Mississippi Business Journal

07/02/2025

The July edition is out now! If you haven't already gotten your subscription, you can call our office at 662-843-2700 or go to our website, http://msbusinessjournal.com today!

07/01/2025

Big moves in AI education! ➡️ A new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program at MSU will prepare students for high-demand careers in one of the fastest-growing fields of technology.

Read more: https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2025/06/mississippi-state-launches-master-science-artificial-intelligence

06/26/2025

06/26/2025

The Mississippi Business Journal staff would like to congratulate the 2025 class of 40 Under 40! We had a wonderful event yesterday at the Old Capital Inn in Jackson with almost 300 leaders as well as their friends and families in attendance.

“We were overjoyed at the turnout,” said J. Scott Coopwood, Owner and Publisher of the Mississippi Business Journal. “There is certainly no shortage of bright, talented young people in our state.”

According to Coopwood, who purchased the publication in June 2024, the annual event recognizes emerging leaders from across Mississippi who are under the age of 40 and who are already making a significant contribution in their communities and lines of work. The honorees come from diverse fields, including business, philanthropy, law, industry, government, and more.

“One of the main goals of the ‘Top 40 Under 40’ salute is to, not only pay tribute to these young leaders from across the state for their early achievements in business, but to also inspire the next generation of leaders and highlight the contributions of emerging professionals,” said Coopwood.

Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann was the keynote speaker and he had wonderful advice for our state's rising young business leaders. He touched on how the state is continuing to prosper in areas like education, industry, and transportation. He also mentioned how important it is for our Mississippi leaders to have political knowledge regardless of their field, family and community involvement in their lives to keep them motivated, and exercise for their minds as well as their bodies.

“Lt. Governor Hosemann delivered a powerful, resonating talk and he had the full attention of the honorees,” said Coopwood. “His very personal message of leadership, hope, hard work, determination, and setting goals really hit home with the honorees. He noted that now, following this recognition given by the MBJ, these young people will become even more well-known and their opinion on important issues of the day will be sought out by others."

(See our previous post for a list of names and titles.)

06/26/2025

06/26/2025

Mississippi Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann gave the keynote address today (June 25) at the MBJ's "Top 40 Under 40" luncheon. Mississippi has no shortage of young brilliant minds and the MBJ was proud to honor 40 of them today in Jackson, MS at the Old Capitol Inn. Congratulations to the "Top 40 Under 40" Class of 2025!

06/24/2025

Three organizations dedicated to advancing a business-friendly climate in the Magnolia State have taken a major step toward merging into an entity dubbed the

06/22/2025

The Greater Memphis Chamber extends its deepest condolences to the Smith family, FedEx employees worldwide, and all who were touched by Fred Smith’s remarkable life and legacy.

The Chamber remains committed to building upon the strong foundation he established and advancing his vision of Memphis as a center for innovation and economic opportunity.

06/17/2025

The June edition is out now! If you haven't already gotten a subscription, you can call our office at 662-843-2700 or go to our website, www.msbusinessjournal.com today!

06/17/2025

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