economic development Archives

Vicksburg one step closer to having scooter rentals downtown

Vicksburg is another step closer to having scooters for residents and tourists to ride in the downtown area. Representatives from San Antonio, Texas, based Blue Duck...

News5 years ago

Flaggs and panel talk economic development with St. Aloysius seniors

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. treated seniors at St. Aloysius High School to a forum about the basic concepts of economic development on Monday. Vicksburg Catholic...

News5 years ago

Warren County Port Commission receives grant to continue improvements at CERES Industrial Park

From the Vicksburg Warren Partnership: The Warren County Port Commission, a partner in the Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership, has been approved to receive a grant...

Classes & Workshops5 years ago

Mississippi Development Authority accepting applications for 2020 Aspire Mississippi program

From the Mississippi Development Authority: The Mississippi Development Authority’s Asset Development Division is accepting applications for the 2020 Aspire Mississippi program. The program is designed to...

News5 years ago

Alcorn State makes a large contribution to the economics of Vicksburg

During a special Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting Friday, Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. emphasized the impact of Alcorn State University on the city of...

Business5 years ago

Entergy certifies three CERES sites as project ready

From the Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership and Entergy Mississippi: The Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership announced today that Entergy Mississippi has authorized certification of three...

Business5 years ago

Mark Buys named chairman of Vicksburg’s Economic Development Foundation

The Economic Development Foundation of Vicksburg announced Thursday, Dec. 26, that it selected Mark Buys, branch president with BancorpSouth Bank, as its chairman of the board....

Business6 years ago

Vicksburg Convention Center touts its increasing contribution to the city’s economy

With the help of more than 30 lodging sites, 20 locally owned restaurants, an ever growing downtown area and events for everyone every day, Vicksburg manages...

Opinion6 years ago

Let’s talk about driving in the rain

The past week has seen a lot of rain hit the Vicksburg, Warren County area. After a long, hot and dry August and September, the...

Business6 years ago

Vicksburg ‘moving into the future’ with Barge Design Solutions implementing airport expansion

On Thursday, Oct. 10, South Ward Alderman Alex Monsour announced what could be an economic game changer for the City of Vicksburg: the expansion of the...