AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStorm Recovery: Hurricane Isaias knocked out power across the Gulf region and forced offshore oil and gas shutdowns, but its eastward track spared Chevron’s Pascagoula refinery. South Mississippi Power customers have had service restored; the pace of offshore restarts and damage assessments could still affect energy markets. Major Investment: Southwire broke ground on a $256 million Mississippi expansion, while Westwin Elements plans a $502 million nickel refinery in Natchez, adding to the state’s manufacturing pipeline. Economic Development: Greenville Mid-Delta Airport renovations are aimed at aviation training and attracting future business. In the Golden Triangle, data center developers are calling daily, with proposed projects ranging from 30 to 500 jobs—an opportunity local economic developers say they are weighing alongside community concerns.
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