Mississippi Development Authority

From Leakesville to NASA and the U.S. Air Force, Mississippi-grown Universal Services has built a reputation for delivering quality fabrication services.

Now, the company is investing $4.25 million to expand its Greene County operations, adding a 16,000-square-foot facility, advanced manufacturing equipment and 25 new jobs.

More than 20 years of success. More opportunities ahead.

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Mississippi's economic future has never looked more promising. But the work is far from finished.

That was a key takeaway from MEDC's inaugural Legislative Conference this week, where Gov. Tate Reeves, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, MDA Executive Director PJ Waldrop and economic development leaders came together to discuss what's ahead for our state.

The outlook is encouraging, but what stood out most was the room full of professionals who care deeply about Mississippi and the people who call it home.

Because behind every investment and every new job are people committed to creating opportunities and making life better for Mississippians.

Thank you to MEDC for bringing together the people helping shape Mississippi's future.

Communities across Mississippi took the lead in giving feedback for Opportunity Zone designation. Now, the U.S. Treasury has approved 102 designations across 50 counties.

This milestone reflects the work of local leaders who know their communities best and are helping position them for future investment.

We're proud to support their efforts to bring new economic opportunities to Mississippi.

The best time to prepare for the next major project? Before the RFP ever arrives.

Since 2017, Mississippi has invested $180 million in site preparation, matched by local communities working to make their sites more competitive.

That work starts well before a company makes a location decision. Due diligence, infrastructure planning and site improvements help reduce unknowns and give companies greater certainty when timelines are tight.

Major investments like AWS show the scale of opportunity Mississippi is prepared to compete for.

Because Mississippi site development isn't about waiting for the next project. It's about being ready when it arrives.

Learn more about site readiness and speed-to-market in the 2026 Mississippi Development Guide: bit.ly/4pXhygH

From Senatobia to all 50 states.

What started with 45 employees in 2016 is now an advanced manufacturing operation with more than 1,200 skilled workers, supplying critical electrical equipment to industries across America.

ABB recently celebrated this milestone alongside Gov. Tate Reeves, Congressman Trent Kelly, Senatobia Mayor Greg Graves and Swiss Consul General Rolf Ott.

With a $55 million expansion, ABB continues to demonstrate the strength of Mississippi manufacturing and the confidence global companies have in our workforce.

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