Economic Development Authority of Jones County
153 Base Drive, Suite 3 Laurel, MS 39440
P. O. Box 527, Laurel, MS 39441
(601) 649.3031 | FAX (601) 428.2047
Email: info@jonescounty.com | www.edajones.com
News & Media
JCJC’s Kids’ College Camp
Looking for some great fun for your little one this summer? Check out some of the great programs...
Mississippi Among Top 10 States Leading the U.S. Manufacturing Resurgence
Manufacturing is the backbone of America. It’s in our blood. Americans know how to build — it’s...
Mississippi Exports Reach Record High in 2012
JACKSON – Mississippi exports increased by $1.8 billion in 2012, bringing the state’s total...
Silver Airways welcomed to Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
The Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport celebrated its newest addition in commercial air service...
MDA Announces New Chief Marketing Officer
MDA is pleased to announce that Marlo Dorsey will be joining the agency as its chief marketing...
MISSISSIPPI RANKED AMONG TOP STATES FOR BUSINESS
JCJC increases class offerings in precision manufacturing & machining
Jones County Junior College’s nationally accredited Precision Manufacturing and Machining program...
JCJC’s inaugural Math League kicks off competition at 20 schools in style
The following is a press release from Jones County Junior College:
It may be football season in...
Five undefeated teams remain in the 3rd week of JCJC’s Bobcat Math League
The following is a press release from Jones County Junior College:
With the Sylva Bay Mathletes...
Governor Bryant Announces Hiring To Begin At GE Aviation Plant In Ellisville
LAUREL, MS (WDAM) - Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant and officials from GE Aviation announced...
Mississippi Ranked Fifth-fastest Growing State for Overall Gross Exports by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Mississippi Ranked Fifth-fastest Growing State for Overall Gross Exports by U.S. Chamber of...
SouthGroup Insurance Services Continues Growth
SouthGroup Insurance Services Continues Strategic Growth
LAUREL, MS – SouthGroup Insurance...
Downtown Movie Night
Summer Movie Nights is a free series featuring family-friendly films on Thursdays from June 14 -...
Now Accepting Applications LJC 2013
We are now accepting applications for Leadership Jones County 2013. Deadline for application...
New businesses in Pine Belt bring sales tax revenue hike
February sales brought some unexpected smiles to city administrators across the Pine Belt.
New...
Howard Launches Their Newest Intel-Powered Classmate PCs—the 2go PCT3 and 2go PCX3
ELLISVILLE, Miss., May 22, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- via PRWEB - Howard Technology...
World’s largest motorized Radio Flyer built in Ellisville
ELLISVILLE, MS (WDAM)- The iconic red Radio Flyer wagon has been reinvented by a man in...
“Blues Bash”, June 8
The following is a press release from the Lauren Roger Museum of Art:
Lauren Rogers Museum of...
Nontraditional student is JCJC’s first female electrical technology program graduate
The following is a press release from Jones County Junior College:
Ellisville Junction’s Ronni...
JCJC graduates it largest class ever
ELLISVILLE, MS (WDAM)- JONES COUNTY, MS (WDAM) - On Friday, Jones County Junior College graduated...
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art holds faculty exhibition
LAUREL, MS (WDAM)- You can find art from those who know it best at May's Mississippi Art Faculty...
GE starts construction in Ellisville
ELLISVILLE, MS (WDAM)- The GE Aviation Plant in Ellisville is one step closer to being a reality...
Laurel Schools gets SACS team approval
LAUREL — A Southern Association of Colleges and Schools’ (SACS’) Accreditation Team told...
Laurel culinary students win state competition
LAUREL, MS (WDAM)- Four Laurel High School students whipped, chopped and carefully prepared top...
CITY OF ELLISVILLE WINS COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOMENT AWARD
The City of Ellisville was the winner of a Community Economic Development Award (CEDA) in...
Much excitement surrounds LRMA’s groundbreaking
LAUREL — Dozens of people from Jones County and surrounding areas gathered at the Lauren Rogers...
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20120130/BIZ/201300313/GE-Aviation-plant-planning-2013-opening?
LAUREL — Tuesday is the last day Keep Laurel/Jones County Beautiful will accept old phone books...
GE Aviation plant planning 2013 opening
ELLISVILLE — GE Aviation officials soon will choose a contractor to build a planned...
Blueprint Mississippi Report Unveiled at MEC Capital Day
Mississippi -- The privately-funded Blueprint Mississippi report was unveiled at MEC Capital Day...
SCRMC Seeks Art For The 4th Annual Art Of Healing
South Central Regional Medical Center Seeks Art for the 4th Annual Art of Healing
South Central...
JCJC is registering students for Spring semester
ELLISVILLE —Jones County Junior College will be registering students on Tuesday, Jan. 10 in the...
Free Health and Wellness Fair at South Central Regional Medical Center
LAUREL — Our gift to you is a healthy new year, so gift the gift of good health to your spouse or...
Laurel gets in the Christmas Spirit
Laurel Gets In the Christmas Spirit
LAUREL — Local officials brought in the holiday spirit with...
Mississippi Among the Top 10 States for Doing Business
Mississippi Among the Top 10 States for Doing Business
Site and facility planning consultants...
EDA launches new website
LAUREL — The Economic Development Authority of Jones County and Jones County Chamber of Commerce...
New Website for the EDA of Jones County
New Website for the EDA of Jones County
LAUREL – In a press conference held earlier today...
Laurel to Host 2013 O-Zone World Series
Laurel to Host 2013 O-Zone World Series
LAUREL — Officials announced this week that the City of...
Blueprint Mississippi 2011 Goals, Recommendations Released
Key Findings Lead to 9 Goals for Progress
The primary goals and recommendations for Blueprint...
JCJC Centennial Celebrated at EDA Banquet
LAUREL, MS (WDAM) - The Jones County business community gathered Tuesday night to celebrate its...
Stennett and Simpson attend Forum
Mitch Stennett, president, and Larkin Simpson, chamber director, of the Economic Development...
Palazzo visits Laurel: Leadership Jones County 2012 class introduced
LAUREL — The Jones County Chamber of Commerce honored a new group of business leaders, a military...
Supervisors jump on board GE Aviation: Approve official commitment to $56M project
LAUREL — The Jones County Board of Supervisors made an official commitment to the GE Aviation...
EDA thrilled! Officials say it was tough to keep GE Aviation news quiet
LAUREL — Officials with the Economic Development Authority of Jones County are still on cloud...
GE Aviation to open second plant in Mississippi
ELLISVILLE — GE Aviation will locate a second manufacturing plant in Mississippi at Ellisville...
GE Aviation to Open $56 Million Mississippi Plant, Add 250 Jobs
General Electric Co. (GE) said it will open a $56 million plant in Mississippi and hire 250...
GE to Open Second Aviation Manufacturing Plant in Mississippi
--GE to Open Second Aviation Manufacturing Plant in Mississippi ELLISVILLE, Miss.-- GE Aviation,...
G.E. Aviation facility coming to Jones County
ELLISVILLE — GE Aviation is coming to Jones County. That’s the special announcement that brought...
EDA’s Simpson completes first year of leadership training program
LAUREL — Larkin Simpson, Chamber Director and Project Manager, of the Economic Development...
SINGIN’ THE BLUES
Marker in Laurel honors Blues greats from area
LAUREL — The City of Laurel and Jones County now...
Stennett: ‘A lot going on’ in Jones County
While the nation’s economy forecast may appear bleak, good things are happening in Jones County.
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