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Hinds County EDD capitalizes on central location: logistics, metal stamping and plastic molding key targets.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 30-MAY-05 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Hinds County EDD capitalizes on central location: logistics, metal stamping and plastic molding key targets.(Hinds County Economic Development District)

Article Excerpt
JACKSON -- When it comes to economic development, Hinds County's biggest strength is location, location, location. That's why the Hinds County Economic Development District is aggressively recruiting distribution centers, warehouses and logistics companies to the area.

"I heard that location is important when I first started 12 years ago and it's still true," said Jason Brookins, executive director. "We are so centrally centered in the mid-South we can be a good distribution center and can better serve automotive plants and other industries."

While the county intends to continue going after all high-paying technology jobs, more emphasis will be placed on plastic injection molding and metal stamping. Research by an alliance of interested partners indicates a need for these industries that the area...

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