Link lands second economic development investment
The Golden Triangle Regional Development Link announced Thursday that Finally LLC, a filing and folder products manufacturer, will move operations to Starkville and invest about $1 million in the new venture.
Not ‘tired’ of Yokohama
Since the recent announcement that tire manufacturer Yokohama Tire Company would be locating a plant in Clay County, area distributors have noticed an increased demand for the brand.
Link moves to create shovel-ready sites in Oktibbeha
Golden Triangle developers confirm Yokohama Tire Corporation considered locating in both Oktibbeha and Lowndes counties, but massive infrastructure needs took both counties out of the running.
Yokohama contractor to be named at end of month
Plans remain on track for workers to break ground in September on the first phase of Clay County’s Yokohama tire manufacturing plant, Golden Triangle Development Link CEO Joe Max Higgins told the Link’s board of directors Wednesday.
Done deal! Officials sign deal to bring $1.2 billion project to Clay County
After the ink was dry on the contract officials from Mississippi and Yokohama Rubber Company signed Monday, Golden Triangle Regional Development Link CEO Joe Max Higgins wasted no time letting a packed house at the Ritz Theater and Conference Center know what needed to happen during construction of the tire manufacturer’s newest plant.
OCEDA director confident Link won’t require tax hike
Though his budget had already been approved through the consent agenda, Jack Wallace, president of the Oktibbeha County Economic Development Authority, made a presentation to the Board of Aldermen Tuesday night, highlighting the organization’s most important projects and expenditures.
Aldermen to vote on GTRD Link funding
The Starkville Board of Aldermen will vote Tuesday night on the Oktibbeha County Economic Development Authority’s 2013 budget, which includes the final $100,000 for the first year of a three-year contract with the Golden Triangle Regional Development Link.