Thad Pad Expansion II Developing

Mississippi State University's vice president for research and economic development has indicated there is a growing interest and discussions regarding a second phase of expansion on about 50 acres with the Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park. The results of the discussions may culminate into new partnerships in 2014. VP David Shaw says those discussions have been with at least two unnamed organizations about development at the park. The Phase II premium-space expansion – expected to be more densely configured - will focus on a tract of land roughly 50 acres near a facility housing II-VI (pronounced "two-six") Inc., a high tech manufacturer based in Pennsylvania. Coupled with other current projects, Shaw says the Golden Triangle - Starkville, Oktibbeha County and MSU - will begin to start reaping a resurgence of economic benefits within the next 10 years. Source: Columbus Dispatch, Nov. 1, 2013.