Mission Forest Products Invests in Saw Mill in Right To Work Mississippi

Mission Forest Products is investing $160 million toward expansion in Corinth, Mississippi. In this case, the investment will go toward a new saw mill. With this, the company is also expecting to create 130 new jobs. And, they also plan on paying great wages to boost economic growth.

From Area Development Magazine:

“The addition of 130 new jobs […] is paramount to rebuilding our state’s economy and communities during these challenging times. We appreciate our partnerships with The Alliance, Alcorn County, the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Tennessee Valley Authority, which were critical to bringing these new opportunities to the citizens of North Mississippi.†[…]

“Agriculture is Mississippi’s top economic driver. […] Our abundance of forestland […] provides tremendous opportunities for economic growth and job creation in this vital sector.â€

“This is a major win for our community. We are thrilled to welcome Mission Forest Products to Alcorn County and thankful for their commitment of a massive capital investment and high paying jobs. This is the type of win so many in our organization and community have been working toward for a long time, and we look forward to a long and successful partnership with the company.â€

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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