STARKVILLE, Miss. - Aerospace and defense industry leaders and experts0 explored opportunities and challenges facing the sector in Mississippi during two days of discussion and networking.
Hosted by Mississippi Enterprise for Technology (MSET) and Mississippi State University, the Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium brought discussions about the state's growing aerospace and defense industries.
MSET led off the conference by formally announcing the establishment of a statewide aerospace and defense cluster intended to support industry-wide needs, promote economic development, and foster information sharing and strategies for growth among industry partners.
“Through nurturing talent, promoting research and development, and embracing emerging technologies, Mississippi will continue to make significant contributions, paving the way for a brighter and more secure future,” said MSET President and CEO Davis Pace.
MSET’s Sara Doss and Mississippi Defense Initiative Director Andy Kilgore discussed opportunities and threats that the sector currently faces. Other discussions explored ways for the state and non-profits to leverage Mississippi’s resources to grow the industry, as well as effectively working with state resources to grow their supply networks and improve recruitment.
Among key partners were from NASA, Navy and Air Force who set their focus on ways small businesses can use larger government agencies’ assets to their advantage.
Located at the John C. Stennis Space Center, MSET is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that facilitates regional economic development. (MSET 07/18/23) MSET Kicks Off Aerospace And Defense Cluster With Symposium At MSU | MSET - Mississippi Enterprise for Technology
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