Stephen Latham
Economic Dev. Analyst
The Greater Jackson Alliance is a regional economic development alliance focused on marketing the region to domestic and global corporate partners. Strategically located between Atlanta and Dallas, the Greater Jackson metropolitan area is home to the state’s largest commercial airport, two Interstate Highways and two Class I railroads, which together provide a significant logistical advantage to local companies. Access to a skilled workforce and workforce training by the areas two community colleges ensures companies are able to meet current and future workforce demands.
597,727 (Jackson MS Metropolitan Area)
496,036
(GJA Region)
288,614
(Jackson MS Metropolitan Area)
248,843
(GJA Region)
Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture / Agri-Tech / Agribusiness, Automotive, Aviation / Aerospace, Chemicals / Plastics / Advanced Materials, Defense / Security, Energy
Stephen Latham Economic Dev. Analyst
www.greaterjacksonms.com [email protected] 001-601-948-7575, ext. -261List of European Companies who have already invested
| Name | Industry | No. of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Tire (Germany) | Automotive | 2,500 (by 2029) |
| Faurecia (France) | Automotive | 450 |
| Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution (Germany) | Energy | 275 |
| Voith Fabrics Florence Inc. (Germany) | Manufacturing | 110 |
| ISA Tantec (Germany) | Manufacturing | 94 |
| Eaton Aerospace (Ireland) | Aerospace | 492 |
| Marelli (Italy) | Automotive | 350 |