Firehawk Aerospace Chooses Right to Work Mississippi Location
Firehawk Aerospace has chosen Right to Work Crawford, Mississippi, for its new operations facility. In order to cover the costs, the company is investing a total of $16.5 million in the project. They will also create 100 new jobs as a result.
From Area Development Magazine:
“Mississippi stood out to us because of its pro-industry leadership, deep talent pool and commitment to advanced manufacturing. As Firehawk works to modernize and scale rocket production for U.S. defense, we look for partners who move with urgency and clarity, and we found that here. This facility will play a critical role in strengthening national security while creating high-impact technical jobs in the region.” […]
“Mississippi continues to prove that the future of aerospace and defense is not limited to the coasts — it is being built in communities across our state. Mississippi has been in the rocket business for more than 60 years, and companies like Firehawk Aerospace choose our state because they know they can innovate, grow and compete at the highest level while advancing technologies critical to our nation’s security.” […]
“Firehawk Aerospace is exactly the type of forward-thinking company we work to attract to the Golden Triangle. This project highlights how our region brings together innovation, talent and speed-to-market in a way that supports mission-critical industries like aerospace and defense. We’re excited to see Firehawk grow here and contribute to the next chapter of economic momentum in Lowndes County.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.