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Mississippi: A Driving Force BehindToday’s Automotive Sector Success
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Mississippi's economy totaled >$104 billion.2014
2014 CNBC “Comeback State” based on economic performance since the depth of the 2009 recession.
Measuring Our Success Positioned for Growth
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More than 3.6 million vehicles produced in MS since 2003
High-growth target industry
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623,000 Corollas (Sept. 2015)
Fastest U.S. plant to produce 500,000 vehicles
Blue Springs, MS
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Murano line moved to MS 800 new jobs (Summer 2013)
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Phase 1 - 500 jobs $300 million investment
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300 new jobs $140 million investment Partnered with NW MS
Community College to train workforce
Automotive interiors 650 new jobs $30 million investment Production started
January 2015
German Foreign Direct Investment
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Workforce Training FY 2014
21,381-training classes
8,427-career readiness certificates
602- companies served
MS Community CollegesRanked #1 in USAWallet Hub 2015
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The Southern U.S. automotive sector leads the world in growth and innovation.
We must remain committed to:investing in our workforce,
strengthening our business climates, and outperforming our competition.
“MADE IN THE USA”
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Mississippi has a winning track record.The South’s automotive corridor is strong.
Let’s keep it that way.