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As decision timelines for companies grow shorter, Vicksburg Warren County understands having sites ready for development is a necessity to remain competitive. Entergy is proud to add three sites in CERES to the growing list of certified sites in our service territory. I commend the Economic Development Partnership for making the significant investments to meet the requirements of our program.

Entergy Mississippi Certifies Three Sites at Ceres as Project Ready

Vicksburg, Mississippi (January 9) – The Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership announced today that Entergy Mississippi has authorized certification of three sites at the CERES Industrial Park as Economic Development Project Ready Sites. The certification is the culmination of months of work done by the Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership in coordination with Entergy Mississippi. The work included a comprehensive review, due dilligence, and documentation generation for the three sites, in order to make them ready for prospective manufacturing or industrial projects.

Site location consultants and prospective companies require immediate response times and communities must be able to respond effectively and efficiently on very short notice. Entergy Mississippi works with communities to help them identify the due diligence and analysis needed to make sure their sites are […]

Leadership Vicksburg Class of 2019
Closed Registration

LEADERSHIP VICKSBURG IS COMMITTED TO SHAPING COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES IN VICKSBURG & WARREN COUNTY

Participants will complete an intense training retreat, attend eight business and community learning sessions, and will complete a community project.

The overnight retreat blends both indoor and outdoor activities that focus on the development of
team building, leadership, organization, and communication skills – during which participants will build important relationships that will be useful in their professional, civic, and personal endeavors.

Over the next eight months, participants will have the opportunity to meet and interact with a broad range of community and business leaders.  This year’s training retreat will be at Warner-Tully YMCA Camp in Port Gibson, MS. Go to Application

IMPORTANT DATES

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
Orientation
At the Vicksburg Chamber of Commerce
Speakers: Pablo Diaz, Mark Stevens

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
Retreat Hotel
Dinner & Personality Profiles

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
Retreat
Team Building YMCA Warner Tully

SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
November 2019- August 2020
*The schedule for Industry Awareness […]

It’s an honor to welcome Alcorn State University’s first female president to Vicksburg as we work to build on our long-standing relationship with the university for the betterment of our city. We’re grateful for Dr. Nave’s leadership and Alcorn’s exemplary partnership.

First Female President of
Alcorn State University to
Headline Vicksburg
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

I was honored to attend the MEDC luncheon and represent our City as we received this award. This is a testament to the results oriented economic development program our community is running under the leadership of the Economic Development Partnership. As I have said before, we are just getting started and we do not plan to slow down anytime soon.

The Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) announced that the Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership won the 2018 Community Economic Development Award (CEDA) on February 7, 2019 for its work to attract Unified Brands to Vicksburg, MS

Unified Brands announced in August of 2018 that it had selected Warren County to consolidate multiple operations across the country into one. The project will bring 425 new jobs to Warren County with an associated investment of over $9 million. The relocation represents the largest manufacturing job creation project in Warren County in the last 15 years.
The CEDA Awards program is a “Best Practices” program intended to recognize exceptional contributions of communities in the State of Mississippi for the following efforts: business retention & expansion, business recruitment, community development and community involvement.

The Award was received at an award ceremony in […]

Our company is excited to grow in Mississippi and Vicksburg. We find in Vicksburg a set of unique location advantages that are of great importance as we continue to grow our market share and expand our business.

Vicksburg, Miss. (Feb. 7, 2019) – Liquid fertilizer manufacturer Vicksburg Plant Food is expanding with plans to create 20 new jobs and invest $20 million at its Vicksburg, MS plant.

“Vicksburg has experienced significant economic growth in recent years, and Vicksburg Plant Food’s expansion continues that momentum. I commend the company for choosing to grow in the River City and bring new job opportunities to the people of Warren County,” Gov. Phil Bryant said.

George Flaggs, Mayor of the City of Vicksburg added, “I could not imagine a better way to kick off 2019 than with the announcement of a twenty-million-dollar investment and the creation of twenty jobs for the residents of Vicksburg and Warren County. The City stepped up to the plate early on and made sure that Vicksburg Plant Food could have predictability regarding timetables and permit procedures. I thank the MDA and Governor Bryant for their continued confidence in our community and our economic development efforts.”

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 […]