DeSoto County is the fastest growing county in the State of Mississippi and Memphis MSA. Home to over 200 manufacturers and distributors, DeSoto County is one of the most sought-after markets for industrial development in the nation, thanks to the logistics advantages of our central U.S. and FedEx Superhub location.
Now home to 5 of the top 12 Fortune 500 companies, with the recent announcement of the only Google Operations Center in the nation, we are committed to ensuring a qualified and skilled workforce through innovative partnerships with Northwest MS Community College, the local Career Tech Centers, and the HR/Operations Network of our local companies. This sustainable workplace environment continues to generate, on average, 12 new locations and 15 expansions on an annual basis.
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Advanced Manufacturing, Chemicals / Plastics / Advanced Materials, Data / IT, Energy, Fabrication, Food / Beverage Processing, Healthcare / Medical Devices / Life Sciences / Pharma
List of European Companies who have already invested
| Name | Industry | No. of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens (Germany) | Electronic Parts | 300 |
| Syncreon (Germany) | 3 PL | 220 |
| Ardagh (Ireland) | Aluminum Beverage Cans | 116 |
| Krone (Germany) | Agricultural Equipment | 90 |
| Evercompounds S.p.A. (Italy) | Rubber Gaskets | 45 |