International companies in Mississippi employ 45,500 U.S. workers. Approximately 16,700 of those jobs are in the manufacturing sector. With 448 international companies in the Magnolia State, global investment grows Mississippi's economy. Discover how global investment is growing Mississippi's economy and providing high-quality jobs in local communities. Download PDF

In 2020, Mississippi exported $10.2 billion of American goods throughout the world. Additionally, the export of goods supported an estimated 51,000 jobs for in-state residents in 2016. If you ask us, that makes Mississippi a truly Mighty state for exports. Mississippi accomplishes this external trade success through its efficient regulatory government and quick access to major markets.

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Mississippi is home to many of the world's best aviation and aerospace companies. Why? Because a Mississippi location offers many advantages. Find out what w...

ASSURE is comprised of 24 of the world's leading research institutions and more than a hundred leading industry and government partners. ASSURE members are core to three FAA UAS test sites, lead four FAA research centers, have seven airfields and a 340 UAS fleet - 24 more UAS than the USAF.

Aero-acoustics Overview The University of Mississippi (UM) is committed to advancing cutting-edge research and applying it to solutions for specific problems. One such research field, aero-acoustics, is a growing area that has received renewed emphasis due to advances in air, ground and space transportation. UM is uniquely positioned with talent, facilities, and innovations to push [...]

The Mississippi Development Authority works with international companies and arms them with the information and resources necessary to make sound business decisions. Major international companies like Nissan, Toyota, Continental Tire, and ABB call Mississippi home and for good reason - the state's low cost of doing business, gigabit internet, highly trained workforce, integrated transportation network and efficient regulatory environment help businesses stay competitive with low overhead costs.

For six decades, NASA's Stennis Space Center - located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast - has played a pivotal role in our nation's aerospace and defense industry. With its state-of-the-art rocket and jet engine testing facilities and research institutions, Stennis maintains one of the greatest concentrations of aerospace and defense personnel in the country.