgeoning fields of generative AI and machine learning.

The multi-billion-dollar initiative is far more than a simple expansion; it is a strategic declaration in the race for AI dominance. This state-of-the-art facility is purpose-built to power the most demanding AI and cloud workloads, ensuring that Amazon Web Services (AWS) can continue to meet the escalating global demand for advanced computing resources. With the digital economy increasingly reliant on sophisticated AI models, this investment is a critical step in providing the foundational infrastructure necessary for the next wave of technological innovation.

Unpacking the Technical Core of AI Advancement

This “next-generation” data center campus in Warren County, particularly in Vicksburg, is engineered from the ground up to support the most intensive AI and machine learning operations. At its heart, […]