Today, we proudly celebrate the U.S. Navy's birthday, established in 1775 during the American Revolution. In Jackson County, the Navy's impact is felt through its strategic importance and as a significant economic driver. Here's to the legacy and commitment of the U.S. Navy!

Bollinger is kicking off their next two bootcamps: Shipfitting and Pipe Welding. The positions for Shipfitting Trainee and Pipe Welding Trainee are now open via Bollingejobs.com -> Opportunities at Mississippi Shipbuilding and will remain open until November 15, 2024!

Your voice matters - to Jackson County and to our entire nation! Get out and vote today! Visit bit.ly/46D68V6 to find your polling place.

This #VeteransDay, we're grateful for the men and women who protected our great nation. Beyond their service, veterans play an important role in the Jackson County economy. From enlistment to entrepreneurship, we salute the talented veterans of Jackson County!

This week is #NationalApprenticeshipWeek! Jackson County offers 4 U.S. Department of Labor-approved apprenticeships at kiss ☆, Singing River Health System, Bollinger Shipyards and Rolls-Royce. These programs allow students to gain hands-on experience in addition to classroom learning - all while earning a paycheck.

Happy Thanksgiving from JCEDF! We hope you have a wonderful holiday with friends and family!

Black Friday. Small Business Saturday. There are many chances to support Jackson County businesses large and small this holiday season.

On this day, we honor the memory of the lives lost at Pearl Harbor. Their legacy reminds us of the bravery and strength of the American spirit.

JCEDF wishes you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas! Today and every day, we appreciate the continued support of our community's diverse citizens in helping us build a brighter future for Jackson County.

2024 was an incredible year for the Jackson County community. We are so grateful for the opportunity to serve the Jackson County Community, and we eagerly anticipate another year of success in 2025 – check out our year in review!

Welcome back to the legislative delegation. Thank you for all that you do for the State of Mississippi and for Jackson County!

Bass Pro Shops is making its way to Jackson County! Thank you to Jackson County and the Jackson County Board of Supervisors for helping make this possible. Read more: wxxv25.com/bass-pro-shops…

Happy President's Day! Here's to the leaders—past, present, and future—who inspire change!

JCEDF had the honor of hosting the grounding breaking for MSU's Northern Gulf Aquatic Seafood Lab, a first-of-its-kind facility that will focus on aquatic food safety, quality assessment, and processing and product development. Read more here: bit.ly/3F8iHPb

Ground is officially broken on the Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center! We are grateful to be part of this game changing project!

We've been busy around here! Stay tuned for the drop of our "Making Waves, Advancing Jackson County" podcast coming soon!

Episode one, The History of the Foundation, is out now on the Making Waves, Advancing Jackson County podcast! Click the link below to listen on Spotify! open.spotify.com/episode/11tjcP…

We wish everyone a happy Easter from our team at JCEDF!

Northrop Grumman continues to invest in the next generation of talent through hands-on learning and mentorship. Programs like this are powerful — giving students a head start in high-demand careers and helping employers grow their future workforce!

Fairbanks Morse Defense has successfully completed the acquisition of Rolls‑Royce’s Naval Propulsors & Handling business. This acquisition builds on the long-standing partnership between JCEDF and Rolls-Royce (Fairbanks Morse. Read more: bit.ly/44LzFMA