State port trying to land its biggest tenant
The state port is trying to land its biggest tenant.
Chiquita to remain at port through 2014
Chiquita will remain a state port tenant for six more months — at double the rent. But a couple of port commissioners want to give the company the boot when its lease expires July 15.
Adams Co. industrial land not locked down
Even though the former Belwood Country Club property is under contract to KiOR, county officials say the valuable industrial property isn’t necessarily locked down to the financially struggling alternative fuels producer.
Company signs deal at Natchez port
Natchez and Adams County officials aren’t making public any details about the sale of four acres at the local port.
Itawamba Co. purchases land for growth
Itawamba County now has 261 acres to market to prospective companies.
Progress equals less land at Lowndes port
Those who oversee the Columbus-Lowndes County Port say they face a good news/bad news scenario.
The good: The six industries operating at the port pay more than $1 million in taxes to the city of Columbus and Lowndes County, and about $350,000 to the port authority, each year.
The bad: They’re running out of land.
Hardy: Port authority ‘close’ to agreement with KiOR
The Lowndes County Port Authority board met Wednesday, holding most of its discussion about a potential land lease to KiOR behind closed doors because terms have not been finalized.
Port sees rise in business
The oil in the Gulf of Mexico has produced a temporary boost to the Columbus economy, but some fear it could quickly turn into a bust.