Day 2 in Argentina: • Port of Buenos Aires tour with National Agency of Ports & Navigation • Meeting with Ambassador Fernando Brun, Intl. Economic Relations secretary • Reception at U.S. Ambassador’s residence Mississippi is building lasting global connections.

Today we remember 9/11 and honor the courageous Americans who continue to inspire a stronger tomorrow.

Featured Site: Mississippi River Inland Port Complex Water to 20 states. Rail across North America. 80% of the U.S. market within 2 days. Vicksburg delivers global reach along with innovation, history and quality of life. Explore the site here: bit.ly/4pxRyrZ

Final day in Argentina: • Meeting at Cámara Argentina de Comercio • Argentina Oil & Gas Expo with industry leaders Mississippi’s story continues beyond Argentina.

Mississippi didn’t wait for industry to ask. Robotics + automation training hubs are already in place via Maroon Research's AiM UP — preparing aero, auto & energy talent with partners at Northeast Miss. CC, EMCC & Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Future-ready workforce: aimupms.org

Resilient grids = resilient growth. Mississippi launches new energy infrastructure grants to deliver reliable, affordable power for industries statewide. ⚡ Learn more: bit.ly/2Yu9vQl

🗓️ 4 weeks until IAMC Fall Forum. Mississippi has been with IAMC from the beginning, and we’re still breaking new ground with site selectors today. From energy to AI, the future of industry is on the agenda. We’ll be there, ready to connect. 🤝

Two weeks until the Southern Automotive Conference, and Mississippi will be there in full force. Three OEMs. 6M+ vehicles produced. $1.9B EV battery cell plant. And more. The MDA team is ready to connect with auto leaders and site selectors. Come see us in Huntsville.

👏 Marshall County wins big! Jabil is investing $70M in a 100K sq. ft. facility with X-ray sterilization tech — a project that is creating 24 new jobs! This latest investment strengthens MS's role as a healthcare innovator. 💪 Read more: bit.ly/3Kla2eY Tennessee Valley Authority

$10B Amazon Web Services investment. 14 months from groundbreaking to first section operational. 60+ Mississippi companies bringing the project to life. “When challenges arose, you brought solutions.” – Roger Wehner, AWS VP Mississippi delivers. More at mississippi.org.

4 weeks out: Mississippi heads to Tokyo for SEUS/Japan, a key event for FDI + trade. This year, Mississippi hosts a reception where we will spotlight our state’s readiness to connect with global partners and strengthen ties with Japan. 🤝

Did you know Mississippi has 16 ports across its Gulf Coast, Mississippi River, Tenn-Tom Waterway and Yazoo River? • Port Pascagoula = $18.3B economic impact • 28,000+ jobs supported statewide • Four foreign trade zones plus inland river access mississippi.org

Area Development ranks Mississippi No. 11 in 2025, climbing from 15th with Top 5 energy costs and the workforce and infrastructure site selectors demand. Read more: bit.ly/4nofSL6

📦 Global paper & packaging leader Smurfit Westrock is investing $19.3M to expand its Saltillo facility, boosting capacity by 50% & adding new equipment for larger corrugated boxes. Another big win for Mississippi manufacturing! 💪 📰: bit.ly/42H1Ls0 CDF

📆 Two weeks until IAMC Fall Forum! Mississippi is ready to connect on the future of industry, from energy to AI. On Tuesday night, we are hosting the late night reception, and we hope to see you there. In Mississippi, real progress is built on real relationships. 🤝

📦 Mississippi's supply chain just got stronger! Averitt is investing $9.6M & creating 27 new jobs in Richland! The company is constructing a new 150K-square-foot logistics facility to keep goods — and Mississippi's economy — on the move. 🚚 🗞️: bit.ly/4o6HRPw

In 4 weeks, Mississippi’s leaders in maritime autonomy head to #IndoPacific2025. From AI-driven navigation to dual-use systems, our delegation is proving the Gulf Coast is where global innovation begins. More info: indopacificexpo.com.au

Mississippi Aerospace & Defense Symposium 2025 October 22–24 | Biloxi, MS Three days of keynotes, panels, tech showcases and networking that shape the future of aerospace and defense. Agenda: bit.ly/4nIRmET Mississippi Enterprise for Technology Southern Miss

MS is preparing talent to lead in the Blue Economy. The Ocean Engineering Entrepreneurship Pathway at Southern Miss gives students an engineering degree & an MBA while launching real companies that serve coastal industries. Learn more: bit.ly/3W0QvmG AccelerateMS

Two weeks out: Mississippi heads to Tokyo for the 47th Annual SEUS/Japan Joint Meeting. 🌏 This year, we’re co-hosting a reception — showing why Mississippi is the rising FDI destination to watch.