Gary Chandler
Director, Industrial Development Division
Itawamba, Pontotoc and Union Counties are situated in Northeast Mississippi's hill country, one of the fastest growing regions in the state. The three counties have long standing traditions in manufacturing. Manufacturings make up of the total workforce hovers above 30%. The region is home to a diverse composition of manufacturers today including automotive and automotive components, steel and metal products, and furniture and other wood products. Recreational opportunities are abundant with water related activies along the Tenn Tom Waterway in Itawamba County and running and biking excursions along the Tanglefoot Trail in Pontotoc and Union Counties.
83,131 (Itawamba, Pontotoc and Union County)
593,517
(45 minute commute)
24,500 $ (Average in the three counties)
37,210
(Itawamba, Pontotoc and Union County)
280,123
(45 minute commute)
Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture / Agri-Tech / Agribusiness, Automotive, Chemicals / Plastics / Advanced Materials, Energy, Fabrication, Food / Beverage Processing
Gary Chandler Director, Industrial Development Division
www.trpdd.com [email protected] 001-662-488-6925List of European Companies who have already invested
| Name | Industry | No. of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Ferguson Enterprises, Inc (Feguson PLC) (United Kingdom) | Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers | 45 |
| Veolia Water North American Operating Services (Veolia Environmental) (France) | Sewer Treatment Systems | 13 |