7/26/2010 - Introducing MMA Insurance Services To benefit its membership, in 1991 MMA incorporated a self-insured fund, doing business as the MMA Workers’ Compensation Group, to provide workers’ compensation and employers’ liability coverage to qualified MMA members. The MMA ...
To benefit its membership, in 1991 MMA incorporated a self-insured fund, doing business as the MMA Workers’ Compensation Group, to provide workers’ compensation and employers’ liability coverage to qualified MMA members. The MMA ...
6/17/2010 - Toyota to Resume Operations in Blue Springs Toyota Motor Corporation has announced it is resuming preparations to begin production at its north Mississippi plant next year. The company plans to produce the Toyota Corolla, the best-selling car of all time, at the Blue Springs plant.<...
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced it is resuming preparations to begin production at its north Mississippi plant next year.
The company plans to produce the Toyota Corolla, the best-selling car of all time, at the Blue Springs plant.<...
6/17/2010 - La-Z-Boy South celebrates 50 years Citizens of Newton with local and state officials heralded La-Z-Boy South's 50th anniversary Wednesday at a ceremony held at the plant. Many employees, some of whom have worked at the factory for more than 40 years, were honored at the 1 p...
Citizens of Newton with local and state officials heralded La-Z-Boy South's 50th anniversary Wednesday at a ceremony held at the plant.
Many employees, some of whom have worked at the factory for more than 40 years, were honored at the 1 p...
6/16/2010 - 25 Years of Grand Gulf: Helping Mississippi’s People and Economy Did you know that for 25 years the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station has been an energy provider and economic engine? Or that the power plant provides almost 700 jobs for Mississippians? To celebrate Grand Gulf’s 25th anniversary, E...
Did you know that for 25 years the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station has been an energy provider and economic engine? Or that the power plant provides almost 700 jobs for Mississippians? To celebrate Grand Gulf’s 25th anniversary, E...
6/3/2010 - McNeely Named MMA Vice Chairman, Hawkins Elected Secretary-Treasurer Greg McNeely of McNeely Plastics, Inc. in Clinton and Bryan Hawkins of Hawkeye Industries, Inc., in Tupelo have been named vice chairman and secretary-treasurer, respectively, of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA). At its most...
Greg McNeely of McNeely Plastics, Inc. in Clinton and Bryan Hawkins of Hawkeye Industries, Inc., in Tupelo have been named vice chairman and secretary-treasurer, respectively, of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA).
At its most...
5/24/2010 - Itawamba Community College Instructor Receives 2010 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education BILOXI, Miss. (May 21, 2010 ) — Barry Emison, tool and die technology instructor at Itawamba Community College (ICC) in Tupelo, is the recipient of the 2010 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Educa...
BILOXI, Miss. (May 21, 2010 ) — Barry Emison, tool and die technology instructor at Itawamba Community College (ICC) in Tupelo, is the recipient of the 2010 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Educa...
3/26/2010 - Nissan Canton Completes Construction and Retooling for Commercial Vehicle Production Nissan North America, Inc. announced March 24, 2010, the completion of a $118 million expansion and retooling project for commercial vehicle (CV) production at Nissan’s Canton plant. Production trials will begin next month on the NV, the fir...
Nissan North America, Inc. announced March 24, 2010, the completion of a $118 million expansion and retooling project for commercial vehicle (CV) production at Nissan’s Canton plant. Production trials will begin next month on the NV, the fir...
3/10/2010 - 2010 Award for Excellence in Vocational Education The Mississippi Manufacturers Association is now accepting applications for the MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education for 2010 (2009/2010 school year). Deadline for applications to be submitted is March 31, 2010. Download the applicatio...
The Mississippi Manufacturers Association is now accepting applications for the MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education for 2010 (2009/2010 school year). Deadline for applications to be submitted is March 31, 2010. Download the applicatio...
1/28/2010 - JCJC students participate in workforce training Reprinted from WDAM.com By Colleen Donovan JONES COUNTY, MS (WDAM) - Jones County Junior College students are getting their feet wet this semester. Ninety- five students are being trained in welding while 43 are pursuing machining k...
Reprinted from WDAM.com By Colleen Donovan
JONES COUNTY, MS (WDAM) - Jones County Junior College students are getting their feet wet this semester. Ninety- five students are being trained in welding while 43 are pursuing machining k...
1/18/2010 - MMA Legislative Reception Rescheduled for Feb. 17 The Mississippi Manufacturers Association 2010 legislative reception has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010. It will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the 12/11/2009 - Don Mason Named MMA 2009-2010 Chairman of the Board Don E. Mason of Gulfport has been named 2009-2010 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Mason is currently a business development and governmental relations consultant for Seemann Composites, Inc., and Pickering, Inc., and is reti... 12/3/2009 - MMA 2008-09 Chairman Tony Stringer presents gift to Mississippi College Tony Stringer, president of Stringer Industries, Inc. in Tylertown and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to the Mississippi College School of Business. Stringer pre... 11/20/2009 - 2010 Manufacturers Directory Now Available The 2010 Harris Directory of Mississippi Manufacturers, published by Harris InfoSource, is now available, exclusively through MMA. Available in both print and online formats, the directory includes detailed business information o... 9/24/2009 - Senate Democrats to unveil climate bill Sept 30 from Reuters Thursday, September 24 10:11 pm Senate Democrats will unveil legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions next Wednesday, kicking off what is likely to be a battle in Congress as lawmakers tussle over the eco... 8/23/2009 - Further Taxing of Business Not Answer to Budget Shortfall by Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM MMA President and CEO Letter to the Editor, The Clarion-Ledger Aug. 23, 2009 In Dr. Marianne Hill’s recent editorial (“6/12/2009 - East Mississippi Community College Instructor Receives 2009 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Gary Gammill, welding instructor with East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) in Mayhew, is the recipient of the 2009 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Gammill has taught at... 4/20/2009 - MDA Launches Web Site to Provide Information, Answer Questions about MDA Economic Stimulus Programs In tandem with Gov. Haley Barbour’s April 16 “Mississippi Stimulus Summit," the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) launched a Web si... 3/4/2009 - Nissan expands Canton plant as it prepares to build commercial vehicles Construction on pace for 2010 launch of North American commercial vehicle CANTON, Miss. (March 4, 2009) – Nissan North America, Inc.... 1/26/2009 - Former Chairman George Taylor Presents Award to MSU George Taylor, vice president of finance for Reed Manufacturing Company in Tupelo, and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to the Mississippi State Univer... 12/19/2008 - MMA President Conveys Manufacturer Concerns at Governors Economic Symposium MMA President and CEO Jay C. Moon told legislators, business leaders and other elected officials Tuesday, Dec. 16, that the key to helping manufacturers during this current economic crisis is "to try to keep as many manufacturers operational ... 12/5/2008 - Southeast Supply Header to Award $60,000 in Scholarships MMA member Southeast Supply Header, LLC (SESH), a 50/50 joint venture between Spectra Energy Corp. and CenterPoint Energy, Inc. recently announced that it will make a one-time, $10,000 contribution in scholarship monies to six community colleges a... 11/3/2008 - Card Check Legislation Threatens Private Ballot Union Votes by Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FMMMA President & CEOPublished in the Delta Business JournalNovember 2008 Currently pending in the U.S. Congress is legislation, that if passed, would have... 10/6/2008 - Tony Stringer Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2008-09 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced Tony Stringer of Tylertown has been named 2008-2009 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Stringer is president of Stringer Industries, Inc. in Tylertown. “As we face economic uncertainty in many of our busi... 9/30/2008 - MMA Announces Changes in Government Affairs Division The Mississippi Manufacturers Association announces the following changes in its Government Affairs Division: John Baas, formerly MMA director of industrial relations, was promoted to director of government affairs. New staff members John McKay an... 9/25/2008 - Madison Career and Technical Center Instructor Receives 2008 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Jim Walker, technology applications instructor with the Madison Career and Technical Center (MCTC), is the recipient of the 2008 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Walker has taught in the Mad... 7/29/2008 - Caterpillar celebrates repaired facility By Alyssa SchnuggThe Oxford EagleJuly 28, 2008 Elouise Hawkins’ eyes welled up with tears while she looked around the newly repaired Caterpillar facility. &ldqu... 7/18/2008 - MMA Endorses Roger Wicker for U.S. Senator The Mississippi Manufacturers Association board of directors has voted unanimously to endorse U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker in the Nov. 4 Senate election. MMA made the announcement Friday, July 18, at McNeely Plastics, Inc., in Clinton, Miss. 7/11/2008 - Toyota to Build Prius in Blue Springs, Miss. In response to changes in consumer demand and to improve the production efficiency and stability of its North American operations, Toyota announced July 10 that it is adjusting the product... 6/24/2008 - New Academic Center to Focus on Manufacturing Excellence A new partnership at the University of Mississippi aims to keep jobs at home by educating the nation’s future manufacturing professionals. The university, the state of Mississippi an... 4/29/2008 - Former MMA Chairman Dewitte Belk Dies Former MMA Chairman of the Board Dewitte Belk, 72, owner of Mitchell Metal Products, died Saturday, April 26, 2008 at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Dewitte was born in Ethel, Miss., Nov. 9, 1935. He was married for 52 ... 2/12/2008 - Tiles made from corn touted as durable Jeff Ayres Reprinted from The Clarion-Ledger (Feb. 12, 2008) — The next big thing in commercial floor tile could emerge from a 61-year-old manufacturing plant on U.S. 80 in south Jackson. The Armstrong floor plant has launched production of &ld... 1/24/2008 - MMA President & CEO Named to Governor's Tax Panel Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM, MMA president and CEO, has been named by Gov. Haley Barbour to serve on a public-private commission to study Mississippi’s tax system on a comprehensive basis, including how federal and local tax structures affect Mississ... 11/27/2007 - The Health of Your Business Depends on the Health of Your Employees Healthy employees are at work, productive, energetic and more focused on their job. Through MMA’s partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, the state’s health and wellness leader, your covered employees can be healthy and ... 11/20/2007 - MMA 2006-07 Chairman Tommy Dulaney presents gifts to Meridian Community College and Hope Village for Children Tommy Dulaney, founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA chairmans award and appreciation gift to the Meridian Community College... 11/13/2007 - Mississippi tax structure survey under way Focus to be on the tax burden borne by Mississippi manufacturers MMA’s tax survey is currently under way. Throughout the month of November, manufacturers from across the state will be surveyed about the business tax climate in ... 11/9/2007 - 2007 Election Results Click on the link below to download a PDF document showing the 2007 General Election results as reported by the Associated Press. ... 11/1/2007 - George M. Taylor Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2007-08 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced Oct. 22, 2007) — George Taylor of Tupelo has been named 2007-2008 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Taylor is vice president of finance, Reed Manufacturing Company in Tupelo. “This year, much of MMA’s focus wi... 10/31/2007 - MEP.ms survey reveals economic benefit RIDGELAND According to Mississippi Technology Alliance (MTA) president and CEO Dr. Randy Goldsmith, Mississippi manufacturers report that assistance they received from the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Mississippi (MEP.ms) last year produced... 10/28/2007 - Steel primed for surge By Jack Mazurak The Clarion-Ledger COLUMBUS — Mississippi’s steel industry is on a long-term rise, and Ben Bourland feels it. The Louisville native left his plywood mill job this summer and signed on at SeverCorr... 9/4/2007 - Raytheon expands Forest facility Reprinted from the Scott County Times By Chris Allen Baker, Times News Editor FOREST — One of Scott County’s most supportive corporate residents became stronger last week as Raytheon opened a new wing of its facility which is ex... 8/30/2007 - Greene County Vo-Tech Instructor Dale Box Recipient of 2007 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Dale Box, welding instructor with the Greene County Vocational Technical School, is the recipient of the 2007 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Box has taught at in the Greene County program for... 8/21/2007 - Hugh Ketchum Conference Room formally dedicated The main conference room at MMA’s office building is now officially the Hugh Ketchum Conference Room. The MMA board of directors voted in January 2007 to dedicate the conference room in memory of the former MMA president, and a bronze plaqu... 5/22/2007 - MMA Marks Manufacturing Week with Unveiling of Workforce Training Needs Study JACKSON, Miss. (May 22, 2007) — The Mississippi Manufacturers Association marked the third annual Manufacturing Week in Mississippi by releasing results of a recent survey evaluating the workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers. ... 5/3/2007 - May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month Disability insurance remains the most overlooked and least owned of all the major types of insurance. Every day, tens of millions of American workers are at risk of financial ruin because they lack adequate disability income protection. Throughout... 4/27/2007 - Project Jupiter Latest Example of Manufacturing Rebirth JACKSON, Miss. (April 27, 2007) — Project Jupiter in Lowndes County is the latest evidence of a remarkable manufacturing revival that Mississippi has undergone in the last four years. The talk four years ago was of plant closings, but d... 4/2/2007 - Northeast Mississippi Job Fair Set for April 26 The Office of Work-based Learning and Job Placement at East Mississippi Community College has announced that the 2007 Northeast Mississippi Job Fair will be held April 26 at the Lyceum on the Golden Triangle Campus of East Mississippi Community Colle... 3/8/2007 - Doing Business with Japan Timely Topic in Mississippi PHOTO: Gov. Haley Barbour presents Hitoshi Hasegawa, chief executive director of Japan External Trade Organization-Houston, with a gift during the "Doing Business with Japan" seminar held at MMA March 7, 2007. “Doing Business with Jap... 2/27/2007 - Toyota To Build Highlanders in Mississippi New Plant to Start Production by 2010; To Employ 2,000 Team Members TUPELO, Miss. — Miss. Gov. Haley Barbour joined Toyota (NYSE: TM) officials Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, to announce that the company has chosen a 1,700-acre site in Blue S... 1/24/2007 - MMA Weighs in on Unemployment Benefit Bill [Note: The following is a Letter to the Editor sent by MMA President and CEO Jay C. Moon, CEcD, to Mississippi newspapers Monday, January 22, 2007.] Last Thursday, following the announcement by Alan White Co. that it was shutting down its S... 11/10/2006 - Former MMA President Hugh Ketchum dies Hugh Wilson Ketchum, 89, went to be with the Lord after an extended illness Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Hugh was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Paragould, Ark. He was a graduate of Paragould High School, class of 1934, and... 11/10/2006 - MMA 2006 Chairman Bob Baughn presents gift to Itawamba Community College for Workforce Development and Training JACKSON, Miss. (Nov. 9, 2006) Bob Baughn, human resources manager for Tower Automotive in Canton and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to Itawamba Community Colleg... 10/27/2006 - Tommy Dulaney Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2006-07 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 27, 2006) Tommy Dulaney of Meridian has been named 2006-2007 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Dulaney is the founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian. “I want to continue to b... 10/17/2006 - MMA presents national award to U.S. Sen. Trent Lott On Oct. 16, 2006, the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) presented U.S. Sen. Trent Lott with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent sup... 10/14/2006 - MMA presents national award to Rep. Roger Wicker JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 13, 2006) - The Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) today presented Rep. Roger Wicker with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciat... 9/29/2006 - Workforce training survey to be conducted in October Grant program asssessing workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers Phase one of MMA’s workforce training initiative is on target to begin next month. Beginning the first week in October, manufacturers from across the s... 8/31/2006 - Gov. Barbour to address MMA Convention Oct. 28 Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has confirmed that he will address MMA members Saturday morning, Oct. 28., at the 2006 MMA Annual Convention in Destin, Fla. MMA’s 54th Annual Convention will be held October 25-28, 2006, at the Hilton Sandestin B... 8/11/2006 - Hinds Community College Instructor Marvin Moak Recipient of 2006 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Marvin Moak of Hinds Community College (HCC) is the recipient of the 2006 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Moak has served as lead instructor in the electrical technology program on the Raymond... 8/7/2006 - Mississippi Manufacturing Taking Off With Growth of Aerospace Industry by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO (The following article was published in the August 2006 issue of the Northeast Mississippi Business Journal.) While some predict the demise of manufacturing in Mississippi, the truth is that ma... 8/3/2006 - 2006 Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey Released Data Offers Useful Information for Employers and Economic Developers After a five-year absence, the Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey is once again available. The survey, which was compiled by the North... 7/31/2006 - Coastal drilling: Should Congress open more coastal waters to exploration? PRO: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, July 30, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. The... 6/15/2006 - Raise energy supplies, not taxes By Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO Special to The Clarion-Ledger June 15, 2006 The solution to our energy woes is not more taxes, but more energy from any of several sources, the most immediate being increased oil and gas ... 4/17/2006 - Can the Chinese economy be sustained? A closer look at the issues that threaten China’s continued growth Note: MMA President Jay C. Moon, CEcD, recently participated in a two-week tour of China with the Society of International Business Fellows. Following is an editorial describing his impressions of the Chinese economy as a result of that trip and C... 4/17/2006 - Should the $5.15 an hour minimum wage be raised? Con: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, April 16, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. R... 4/4/2006 - Governor proclaims April 24-28 Manufacturing Week in Mississippi The first Manufacturing Week in Mississippi has been set for April 24-28, 2006, by proclamation of Gov. Haley Barbour. “We are excited by the proclamation and the opportunity to share the good news about manufacturing in Mississippi,&rdquo... 3/29/2006 - MMA offers GO Zone Incentives seminar April 20 in Meridian The Mississippi Manufacturers Association, in conjunction with the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation and Butler, Snow, OMara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC, will present a free seminar to explain current GO Zone incentives Thursday, April 2... 1/18/2006 - Manufacturing -- Our Future: MMA launches license plate in support of Mississippi manufacturing Support manufacturing in Mississippi with the new “Manufacturing -- Our Future” license plate. When you purchase the new Manufacturing license plate for your vehicle at a cost of $31 above your regular car tag cost, $24 will be placed... 12/22/2005 - 2005 Chairmans Award presented to the University of Southern Mississippi The 2005 MMA Chairman’s Award was presented Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, to Dr. Shelby Thames, president of the University of Southern Mississippi. A first-time gift to Southern Miss, the MMA Chairman’s Award was presented by outgoing chair... 12/13/2005 - Senate Democrats to unveil climate bill Sept 30 from Reuters Thursday, September 24 10:11 pm Senate Democrats will unveil legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions next Wednesday, kicking off what is likely to be a battle in Congress as lawmakers tussle over the eco... 10/20/2005 - New MMA executive committee, board members take office PHOTO: Members of MMA’s 2005-06 executive committee are, from left, Bobby Dews, past chairman; Tony Stringer, secretary-treasurer; Bob Baughn, chairman; Tommy Dulaney, chairman-elect; George Taylor, vice chairman; and Jay C. Moon, president ... 10/5/2005 - MCPC offers registration for contracting opportunities Now that businesses and residents have been able to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, our focus as a state has begun shifting toward rebuilding the areas that were affected by the storm. Many MMA members have expressed an interest in... 10/4/2005 - MMA Encourages Contributions to Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund PHOTO: A destroyed neighborhood located just east of the Northrup Grumman shipyard in Pascagoula. Photo by Tony Giberson / Pensacola News Journal. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which affected much of our state and most dev... 8/17/2005 - Jennifer Koon receives MMA 2005 Award for Excellence in Vocational Education JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 17, 2005) - Jennifer Koon of Booneville is the 2005 recipient of the MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Koon, vocational counselor at Prentiss County Vocational Technical School, was presented the award Wedn... 7/15/2005 - MMA Praises Legislature for Quick Passage of Baxter Health Care Incentives JACKSON, Miss. (July 15, 2005) The Mississippi Manufacturers Association is praising the quick action of the state Legislature in approving a $14 million incentive package for the expansion of long-time MMA member Baxter Health Care in Clevel... 7/1/2005 - Legislature recognizes importance of manufacturing in passing Momentum program JACKSON, Miss. (July 1, 2005) The Momentum Mississippi economic development package that passed the state Legislature Thursday night recognizes the importance of manufacturing in a strong state economy. “We congratulate the Momentum ... 5/10/2005 - Manufacturing’s continued competitiveness focus of MMA visit to D.C. MMA Chairman Bobby Dews led a delegation of 22 manufacturers to Washington, D.C., April 26-28 to discuss with the state’s congressional delegation the problems Mississippi manufacturers face in remaining competitive. The trip began with a T... 5/10/2005 - NASA administrative center on Miss. Coast to bring 400+ jobs BAY ST. LOUIS (May 10) --Mississippi’s John C. Stennis Space Center is NASA’s pick to build a $20 million-plus administrative building that will bring 470 jobs to the Coast. The Stennis Space Center beat competitors at six research and... 4/25/2005 - MMA 2005 Human Resources & Safety Conference focuses on current laws, safety practices for the workplace More than 70 attended MMA’s annual Human Resources & Safety Conference and Expo March 29-30 at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson. Keynote speakers for the conference were Bruce S. Wilkinson of Workplace Consultants, Inc., in Gretna, La., who discu... 4/5/2005 - MMA-PAC golf tournament to be held June 8 at Dancing Rabbit The annual MMA-PAC golf tournament will be held June 8, 2005, at the Dancing Rabbit Golf Course in Philadelphia, Miss. Tournament proceeds will benefit the Mississippi Manufacturers Association Political Action Committee. The tournament is a four-... 3/31/2005 - Asia Now: Business Solutions Seminar to be held in Memphis April 6 In an effort to assist U.S. firms increase the export of U.S. made products and services, the U.S. Commercial Service Asia Pacific Team, FedEx, the University of Memphis, the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, the Memphis World Trade Club, and the Memphis ... 3/31/2005 - Cochran: Americans have stake in manufacturing success The Mississippi Manufacturers Association presented Sen. Thad Cochran with the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent support of American manufacturers an... 3/25/2005 - Governor signs unemployment tax and workforce training bill Gov. Haley Barbour, joined by business leaders, community college presidents and officials from the Department of Employment Security, on Wednesday, March 23, signed Senate Bill 2480 a bill that is a win-win for both businesses and workers. MMA ... 3/17/2005 - Barbour lauds teamwork in luring plant COLUMBUS, Miss. -- Teamwork was the word Monday, March 14 as Gov. Haley Barbour signed legislation providing $100 million in state incentives to bring a new steel mill to Lowndes County. In remarks to a crowd of more than 300 people, Barbou...
The Mississippi Manufacturers Association 2010 legislative reception has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010. It will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the
12/11/2009 - Don Mason Named MMA 2009-2010 Chairman of the Board Don E. Mason of Gulfport has been named 2009-2010 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Mason is currently a business development and governmental relations consultant for Seemann Composites, Inc., and Pickering, Inc., and is reti...
Don E. Mason of Gulfport has been named 2009-2010 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Mason is currently a business development and governmental relations consultant for Seemann Composites, Inc., and Pickering, Inc., and is reti...
12/3/2009 - MMA 2008-09 Chairman Tony Stringer presents gift to Mississippi College Tony Stringer, president of Stringer Industries, Inc. in Tylertown and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to the Mississippi College School of Business. Stringer pre...
Tony Stringer, president of Stringer Industries, Inc. in Tylertown and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to the Mississippi College School of Business. Stringer pre...
11/20/2009 - 2010 Manufacturers Directory Now Available The 2010 Harris Directory of Mississippi Manufacturers, published by Harris InfoSource, is now available, exclusively through MMA. Available in both print and online formats, the directory includes detailed business information o...
The 2010 Harris Directory of Mississippi Manufacturers, published by Harris InfoSource, is now available, exclusively through MMA.
Available in both print and online formats, the directory includes detailed business information o...
9/24/2009 - Senate Democrats to unveil climate bill Sept 30 from Reuters Thursday, September 24 10:11 pm Senate Democrats will unveil legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions next Wednesday, kicking off what is likely to be a battle in Congress as lawmakers tussle over the eco...
from Reuters Thursday, September 24 10:11 pm Senate Democrats will unveil legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions next Wednesday, kicking off what is likely to be a battle in Congress as lawmakers tussle over the eco...
8/23/2009 - Further Taxing of Business Not Answer to Budget Shortfall by Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM MMA President and CEO Letter to the Editor, The Clarion-Ledger Aug. 23, 2009 In Dr. Marianne Hill’s recent editorial (“6/12/2009 - East Mississippi Community College Instructor Receives 2009 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Gary Gammill, welding instructor with East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) in Mayhew, is the recipient of the 2009 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Gammill has taught at... 4/20/2009 - MDA Launches Web Site to Provide Information, Answer Questions about MDA Economic Stimulus Programs In tandem with Gov. Haley Barbour’s April 16 “Mississippi Stimulus Summit," the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) launched a Web si... 3/4/2009 - Nissan expands Canton plant as it prepares to build commercial vehicles Construction on pace for 2010 launch of North American commercial vehicle CANTON, Miss. (March 4, 2009) – Nissan North America, Inc.... 1/26/2009 - Former Chairman George Taylor Presents Award to MSU George Taylor, vice president of finance for Reed Manufacturing Company in Tupelo, and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to the Mississippi State Univer... 12/19/2008 - MMA President Conveys Manufacturer Concerns at Governors Economic Symposium MMA President and CEO Jay C. Moon told legislators, business leaders and other elected officials Tuesday, Dec. 16, that the key to helping manufacturers during this current economic crisis is "to try to keep as many manufacturers operational ... 12/5/2008 - Southeast Supply Header to Award $60,000 in Scholarships MMA member Southeast Supply Header, LLC (SESH), a 50/50 joint venture between Spectra Energy Corp. and CenterPoint Energy, Inc. recently announced that it will make a one-time, $10,000 contribution in scholarship monies to six community colleges a... 11/3/2008 - Card Check Legislation Threatens Private Ballot Union Votes by Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FMMMA President & CEOPublished in the Delta Business JournalNovember 2008 Currently pending in the U.S. Congress is legislation, that if passed, would have... 10/6/2008 - Tony Stringer Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2008-09 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced Tony Stringer of Tylertown has been named 2008-2009 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Stringer is president of Stringer Industries, Inc. in Tylertown. “As we face economic uncertainty in many of our busi... 9/30/2008 - MMA Announces Changes in Government Affairs Division The Mississippi Manufacturers Association announces the following changes in its Government Affairs Division: John Baas, formerly MMA director of industrial relations, was promoted to director of government affairs. New staff members John McKay an... 9/25/2008 - Madison Career and Technical Center Instructor Receives 2008 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Jim Walker, technology applications instructor with the Madison Career and Technical Center (MCTC), is the recipient of the 2008 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Walker has taught in the Mad... 7/29/2008 - Caterpillar celebrates repaired facility By Alyssa SchnuggThe Oxford EagleJuly 28, 2008 Elouise Hawkins’ eyes welled up with tears while she looked around the newly repaired Caterpillar facility. &ldqu... 7/18/2008 - MMA Endorses Roger Wicker for U.S. Senator The Mississippi Manufacturers Association board of directors has voted unanimously to endorse U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker in the Nov. 4 Senate election. MMA made the announcement Friday, July 18, at McNeely Plastics, Inc., in Clinton, Miss. 7/11/2008 - Toyota to Build Prius in Blue Springs, Miss. In response to changes in consumer demand and to improve the production efficiency and stability of its North American operations, Toyota announced July 10 that it is adjusting the product... 6/24/2008 - New Academic Center to Focus on Manufacturing Excellence A new partnership at the University of Mississippi aims to keep jobs at home by educating the nation’s future manufacturing professionals. The university, the state of Mississippi an... 4/29/2008 - Former MMA Chairman Dewitte Belk Dies Former MMA Chairman of the Board Dewitte Belk, 72, owner of Mitchell Metal Products, died Saturday, April 26, 2008 at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Dewitte was born in Ethel, Miss., Nov. 9, 1935. He was married for 52 ... 2/12/2008 - Tiles made from corn touted as durable Jeff Ayres Reprinted from The Clarion-Ledger (Feb. 12, 2008) — The next big thing in commercial floor tile could emerge from a 61-year-old manufacturing plant on U.S. 80 in south Jackson. The Armstrong floor plant has launched production of &ld... 1/24/2008 - MMA President & CEO Named to Governor's Tax Panel Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM, MMA president and CEO, has been named by Gov. Haley Barbour to serve on a public-private commission to study Mississippi’s tax system on a comprehensive basis, including how federal and local tax structures affect Mississ... 11/27/2007 - The Health of Your Business Depends on the Health of Your Employees Healthy employees are at work, productive, energetic and more focused on their job. Through MMA’s partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, the state’s health and wellness leader, your covered employees can be healthy and ... 11/20/2007 - MMA 2006-07 Chairman Tommy Dulaney presents gifts to Meridian Community College and Hope Village for Children Tommy Dulaney, founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA chairmans award and appreciation gift to the Meridian Community College... 11/13/2007 - Mississippi tax structure survey under way Focus to be on the tax burden borne by Mississippi manufacturers MMA’s tax survey is currently under way. Throughout the month of November, manufacturers from across the state will be surveyed about the business tax climate in ... 11/9/2007 - 2007 Election Results Click on the link below to download a PDF document showing the 2007 General Election results as reported by the Associated Press. ... 11/1/2007 - George M. Taylor Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2007-08 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced Oct. 22, 2007) — George Taylor of Tupelo has been named 2007-2008 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Taylor is vice president of finance, Reed Manufacturing Company in Tupelo. “This year, much of MMA’s focus wi... 10/31/2007 - MEP.ms survey reveals economic benefit RIDGELAND According to Mississippi Technology Alliance (MTA) president and CEO Dr. Randy Goldsmith, Mississippi manufacturers report that assistance they received from the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Mississippi (MEP.ms) last year produced... 10/28/2007 - Steel primed for surge By Jack Mazurak The Clarion-Ledger COLUMBUS — Mississippi’s steel industry is on a long-term rise, and Ben Bourland feels it. The Louisville native left his plywood mill job this summer and signed on at SeverCorr... 9/4/2007 - Raytheon expands Forest facility Reprinted from the Scott County Times By Chris Allen Baker, Times News Editor FOREST — One of Scott County’s most supportive corporate residents became stronger last week as Raytheon opened a new wing of its facility which is ex... 8/30/2007 - Greene County Vo-Tech Instructor Dale Box Recipient of 2007 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Dale Box, welding instructor with the Greene County Vocational Technical School, is the recipient of the 2007 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Box has taught at in the Greene County program for... 8/21/2007 - Hugh Ketchum Conference Room formally dedicated The main conference room at MMA’s office building is now officially the Hugh Ketchum Conference Room. The MMA board of directors voted in January 2007 to dedicate the conference room in memory of the former MMA president, and a bronze plaqu... 5/22/2007 - MMA Marks Manufacturing Week with Unveiling of Workforce Training Needs Study JACKSON, Miss. (May 22, 2007) — The Mississippi Manufacturers Association marked the third annual Manufacturing Week in Mississippi by releasing results of a recent survey evaluating the workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers. ... 5/3/2007 - May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month Disability insurance remains the most overlooked and least owned of all the major types of insurance. Every day, tens of millions of American workers are at risk of financial ruin because they lack adequate disability income protection. Throughout... 4/27/2007 - Project Jupiter Latest Example of Manufacturing Rebirth JACKSON, Miss. (April 27, 2007) — Project Jupiter in Lowndes County is the latest evidence of a remarkable manufacturing revival that Mississippi has undergone in the last four years. The talk four years ago was of plant closings, but d... 4/2/2007 - Northeast Mississippi Job Fair Set for April 26 The Office of Work-based Learning and Job Placement at East Mississippi Community College has announced that the 2007 Northeast Mississippi Job Fair will be held April 26 at the Lyceum on the Golden Triangle Campus of East Mississippi Community Colle... 3/8/2007 - Doing Business with Japan Timely Topic in Mississippi PHOTO: Gov. Haley Barbour presents Hitoshi Hasegawa, chief executive director of Japan External Trade Organization-Houston, with a gift during the "Doing Business with Japan" seminar held at MMA March 7, 2007. “Doing Business with Jap... 2/27/2007 - Toyota To Build Highlanders in Mississippi New Plant to Start Production by 2010; To Employ 2,000 Team Members TUPELO, Miss. — Miss. Gov. Haley Barbour joined Toyota (NYSE: TM) officials Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, to announce that the company has chosen a 1,700-acre site in Blue S... 1/24/2007 - MMA Weighs in on Unemployment Benefit Bill [Note: The following is a Letter to the Editor sent by MMA President and CEO Jay C. Moon, CEcD, to Mississippi newspapers Monday, January 22, 2007.] Last Thursday, following the announcement by Alan White Co. that it was shutting down its S... 11/10/2006 - Former MMA President Hugh Ketchum dies Hugh Wilson Ketchum, 89, went to be with the Lord after an extended illness Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Hugh was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Paragould, Ark. He was a graduate of Paragould High School, class of 1934, and... 11/10/2006 - MMA 2006 Chairman Bob Baughn presents gift to Itawamba Community College for Workforce Development and Training JACKSON, Miss. (Nov. 9, 2006) Bob Baughn, human resources manager for Tower Automotive in Canton and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to Itawamba Community Colleg... 10/27/2006 - Tommy Dulaney Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2006-07 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 27, 2006) Tommy Dulaney of Meridian has been named 2006-2007 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Dulaney is the founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian. “I want to continue to b... 10/17/2006 - MMA presents national award to U.S. Sen. Trent Lott On Oct. 16, 2006, the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) presented U.S. Sen. Trent Lott with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent sup... 10/14/2006 - MMA presents national award to Rep. Roger Wicker JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 13, 2006) - The Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) today presented Rep. Roger Wicker with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciat... 9/29/2006 - Workforce training survey to be conducted in October Grant program asssessing workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers Phase one of MMA’s workforce training initiative is on target to begin next month. Beginning the first week in October, manufacturers from across the s... 8/31/2006 - Gov. Barbour to address MMA Convention Oct. 28 Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has confirmed that he will address MMA members Saturday morning, Oct. 28., at the 2006 MMA Annual Convention in Destin, Fla. MMA’s 54th Annual Convention will be held October 25-28, 2006, at the Hilton Sandestin B... 8/11/2006 - Hinds Community College Instructor Marvin Moak Recipient of 2006 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Marvin Moak of Hinds Community College (HCC) is the recipient of the 2006 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Moak has served as lead instructor in the electrical technology program on the Raymond... 8/7/2006 - Mississippi Manufacturing Taking Off With Growth of Aerospace Industry by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO (The following article was published in the August 2006 issue of the Northeast Mississippi Business Journal.) While some predict the demise of manufacturing in Mississippi, the truth is that ma... 8/3/2006 - 2006 Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey Released Data Offers Useful Information for Employers and Economic Developers After a five-year absence, the Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey is once again available. The survey, which was compiled by the North... 7/31/2006 - Coastal drilling: Should Congress open more coastal waters to exploration? PRO: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, July 30, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. The... 6/15/2006 - Raise energy supplies, not taxes By Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO Special to The Clarion-Ledger June 15, 2006 The solution to our energy woes is not more taxes, but more energy from any of several sources, the most immediate being increased oil and gas ... 4/17/2006 - Can the Chinese economy be sustained? A closer look at the issues that threaten China’s continued growth Note: MMA President Jay C. Moon, CEcD, recently participated in a two-week tour of China with the Society of International Business Fellows. Following is an editorial describing his impressions of the Chinese economy as a result of that trip and C... 4/17/2006 - Should the $5.15 an hour minimum wage be raised? Con: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, April 16, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. R... 4/4/2006 - Governor proclaims April 24-28 Manufacturing Week in Mississippi The first Manufacturing Week in Mississippi has been set for April 24-28, 2006, by proclamation of Gov. Haley Barbour. “We are excited by the proclamation and the opportunity to share the good news about manufacturing in Mississippi,&rdquo... 3/29/2006 - MMA offers GO Zone Incentives seminar April 20 in Meridian The Mississippi Manufacturers Association, in conjunction with the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation and Butler, Snow, OMara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC, will present a free seminar to explain current GO Zone incentives Thursday, April 2... 1/18/2006 - Manufacturing -- Our Future: MMA launches license plate in support of Mississippi manufacturing Support manufacturing in Mississippi with the new “Manufacturing -- Our Future” license plate. When you purchase the new Manufacturing license plate for your vehicle at a cost of $31 above your regular car tag cost, $24 will be placed... 12/22/2005 - 2005 Chairmans Award presented to the University of Southern Mississippi The 2005 MMA Chairman’s Award was presented Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, to Dr. Shelby Thames, president of the University of Southern Mississippi. A first-time gift to Southern Miss, the MMA Chairman’s Award was presented by outgoing chair... 12/13/2005 - Senate Democrats to unveil climate bill Sept 30 from Reuters Thursday, September 24 10:11 pm Senate Democrats will unveil legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions next Wednesday, kicking off what is likely to be a battle in Congress as lawmakers tussle over the eco... 10/20/2005 - New MMA executive committee, board members take office PHOTO: Members of MMA’s 2005-06 executive committee are, from left, Bobby Dews, past chairman; Tony Stringer, secretary-treasurer; Bob Baughn, chairman; Tommy Dulaney, chairman-elect; George Taylor, vice chairman; and Jay C. Moon, president ... 10/5/2005 - MCPC offers registration for contracting opportunities Now that businesses and residents have been able to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, our focus as a state has begun shifting toward rebuilding the areas that were affected by the storm. Many MMA members have expressed an interest in... 10/4/2005 - MMA Encourages Contributions to Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund PHOTO: A destroyed neighborhood located just east of the Northrup Grumman shipyard in Pascagoula. Photo by Tony Giberson / Pensacola News Journal. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which affected much of our state and most dev... 8/17/2005 - Jennifer Koon receives MMA 2005 Award for Excellence in Vocational Education JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 17, 2005) - Jennifer Koon of Booneville is the 2005 recipient of the MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Koon, vocational counselor at Prentiss County Vocational Technical School, was presented the award Wedn... 7/15/2005 - MMA Praises Legislature for Quick Passage of Baxter Health Care Incentives JACKSON, Miss. (July 15, 2005) The Mississippi Manufacturers Association is praising the quick action of the state Legislature in approving a $14 million incentive package for the expansion of long-time MMA member Baxter Health Care in Clevel... 7/1/2005 - Legislature recognizes importance of manufacturing in passing Momentum program JACKSON, Miss. (July 1, 2005) The Momentum Mississippi economic development package that passed the state Legislature Thursday night recognizes the importance of manufacturing in a strong state economy. “We congratulate the Momentum ... 5/10/2005 - Manufacturing’s continued competitiveness focus of MMA visit to D.C. MMA Chairman Bobby Dews led a delegation of 22 manufacturers to Washington, D.C., April 26-28 to discuss with the state’s congressional delegation the problems Mississippi manufacturers face in remaining competitive. The trip began with a T... 5/10/2005 - NASA administrative center on Miss. Coast to bring 400+ jobs BAY ST. LOUIS (May 10) --Mississippi’s John C. Stennis Space Center is NASA’s pick to build a $20 million-plus administrative building that will bring 470 jobs to the Coast. The Stennis Space Center beat competitors at six research and... 4/25/2005 - MMA 2005 Human Resources & Safety Conference focuses on current laws, safety practices for the workplace More than 70 attended MMA’s annual Human Resources & Safety Conference and Expo March 29-30 at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson. Keynote speakers for the conference were Bruce S. Wilkinson of Workplace Consultants, Inc., in Gretna, La., who discu... 4/5/2005 - MMA-PAC golf tournament to be held June 8 at Dancing Rabbit The annual MMA-PAC golf tournament will be held June 8, 2005, at the Dancing Rabbit Golf Course in Philadelphia, Miss. Tournament proceeds will benefit the Mississippi Manufacturers Association Political Action Committee. The tournament is a four-... 3/31/2005 - Asia Now: Business Solutions Seminar to be held in Memphis April 6 In an effort to assist U.S. firms increase the export of U.S. made products and services, the U.S. Commercial Service Asia Pacific Team, FedEx, the University of Memphis, the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, the Memphis World Trade Club, and the Memphis ... 3/31/2005 - Cochran: Americans have stake in manufacturing success The Mississippi Manufacturers Association presented Sen. Thad Cochran with the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent support of American manufacturers an... 3/25/2005 - Governor signs unemployment tax and workforce training bill Gov. Haley Barbour, joined by business leaders, community college presidents and officials from the Department of Employment Security, on Wednesday, March 23, signed Senate Bill 2480 a bill that is a win-win for both businesses and workers. MMA ... 3/17/2005 - Barbour lauds teamwork in luring plant COLUMBUS, Miss. -- Teamwork was the word Monday, March 14 as Gov. Haley Barbour signed legislation providing $100 million in state incentives to bring a new steel mill to Lowndes County. In remarks to a crowd of more than 300 people, Barbou...
by Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM MMA President and CEO Letter to the Editor, The Clarion-Ledger Aug. 23, 2009
In Dr. Marianne Hill’s recent editorial (“6/12/2009 - East Mississippi Community College Instructor Receives 2009 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Gary Gammill, welding instructor with East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) in Mayhew, is the recipient of the 2009 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Gammill has taught at...
Gary Gammill, welding instructor with East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) in Mayhew, is the recipient of the 2009 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Gammill has taught at...
4/20/2009 - MDA Launches Web Site to Provide Information, Answer Questions about MDA Economic Stimulus Programs In tandem with Gov. Haley Barbour’s April 16 “Mississippi Stimulus Summit," the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) launched a Web si... 3/4/2009 - Nissan expands Canton plant as it prepares to build commercial vehicles Construction on pace for 2010 launch of North American commercial vehicle CANTON, Miss. (March 4, 2009) – Nissan North America, Inc.... 1/26/2009 - Former Chairman George Taylor Presents Award to MSU George Taylor, vice president of finance for Reed Manufacturing Company in Tupelo, and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to the Mississippi State Univer... 12/19/2008 - MMA President Conveys Manufacturer Concerns at Governors Economic Symposium MMA President and CEO Jay C. Moon told legislators, business leaders and other elected officials Tuesday, Dec. 16, that the key to helping manufacturers during this current economic crisis is "to try to keep as many manufacturers operational ... 12/5/2008 - Southeast Supply Header to Award $60,000 in Scholarships MMA member Southeast Supply Header, LLC (SESH), a 50/50 joint venture between Spectra Energy Corp. and CenterPoint Energy, Inc. recently announced that it will make a one-time, $10,000 contribution in scholarship monies to six community colleges a... 11/3/2008 - Card Check Legislation Threatens Private Ballot Union Votes by Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FMMMA President & CEOPublished in the Delta Business JournalNovember 2008 Currently pending in the U.S. Congress is legislation, that if passed, would have... 10/6/2008 - Tony Stringer Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2008-09 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced Tony Stringer of Tylertown has been named 2008-2009 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Stringer is president of Stringer Industries, Inc. in Tylertown. “As we face economic uncertainty in many of our busi... 9/30/2008 - MMA Announces Changes in Government Affairs Division The Mississippi Manufacturers Association announces the following changes in its Government Affairs Division: John Baas, formerly MMA director of industrial relations, was promoted to director of government affairs. New staff members John McKay an... 9/25/2008 - Madison Career and Technical Center Instructor Receives 2008 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Jim Walker, technology applications instructor with the Madison Career and Technical Center (MCTC), is the recipient of the 2008 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Walker has taught in the Mad... 7/29/2008 - Caterpillar celebrates repaired facility By Alyssa SchnuggThe Oxford EagleJuly 28, 2008 Elouise Hawkins’ eyes welled up with tears while she looked around the newly repaired Caterpillar facility. &ldqu... 7/18/2008 - MMA Endorses Roger Wicker for U.S. Senator The Mississippi Manufacturers Association board of directors has voted unanimously to endorse U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker in the Nov. 4 Senate election. MMA made the announcement Friday, July 18, at McNeely Plastics, Inc., in Clinton, Miss. 7/11/2008 - Toyota to Build Prius in Blue Springs, Miss. In response to changes in consumer demand and to improve the production efficiency and stability of its North American operations, Toyota announced July 10 that it is adjusting the product... 6/24/2008 - New Academic Center to Focus on Manufacturing Excellence A new partnership at the University of Mississippi aims to keep jobs at home by educating the nation’s future manufacturing professionals. The university, the state of Mississippi an... 4/29/2008 - Former MMA Chairman Dewitte Belk Dies Former MMA Chairman of the Board Dewitte Belk, 72, owner of Mitchell Metal Products, died Saturday, April 26, 2008 at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Dewitte was born in Ethel, Miss., Nov. 9, 1935. He was married for 52 ... 2/12/2008 - Tiles made from corn touted as durable Jeff Ayres Reprinted from The Clarion-Ledger (Feb. 12, 2008) — The next big thing in commercial floor tile could emerge from a 61-year-old manufacturing plant on U.S. 80 in south Jackson. The Armstrong floor plant has launched production of &ld... 1/24/2008 - MMA President & CEO Named to Governor's Tax Panel Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM, MMA president and CEO, has been named by Gov. Haley Barbour to serve on a public-private commission to study Mississippi’s tax system on a comprehensive basis, including how federal and local tax structures affect Mississ... 11/27/2007 - The Health of Your Business Depends on the Health of Your Employees Healthy employees are at work, productive, energetic and more focused on their job. Through MMA’s partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, the state’s health and wellness leader, your covered employees can be healthy and ... 11/20/2007 - MMA 2006-07 Chairman Tommy Dulaney presents gifts to Meridian Community College and Hope Village for Children Tommy Dulaney, founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA chairmans award and appreciation gift to the Meridian Community College... 11/13/2007 - Mississippi tax structure survey under way Focus to be on the tax burden borne by Mississippi manufacturers MMA’s tax survey is currently under way. Throughout the month of November, manufacturers from across the state will be surveyed about the business tax climate in ... 11/9/2007 - 2007 Election Results Click on the link below to download a PDF document showing the 2007 General Election results as reported by the Associated Press. ... 11/1/2007 - George M. Taylor Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2007-08 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced Oct. 22, 2007) — George Taylor of Tupelo has been named 2007-2008 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Taylor is vice president of finance, Reed Manufacturing Company in Tupelo. “This year, much of MMA’s focus wi... 10/31/2007 - MEP.ms survey reveals economic benefit RIDGELAND According to Mississippi Technology Alliance (MTA) president and CEO Dr. Randy Goldsmith, Mississippi manufacturers report that assistance they received from the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Mississippi (MEP.ms) last year produced... 10/28/2007 - Steel primed for surge By Jack Mazurak The Clarion-Ledger COLUMBUS — Mississippi’s steel industry is on a long-term rise, and Ben Bourland feels it. The Louisville native left his plywood mill job this summer and signed on at SeverCorr... 9/4/2007 - Raytheon expands Forest facility Reprinted from the Scott County Times By Chris Allen Baker, Times News Editor FOREST — One of Scott County’s most supportive corporate residents became stronger last week as Raytheon opened a new wing of its facility which is ex... 8/30/2007 - Greene County Vo-Tech Instructor Dale Box Recipient of 2007 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Dale Box, welding instructor with the Greene County Vocational Technical School, is the recipient of the 2007 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Box has taught at in the Greene County program for... 8/21/2007 - Hugh Ketchum Conference Room formally dedicated The main conference room at MMA’s office building is now officially the Hugh Ketchum Conference Room. The MMA board of directors voted in January 2007 to dedicate the conference room in memory of the former MMA president, and a bronze plaqu... 5/22/2007 - MMA Marks Manufacturing Week with Unveiling of Workforce Training Needs Study JACKSON, Miss. (May 22, 2007) — The Mississippi Manufacturers Association marked the third annual Manufacturing Week in Mississippi by releasing results of a recent survey evaluating the workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers. ... 5/3/2007 - May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month Disability insurance remains the most overlooked and least owned of all the major types of insurance. Every day, tens of millions of American workers are at risk of financial ruin because they lack adequate disability income protection. Throughout... 4/27/2007 - Project Jupiter Latest Example of Manufacturing Rebirth JACKSON, Miss. (April 27, 2007) — Project Jupiter in Lowndes County is the latest evidence of a remarkable manufacturing revival that Mississippi has undergone in the last four years. The talk four years ago was of plant closings, but d... 4/2/2007 - Northeast Mississippi Job Fair Set for April 26 The Office of Work-based Learning and Job Placement at East Mississippi Community College has announced that the 2007 Northeast Mississippi Job Fair will be held April 26 at the Lyceum on the Golden Triangle Campus of East Mississippi Community Colle... 3/8/2007 - Doing Business with Japan Timely Topic in Mississippi PHOTO: Gov. Haley Barbour presents Hitoshi Hasegawa, chief executive director of Japan External Trade Organization-Houston, with a gift during the "Doing Business with Japan" seminar held at MMA March 7, 2007. “Doing Business with Jap... 2/27/2007 - Toyota To Build Highlanders in Mississippi New Plant to Start Production by 2010; To Employ 2,000 Team Members TUPELO, Miss. — Miss. Gov. Haley Barbour joined Toyota (NYSE: TM) officials Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, to announce that the company has chosen a 1,700-acre site in Blue S... 1/24/2007 - MMA Weighs in on Unemployment Benefit Bill [Note: The following is a Letter to the Editor sent by MMA President and CEO Jay C. Moon, CEcD, to Mississippi newspapers Monday, January 22, 2007.] Last Thursday, following the announcement by Alan White Co. that it was shutting down its S... 11/10/2006 - Former MMA President Hugh Ketchum dies Hugh Wilson Ketchum, 89, went to be with the Lord after an extended illness Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Hugh was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Paragould, Ark. He was a graduate of Paragould High School, class of 1934, and... 11/10/2006 - MMA 2006 Chairman Bob Baughn presents gift to Itawamba Community College for Workforce Development and Training JACKSON, Miss. (Nov. 9, 2006) Bob Baughn, human resources manager for Tower Automotive in Canton and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to Itawamba Community Colleg... 10/27/2006 - Tommy Dulaney Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2006-07 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 27, 2006) Tommy Dulaney of Meridian has been named 2006-2007 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Dulaney is the founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian. “I want to continue to b... 10/17/2006 - MMA presents national award to U.S. Sen. Trent Lott On Oct. 16, 2006, the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) presented U.S. Sen. Trent Lott with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent sup... 10/14/2006 - MMA presents national award to Rep. Roger Wicker JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 13, 2006) - The Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) today presented Rep. Roger Wicker with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciat... 9/29/2006 - Workforce training survey to be conducted in October Grant program asssessing workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers Phase one of MMA’s workforce training initiative is on target to begin next month. Beginning the first week in October, manufacturers from across the s... 8/31/2006 - Gov. Barbour to address MMA Convention Oct. 28 Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has confirmed that he will address MMA members Saturday morning, Oct. 28., at the 2006 MMA Annual Convention in Destin, Fla. MMA’s 54th Annual Convention will be held October 25-28, 2006, at the Hilton Sandestin B... 8/11/2006 - Hinds Community College Instructor Marvin Moak Recipient of 2006 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Marvin Moak of Hinds Community College (HCC) is the recipient of the 2006 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Moak has served as lead instructor in the electrical technology program on the Raymond... 8/7/2006 - Mississippi Manufacturing Taking Off With Growth of Aerospace Industry by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO (The following article was published in the August 2006 issue of the Northeast Mississippi Business Journal.) While some predict the demise of manufacturing in Mississippi, the truth is that ma... 8/3/2006 - 2006 Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey Released Data Offers Useful Information for Employers and Economic Developers After a five-year absence, the Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey is once again available. The survey, which was compiled by the North... 7/31/2006 - Coastal drilling: Should Congress open more coastal waters to exploration? PRO: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, July 30, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. The... 6/15/2006 - Raise energy supplies, not taxes By Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO Special to The Clarion-Ledger June 15, 2006 The solution to our energy woes is not more taxes, but more energy from any of several sources, the most immediate being increased oil and gas ... 4/17/2006 - Can the Chinese economy be sustained? A closer look at the issues that threaten China’s continued growth Note: MMA President Jay C. Moon, CEcD, recently participated in a two-week tour of China with the Society of International Business Fellows. Following is an editorial describing his impressions of the Chinese economy as a result of that trip and C... 4/17/2006 - Should the $5.15 an hour minimum wage be raised? Con: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, April 16, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. R... 4/4/2006 - Governor proclaims April 24-28 Manufacturing Week in Mississippi The first Manufacturing Week in Mississippi has been set for April 24-28, 2006, by proclamation of Gov. Haley Barbour. “We are excited by the proclamation and the opportunity to share the good news about manufacturing in Mississippi,&rdquo... 3/29/2006 - MMA offers GO Zone Incentives seminar April 20 in Meridian The Mississippi Manufacturers Association, in conjunction with the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation and Butler, Snow, OMara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC, will present a free seminar to explain current GO Zone incentives Thursday, April 2... 1/18/2006 - Manufacturing -- Our Future: MMA launches license plate in support of Mississippi manufacturing Support manufacturing in Mississippi with the new “Manufacturing -- Our Future” license plate. When you purchase the new Manufacturing license plate for your vehicle at a cost of $31 above your regular car tag cost, $24 will be placed... 12/22/2005 - 2005 Chairmans Award presented to the University of Southern Mississippi The 2005 MMA Chairman’s Award was presented Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, to Dr. Shelby Thames, president of the University of Southern Mississippi. A first-time gift to Southern Miss, the MMA Chairman’s Award was presented by outgoing chair... 12/13/2005 - Senate Democrats to unveil climate bill Sept 30 from Reuters Thursday, September 24 10:11 pm Senate Democrats will unveil legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions next Wednesday, kicking off what is likely to be a battle in Congress as lawmakers tussle over the eco... 10/20/2005 - New MMA executive committee, board members take office PHOTO: Members of MMA’s 2005-06 executive committee are, from left, Bobby Dews, past chairman; Tony Stringer, secretary-treasurer; Bob Baughn, chairman; Tommy Dulaney, chairman-elect; George Taylor, vice chairman; and Jay C. Moon, president ... 10/5/2005 - MCPC offers registration for contracting opportunities Now that businesses and residents have been able to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, our focus as a state has begun shifting toward rebuilding the areas that were affected by the storm. Many MMA members have expressed an interest in... 10/4/2005 - MMA Encourages Contributions to Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund PHOTO: A destroyed neighborhood located just east of the Northrup Grumman shipyard in Pascagoula. Photo by Tony Giberson / Pensacola News Journal. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which affected much of our state and most dev... 8/17/2005 - Jennifer Koon receives MMA 2005 Award for Excellence in Vocational Education JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 17, 2005) - Jennifer Koon of Booneville is the 2005 recipient of the MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Koon, vocational counselor at Prentiss County Vocational Technical School, was presented the award Wedn... 7/15/2005 - MMA Praises Legislature for Quick Passage of Baxter Health Care Incentives JACKSON, Miss. (July 15, 2005) The Mississippi Manufacturers Association is praising the quick action of the state Legislature in approving a $14 million incentive package for the expansion of long-time MMA member Baxter Health Care in Clevel... 7/1/2005 - Legislature recognizes importance of manufacturing in passing Momentum program JACKSON, Miss. (July 1, 2005) The Momentum Mississippi economic development package that passed the state Legislature Thursday night recognizes the importance of manufacturing in a strong state economy. “We congratulate the Momentum ... 5/10/2005 - Manufacturing’s continued competitiveness focus of MMA visit to D.C. MMA Chairman Bobby Dews led a delegation of 22 manufacturers to Washington, D.C., April 26-28 to discuss with the state’s congressional delegation the problems Mississippi manufacturers face in remaining competitive. The trip began with a T... 5/10/2005 - NASA administrative center on Miss. Coast to bring 400+ jobs BAY ST. LOUIS (May 10) --Mississippi’s John C. Stennis Space Center is NASA’s pick to build a $20 million-plus administrative building that will bring 470 jobs to the Coast. The Stennis Space Center beat competitors at six research and... 4/25/2005 - MMA 2005 Human Resources & Safety Conference focuses on current laws, safety practices for the workplace More than 70 attended MMA’s annual Human Resources & Safety Conference and Expo March 29-30 at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson. Keynote speakers for the conference were Bruce S. Wilkinson of Workplace Consultants, Inc., in Gretna, La., who discu... 4/5/2005 - MMA-PAC golf tournament to be held June 8 at Dancing Rabbit The annual MMA-PAC golf tournament will be held June 8, 2005, at the Dancing Rabbit Golf Course in Philadelphia, Miss. Tournament proceeds will benefit the Mississippi Manufacturers Association Political Action Committee. The tournament is a four-... 3/31/2005 - Asia Now: Business Solutions Seminar to be held in Memphis April 6 In an effort to assist U.S. firms increase the export of U.S. made products and services, the U.S. Commercial Service Asia Pacific Team, FedEx, the University of Memphis, the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, the Memphis World Trade Club, and the Memphis ... 3/31/2005 - Cochran: Americans have stake in manufacturing success The Mississippi Manufacturers Association presented Sen. Thad Cochran with the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent support of American manufacturers an... 3/25/2005 - Governor signs unemployment tax and workforce training bill Gov. Haley Barbour, joined by business leaders, community college presidents and officials from the Department of Employment Security, on Wednesday, March 23, signed Senate Bill 2480 a bill that is a win-win for both businesses and workers. MMA ... 3/17/2005 - Barbour lauds teamwork in luring plant COLUMBUS, Miss. -- Teamwork was the word Monday, March 14 as Gov. Haley Barbour signed legislation providing $100 million in state incentives to bring a new steel mill to Lowndes County. In remarks to a crowd of more than 300 people, Barbou...
3/4/2009 - Nissan expands Canton plant as it prepares to build commercial vehicles Construction on pace for 2010 launch of North American commercial vehicle CANTON, Miss. (March 4, 2009) – Nissan North America, Inc.... 1/26/2009 - Former Chairman George Taylor Presents Award to MSU George Taylor, vice president of finance for Reed Manufacturing Company in Tupelo, and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to the Mississippi State Univer... 12/19/2008 - MMA President Conveys Manufacturer Concerns at Governors Economic Symposium MMA President and CEO Jay C. Moon told legislators, business leaders and other elected officials Tuesday, Dec. 16, that the key to helping manufacturers during this current economic crisis is "to try to keep as many manufacturers operational ... 12/5/2008 - Southeast Supply Header to Award $60,000 in Scholarships MMA member Southeast Supply Header, LLC (SESH), a 50/50 joint venture between Spectra Energy Corp. and CenterPoint Energy, Inc. recently announced that it will make a one-time, $10,000 contribution in scholarship monies to six community colleges a... 11/3/2008 - Card Check Legislation Threatens Private Ballot Union Votes by Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FMMMA President & CEOPublished in the Delta Business JournalNovember 2008 Currently pending in the U.S. Congress is legislation, that if passed, would have... 10/6/2008 - Tony Stringer Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2008-09 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced Tony Stringer of Tylertown has been named 2008-2009 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Stringer is president of Stringer Industries, Inc. in Tylertown. “As we face economic uncertainty in many of our busi... 9/30/2008 - MMA Announces Changes in Government Affairs Division The Mississippi Manufacturers Association announces the following changes in its Government Affairs Division: John Baas, formerly MMA director of industrial relations, was promoted to director of government affairs. New staff members John McKay an... 9/25/2008 - Madison Career and Technical Center Instructor Receives 2008 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Jim Walker, technology applications instructor with the Madison Career and Technical Center (MCTC), is the recipient of the 2008 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Walker has taught in the Mad... 7/29/2008 - Caterpillar celebrates repaired facility By Alyssa SchnuggThe Oxford EagleJuly 28, 2008 Elouise Hawkins’ eyes welled up with tears while she looked around the newly repaired Caterpillar facility. &ldqu... 7/18/2008 - MMA Endorses Roger Wicker for U.S. Senator The Mississippi Manufacturers Association board of directors has voted unanimously to endorse U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker in the Nov. 4 Senate election. MMA made the announcement Friday, July 18, at McNeely Plastics, Inc., in Clinton, Miss. 7/11/2008 - Toyota to Build Prius in Blue Springs, Miss. In response to changes in consumer demand and to improve the production efficiency and stability of its North American operations, Toyota announced July 10 that it is adjusting the product... 6/24/2008 - New Academic Center to Focus on Manufacturing Excellence A new partnership at the University of Mississippi aims to keep jobs at home by educating the nation’s future manufacturing professionals. The university, the state of Mississippi an... 4/29/2008 - Former MMA Chairman Dewitte Belk Dies Former MMA Chairman of the Board Dewitte Belk, 72, owner of Mitchell Metal Products, died Saturday, April 26, 2008 at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Dewitte was born in Ethel, Miss., Nov. 9, 1935. He was married for 52 ... 2/12/2008 - Tiles made from corn touted as durable Jeff Ayres Reprinted from The Clarion-Ledger (Feb. 12, 2008) — The next big thing in commercial floor tile could emerge from a 61-year-old manufacturing plant on U.S. 80 in south Jackson. The Armstrong floor plant has launched production of &ld... 1/24/2008 - MMA President & CEO Named to Governor's Tax Panel Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM, MMA president and CEO, has been named by Gov. Haley Barbour to serve on a public-private commission to study Mississippi’s tax system on a comprehensive basis, including how federal and local tax structures affect Mississ... 11/27/2007 - The Health of Your Business Depends on the Health of Your Employees Healthy employees are at work, productive, energetic and more focused on their job. Through MMA’s partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, the state’s health and wellness leader, your covered employees can be healthy and ... 11/20/2007 - MMA 2006-07 Chairman Tommy Dulaney presents gifts to Meridian Community College and Hope Village for Children Tommy Dulaney, founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA chairmans award and appreciation gift to the Meridian Community College... 11/13/2007 - Mississippi tax structure survey under way Focus to be on the tax burden borne by Mississippi manufacturers MMA’s tax survey is currently under way. Throughout the month of November, manufacturers from across the state will be surveyed about the business tax climate in ... 11/9/2007 - 2007 Election Results Click on the link below to download a PDF document showing the 2007 General Election results as reported by the Associated Press. ... 11/1/2007 - George M. Taylor Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2007-08 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced Oct. 22, 2007) — George Taylor of Tupelo has been named 2007-2008 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Taylor is vice president of finance, Reed Manufacturing Company in Tupelo. “This year, much of MMA’s focus wi... 10/31/2007 - MEP.ms survey reveals economic benefit RIDGELAND According to Mississippi Technology Alliance (MTA) president and CEO Dr. Randy Goldsmith, Mississippi manufacturers report that assistance they received from the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Mississippi (MEP.ms) last year produced... 10/28/2007 - Steel primed for surge By Jack Mazurak The Clarion-Ledger COLUMBUS — Mississippi’s steel industry is on a long-term rise, and Ben Bourland feels it. The Louisville native left his plywood mill job this summer and signed on at SeverCorr... 9/4/2007 - Raytheon expands Forest facility Reprinted from the Scott County Times By Chris Allen Baker, Times News Editor FOREST — One of Scott County’s most supportive corporate residents became stronger last week as Raytheon opened a new wing of its facility which is ex... 8/30/2007 - Greene County Vo-Tech Instructor Dale Box Recipient of 2007 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Dale Box, welding instructor with the Greene County Vocational Technical School, is the recipient of the 2007 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Box has taught at in the Greene County program for... 8/21/2007 - Hugh Ketchum Conference Room formally dedicated The main conference room at MMA’s office building is now officially the Hugh Ketchum Conference Room. The MMA board of directors voted in January 2007 to dedicate the conference room in memory of the former MMA president, and a bronze plaqu... 5/22/2007 - MMA Marks Manufacturing Week with Unveiling of Workforce Training Needs Study JACKSON, Miss. (May 22, 2007) — The Mississippi Manufacturers Association marked the third annual Manufacturing Week in Mississippi by releasing results of a recent survey evaluating the workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers. ... 5/3/2007 - May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month Disability insurance remains the most overlooked and least owned of all the major types of insurance. Every day, tens of millions of American workers are at risk of financial ruin because they lack adequate disability income protection. Throughout... 4/27/2007 - Project Jupiter Latest Example of Manufacturing Rebirth JACKSON, Miss. (April 27, 2007) — Project Jupiter in Lowndes County is the latest evidence of a remarkable manufacturing revival that Mississippi has undergone in the last four years. The talk four years ago was of plant closings, but d... 4/2/2007 - Northeast Mississippi Job Fair Set for April 26 The Office of Work-based Learning and Job Placement at East Mississippi Community College has announced that the 2007 Northeast Mississippi Job Fair will be held April 26 at the Lyceum on the Golden Triangle Campus of East Mississippi Community Colle... 3/8/2007 - Doing Business with Japan Timely Topic in Mississippi PHOTO: Gov. Haley Barbour presents Hitoshi Hasegawa, chief executive director of Japan External Trade Organization-Houston, with a gift during the "Doing Business with Japan" seminar held at MMA March 7, 2007. “Doing Business with Jap... 2/27/2007 - Toyota To Build Highlanders in Mississippi New Plant to Start Production by 2010; To Employ 2,000 Team Members TUPELO, Miss. — Miss. Gov. Haley Barbour joined Toyota (NYSE: TM) officials Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, to announce that the company has chosen a 1,700-acre site in Blue S... 1/24/2007 - MMA Weighs in on Unemployment Benefit Bill [Note: The following is a Letter to the Editor sent by MMA President and CEO Jay C. Moon, CEcD, to Mississippi newspapers Monday, January 22, 2007.] Last Thursday, following the announcement by Alan White Co. that it was shutting down its S... 11/10/2006 - Former MMA President Hugh Ketchum dies Hugh Wilson Ketchum, 89, went to be with the Lord after an extended illness Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Hugh was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Paragould, Ark. He was a graduate of Paragould High School, class of 1934, and... 11/10/2006 - MMA 2006 Chairman Bob Baughn presents gift to Itawamba Community College for Workforce Development and Training JACKSON, Miss. (Nov. 9, 2006) Bob Baughn, human resources manager for Tower Automotive in Canton and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to Itawamba Community Colleg... 10/27/2006 - Tommy Dulaney Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2006-07 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 27, 2006) Tommy Dulaney of Meridian has been named 2006-2007 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Dulaney is the founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian. “I want to continue to b... 10/17/2006 - MMA presents national award to U.S. Sen. Trent Lott On Oct. 16, 2006, the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) presented U.S. Sen. Trent Lott with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent sup... 10/14/2006 - MMA presents national award to Rep. Roger Wicker JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 13, 2006) - The Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) today presented Rep. Roger Wicker with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciat... 9/29/2006 - Workforce training survey to be conducted in October Grant program asssessing workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers Phase one of MMA’s workforce training initiative is on target to begin next month. Beginning the first week in October, manufacturers from across the s... 8/31/2006 - Gov. Barbour to address MMA Convention Oct. 28 Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has confirmed that he will address MMA members Saturday morning, Oct. 28., at the 2006 MMA Annual Convention in Destin, Fla. MMA’s 54th Annual Convention will be held October 25-28, 2006, at the Hilton Sandestin B... 8/11/2006 - Hinds Community College Instructor Marvin Moak Recipient of 2006 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Marvin Moak of Hinds Community College (HCC) is the recipient of the 2006 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Moak has served as lead instructor in the electrical technology program on the Raymond... 8/7/2006 - Mississippi Manufacturing Taking Off With Growth of Aerospace Industry by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO (The following article was published in the August 2006 issue of the Northeast Mississippi Business Journal.) While some predict the demise of manufacturing in Mississippi, the truth is that ma... 8/3/2006 - 2006 Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey Released Data Offers Useful Information for Employers and Economic Developers After a five-year absence, the Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey is once again available. The survey, which was compiled by the North... 7/31/2006 - Coastal drilling: Should Congress open more coastal waters to exploration? PRO: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, July 30, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. The... 6/15/2006 - Raise energy supplies, not taxes By Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO Special to The Clarion-Ledger June 15, 2006 The solution to our energy woes is not more taxes, but more energy from any of several sources, the most immediate being increased oil and gas ... 4/17/2006 - Can the Chinese economy be sustained? A closer look at the issues that threaten China’s continued growth Note: MMA President Jay C. Moon, CEcD, recently participated in a two-week tour of China with the Society of International Business Fellows. Following is an editorial describing his impressions of the Chinese economy as a result of that trip and C... 4/17/2006 - Should the $5.15 an hour minimum wage be raised? Con: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, April 16, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. R... 4/4/2006 - Governor proclaims April 24-28 Manufacturing Week in Mississippi The first Manufacturing Week in Mississippi has been set for April 24-28, 2006, by proclamation of Gov. Haley Barbour. “We are excited by the proclamation and the opportunity to share the good news about manufacturing in Mississippi,&rdquo... 3/29/2006 - MMA offers GO Zone Incentives seminar April 20 in Meridian The Mississippi Manufacturers Association, in conjunction with the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation and Butler, Snow, OMara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC, will present a free seminar to explain current GO Zone incentives Thursday, April 2... 1/18/2006 - Manufacturing -- Our Future: MMA launches license plate in support of Mississippi manufacturing Support manufacturing in Mississippi with the new “Manufacturing -- Our Future” license plate. When you purchase the new Manufacturing license plate for your vehicle at a cost of $31 above your regular car tag cost, $24 will be placed... 12/22/2005 - 2005 Chairmans Award presented to the University of Southern Mississippi The 2005 MMA Chairman’s Award was presented Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, to Dr. Shelby Thames, president of the University of Southern Mississippi. A first-time gift to Southern Miss, the MMA Chairman’s Award was presented by outgoing chair... 12/13/2005 - Senate Democrats to unveil climate bill Sept 30 from Reuters Thursday, September 24 10:11 pm Senate Democrats will unveil legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions next Wednesday, kicking off what is likely to be a battle in Congress as lawmakers tussle over the eco... 10/20/2005 - New MMA executive committee, board members take office PHOTO: Members of MMA’s 2005-06 executive committee are, from left, Bobby Dews, past chairman; Tony Stringer, secretary-treasurer; Bob Baughn, chairman; Tommy Dulaney, chairman-elect; George Taylor, vice chairman; and Jay C. Moon, president ... 10/5/2005 - MCPC offers registration for contracting opportunities Now that businesses and residents have been able to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, our focus as a state has begun shifting toward rebuilding the areas that were affected by the storm. Many MMA members have expressed an interest in... 10/4/2005 - MMA Encourages Contributions to Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund PHOTO: A destroyed neighborhood located just east of the Northrup Grumman shipyard in Pascagoula. Photo by Tony Giberson / Pensacola News Journal. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which affected much of our state and most dev... 8/17/2005 - Jennifer Koon receives MMA 2005 Award for Excellence in Vocational Education JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 17, 2005) - Jennifer Koon of Booneville is the 2005 recipient of the MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Koon, vocational counselor at Prentiss County Vocational Technical School, was presented the award Wedn... 7/15/2005 - MMA Praises Legislature for Quick Passage of Baxter Health Care Incentives JACKSON, Miss. (July 15, 2005) The Mississippi Manufacturers Association is praising the quick action of the state Legislature in approving a $14 million incentive package for the expansion of long-time MMA member Baxter Health Care in Clevel... 7/1/2005 - Legislature recognizes importance of manufacturing in passing Momentum program JACKSON, Miss. (July 1, 2005) The Momentum Mississippi economic development package that passed the state Legislature Thursday night recognizes the importance of manufacturing in a strong state economy. “We congratulate the Momentum ... 5/10/2005 - Manufacturing’s continued competitiveness focus of MMA visit to D.C. MMA Chairman Bobby Dews led a delegation of 22 manufacturers to Washington, D.C., April 26-28 to discuss with the state’s congressional delegation the problems Mississippi manufacturers face in remaining competitive. The trip began with a T... 5/10/2005 - NASA administrative center on Miss. Coast to bring 400+ jobs BAY ST. LOUIS (May 10) --Mississippi’s John C. Stennis Space Center is NASA’s pick to build a $20 million-plus administrative building that will bring 470 jobs to the Coast. The Stennis Space Center beat competitors at six research and... 4/25/2005 - MMA 2005 Human Resources & Safety Conference focuses on current laws, safety practices for the workplace More than 70 attended MMA’s annual Human Resources & Safety Conference and Expo March 29-30 at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson. Keynote speakers for the conference were Bruce S. Wilkinson of Workplace Consultants, Inc., in Gretna, La., who discu... 4/5/2005 - MMA-PAC golf tournament to be held June 8 at Dancing Rabbit The annual MMA-PAC golf tournament will be held June 8, 2005, at the Dancing Rabbit Golf Course in Philadelphia, Miss. Tournament proceeds will benefit the Mississippi Manufacturers Association Political Action Committee. The tournament is a four-... 3/31/2005 - Asia Now: Business Solutions Seminar to be held in Memphis April 6 In an effort to assist U.S. firms increase the export of U.S. made products and services, the U.S. Commercial Service Asia Pacific Team, FedEx, the University of Memphis, the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, the Memphis World Trade Club, and the Memphis ... 3/31/2005 - Cochran: Americans have stake in manufacturing success The Mississippi Manufacturers Association presented Sen. Thad Cochran with the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent support of American manufacturers an... 3/25/2005 - Governor signs unemployment tax and workforce training bill Gov. Haley Barbour, joined by business leaders, community college presidents and officials from the Department of Employment Security, on Wednesday, March 23, signed Senate Bill 2480 a bill that is a win-win for both businesses and workers. MMA ... 3/17/2005 - Barbour lauds teamwork in luring plant COLUMBUS, Miss. -- Teamwork was the word Monday, March 14 as Gov. Haley Barbour signed legislation providing $100 million in state incentives to bring a new steel mill to Lowndes County. In remarks to a crowd of more than 300 people, Barbou...
1/26/2009 - Former Chairman George Taylor Presents Award to MSU George Taylor, vice president of finance for Reed Manufacturing Company in Tupelo, and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to the Mississippi State Univer... 12/19/2008 - MMA President Conveys Manufacturer Concerns at Governors Economic Symposium MMA President and CEO Jay C. Moon told legislators, business leaders and other elected officials Tuesday, Dec. 16, that the key to helping manufacturers during this current economic crisis is "to try to keep as many manufacturers operational ... 12/5/2008 - Southeast Supply Header to Award $60,000 in Scholarships MMA member Southeast Supply Header, LLC (SESH), a 50/50 joint venture between Spectra Energy Corp. and CenterPoint Energy, Inc. recently announced that it will make a one-time, $10,000 contribution in scholarship monies to six community colleges a... 11/3/2008 - Card Check Legislation Threatens Private Ballot Union Votes by Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FMMMA President & CEOPublished in the Delta Business JournalNovember 2008 Currently pending in the U.S. Congress is legislation, that if passed, would have... 10/6/2008 - Tony Stringer Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2008-09 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced Tony Stringer of Tylertown has been named 2008-2009 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Stringer is president of Stringer Industries, Inc. in Tylertown. “As we face economic uncertainty in many of our busi... 9/30/2008 - MMA Announces Changes in Government Affairs Division The Mississippi Manufacturers Association announces the following changes in its Government Affairs Division: John Baas, formerly MMA director of industrial relations, was promoted to director of government affairs. New staff members John McKay an... 9/25/2008 - Madison Career and Technical Center Instructor Receives 2008 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Jim Walker, technology applications instructor with the Madison Career and Technical Center (MCTC), is the recipient of the 2008 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Walker has taught in the Mad... 7/29/2008 - Caterpillar celebrates repaired facility By Alyssa SchnuggThe Oxford EagleJuly 28, 2008 Elouise Hawkins’ eyes welled up with tears while she looked around the newly repaired Caterpillar facility. &ldqu... 7/18/2008 - MMA Endorses Roger Wicker for U.S. Senator The Mississippi Manufacturers Association board of directors has voted unanimously to endorse U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker in the Nov. 4 Senate election. MMA made the announcement Friday, July 18, at McNeely Plastics, Inc., in Clinton, Miss. 7/11/2008 - Toyota to Build Prius in Blue Springs, Miss. In response to changes in consumer demand and to improve the production efficiency and stability of its North American operations, Toyota announced July 10 that it is adjusting the product... 6/24/2008 - New Academic Center to Focus on Manufacturing Excellence A new partnership at the University of Mississippi aims to keep jobs at home by educating the nation’s future manufacturing professionals. The university, the state of Mississippi an... 4/29/2008 - Former MMA Chairman Dewitte Belk Dies Former MMA Chairman of the Board Dewitte Belk, 72, owner of Mitchell Metal Products, died Saturday, April 26, 2008 at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Dewitte was born in Ethel, Miss., Nov. 9, 1935. He was married for 52 ... 2/12/2008 - Tiles made from corn touted as durable Jeff Ayres Reprinted from The Clarion-Ledger (Feb. 12, 2008) — The next big thing in commercial floor tile could emerge from a 61-year-old manufacturing plant on U.S. 80 in south Jackson. The Armstrong floor plant has launched production of &ld... 1/24/2008 - MMA President & CEO Named to Governor's Tax Panel Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM, MMA president and CEO, has been named by Gov. Haley Barbour to serve on a public-private commission to study Mississippi’s tax system on a comprehensive basis, including how federal and local tax structures affect Mississ... 11/27/2007 - The Health of Your Business Depends on the Health of Your Employees Healthy employees are at work, productive, energetic and more focused on their job. Through MMA’s partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, the state’s health and wellness leader, your covered employees can be healthy and ... 11/20/2007 - MMA 2006-07 Chairman Tommy Dulaney presents gifts to Meridian Community College and Hope Village for Children Tommy Dulaney, founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA chairmans award and appreciation gift to the Meridian Community College... 11/13/2007 - Mississippi tax structure survey under way Focus to be on the tax burden borne by Mississippi manufacturers MMA’s tax survey is currently under way. Throughout the month of November, manufacturers from across the state will be surveyed about the business tax climate in ... 11/9/2007 - 2007 Election Results Click on the link below to download a PDF document showing the 2007 General Election results as reported by the Associated Press. ... 11/1/2007 - George M. Taylor Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2007-08 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced Oct. 22, 2007) — George Taylor of Tupelo has been named 2007-2008 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Taylor is vice president of finance, Reed Manufacturing Company in Tupelo. “This year, much of MMA’s focus wi... 10/31/2007 - MEP.ms survey reveals economic benefit RIDGELAND According to Mississippi Technology Alliance (MTA) president and CEO Dr. Randy Goldsmith, Mississippi manufacturers report that assistance they received from the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Mississippi (MEP.ms) last year produced... 10/28/2007 - Steel primed for surge By Jack Mazurak The Clarion-Ledger COLUMBUS — Mississippi’s steel industry is on a long-term rise, and Ben Bourland feels it. The Louisville native left his plywood mill job this summer and signed on at SeverCorr... 9/4/2007 - Raytheon expands Forest facility Reprinted from the Scott County Times By Chris Allen Baker, Times News Editor FOREST — One of Scott County’s most supportive corporate residents became stronger last week as Raytheon opened a new wing of its facility which is ex... 8/30/2007 - Greene County Vo-Tech Instructor Dale Box Recipient of 2007 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Dale Box, welding instructor with the Greene County Vocational Technical School, is the recipient of the 2007 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Box has taught at in the Greene County program for... 8/21/2007 - Hugh Ketchum Conference Room formally dedicated The main conference room at MMA’s office building is now officially the Hugh Ketchum Conference Room. The MMA board of directors voted in January 2007 to dedicate the conference room in memory of the former MMA president, and a bronze plaqu... 5/22/2007 - MMA Marks Manufacturing Week with Unveiling of Workforce Training Needs Study JACKSON, Miss. (May 22, 2007) — The Mississippi Manufacturers Association marked the third annual Manufacturing Week in Mississippi by releasing results of a recent survey evaluating the workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers. ... 5/3/2007 - May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month Disability insurance remains the most overlooked and least owned of all the major types of insurance. Every day, tens of millions of American workers are at risk of financial ruin because they lack adequate disability income protection. Throughout... 4/27/2007 - Project Jupiter Latest Example of Manufacturing Rebirth JACKSON, Miss. (April 27, 2007) — Project Jupiter in Lowndes County is the latest evidence of a remarkable manufacturing revival that Mississippi has undergone in the last four years. The talk four years ago was of plant closings, but d... 4/2/2007 - Northeast Mississippi Job Fair Set for April 26 The Office of Work-based Learning and Job Placement at East Mississippi Community College has announced that the 2007 Northeast Mississippi Job Fair will be held April 26 at the Lyceum on the Golden Triangle Campus of East Mississippi Community Colle... 3/8/2007 - Doing Business with Japan Timely Topic in Mississippi PHOTO: Gov. Haley Barbour presents Hitoshi Hasegawa, chief executive director of Japan External Trade Organization-Houston, with a gift during the "Doing Business with Japan" seminar held at MMA March 7, 2007. “Doing Business with Jap... 2/27/2007 - Toyota To Build Highlanders in Mississippi New Plant to Start Production by 2010; To Employ 2,000 Team Members TUPELO, Miss. — Miss. Gov. Haley Barbour joined Toyota (NYSE: TM) officials Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, to announce that the company has chosen a 1,700-acre site in Blue S... 1/24/2007 - MMA Weighs in on Unemployment Benefit Bill [Note: The following is a Letter to the Editor sent by MMA President and CEO Jay C. Moon, CEcD, to Mississippi newspapers Monday, January 22, 2007.] Last Thursday, following the announcement by Alan White Co. that it was shutting down its S... 11/10/2006 - Former MMA President Hugh Ketchum dies Hugh Wilson Ketchum, 89, went to be with the Lord after an extended illness Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Hugh was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Paragould, Ark. He was a graduate of Paragould High School, class of 1934, and... 11/10/2006 - MMA 2006 Chairman Bob Baughn presents gift to Itawamba Community College for Workforce Development and Training JACKSON, Miss. (Nov. 9, 2006) Bob Baughn, human resources manager for Tower Automotive in Canton and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to Itawamba Community Colleg... 10/27/2006 - Tommy Dulaney Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2006-07 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 27, 2006) Tommy Dulaney of Meridian has been named 2006-2007 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Dulaney is the founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian. “I want to continue to b... 10/17/2006 - MMA presents national award to U.S. Sen. Trent Lott On Oct. 16, 2006, the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) presented U.S. Sen. Trent Lott with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent sup... 10/14/2006 - MMA presents national award to Rep. Roger Wicker JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 13, 2006) - The Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) today presented Rep. Roger Wicker with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciat... 9/29/2006 - Workforce training survey to be conducted in October Grant program asssessing workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers Phase one of MMA’s workforce training initiative is on target to begin next month. Beginning the first week in October, manufacturers from across the s... 8/31/2006 - Gov. Barbour to address MMA Convention Oct. 28 Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has confirmed that he will address MMA members Saturday morning, Oct. 28., at the 2006 MMA Annual Convention in Destin, Fla. MMA’s 54th Annual Convention will be held October 25-28, 2006, at the Hilton Sandestin B... 8/11/2006 - Hinds Community College Instructor Marvin Moak Recipient of 2006 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Marvin Moak of Hinds Community College (HCC) is the recipient of the 2006 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Moak has served as lead instructor in the electrical technology program on the Raymond... 8/7/2006 - Mississippi Manufacturing Taking Off With Growth of Aerospace Industry by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO (The following article was published in the August 2006 issue of the Northeast Mississippi Business Journal.) While some predict the demise of manufacturing in Mississippi, the truth is that ma... 8/3/2006 - 2006 Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey Released Data Offers Useful Information for Employers and Economic Developers After a five-year absence, the Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey is once again available. The survey, which was compiled by the North... 7/31/2006 - Coastal drilling: Should Congress open more coastal waters to exploration? PRO: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, July 30, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. The... 6/15/2006 - Raise energy supplies, not taxes By Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO Special to The Clarion-Ledger June 15, 2006 The solution to our energy woes is not more taxes, but more energy from any of several sources, the most immediate being increased oil and gas ... 4/17/2006 - Can the Chinese economy be sustained? A closer look at the issues that threaten China’s continued growth Note: MMA President Jay C. Moon, CEcD, recently participated in a two-week tour of China with the Society of International Business Fellows. Following is an editorial describing his impressions of the Chinese economy as a result of that trip and C... 4/17/2006 - Should the $5.15 an hour minimum wage be raised? Con: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, April 16, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. R... 4/4/2006 - Governor proclaims April 24-28 Manufacturing Week in Mississippi The first Manufacturing Week in Mississippi has been set for April 24-28, 2006, by proclamation of Gov. Haley Barbour. “We are excited by the proclamation and the opportunity to share the good news about manufacturing in Mississippi,&rdquo... 3/29/2006 - MMA offers GO Zone Incentives seminar April 20 in Meridian The Mississippi Manufacturers Association, in conjunction with the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation and Butler, Snow, OMara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC, will present a free seminar to explain current GO Zone incentives Thursday, April 2... 1/18/2006 - Manufacturing -- Our Future: MMA launches license plate in support of Mississippi manufacturing Support manufacturing in Mississippi with the new “Manufacturing -- Our Future” license plate. When you purchase the new Manufacturing license plate for your vehicle at a cost of $31 above your regular car tag cost, $24 will be placed... 12/22/2005 - 2005 Chairmans Award presented to the University of Southern Mississippi The 2005 MMA Chairman’s Award was presented Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, to Dr. Shelby Thames, president of the University of Southern Mississippi. A first-time gift to Southern Miss, the MMA Chairman’s Award was presented by outgoing chair... 12/13/2005 - Senate Democrats to unveil climate bill Sept 30 from Reuters Thursday, September 24 10:11 pm Senate Democrats will unveil legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions next Wednesday, kicking off what is likely to be a battle in Congress as lawmakers tussle over the eco... 10/20/2005 - New MMA executive committee, board members take office PHOTO: Members of MMA’s 2005-06 executive committee are, from left, Bobby Dews, past chairman; Tony Stringer, secretary-treasurer; Bob Baughn, chairman; Tommy Dulaney, chairman-elect; George Taylor, vice chairman; and Jay C. Moon, president ... 10/5/2005 - MCPC offers registration for contracting opportunities Now that businesses and residents have been able to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, our focus as a state has begun shifting toward rebuilding the areas that were affected by the storm. Many MMA members have expressed an interest in... 10/4/2005 - MMA Encourages Contributions to Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund PHOTO: A destroyed neighborhood located just east of the Northrup Grumman shipyard in Pascagoula. Photo by Tony Giberson / Pensacola News Journal. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which affected much of our state and most dev... 8/17/2005 - Jennifer Koon receives MMA 2005 Award for Excellence in Vocational Education JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 17, 2005) - Jennifer Koon of Booneville is the 2005 recipient of the MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Koon, vocational counselor at Prentiss County Vocational Technical School, was presented the award Wedn... 7/15/2005 - MMA Praises Legislature for Quick Passage of Baxter Health Care Incentives JACKSON, Miss. (July 15, 2005) The Mississippi Manufacturers Association is praising the quick action of the state Legislature in approving a $14 million incentive package for the expansion of long-time MMA member Baxter Health Care in Clevel... 7/1/2005 - Legislature recognizes importance of manufacturing in passing Momentum program JACKSON, Miss. (July 1, 2005) The Momentum Mississippi economic development package that passed the state Legislature Thursday night recognizes the importance of manufacturing in a strong state economy. “We congratulate the Momentum ... 5/10/2005 - Manufacturing’s continued competitiveness focus of MMA visit to D.C. MMA Chairman Bobby Dews led a delegation of 22 manufacturers to Washington, D.C., April 26-28 to discuss with the state’s congressional delegation the problems Mississippi manufacturers face in remaining competitive. The trip began with a T... 5/10/2005 - NASA administrative center on Miss. Coast to bring 400+ jobs BAY ST. LOUIS (May 10) --Mississippi’s John C. Stennis Space Center is NASA’s pick to build a $20 million-plus administrative building that will bring 470 jobs to the Coast. The Stennis Space Center beat competitors at six research and... 4/25/2005 - MMA 2005 Human Resources & Safety Conference focuses on current laws, safety practices for the workplace More than 70 attended MMA’s annual Human Resources & Safety Conference and Expo March 29-30 at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson. Keynote speakers for the conference were Bruce S. Wilkinson of Workplace Consultants, Inc., in Gretna, La., who discu... 4/5/2005 - MMA-PAC golf tournament to be held June 8 at Dancing Rabbit The annual MMA-PAC golf tournament will be held June 8, 2005, at the Dancing Rabbit Golf Course in Philadelphia, Miss. Tournament proceeds will benefit the Mississippi Manufacturers Association Political Action Committee. The tournament is a four-... 3/31/2005 - Asia Now: Business Solutions Seminar to be held in Memphis April 6 In an effort to assist U.S. firms increase the export of U.S. made products and services, the U.S. Commercial Service Asia Pacific Team, FedEx, the University of Memphis, the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, the Memphis World Trade Club, and the Memphis ... 3/31/2005 - Cochran: Americans have stake in manufacturing success The Mississippi Manufacturers Association presented Sen. Thad Cochran with the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent support of American manufacturers an... 3/25/2005 - Governor signs unemployment tax and workforce training bill Gov. Haley Barbour, joined by business leaders, community college presidents and officials from the Department of Employment Security, on Wednesday, March 23, signed Senate Bill 2480 a bill that is a win-win for both businesses and workers. MMA ... 3/17/2005 - Barbour lauds teamwork in luring plant COLUMBUS, Miss. -- Teamwork was the word Monday, March 14 as Gov. Haley Barbour signed legislation providing $100 million in state incentives to bring a new steel mill to Lowndes County. In remarks to a crowd of more than 300 people, Barbou...
12/19/2008 - MMA President Conveys Manufacturer Concerns at Governors Economic Symposium MMA President and CEO Jay C. Moon told legislators, business leaders and other elected officials Tuesday, Dec. 16, that the key to helping manufacturers during this current economic crisis is "to try to keep as many manufacturers operational ...
MMA President and CEO Jay C. Moon told legislators, business leaders and other elected officials Tuesday, Dec. 16, that the key to helping manufacturers during this current economic crisis is "to try to keep as many manufacturers operational ...
12/5/2008 - Southeast Supply Header to Award $60,000 in Scholarships MMA member Southeast Supply Header, LLC (SESH), a 50/50 joint venture between Spectra Energy Corp. and CenterPoint Energy, Inc. recently announced that it will make a one-time, $10,000 contribution in scholarship monies to six community colleges a...
MMA member Southeast Supply Header, LLC (SESH), a 50/50 joint venture between Spectra Energy Corp. and CenterPoint Energy, Inc. recently announced that it will make a one-time, $10,000 contribution in scholarship monies to six community colleges a...
11/3/2008 - Card Check Legislation Threatens Private Ballot Union Votes by Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FMMMA President & CEOPublished in the Delta Business JournalNovember 2008 Currently pending in the U.S. Congress is legislation, that if passed, would have...
by Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FMMMA President & CEOPublished in the Delta Business JournalNovember 2008
Currently pending in the U.S. Congress is legislation, that if passed, would have...
10/6/2008 - Tony Stringer Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2008-09 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced Tony Stringer of Tylertown has been named 2008-2009 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Stringer is president of Stringer Industries, Inc. in Tylertown. “As we face economic uncertainty in many of our busi...
Tony Stringer of Tylertown has been named 2008-2009 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Stringer is president of Stringer Industries, Inc. in Tylertown. “As we face economic uncertainty in many of our busi...
9/30/2008 - MMA Announces Changes in Government Affairs Division The Mississippi Manufacturers Association announces the following changes in its Government Affairs Division: John Baas, formerly MMA director of industrial relations, was promoted to director of government affairs. New staff members John McKay an...
The Mississippi Manufacturers Association announces the following changes in its Government Affairs Division: John Baas, formerly MMA director of industrial relations, was promoted to director of government affairs. New staff members John McKay an...
9/25/2008 - Madison Career and Technical Center Instructor Receives 2008 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Jim Walker, technology applications instructor with the Madison Career and Technical Center (MCTC), is the recipient of the 2008 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Walker has taught in the Mad...
Jim Walker, technology applications instructor with the Madison Career and Technical Center (MCTC), is the recipient of the 2008 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Walker has taught in the Mad...
7/29/2008 - Caterpillar celebrates repaired facility By Alyssa SchnuggThe Oxford EagleJuly 28, 2008 Elouise Hawkins’ eyes welled up with tears while she looked around the newly repaired Caterpillar facility. &ldqu...
By Alyssa SchnuggThe Oxford EagleJuly 28, 2008
Elouise Hawkins’ eyes welled up with tears while she looked around the newly repaired Caterpillar facility. &ldqu...
7/18/2008 - MMA Endorses Roger Wicker for U.S. Senator The Mississippi Manufacturers Association board of directors has voted unanimously to endorse U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker in the Nov. 4 Senate election. MMA made the announcement Friday, July 18, at McNeely Plastics, Inc., in Clinton, Miss. 7/11/2008 - Toyota to Build Prius in Blue Springs, Miss. In response to changes in consumer demand and to improve the production efficiency and stability of its North American operations, Toyota announced July 10 that it is adjusting the product... 6/24/2008 - New Academic Center to Focus on Manufacturing Excellence A new partnership at the University of Mississippi aims to keep jobs at home by educating the nation’s future manufacturing professionals. The university, the state of Mississippi an... 4/29/2008 - Former MMA Chairman Dewitte Belk Dies Former MMA Chairman of the Board Dewitte Belk, 72, owner of Mitchell Metal Products, died Saturday, April 26, 2008 at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Dewitte was born in Ethel, Miss., Nov. 9, 1935. He was married for 52 ... 2/12/2008 - Tiles made from corn touted as durable Jeff Ayres Reprinted from The Clarion-Ledger (Feb. 12, 2008) — The next big thing in commercial floor tile could emerge from a 61-year-old manufacturing plant on U.S. 80 in south Jackson. The Armstrong floor plant has launched production of &ld... 1/24/2008 - MMA President & CEO Named to Governor's Tax Panel Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM, MMA president and CEO, has been named by Gov. Haley Barbour to serve on a public-private commission to study Mississippi’s tax system on a comprehensive basis, including how federal and local tax structures affect Mississ... 11/27/2007 - The Health of Your Business Depends on the Health of Your Employees Healthy employees are at work, productive, energetic and more focused on their job. Through MMA’s partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, the state’s health and wellness leader, your covered employees can be healthy and ... 11/20/2007 - MMA 2006-07 Chairman Tommy Dulaney presents gifts to Meridian Community College and Hope Village for Children Tommy Dulaney, founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA chairmans award and appreciation gift to the Meridian Community College... 11/13/2007 - Mississippi tax structure survey under way Focus to be on the tax burden borne by Mississippi manufacturers MMA’s tax survey is currently under way. Throughout the month of November, manufacturers from across the state will be surveyed about the business tax climate in ... 11/9/2007 - 2007 Election Results Click on the link below to download a PDF document showing the 2007 General Election results as reported by the Associated Press. ... 11/1/2007 - George M. Taylor Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2007-08 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced Oct. 22, 2007) — George Taylor of Tupelo has been named 2007-2008 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Taylor is vice president of finance, Reed Manufacturing Company in Tupelo. “This year, much of MMA’s focus wi... 10/31/2007 - MEP.ms survey reveals economic benefit RIDGELAND According to Mississippi Technology Alliance (MTA) president and CEO Dr. Randy Goldsmith, Mississippi manufacturers report that assistance they received from the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Mississippi (MEP.ms) last year produced... 10/28/2007 - Steel primed for surge By Jack Mazurak The Clarion-Ledger COLUMBUS — Mississippi’s steel industry is on a long-term rise, and Ben Bourland feels it. The Louisville native left his plywood mill job this summer and signed on at SeverCorr... 9/4/2007 - Raytheon expands Forest facility Reprinted from the Scott County Times By Chris Allen Baker, Times News Editor FOREST — One of Scott County’s most supportive corporate residents became stronger last week as Raytheon opened a new wing of its facility which is ex... 8/30/2007 - Greene County Vo-Tech Instructor Dale Box Recipient of 2007 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Dale Box, welding instructor with the Greene County Vocational Technical School, is the recipient of the 2007 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Box has taught at in the Greene County program for... 8/21/2007 - Hugh Ketchum Conference Room formally dedicated The main conference room at MMA’s office building is now officially the Hugh Ketchum Conference Room. The MMA board of directors voted in January 2007 to dedicate the conference room in memory of the former MMA president, and a bronze plaqu... 5/22/2007 - MMA Marks Manufacturing Week with Unveiling of Workforce Training Needs Study JACKSON, Miss. (May 22, 2007) — The Mississippi Manufacturers Association marked the third annual Manufacturing Week in Mississippi by releasing results of a recent survey evaluating the workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers. ... 5/3/2007 - May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month Disability insurance remains the most overlooked and least owned of all the major types of insurance. Every day, tens of millions of American workers are at risk of financial ruin because they lack adequate disability income protection. Throughout... 4/27/2007 - Project Jupiter Latest Example of Manufacturing Rebirth JACKSON, Miss. (April 27, 2007) — Project Jupiter in Lowndes County is the latest evidence of a remarkable manufacturing revival that Mississippi has undergone in the last four years. The talk four years ago was of plant closings, but d... 4/2/2007 - Northeast Mississippi Job Fair Set for April 26 The Office of Work-based Learning and Job Placement at East Mississippi Community College has announced that the 2007 Northeast Mississippi Job Fair will be held April 26 at the Lyceum on the Golden Triangle Campus of East Mississippi Community Colle... 3/8/2007 - Doing Business with Japan Timely Topic in Mississippi PHOTO: Gov. Haley Barbour presents Hitoshi Hasegawa, chief executive director of Japan External Trade Organization-Houston, with a gift during the "Doing Business with Japan" seminar held at MMA March 7, 2007. “Doing Business with Jap... 2/27/2007 - Toyota To Build Highlanders in Mississippi New Plant to Start Production by 2010; To Employ 2,000 Team Members TUPELO, Miss. — Miss. Gov. Haley Barbour joined Toyota (NYSE: TM) officials Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, to announce that the company has chosen a 1,700-acre site in Blue S... 1/24/2007 - MMA Weighs in on Unemployment Benefit Bill [Note: The following is a Letter to the Editor sent by MMA President and CEO Jay C. Moon, CEcD, to Mississippi newspapers Monday, January 22, 2007.] Last Thursday, following the announcement by Alan White Co. that it was shutting down its S... 11/10/2006 - Former MMA President Hugh Ketchum dies Hugh Wilson Ketchum, 89, went to be with the Lord after an extended illness Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Hugh was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Paragould, Ark. He was a graduate of Paragould High School, class of 1934, and... 11/10/2006 - MMA 2006 Chairman Bob Baughn presents gift to Itawamba Community College for Workforce Development and Training JACKSON, Miss. (Nov. 9, 2006) Bob Baughn, human resources manager for Tower Automotive in Canton and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to Itawamba Community Colleg... 10/27/2006 - Tommy Dulaney Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2006-07 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 27, 2006) Tommy Dulaney of Meridian has been named 2006-2007 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Dulaney is the founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian. “I want to continue to b... 10/17/2006 - MMA presents national award to U.S. Sen. Trent Lott On Oct. 16, 2006, the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) presented U.S. Sen. Trent Lott with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent sup... 10/14/2006 - MMA presents national award to Rep. Roger Wicker JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 13, 2006) - The Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) today presented Rep. Roger Wicker with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciat... 9/29/2006 - Workforce training survey to be conducted in October Grant program asssessing workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers Phase one of MMA’s workforce training initiative is on target to begin next month. Beginning the first week in October, manufacturers from across the s... 8/31/2006 - Gov. Barbour to address MMA Convention Oct. 28 Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has confirmed that he will address MMA members Saturday morning, Oct. 28., at the 2006 MMA Annual Convention in Destin, Fla. MMA’s 54th Annual Convention will be held October 25-28, 2006, at the Hilton Sandestin B... 8/11/2006 - Hinds Community College Instructor Marvin Moak Recipient of 2006 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Marvin Moak of Hinds Community College (HCC) is the recipient of the 2006 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Moak has served as lead instructor in the electrical technology program on the Raymond... 8/7/2006 - Mississippi Manufacturing Taking Off With Growth of Aerospace Industry by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO (The following article was published in the August 2006 issue of the Northeast Mississippi Business Journal.) While some predict the demise of manufacturing in Mississippi, the truth is that ma... 8/3/2006 - 2006 Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey Released Data Offers Useful Information for Employers and Economic Developers After a five-year absence, the Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey is once again available. The survey, which was compiled by the North... 7/31/2006 - Coastal drilling: Should Congress open more coastal waters to exploration? PRO: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, July 30, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. The... 6/15/2006 - Raise energy supplies, not taxes By Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO Special to The Clarion-Ledger June 15, 2006 The solution to our energy woes is not more taxes, but more energy from any of several sources, the most immediate being increased oil and gas ... 4/17/2006 - Can the Chinese economy be sustained? A closer look at the issues that threaten China’s continued growth Note: MMA President Jay C. Moon, CEcD, recently participated in a two-week tour of China with the Society of International Business Fellows. Following is an editorial describing his impressions of the Chinese economy as a result of that trip and C... 4/17/2006 - Should the $5.15 an hour minimum wage be raised? Con: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, April 16, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. R... 4/4/2006 - Governor proclaims April 24-28 Manufacturing Week in Mississippi The first Manufacturing Week in Mississippi has been set for April 24-28, 2006, by proclamation of Gov. Haley Barbour. “We are excited by the proclamation and the opportunity to share the good news about manufacturing in Mississippi,&rdquo... 3/29/2006 - MMA offers GO Zone Incentives seminar April 20 in Meridian The Mississippi Manufacturers Association, in conjunction with the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation and Butler, Snow, OMara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC, will present a free seminar to explain current GO Zone incentives Thursday, April 2... 1/18/2006 - Manufacturing -- Our Future: MMA launches license plate in support of Mississippi manufacturing Support manufacturing in Mississippi with the new “Manufacturing -- Our Future” license plate. When you purchase the new Manufacturing license plate for your vehicle at a cost of $31 above your regular car tag cost, $24 will be placed... 12/22/2005 - 2005 Chairmans Award presented to the University of Southern Mississippi The 2005 MMA Chairman’s Award was presented Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, to Dr. Shelby Thames, president of the University of Southern Mississippi. A first-time gift to Southern Miss, the MMA Chairman’s Award was presented by outgoing chair... 12/13/2005 - Senate Democrats to unveil climate bill Sept 30 from Reuters Thursday, September 24 10:11 pm Senate Democrats will unveil legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions next Wednesday, kicking off what is likely to be a battle in Congress as lawmakers tussle over the eco... 10/20/2005 - New MMA executive committee, board members take office PHOTO: Members of MMA’s 2005-06 executive committee are, from left, Bobby Dews, past chairman; Tony Stringer, secretary-treasurer; Bob Baughn, chairman; Tommy Dulaney, chairman-elect; George Taylor, vice chairman; and Jay C. Moon, president ... 10/5/2005 - MCPC offers registration for contracting opportunities Now that businesses and residents have been able to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, our focus as a state has begun shifting toward rebuilding the areas that were affected by the storm. Many MMA members have expressed an interest in... 10/4/2005 - MMA Encourages Contributions to Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund PHOTO: A destroyed neighborhood located just east of the Northrup Grumman shipyard in Pascagoula. Photo by Tony Giberson / Pensacola News Journal. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which affected much of our state and most dev... 8/17/2005 - Jennifer Koon receives MMA 2005 Award for Excellence in Vocational Education JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 17, 2005) - Jennifer Koon of Booneville is the 2005 recipient of the MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Koon, vocational counselor at Prentiss County Vocational Technical School, was presented the award Wedn... 7/15/2005 - MMA Praises Legislature for Quick Passage of Baxter Health Care Incentives JACKSON, Miss. (July 15, 2005) The Mississippi Manufacturers Association is praising the quick action of the state Legislature in approving a $14 million incentive package for the expansion of long-time MMA member Baxter Health Care in Clevel... 7/1/2005 - Legislature recognizes importance of manufacturing in passing Momentum program JACKSON, Miss. (July 1, 2005) The Momentum Mississippi economic development package that passed the state Legislature Thursday night recognizes the importance of manufacturing in a strong state economy. “We congratulate the Momentum ... 5/10/2005 - Manufacturing’s continued competitiveness focus of MMA visit to D.C. MMA Chairman Bobby Dews led a delegation of 22 manufacturers to Washington, D.C., April 26-28 to discuss with the state’s congressional delegation the problems Mississippi manufacturers face in remaining competitive. The trip began with a T... 5/10/2005 - NASA administrative center on Miss. Coast to bring 400+ jobs BAY ST. LOUIS (May 10) --Mississippi’s John C. Stennis Space Center is NASA’s pick to build a $20 million-plus administrative building that will bring 470 jobs to the Coast. The Stennis Space Center beat competitors at six research and... 4/25/2005 - MMA 2005 Human Resources & Safety Conference focuses on current laws, safety practices for the workplace More than 70 attended MMA’s annual Human Resources & Safety Conference and Expo March 29-30 at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson. Keynote speakers for the conference were Bruce S. Wilkinson of Workplace Consultants, Inc., in Gretna, La., who discu... 4/5/2005 - MMA-PAC golf tournament to be held June 8 at Dancing Rabbit The annual MMA-PAC golf tournament will be held June 8, 2005, at the Dancing Rabbit Golf Course in Philadelphia, Miss. Tournament proceeds will benefit the Mississippi Manufacturers Association Political Action Committee. The tournament is a four-... 3/31/2005 - Asia Now: Business Solutions Seminar to be held in Memphis April 6 In an effort to assist U.S. firms increase the export of U.S. made products and services, the U.S. Commercial Service Asia Pacific Team, FedEx, the University of Memphis, the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, the Memphis World Trade Club, and the Memphis ... 3/31/2005 - Cochran: Americans have stake in manufacturing success The Mississippi Manufacturers Association presented Sen. Thad Cochran with the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent support of American manufacturers an... 3/25/2005 - Governor signs unemployment tax and workforce training bill Gov. Haley Barbour, joined by business leaders, community college presidents and officials from the Department of Employment Security, on Wednesday, March 23, signed Senate Bill 2480 a bill that is a win-win for both businesses and workers. MMA ... 3/17/2005 - Barbour lauds teamwork in luring plant COLUMBUS, Miss. -- Teamwork was the word Monday, March 14 as Gov. Haley Barbour signed legislation providing $100 million in state incentives to bring a new steel mill to Lowndes County. In remarks to a crowd of more than 300 people, Barbou...
The Mississippi Manufacturers Association board of directors has voted unanimously to endorse U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker in the Nov. 4 Senate election. MMA made the announcement Friday, July 18, at McNeely Plastics, Inc., in Clinton, Miss.
7/11/2008 - Toyota to Build Prius in Blue Springs, Miss. In response to changes in consumer demand and to improve the production efficiency and stability of its North American operations, Toyota announced July 10 that it is adjusting the product... 6/24/2008 - New Academic Center to Focus on Manufacturing Excellence A new partnership at the University of Mississippi aims to keep jobs at home by educating the nation’s future manufacturing professionals. The university, the state of Mississippi an... 4/29/2008 - Former MMA Chairman Dewitte Belk Dies Former MMA Chairman of the Board Dewitte Belk, 72, owner of Mitchell Metal Products, died Saturday, April 26, 2008 at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Dewitte was born in Ethel, Miss., Nov. 9, 1935. He was married for 52 ... 2/12/2008 - Tiles made from corn touted as durable Jeff Ayres Reprinted from The Clarion-Ledger (Feb. 12, 2008) — The next big thing in commercial floor tile could emerge from a 61-year-old manufacturing plant on U.S. 80 in south Jackson. The Armstrong floor plant has launched production of &ld... 1/24/2008 - MMA President & CEO Named to Governor's Tax Panel Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM, MMA president and CEO, has been named by Gov. Haley Barbour to serve on a public-private commission to study Mississippi’s tax system on a comprehensive basis, including how federal and local tax structures affect Mississ... 11/27/2007 - The Health of Your Business Depends on the Health of Your Employees Healthy employees are at work, productive, energetic and more focused on their job. Through MMA’s partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, the state’s health and wellness leader, your covered employees can be healthy and ... 11/20/2007 - MMA 2006-07 Chairman Tommy Dulaney presents gifts to Meridian Community College and Hope Village for Children Tommy Dulaney, founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA chairmans award and appreciation gift to the Meridian Community College... 11/13/2007 - Mississippi tax structure survey under way Focus to be on the tax burden borne by Mississippi manufacturers MMA’s tax survey is currently under way. Throughout the month of November, manufacturers from across the state will be surveyed about the business tax climate in ... 11/9/2007 - 2007 Election Results Click on the link below to download a PDF document showing the 2007 General Election results as reported by the Associated Press. ... 11/1/2007 - George M. Taylor Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2007-08 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced Oct. 22, 2007) — George Taylor of Tupelo has been named 2007-2008 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Taylor is vice president of finance, Reed Manufacturing Company in Tupelo. “This year, much of MMA’s focus wi... 10/31/2007 - MEP.ms survey reveals economic benefit RIDGELAND According to Mississippi Technology Alliance (MTA) president and CEO Dr. Randy Goldsmith, Mississippi manufacturers report that assistance they received from the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Mississippi (MEP.ms) last year produced... 10/28/2007 - Steel primed for surge By Jack Mazurak The Clarion-Ledger COLUMBUS — Mississippi’s steel industry is on a long-term rise, and Ben Bourland feels it. The Louisville native left his plywood mill job this summer and signed on at SeverCorr... 9/4/2007 - Raytheon expands Forest facility Reprinted from the Scott County Times By Chris Allen Baker, Times News Editor FOREST — One of Scott County’s most supportive corporate residents became stronger last week as Raytheon opened a new wing of its facility which is ex... 8/30/2007 - Greene County Vo-Tech Instructor Dale Box Recipient of 2007 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Dale Box, welding instructor with the Greene County Vocational Technical School, is the recipient of the 2007 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Box has taught at in the Greene County program for... 8/21/2007 - Hugh Ketchum Conference Room formally dedicated The main conference room at MMA’s office building is now officially the Hugh Ketchum Conference Room. The MMA board of directors voted in January 2007 to dedicate the conference room in memory of the former MMA president, and a bronze plaqu... 5/22/2007 - MMA Marks Manufacturing Week with Unveiling of Workforce Training Needs Study JACKSON, Miss. (May 22, 2007) — The Mississippi Manufacturers Association marked the third annual Manufacturing Week in Mississippi by releasing results of a recent survey evaluating the workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers. ... 5/3/2007 - May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month Disability insurance remains the most overlooked and least owned of all the major types of insurance. Every day, tens of millions of American workers are at risk of financial ruin because they lack adequate disability income protection. Throughout... 4/27/2007 - Project Jupiter Latest Example of Manufacturing Rebirth JACKSON, Miss. (April 27, 2007) — Project Jupiter in Lowndes County is the latest evidence of a remarkable manufacturing revival that Mississippi has undergone in the last four years. The talk four years ago was of plant closings, but d... 4/2/2007 - Northeast Mississippi Job Fair Set for April 26 The Office of Work-based Learning and Job Placement at East Mississippi Community College has announced that the 2007 Northeast Mississippi Job Fair will be held April 26 at the Lyceum on the Golden Triangle Campus of East Mississippi Community Colle... 3/8/2007 - Doing Business with Japan Timely Topic in Mississippi PHOTO: Gov. Haley Barbour presents Hitoshi Hasegawa, chief executive director of Japan External Trade Organization-Houston, with a gift during the "Doing Business with Japan" seminar held at MMA March 7, 2007. “Doing Business with Jap... 2/27/2007 - Toyota To Build Highlanders in Mississippi New Plant to Start Production by 2010; To Employ 2,000 Team Members TUPELO, Miss. — Miss. Gov. Haley Barbour joined Toyota (NYSE: TM) officials Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, to announce that the company has chosen a 1,700-acre site in Blue S... 1/24/2007 - MMA Weighs in on Unemployment Benefit Bill [Note: The following is a Letter to the Editor sent by MMA President and CEO Jay C. Moon, CEcD, to Mississippi newspapers Monday, January 22, 2007.] Last Thursday, following the announcement by Alan White Co. that it was shutting down its S... 11/10/2006 - Former MMA President Hugh Ketchum dies Hugh Wilson Ketchum, 89, went to be with the Lord after an extended illness Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Hugh was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Paragould, Ark. He was a graduate of Paragould High School, class of 1934, and... 11/10/2006 - MMA 2006 Chairman Bob Baughn presents gift to Itawamba Community College for Workforce Development and Training JACKSON, Miss. (Nov. 9, 2006) Bob Baughn, human resources manager for Tower Automotive in Canton and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to Itawamba Community Colleg... 10/27/2006 - Tommy Dulaney Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2006-07 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 27, 2006) Tommy Dulaney of Meridian has been named 2006-2007 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Dulaney is the founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian. “I want to continue to b... 10/17/2006 - MMA presents national award to U.S. Sen. Trent Lott On Oct. 16, 2006, the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) presented U.S. Sen. Trent Lott with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent sup... 10/14/2006 - MMA presents national award to Rep. Roger Wicker JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 13, 2006) - The Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) today presented Rep. Roger Wicker with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciat... 9/29/2006 - Workforce training survey to be conducted in October Grant program asssessing workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers Phase one of MMA’s workforce training initiative is on target to begin next month. Beginning the first week in October, manufacturers from across the s... 8/31/2006 - Gov. Barbour to address MMA Convention Oct. 28 Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has confirmed that he will address MMA members Saturday morning, Oct. 28., at the 2006 MMA Annual Convention in Destin, Fla. MMA’s 54th Annual Convention will be held October 25-28, 2006, at the Hilton Sandestin B... 8/11/2006 - Hinds Community College Instructor Marvin Moak Recipient of 2006 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Marvin Moak of Hinds Community College (HCC) is the recipient of the 2006 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Moak has served as lead instructor in the electrical technology program on the Raymond... 8/7/2006 - Mississippi Manufacturing Taking Off With Growth of Aerospace Industry by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO (The following article was published in the August 2006 issue of the Northeast Mississippi Business Journal.) While some predict the demise of manufacturing in Mississippi, the truth is that ma... 8/3/2006 - 2006 Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey Released Data Offers Useful Information for Employers and Economic Developers After a five-year absence, the Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey is once again available. The survey, which was compiled by the North... 7/31/2006 - Coastal drilling: Should Congress open more coastal waters to exploration? PRO: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, July 30, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. The... 6/15/2006 - Raise energy supplies, not taxes By Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO Special to The Clarion-Ledger June 15, 2006 The solution to our energy woes is not more taxes, but more energy from any of several sources, the most immediate being increased oil and gas ... 4/17/2006 - Can the Chinese economy be sustained? A closer look at the issues that threaten China’s continued growth Note: MMA President Jay C. Moon, CEcD, recently participated in a two-week tour of China with the Society of International Business Fellows. Following is an editorial describing his impressions of the Chinese economy as a result of that trip and C... 4/17/2006 - Should the $5.15 an hour minimum wage be raised? Con: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, April 16, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. R... 4/4/2006 - Governor proclaims April 24-28 Manufacturing Week in Mississippi The first Manufacturing Week in Mississippi has been set for April 24-28, 2006, by proclamation of Gov. Haley Barbour. “We are excited by the proclamation and the opportunity to share the good news about manufacturing in Mississippi,&rdquo... 3/29/2006 - MMA offers GO Zone Incentives seminar April 20 in Meridian The Mississippi Manufacturers Association, in conjunction with the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation and Butler, Snow, OMara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC, will present a free seminar to explain current GO Zone incentives Thursday, April 2... 1/18/2006 - Manufacturing -- Our Future: MMA launches license plate in support of Mississippi manufacturing Support manufacturing in Mississippi with the new “Manufacturing -- Our Future” license plate. When you purchase the new Manufacturing license plate for your vehicle at a cost of $31 above your regular car tag cost, $24 will be placed... 12/22/2005 - 2005 Chairmans Award presented to the University of Southern Mississippi The 2005 MMA Chairman’s Award was presented Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, to Dr. Shelby Thames, president of the University of Southern Mississippi. A first-time gift to Southern Miss, the MMA Chairman’s Award was presented by outgoing chair... 12/13/2005 - Senate Democrats to unveil climate bill Sept 30 from Reuters Thursday, September 24 10:11 pm Senate Democrats will unveil legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions next Wednesday, kicking off what is likely to be a battle in Congress as lawmakers tussle over the eco... 10/20/2005 - New MMA executive committee, board members take office PHOTO: Members of MMA’s 2005-06 executive committee are, from left, Bobby Dews, past chairman; Tony Stringer, secretary-treasurer; Bob Baughn, chairman; Tommy Dulaney, chairman-elect; George Taylor, vice chairman; and Jay C. Moon, president ... 10/5/2005 - MCPC offers registration for contracting opportunities Now that businesses and residents have been able to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, our focus as a state has begun shifting toward rebuilding the areas that were affected by the storm. Many MMA members have expressed an interest in... 10/4/2005 - MMA Encourages Contributions to Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund PHOTO: A destroyed neighborhood located just east of the Northrup Grumman shipyard in Pascagoula. Photo by Tony Giberson / Pensacola News Journal. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which affected much of our state and most dev... 8/17/2005 - Jennifer Koon receives MMA 2005 Award for Excellence in Vocational Education JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 17, 2005) - Jennifer Koon of Booneville is the 2005 recipient of the MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Koon, vocational counselor at Prentiss County Vocational Technical School, was presented the award Wedn... 7/15/2005 - MMA Praises Legislature for Quick Passage of Baxter Health Care Incentives JACKSON, Miss. (July 15, 2005) The Mississippi Manufacturers Association is praising the quick action of the state Legislature in approving a $14 million incentive package for the expansion of long-time MMA member Baxter Health Care in Clevel... 7/1/2005 - Legislature recognizes importance of manufacturing in passing Momentum program JACKSON, Miss. (July 1, 2005) The Momentum Mississippi economic development package that passed the state Legislature Thursday night recognizes the importance of manufacturing in a strong state economy. “We congratulate the Momentum ... 5/10/2005 - Manufacturing’s continued competitiveness focus of MMA visit to D.C. MMA Chairman Bobby Dews led a delegation of 22 manufacturers to Washington, D.C., April 26-28 to discuss with the state’s congressional delegation the problems Mississippi manufacturers face in remaining competitive. The trip began with a T... 5/10/2005 - NASA administrative center on Miss. Coast to bring 400+ jobs BAY ST. LOUIS (May 10) --Mississippi’s John C. Stennis Space Center is NASA’s pick to build a $20 million-plus administrative building that will bring 470 jobs to the Coast. The Stennis Space Center beat competitors at six research and... 4/25/2005 - MMA 2005 Human Resources & Safety Conference focuses on current laws, safety practices for the workplace More than 70 attended MMA’s annual Human Resources & Safety Conference and Expo March 29-30 at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson. Keynote speakers for the conference were Bruce S. Wilkinson of Workplace Consultants, Inc., in Gretna, La., who discu... 4/5/2005 - MMA-PAC golf tournament to be held June 8 at Dancing Rabbit The annual MMA-PAC golf tournament will be held June 8, 2005, at the Dancing Rabbit Golf Course in Philadelphia, Miss. Tournament proceeds will benefit the Mississippi Manufacturers Association Political Action Committee. The tournament is a four-... 3/31/2005 - Asia Now: Business Solutions Seminar to be held in Memphis April 6 In an effort to assist U.S. firms increase the export of U.S. made products and services, the U.S. Commercial Service Asia Pacific Team, FedEx, the University of Memphis, the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, the Memphis World Trade Club, and the Memphis ... 3/31/2005 - Cochran: Americans have stake in manufacturing success The Mississippi Manufacturers Association presented Sen. Thad Cochran with the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent support of American manufacturers an... 3/25/2005 - Governor signs unemployment tax and workforce training bill Gov. Haley Barbour, joined by business leaders, community college presidents and officials from the Department of Employment Security, on Wednesday, March 23, signed Senate Bill 2480 a bill that is a win-win for both businesses and workers. MMA ... 3/17/2005 - Barbour lauds teamwork in luring plant COLUMBUS, Miss. -- Teamwork was the word Monday, March 14 as Gov. Haley Barbour signed legislation providing $100 million in state incentives to bring a new steel mill to Lowndes County. In remarks to a crowd of more than 300 people, Barbou...
In response to changes in consumer demand and to improve the production efficiency and stability of its North American operations, Toyota announced July 10 that it is adjusting the product...
6/24/2008 - New Academic Center to Focus on Manufacturing Excellence A new partnership at the University of Mississippi aims to keep jobs at home by educating the nation’s future manufacturing professionals. The university, the state of Mississippi an...
A new partnership at the University of Mississippi aims to keep jobs at home by educating the nation’s future manufacturing professionals.
The university, the state of Mississippi an...
4/29/2008 - Former MMA Chairman Dewitte Belk Dies Former MMA Chairman of the Board Dewitte Belk, 72, owner of Mitchell Metal Products, died Saturday, April 26, 2008 at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Dewitte was born in Ethel, Miss., Nov. 9, 1935. He was married for 52 ...
2/12/2008 - Tiles made from corn touted as durable Jeff Ayres Reprinted from The Clarion-Ledger (Feb. 12, 2008) — The next big thing in commercial floor tile could emerge from a 61-year-old manufacturing plant on U.S. 80 in south Jackson. The Armstrong floor plant has launched production of &ld...
1/24/2008 - MMA President & CEO Named to Governor's Tax Panel Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM, MMA president and CEO, has been named by Gov. Haley Barbour to serve on a public-private commission to study Mississippi’s tax system on a comprehensive basis, including how federal and local tax structures affect Mississ...
11/27/2007 - The Health of Your Business Depends on the Health of Your Employees Healthy employees are at work, productive, energetic and more focused on their job. Through MMA’s partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, the state’s health and wellness leader, your covered employees can be healthy and ...
11/20/2007 - MMA 2006-07 Chairman Tommy Dulaney presents gifts to Meridian Community College and Hope Village for Children Tommy Dulaney, founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA chairmans award and appreciation gift to the Meridian Community College...
11/13/2007 - Mississippi tax structure survey under way Focus to be on the tax burden borne by Mississippi manufacturers MMA’s tax survey is currently under way. Throughout the month of November, manufacturers from across the state will be surveyed about the business tax climate in ...
11/9/2007 - 2007 Election Results Click on the link below to download a PDF document showing the 2007 General Election results as reported by the Associated Press. ...
11/1/2007 - George M. Taylor Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2007-08 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced Oct. 22, 2007) — George Taylor of Tupelo has been named 2007-2008 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Taylor is vice president of finance, Reed Manufacturing Company in Tupelo. “This year, much of MMA’s focus wi...
10/31/2007 - MEP.ms survey reveals economic benefit RIDGELAND According to Mississippi Technology Alliance (MTA) president and CEO Dr. Randy Goldsmith, Mississippi manufacturers report that assistance they received from the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Mississippi (MEP.ms) last year produced...
10/28/2007 - Steel primed for surge By Jack Mazurak The Clarion-Ledger COLUMBUS — Mississippi’s steel industry is on a long-term rise, and Ben Bourland feels it. The Louisville native left his plywood mill job this summer and signed on at SeverCorr...
9/4/2007 - Raytheon expands Forest facility Reprinted from the Scott County Times By Chris Allen Baker, Times News Editor FOREST — One of Scott County’s most supportive corporate residents became stronger last week as Raytheon opened a new wing of its facility which is ex...
8/30/2007 - Greene County Vo-Tech Instructor Dale Box Recipient of 2007 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Dale Box, welding instructor with the Greene County Vocational Technical School, is the recipient of the 2007 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Box has taught at in the Greene County program for...
8/21/2007 - Hugh Ketchum Conference Room formally dedicated The main conference room at MMA’s office building is now officially the Hugh Ketchum Conference Room. The MMA board of directors voted in January 2007 to dedicate the conference room in memory of the former MMA president, and a bronze plaqu...
5/22/2007 - MMA Marks Manufacturing Week with Unveiling of Workforce Training Needs Study JACKSON, Miss. (May 22, 2007) — The Mississippi Manufacturers Association marked the third annual Manufacturing Week in Mississippi by releasing results of a recent survey evaluating the workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers. ...
5/3/2007 - May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month Disability insurance remains the most overlooked and least owned of all the major types of insurance. Every day, tens of millions of American workers are at risk of financial ruin because they lack adequate disability income protection. Throughout...
4/27/2007 - Project Jupiter Latest Example of Manufacturing Rebirth JACKSON, Miss. (April 27, 2007) — Project Jupiter in Lowndes County is the latest evidence of a remarkable manufacturing revival that Mississippi has undergone in the last four years. The talk four years ago was of plant closings, but d...
4/2/2007 - Northeast Mississippi Job Fair Set for April 26 The Office of Work-based Learning and Job Placement at East Mississippi Community College has announced that the 2007 Northeast Mississippi Job Fair will be held April 26 at the Lyceum on the Golden Triangle Campus of East Mississippi Community Colle...
3/8/2007 - Doing Business with Japan Timely Topic in Mississippi PHOTO: Gov. Haley Barbour presents Hitoshi Hasegawa, chief executive director of Japan External Trade Organization-Houston, with a gift during the "Doing Business with Japan" seminar held at MMA March 7, 2007. “Doing Business with Jap...
2/27/2007 - Toyota To Build Highlanders in Mississippi New Plant to Start Production by 2010; To Employ 2,000 Team Members TUPELO, Miss. — Miss. Gov. Haley Barbour joined Toyota (NYSE: TM) officials Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, to announce that the company has chosen a 1,700-acre site in Blue S...
1/24/2007 - MMA Weighs in on Unemployment Benefit Bill [Note: The following is a Letter to the Editor sent by MMA President and CEO Jay C. Moon, CEcD, to Mississippi newspapers Monday, January 22, 2007.] Last Thursday, following the announcement by Alan White Co. that it was shutting down its S...
11/10/2006 - Former MMA President Hugh Ketchum dies Hugh Wilson Ketchum, 89, went to be with the Lord after an extended illness Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Hugh was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Paragould, Ark. He was a graduate of Paragould High School, class of 1934, and...
11/10/2006 - MMA 2006 Chairman Bob Baughn presents gift to Itawamba Community College for Workforce Development and Training JACKSON, Miss. (Nov. 9, 2006) Bob Baughn, human resources manager for Tower Automotive in Canton and immediate past chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, recently presented his MMA Chairman’s Award to Itawamba Community Colleg...
10/27/2006 - Tommy Dulaney Named Chairman of Mississippi Manufacturers Association; 2006-07 Executive Committee, New Board Members Announced JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 27, 2006) Tommy Dulaney of Meridian has been named 2006-2007 chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. Dulaney is the founder and president of Structural Steel Services in Meridian. “I want to continue to b...
10/17/2006 - MMA presents national award to U.S. Sen. Trent Lott On Oct. 16, 2006, the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) presented U.S. Sen. Trent Lott with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent sup...
10/14/2006 - MMA presents national award to Rep. Roger Wicker JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 13, 2006) - The Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) today presented Rep. Roger Wicker with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciat...
9/29/2006 - Workforce training survey to be conducted in October Grant program asssessing workforce training needs of Mississippi manufacturers Phase one of MMA’s workforce training initiative is on target to begin next month. Beginning the first week in October, manufacturers from across the s...
8/31/2006 - Gov. Barbour to address MMA Convention Oct. 28 Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has confirmed that he will address MMA members Saturday morning, Oct. 28., at the 2006 MMA Annual Convention in Destin, Fla. MMA’s 54th Annual Convention will be held October 25-28, 2006, at the Hilton Sandestin B...
8/11/2006 - Hinds Community College Instructor Marvin Moak Recipient of 2006 MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education Marvin Moak of Hinds Community College (HCC) is the recipient of the 2006 Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Moak has served as lead instructor in the electrical technology program on the Raymond...
8/7/2006 - Mississippi Manufacturing Taking Off With Growth of Aerospace Industry by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO (The following article was published in the August 2006 issue of the Northeast Mississippi Business Journal.) While some predict the demise of manufacturing in Mississippi, the truth is that ma...
8/3/2006 - 2006 Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey Released Data Offers Useful Information for Employers and Economic Developers After a five-year absence, the Mississippi Manufacturing Wage, Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey is once again available. The survey, which was compiled by the North...
7/31/2006 - Coastal drilling: Should Congress open more coastal waters to exploration? PRO: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, July 30, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. The...
6/15/2006 - Raise energy supplies, not taxes By Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President and CEO Special to The Clarion-Ledger June 15, 2006 The solution to our energy woes is not more taxes, but more energy from any of several sources, the most immediate being increased oil and gas ...
4/17/2006 - Can the Chinese economy be sustained? A closer look at the issues that threaten China’s continued growth Note: MMA President Jay C. Moon, CEcD, recently participated in a two-week tour of China with the Society of International Business Fellows. Following is an editorial describing his impressions of the Chinese economy as a result of that trip and C...
4/17/2006 - Should the $5.15 an hour minimum wage be raised? Con: by Jay C. Moon, CEcD MMA President & CEO Note: The following editorial appeared in the Sunday, April 16, 2006, edition of The Clarion-Ledger and represents the position of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association. R...
4/4/2006 - Governor proclaims April 24-28 Manufacturing Week in Mississippi The first Manufacturing Week in Mississippi has been set for April 24-28, 2006, by proclamation of Gov. Haley Barbour. “We are excited by the proclamation and the opportunity to share the good news about manufacturing in Mississippi,&rdquo...
3/29/2006 - MMA offers GO Zone Incentives seminar April 20 in Meridian The Mississippi Manufacturers Association, in conjunction with the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation and Butler, Snow, OMara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC, will present a free seminar to explain current GO Zone incentives Thursday, April 2...
1/18/2006 - Manufacturing -- Our Future: MMA launches license plate in support of Mississippi manufacturing Support manufacturing in Mississippi with the new “Manufacturing -- Our Future” license plate. When you purchase the new Manufacturing license plate for your vehicle at a cost of $31 above your regular car tag cost, $24 will be placed...
12/22/2005 - 2005 Chairmans Award presented to the University of Southern Mississippi The 2005 MMA Chairman’s Award was presented Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, to Dr. Shelby Thames, president of the University of Southern Mississippi. A first-time gift to Southern Miss, the MMA Chairman’s Award was presented by outgoing chair...
12/13/2005 - Senate Democrats to unveil climate bill Sept 30 from Reuters Thursday, September 24 10:11 pm Senate Democrats will unveil legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions next Wednesday, kicking off what is likely to be a battle in Congress as lawmakers tussle over the eco...
10/20/2005 - New MMA executive committee, board members take office PHOTO: Members of MMA’s 2005-06 executive committee are, from left, Bobby Dews, past chairman; Tony Stringer, secretary-treasurer; Bob Baughn, chairman; Tommy Dulaney, chairman-elect; George Taylor, vice chairman; and Jay C. Moon, president ...
10/5/2005 - MCPC offers registration for contracting opportunities Now that businesses and residents have been able to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, our focus as a state has begun shifting toward rebuilding the areas that were affected by the storm. Many MMA members have expressed an interest in...
10/4/2005 - MMA Encourages Contributions to Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund PHOTO: A destroyed neighborhood located just east of the Northrup Grumman shipyard in Pascagoula. Photo by Tony Giberson / Pensacola News Journal. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which affected much of our state and most dev...
8/17/2005 - Jennifer Koon receives MMA 2005 Award for Excellence in Vocational Education JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 17, 2005) - Jennifer Koon of Booneville is the 2005 recipient of the MMA Award for Excellence in Vocational Education. Koon, vocational counselor at Prentiss County Vocational Technical School, was presented the award Wedn...
7/15/2005 - MMA Praises Legislature for Quick Passage of Baxter Health Care Incentives JACKSON, Miss. (July 15, 2005) The Mississippi Manufacturers Association is praising the quick action of the state Legislature in approving a $14 million incentive package for the expansion of long-time MMA member Baxter Health Care in Clevel...
7/1/2005 - Legislature recognizes importance of manufacturing in passing Momentum program JACKSON, Miss. (July 1, 2005) The Momentum Mississippi economic development package that passed the state Legislature Thursday night recognizes the importance of manufacturing in a strong state economy. “We congratulate the Momentum ...
5/10/2005 - Manufacturing’s continued competitiveness focus of MMA visit to D.C. MMA Chairman Bobby Dews led a delegation of 22 manufacturers to Washington, D.C., April 26-28 to discuss with the state’s congressional delegation the problems Mississippi manufacturers face in remaining competitive. The trip began with a T...
5/10/2005 - NASA administrative center on Miss. Coast to bring 400+ jobs BAY ST. LOUIS (May 10) --Mississippi’s John C. Stennis Space Center is NASA’s pick to build a $20 million-plus administrative building that will bring 470 jobs to the Coast. The Stennis Space Center beat competitors at six research and...
4/25/2005 - MMA 2005 Human Resources & Safety Conference focuses on current laws, safety practices for the workplace More than 70 attended MMA’s annual Human Resources & Safety Conference and Expo March 29-30 at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson. Keynote speakers for the conference were Bruce S. Wilkinson of Workplace Consultants, Inc., in Gretna, La., who discu...
4/5/2005 - MMA-PAC golf tournament to be held June 8 at Dancing Rabbit The annual MMA-PAC golf tournament will be held June 8, 2005, at the Dancing Rabbit Golf Course in Philadelphia, Miss. Tournament proceeds will benefit the Mississippi Manufacturers Association Political Action Committee. The tournament is a four-...
3/31/2005 - Asia Now: Business Solutions Seminar to be held in Memphis April 6 In an effort to assist U.S. firms increase the export of U.S. made products and services, the U.S. Commercial Service Asia Pacific Team, FedEx, the University of Memphis, the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, the Memphis World Trade Club, and the Memphis ...
3/31/2005 - Cochran: Americans have stake in manufacturing success The Mississippi Manufacturers Association presented Sen. Thad Cochran with the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition and appreciation of his consistent support of American manufacturers an...
3/25/2005 - Governor signs unemployment tax and workforce training bill Gov. Haley Barbour, joined by business leaders, community college presidents and officials from the Department of Employment Security, on Wednesday, March 23, signed Senate Bill 2480 a bill that is a win-win for both businesses and workers. MMA ...
3/17/2005 - Barbour lauds teamwork in luring plant COLUMBUS, Miss. -- Teamwork was the word Monday, March 14 as Gov. Haley Barbour signed legislation providing $100 million in state incentives to bring a new steel mill to Lowndes County. In remarks to a crowd of more than 300 people, Barbou...