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Combating the Coronavirus Resources | Response | Impact With the U.S. now reporting a limited number of COVID-19 cases, it’s important that businesses of all sizes and sectors continue to monitor the situation and are as prepared as possible to protect the health of their workers. Resources & Guidelines for Business The U.S. Chamber is working closely with the White House, U.S. government agencies, and foreign government officials to inform and equip businesses with the most important and up-to-date information to ensure we are all adequately prepared to protect Americans at home and abroad. All employers should [...]

The site development work proposed by the Warren County Port Commission demonstrates the Port’s commitment to developing qualified available sites that meet the needs of prospective businesses in the current business environment. With these grants, we are pleased to continue to support the important work Vicksburg is doing to further prepare these sites for industrial development, enhancing the competitiveness of the sites, the community, and the State of Mississippi. The Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership receives $241,450 to continue improvements at CERES Industrial Park Vicksburg, Miss. (January 24, 2020) – The Warren County Port [...]

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 [...]

Mississippi's transportation network is one of the best in the country, from our integrated highway and interstate systems to our waterways that provide companies like Golding Barge Line with exceptional, convenient access to consumers around the country. I thank the Golding Barge team for adding new jobs in Vicksburg and for their continued trust in our workforce and business environment. Golding Barge Line to add 25 jobs and invest $20 million Vicksburg, Mississippi – (December 12) – The Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership announced today that inland water transportation company Golding Barge Line [...]

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 [...]