Pablo Diaz

The Commission is excited to see Pablo earning this important certification especially in light of the many challenges Inland Ports Face in this day and time. We extend our congratulations to him for his commitment to continuous improvement and education as we are confident that the knowledge he acquired will benefit the Port of Vicksburg and our community.

PABLO DIAZ BECOMES THE FIRST PORT DIRECTOR IN VICKSBURG’S HISTORY TO UPHELD THE CERTIFICATION

The Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership announced today that Pablo Diaz has received professional certification as an Inland Marine Port Executive (IMPE). The certification is issued by The International Association of Maritime and Port Professionals (IAMPE) in partnership with the Loeb-Sullivan Graduate School of International Business and Logistics at Maine Maritime Academy.

To obtain the certification, Diaz completed a minimum of 36 hours of coursework that included training on International Transportation systems, Worldwide Port Trends, Inland Water Systems, Port Governance and Administration, Marine Terminal Operations, and Safety, Security, and Emergency Planning among others.

“The IAMPE welcomes this opportunity to work with the professionals at the port and the outstanding port staff in Vicksburg,” said Capt. Jeff Monroe, MM, AMPE, Director of Educational Programs and Standards for […]

The Mississippi Coding Academies will help develop a well-trained workforce which not only meet but exceed, the expectations of today’s high-tech companies.

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LEADS THE WAY TO START CODING
ACADEMY IN VICKSBURG, MS

Vicksburg, Mississippi- August 28, 2018. – The Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership and Hinds Community College (HCC) announced today that Vicksburg will soon have its own Coding Academy as part of the Mississippi Coding Academies.  The Coding Academies were started as a joint public/private initiative formed under the sponsorship of Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) to reduce the shortage of available software coding professionals in the state.  HCC, with support from Innovate and MDA, has taken the lead in the stand-up of the Vicksburg Academy.
According to a press release by the Mississippi Development Authority, Governor Phil Bryan said, “The Mississippi Coding Academies will help develop a well-trained workforce which not only meet but exceed, the expectations of today’s high-tech companies.” The academies offer post-secondary students an intensive 11-month computer science education program. Jackson and Columbus are two of the original cities that were part of the pilot program in 2017.

Hinds Community College (HCC), in its academic and workforce development roles, […]

IT IS THE LARGEST JOB CREATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN WARREN COUNTY IN 15 YEARS

Vicksburg, Miss. (Aug. 24, 2018) – Commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer Unified Brands is investing $9.5 million and creating 425 jobs in Warren County, Miss. The announcement was made by Governor Phil Bryant at the former Simpson Duravent Building located on 88 Armory Road, at the CERES Industrial Park. The project represents the largest manufacturing job creation project announced in Warren County in more than 15 years.
“Mississippians are hard workers who take pride in a job well done, as evidenced by Unified Brands’ decision to grow its operations in our state and create hundreds of new jobs in Warren County. Vicksburg has enjoyed recent economic growth, and this exciting announcement continues that momentum,” Gov. Phil Bryant said.

Unified Brands is a leader in professional food equipment design, manufacturing and service of products, including cooking equipment, refrigeration systems, ventilation/utility distribution systems, meal delivery systems and more. The company is relocating 425 jobs to Warren County with new product launches and by transferring work to Warren County from company locations in the States of Oklahoma, Michigan, and Byram, MS. Unified Brands is a Division of Dover Corporation, a […]

We have completely renovated our offices to reflect our Vision for the community as crafted in the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Vicksburg-Warren: More Than You Ever Imagined: Tech Centered, Enterprising, Cool, Historic, and Art-Filled. First impressions are essential and our offices need to represent what economic development in Vicksburg and Warren County is all about; a relentless focus on job creation through cooperation, adaptability to change, and a pro-business environment. I believe the new and fresh look of our offices reflect that and much more.

THE MODERN RENOVATIONS
ARE A REPRESENTATION OF THE
BOLD AND PRO-BUSINESS ATTITUDE
OF THE PARTNERSHIP

The Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership (comprised of the Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce, the Port Commission, and the Economic Development Foundation) is set to inaugurate its newly renovated office space on Wednesday August 15th by hosting an open house for Chamber members, community leaders, and businesses interested in joining the Chamber. The open house will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Pablo Diaz, President & CEO of the Economic Development Partnership, stated, “We have completely renovated our offices to reflect our Vision for the community as crafted in the Economic Development Strategic Plan.” Diaz is making reference to […]

ED PARTNERSHIP HOSTS MDA FOR VISION & FAMILIARIZATION TOUR OF VICKSBURG

Vicksburg, MS | August 13, 2018 – The Vicksburg Warren Economic Development
Partnership recently hosted the staff and executive team of the MDA (Mississippi Development
Authority) for a vision and familiarization tour of Vicksburg and Warren County. Senior members
of the MDA team included Mr. Mike McGreevy, Deputy Director of MDA, and Mr. Jamie Miller,
Deputy Director for Governmental Affairs and Chief Innovation Officer. Directors and project
managers from the Global Recruitment and Existing Industry teams were also in attendance
during the day and half of activities in Vicksburg. Representatives from Entergy Mississippi
Economic Development and the Greater Jackson Alliance were also part of the delegation.

During the twenty plus hours that the MDA team was in Vicksburg, they enjoyed an original
Vicksburg dinner at Anchuca, learned about the Strategic Plan developed by the Vicksburg
Warren Economic Development Partnership, visited historic homes, tourist attractions and
restaurants, and learned in detail about strategic assets that differentiate Warren County from
the pack in terms of economic development. The delegation spent half a day at ERDC and met
with representatives of numerous laboratories. They learned from the Chamber of Commerce
and EDF about the tech transfer initiatives being developed by the community (including the
Hardware Building […]

Vicksburg Forest Products to Create 125 Jobs and Invest $6M in Vicksburg, MS

Jackson, Miss. (June 19, 2018) – Vicksburg Forest Products is opening a lumber mill in Vicksburg, Miss. After significant upgrades and modifications are complete, the multi-million dollar corporate investment will create 125 jobs.

“Vicksburg’s ideal location combined with the region’s fertile timberland positions Vicksburg Forest Products for years of success in Warren County. I commend the team at Vicksburg Forest Products for re-purposing the lumber mill and for bringing so many jobs to the people of Vicksburg,” Gov. Phil Bryant said.

In March 2018, Anderson Tully Company announced the closure of its Vicksburg operations as of May 15th. Jackson-based Vicksburg Forest Products purchased the assets associated with Anderson Tully and is investing in significant plant upgrades. Once operational, Vicksburg Forest Products will manufacture Southern Yellow Pine lumber with a goal of producing up to 100-million board feet per shift. The company plans to purchase raw materials […]

Industrial Wood Products decision to open its first Mississippi operations in Vicksburg is a great example of a public-private partnership benefiting the local economy and its citizens through job creation and new investment, both of which are vital to a healthy economy.

WOOD RE-MANUFACTURER TO CREATE 50 JOBS AND INVEST $2 MILLION DOLLARS IN VICKSBURG

Jackson, Miss. (May 1, 2018) – Wood manufacturing company Industrial Wood Products is locating several of its existing product lines and capabilities to Vicksburg, Miss. The project represents a corporate investment of more than $2 million and will create 50 jobs in the Vicksburg area. Industrial Wood Products has two existing locations in North Carolina and is acquiring and renovating an existing 120,000 sq. ft. privately-owned building located on Highway 61 South in Vicksburg where it will locate its industrial component manufacturing operations and a paint line. The new facility will include cut-to-length, resawing, ripping, notching and grading capabilities to services pallet and crate manufacturers. The paint line will be used for the company’s existing Rustic Collection product line, which includes pre-stained shiplap boards to be sold in retail stores across the U.S. The facility also will serve as a distribution […]