Industrial development grew in Lee County in 2024.
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Industrial development grew in Lee County in 2024.
Mississippi and Lee County offer extensive financial incentives, tax breaks and credits to bring in new industry.
Earlier this year, Amazon announced plans to open a delivery station in Saltillo.
Ashley Furniture also announced an expansion in Lee County this year, and a Swiss manufacturer is also moving to Lee County.
In Baldwyn, the Community Development Foundation (CDF) is building a new facility that will be ready for a new company to move into.
Company chiefs and industry executives look for quality of life when considering relocation and expansion options.
Baldwyn Mayor Roslynn Clark said northeast Mississippi offers that, including good schools, a relatively low crime rate compared to other regions and recreational opportunities.