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$3.6 billion and counting: he's creating jobs for moms and dads, so they can give their kids a better life ...

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 15-DEC-08
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: $3.6 billion and counting: he's creating jobs for moms and dads, so they can give their kids a better life ...(Q&A for: Joe Max Higgins, CEO of Columbus-Lowndes Development LINK)(Interview)

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CEO of Columbus-Lowndes Development LINK, Joe Max Higgins Jr.

Age: 48

Hometown: Paragould, Ark.

High School: Paragould High School

Degree(s): B.A. geography/urban regional planning, Arkansas State University

Hobbies/Interests: Motorcycle riding

Favorite food: Ribs and catfish

Favorite movie: "Rudy"

Q It is said work in development of the Columbus area has brought over $3.5 billion and nearly 12,000 manufacturing jobs. Where do you see these statistics being in the next five years?

A--I think we can locate $300-$500 million per year and create at least 750 jobs per year moving forward.

Q--According to Southern...

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