Jean manufacturer retaining 55 jobs in TupeloProject represents corporate investment of $1.5 million

Jackson, Miss. (May 21, 2024) – Custom blue jean manufacturer Blue Delta Jeans Company is expanding at its location in Lee County. The project is a $1,500,000 corporate investment and will retain 55 jobs.

Blue Delta currently leases 15,000 square feet of its facility in Shannon. The company is purchasing the facility, which will allow it to expand to fill its entire 25,000 square feet. Blue Delta plans to renovate the facility, as well.

The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance for building improvements.

Founded in 2012 in Tupelo, the bespoke denim company, whose clients include artists and athletes, creates custom-fit, tailored blue jeans to…

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By: Ken patterson
Title: Blue Delta Jeans expanding in Lee County
Sourced From: mississippi.org/news/blue-delta-jeans-expanding-in-lee-county/
Published Date: Tue, 21 May 2024 14:00:23 +0000

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Week 1: Kick-off and Foundations: The program begins with an overview of FoundersPlus, outlining expectations and setting the stage for the journey ahead.Week 2: Market Fit and Validation: Founders learn to define their target market, validate their product-market fit, and conduct customer discovery processes. Resources like…

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Title: FoundersPlus Proves to be a Launchpad for Mississippi Startups
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Published Date: Fri, 17 May 2024 20:51:58 +0000

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Boat manufacturer creating 56 jobs Project represents a corporate investment at least $8 million

Jackson, Miss. (May 17, 2023) – Boat manufacturer Connor Industries is locating operations in Clarksdale. The project represents a corporate investment of at least $8 million and will create 56 jobs.

Connor Industries' new location will enable the company to manufacture and test boats year-round on the Mississippi River. The project involves the construction of a new 48,600-square-foot facility to house Connor Industries' new Clarksdale operations, as well as public infrastructure improvements in north Coahoma County, including the construction of a new road over the Mississippi River levee and a river dock landing.

The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance …

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By: Ken patterson
Title: Connor Industries locating operations in Coahoma County
Sourced From: mississippi.org/news/connor-industries-locating-operations-in-coahoma-county/
Published Date: Fri, 17 May 2024 15:30:46 +0000

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