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Business • Home Auto • Life • Health Aberdeen 662-369-8681 • Amory 662-256-1100 Columbus 662-328-0492 • Starkville 662-323-3332 West Point 662-494-4781
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East Mississippi Community College presented a Special Recognition Award to Jon Maynard and the Greater Starkville Development Partnership during the 22nd Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon. The event was held April 27 at the Lyceum auditorium at EMCC’s Golden Triangle campus. Pictured are, from left, Tommy Tomlinson of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership’s board of directors and Dr. Raj Shaunak, EMCC vice president of Workforce and Community Services. Special Recognition Awards are presented for outstanding leadership with superior results in building regional coalitions for community and economic development.
Columbus and Lowndes County boast more than 60 industries, and its economic development arm continues to recruit more. The area currently has the potential to add thousands of jobs from prospective companies. In 2010, more than $226 million was invested in Lowndes County from new industry locating in the area existing industry expanding. The projects created more than 400 jobs. This year, The ColumbusLowndes Development Link is pursuing nine projects totaling 3,435 jobs and $2 billion worth of investment. Current prospects include companies in the businesses of sustainable energy, steel and aerospace, said Brenda Lathan vice president for economic development of the Columbus-
Lowndes Development Link. “Industry in Lowndes County is doing really well,� Lathan said, noting the Link focuses part of its efforts on supporting existing industry. Through company visits, Link staff determines the needs of local industries and works with Congress and others to meet those needs and also make companies aware of any incentives available to them through new legislation. Current industries employ as few as five people (Datco textile and tack cloth manufacturer) and as many as 560 (Severstal steel mill). The 7,000 acres of land in the Golden Triangle Regional Aerospace Park is drawing more interest from prospective industry and is gaining international attention. “We’ve had five to six countries looking at the park (online) — India, Germany,� Lathan said.
“One thing about the industrial park is all of our sites, with the exception of just a few, are shovelready sites,� she continued. “And we control ever ything, either through ownership or option (to buy).� Those sites not “shovel ready� can be prepared within a matter of months. Industries at the industrial park include Severstal and partners Mississippi Steel Processing and New Process Steel, Eurocopter, manufacturer of helicopters, Stark Aviation and Aurora Flight Sciences, which both produce unmanned aerial vehicles, and Paccar engine plant. Paccar started its operations in the Center for Manufacturing Technology Excellence at East Mississippi Community College–Mayhew. It began operations at its 440,000-square-foot plant in December 2010. Since then, more than 2,000 engines have been assembled at the plant,
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East Mississippi Community College presented the Director’s Award to PACCAR Engine Company during the 22nd Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon. The event was held April 27 at the Lyceum auditorium at EMCC’s Golden Triangle campus. Pictured are, first row from left: Ben VanderGriend, Lex Lemmers and Pat Thompson, all of PACCAR; Dr. Raj Shaunak, EMCC vice president of Workforce and Community Services; and Lance Walters and George Kerekes, both of PACCAR. In the second row are Michael Prater, Michael Wheeler, Shafter Briscoe and Steve Doyle, all of PACCAR. The Director’s Award recognizes the highest level of workforce training. It is presented to industries that demonstrate management excellence with superior outcomes, improve and build upon outstanding results and excellent systems, and deploy “world class� processes.
with about 600 already delivered to customers. The plant, a $400 million
investment, employs 160 people and is housed on a 400-acre campus.
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Congratulations to our 2011 scholarship recipients: Julianna Gorman National Merit Scholarship Award Tyler Coleman Stephanie Cruse Sheoyki Davis Sam Doughty Tiffany Labonte Christopher Richardson Cornelius Washington
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We’re Proud to be a part of the growing economy of Lowndes County for the past 47 years, and we welcome new industry and salute the already successful!!
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East Mississippi Community College presented a Best Practices Award to Weyerhaeuser Columbus during the 22nd Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon. The event was held April 27 at the Lyceum auditorium at EMCC’s Golden Triangle campus. Pictured are, from left, Bernadette Mestas and Carey Butler, both of Weyerhaeuser, and Dr. Raj Shaunak, EMCC vice president of Workforce and Community Services. Best Practices Awards are presented to companies that provide outstanding examples of workforce training, quality management and business practices that serve as models for others.
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East Mississippi Community College presented a Best Practices Award to Severstal Columbus during the 22nd Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon. The event was held April 27 at the Lyceum auditorium at EMCC’s Golden Triangle campus. Pictured are, from left, Atiba Prater and Danyell Gingell, both of Severstal, and Dr. Raj Shaunak, EMCC vice president of Workforce and Community Services . Best Practices Awards are presented to companies that provide outstanding examples of workforce training, quality management and business practices that serve as models for others.
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57 Burns D Drive i |C Columbus, l b M MS S 39 3 39702 970 702 | (6 ((662) 66 62 2) 32 3 329-3703 2
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CPI provides on-demand access to the people that you need.
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Technical Skills • Leadership Skills
CPI training programs enhance productivity and develop teams.
WWW.CPI-GROUP.COM Your Strategic Workforce Partner
112 Fifth Street North • Columbus, MS 39701 • 662.328.1042 Toll Free: 888.566.8303 • cpi-group.com
East Mississippi Community College presented a Best Practices Award to Severstal Columbus during the 22nd Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon. The event was held April 27 at the Lyceum auditorium at EMCC’s Golden Triangle campus. Pictured are, from left, Atiba Prater and Danyell Gingell, both of Severstal, and Dr. Raj Shaunak, EMCC vice president of Workforce and Community Services . Best Practices Awards are presented to companies that provide outstanding examples of workforce training, quality management and business practices that serve as models for others.
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East Mississippi Community College presented a Best Practices Award to Weyerhaeuser Columbus during the 22nd Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon. The event was held April 27 at the Lyceum auditorium at EMCC’s Golden Triangle campus. Pictured are, from left, Bernadette Mestas and Carey Butler, both of Weyerhaeuser, and Dr. Raj Shaunak, EMCC vice president of Workforce and Community Services. Best Practices Awards are presented to companies that provide outstanding examples of workforce training, quality management and business practices that serve as models for others.
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LIVE CHARGED LIVE WELL PROUD SUPPORTERS OF LOCAL INDUSTRY
“GNC’s Longest Running Franchise!” © The Dispatch
Owners Howard Ferguson and Jo Ann M. Walk-Ferguson
COLUMBUS Leigh Mall 328-4450 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Sun. 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
BOBTAIL DELIVERY • TRANSPORT DELIVERY GASOLINE • DIESEL FUEL FARM • CONSTRUCTION • RETAIL • INDUSTRIAL
Congratulations to our 2011 scholarship recipients: Julianna Gorman National Merit Scholarship Award Tyler Coleman Stephanie Cruse Sheoyki Davis Sam Doughty Tiffany Labonte Christopher Richardson Cornelius Washington
STARKVILLE-SMOOTHIE 911 Hwy 12 W. • Ste 206 B 323-4919 Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | Sun. 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
We’re Proud to be a part of the growing economy of Lowndes County for the past 47 years, and we welcome new industry and salute the already successful!!
1-866-508-3537 • 328-5776 • 1120 Gardner Blvd. • Columbus
We’ll Do The Job!
Call for Price Quote 662-328-6341 WE KEEP YOU MOVING!
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State of local industry remains strong, officials say
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BY GARTHIA ELENA BURNETT gburnett@cdispatch.com
Business • Home Auto • Life • Health Aberdeen 662-369-8681 • Amory 662-256-1100 Columbus 662-328-0492 • Starkville 662-323-3332 West Point 662-494-4781
www.gcminsurance.com
C Building leaders L for tomorrow’s R industrial teams! A 327-4935 www.clra.net
Contributed photo
East Mississippi Community College presented a Special Recognition Award to Jon Maynard and the Greater Starkville Development Partnership during the 22nd Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon. The event was held April 27 at the Lyceum auditorium at EMCC’s Golden Triangle campus. Pictured are, from left, Tommy Tomlinson of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership’s board of directors and Dr. Raj Shaunak, EMCC vice president of Workforce and Community Services. Special Recognition Awards are presented for outstanding leadership with superior results in building regional coalitions for community and economic development.
Columbus and Lowndes County boast more than 60 industries, and its economic development arm continues to recruit more. The area currently has the potential to add thousands of jobs from prospective companies. In 2010, more than $226 million was invested in Lowndes County from new industry locating in the area existing industry expanding. The projects created more than 400 jobs. This year, The ColumbusLowndes Development Link is pursuing nine projects totaling 3,435 jobs and $2 billion worth of investment. Current prospects include companies in the businesses of sustainable energy, steel and aerospace, said Brenda Lathan vice president for economic development of the Columbus-
Lowndes Development Link. “Industry in Lowndes County is doing really well,� Lathan said, noting the Link focuses part of its efforts on supporting existing industry. Through company visits, Link staff determines the needs of local industries and works with Congress and others to meet those needs and also make companies aware of any incentives available to them through new legislation. Current industries employ as few as five people (Datco textile and tack cloth manufacturer) and as many as 560 (Severstal steel mill). The 7,000 acres of land in the Golden Triangle Regional Aerospace Park is drawing more interest from prospective industry and is gaining international attention. “We’ve had five to six countries looking at the park (online) — India, Germany,� Lathan said.
“One thing about the industrial park is all of our sites, with the exception of just a few, are shovelready sites,� she continued. “And we control ever ything, either through ownership or option (to buy).� Those sites not “shovel ready� can be prepared within a matter of months. Industries at the industrial park include Severstal and partners Mississippi Steel Processing and New Process Steel, Eurocopter, manufacturer of helicopters, Stark Aviation and Aurora Flight Sciences, which both produce unmanned aerial vehicles, and Paccar engine plant. Paccar started its operations in the Center for Manufacturing Technology Excellence at East Mississippi Community College–Mayhew. It began operations at its 440,000-square-foot plant in December 2010. Since then, more than 2,000 engines have been assembled at the plant,
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East Mississippi Community College presented the Director’s Award to PACCAR Engine Company during the 22nd Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon. The event was held April 27 at the Lyceum auditorium at EMCC’s Golden Triangle campus. Pictured are, first row from left: Ben VanderGriend, Lex Lemmers and Pat Thompson, all of PACCAR; Dr. Raj Shaunak, EMCC vice president of Workforce and Community Services; and Lance Walters and George Kerekes, both of PACCAR. In the second row are Michael Prater, Michael Wheeler, Shafter Briscoe and Steve Doyle, all of PACCAR. The Director’s Award recognizes the highest level of workforce training. It is presented to industries that demonstrate management excellence with superior outcomes, improve and build upon outstanding results and excellent systems, and deploy “world class� processes.
with about 600 already delivered to customers. The plant, a $400 million
investment, employs 160 people and is housed on a 400-acre campus.
DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED TO: Cut Costs? Save Floor Space? Increase Flexibility? Reduce training time and expense?
AbilityWorks is your answer!! We match highly trained disabled Mississippians with the manufacturing, assembly, recycling, packaging, and maintenance needs of your business.
hospitals and in our communities. From building a Habitat for Humanity home to the many health fairs, free health
ACEC
screenings, and educational initiatives, we provided more
Honor AWARD
than $200 million in community outreach in 2010. For
Ask us how we can help your business with: collating and sorting | product reclamation | grounds maintenance packaging and handling | assembly work | janitorial services | much more!
MS
us, it’s a reminder of how much we can accomplish and motivation to do even more to support our community in ways that strengthen all of us. To view a full copy of our 2010 community report, please visit www.baptistonline.org.
goldentriangle.baptistonline.org | 662-244-1000
www.neel-schaffer.com www.neel-schaffer.com
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Weyerhaeuser is proud to be part of the Golden Triangle community. Like a Weyerhaeuser forest, a strong community stands together.
Our operations consistently seek innovative ways to meet our customers' needs, maintain exceptional quality and safety standards, while protecting the surrounding environment. We recognize our team members as the keys to our success.
American Eurocopter production area
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