The state of Mississippi has been recognized by Area Development magazine with a Silver Shovel Award in tribute to the state’s economic development successes in 2020 and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a media release from Gov. Tate Reeves’ office. “Area Development is respected publication, and for Mississippi to be honored with a Shovel Award is a “remarkable achievement,” the governor said. The Shovel Awards are presented to state economic development agencies that create a significant number of jobs through innovative policies, infrastructure improvements, processes and promotions, and investments in new and expanded facilities. All 50 states were invited to submit their top 10 job creation and investment projects. Mississippi’s top 2020 project is Amazon’s state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Madison County, which is creating 1,000 jobs. Some additional projects were: Navistar Defense’s manufacturing and testing facility in West Point with 500 jobs, $8.7M; and Gulf Ship of Harrison County – 200 jobs, $6.7M; To view a complete list of the 2020 Shovel Award winners, visit www.areadevelopment.com/awards. (Source: South County.MS 06/23/21)
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