South Carolina Ports’ Barbara Melvin steps into her new role as president and CEO today, marking the first woman to lead a top 10 U.S. operating container port. Over the past 24 years, Melvin has served SC Ports in a…
New Dock, Rail Construction Continues in Mississippi at Port Bienville
Hancock County Port & Harbor Comm. continues construction of a dock and rail facility at Port Bienville Industrial Park in Mississippi. The $8.8 million project includes a 600-foot bulkhead with a 40-foot apron which can accommodate three barges for loading…
Continental Plans to Invest Over $40M in Mexico Facility
Continental plans a new, state-of-the-art hydraulic hose production facility will be built in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to increase and complement manufacturing capabilities in the region and beyond. The planned investment is worth more than $40 million. The new facility…
Columbia Industries Locating Manufacturing Operations in Starkville
Columbia Industries, LLC, oilfield and solid waste equipment manufacturer, is locating operations in Starkville, Mississippi. The project is a $9.549 million corporate investment and will create 62 jobs. Columbia Industries is relocating to Starkville from Hillsboro, Oregon. The company specializes…
Governor Sisolak Announces $3.7M For Rural Community Development
Governor Sisolak announced that $3,674,024 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds have been awarded to 17 projects in Carson City and rural Nevada. “This year’s CDBG projects will benefit 17,625 Nevadans in five counties, the City of Ely, the…
Restaurant Technology Company Toast to Establish Operations in Tennessee
Toast, Inc., the all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, will establish its new configuration operations facility in Tennessee, selecting Antioch as the first location. Founded and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Toast plans to create more than 100 new jobs over…