Problem solver: LINK intern spends summer developing research-based guide for Golden Triangle
Liz Hartmann has a bachelor’s degree in international studies and sustainability from Miami University in Ohio. She has worked four years with the “Big Four” accounting firm Deloitte’s strategy and operations division, helping with mergers and acquisitions in the health care and pharmaceutical industries.
Columbus pulls out of LINK
Columbus is pulling out of the Golden Triangle Development LINK.
City councilmen voted 3-2 during a budget work session Thursday afternoon not to contribute its normal $100,000 to the economic development organization in Fiscal Year 2019, which begins Oct. 1.
LINK CEO: Trust critical for LINK to bring industry to Starkville
Golden Triangle Development LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins says economic development is often about trust.
Rezoning lawsuit likely to stretch into fall for Oktibbeha industrial park
Work on Oktibbeha County’s industrial park is progressing smoothly, according to Golden Triangle LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins, but a lawsuit over the project’s zoning may linger on longer than initially expected.
Harvard Business School publishes case study on Golden Triangle
Almost half a year after visiting the Golden Triangle, Harvard Business School is lauding the region’s work and lessons faculty have taken from an excursion to the area.
Restaurant tax: City seeks meeting with county on restaurant tax
Columbus’ mayor and city council intend to formally seek a joint meeting with the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors to negotiate the terms of a resolution to renew the 2-percent restaurant tax.
Our View: Higgins crosses a line that cannot be accepted
In Sunday’s Dispatch, Golden Triangle Development LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins pulled no punches in his criticism of state leadership on the issue of economic development.
Joe Max Higgins says state flag, HB 1523 contributing to state’s development woes
Mississippi is suffering on the economic development front, and Golden Triangle Development LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins said the problem is mostly self-inflicted.
LINK CEO says MDA strategy, leadership costing state jobs
Golden Triangle Development LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins claims the Mississippi Development Authority is undermining — not promoting — economic development efforts in the state.
Mayor: Foul language fouling up restaurant tax conversation
If Golden Triangle Development LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins arranges a joint meeting of Columbus and Lowndes County officials to negotiate how to divide a 2-percent restaurant sales tax, Mayor Robert Smith said he will not attend.
Higgins: State needs to get creative on economic development to stay competitive
At a luncheon of the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce, Golden Triangle Development LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins said Mississippi would have to get creative to compete with surrounding states like Alabama, Georgia and Arkansas.
LINK Trust, Harvard visitors, discuss region’s economic gains
Jan Rivkin said there’s no greater gift for professors than food for thought, and local officials gave 20 visitors from Harvard Business School a feast during a two-day visit to the Golden Triangle.
Harvard visitors to take look at region’s economic triumphs
Some unusual visitors will come to learn the story of the Golden Triangle’s economic success this week.
Lowndes County, Starkville look to renew restaurant taxes
Golden Triangle Development LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins asked Lowndes County Board of Supervisors for a resolution backing the renewal of the county’s 2-percent restaurant sales tax Friday.
Company eyeing Americold building in West Point
West Point and Clay County officials passed a series of matching tax exemptions at a joint city-county meeting on Tuesday with the hopes of luring a company that could bring 300 jobs and a $50 million capital investment to West Point.
Deason departs from Golden Triangle LINK
Golden Triangle Development LINK Chief Operating Officer Joe Deason is heading to Madison County.
LINK: Infinity site best spot in state for car plant
With Mississippi purportedly in the running for landing a major vehicle plant, Golden Triangle Development LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins claims Lowndes County has the ideal spot to put one.
Lowndes County just missed landing Irving plant
In industrial development, there are no ribbons for second place.
Oktibbeha County funds industrial park
Oktibbeha County and Starkville leaders took what Ward 3 Alderman David Little called “a bold step forward” Thursday, passing a combined $14 million bond issuance that will fund an almost 400-acre industrial park in the northern part of the city.
Joint city-county meeting expected on industrial park options
An expected joint meeting of the Starkville Board of Aldermen, Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors and bond attorneys could decide the fate of a proposed Golden Triangle Development LINK-backed industrial park as leaders are expected to discuss how to proceed with the litigated project’s financing.