The state boasts a tremendous community college system, integrally linked to workforce training. Mississippi's community and junior college districts operate 33 centers, including 23 comprehensive centers and 10 vocational-technical centers. In August 2000, Governor Ronnie Musgrove, the Mississippi Development Authority and the Legislature convened in special session to redefine Mississippi's approach to economic growth and development. Its innovative approach is based upon collaboration across various agencies, multi-year and specialized workforce training components and programs for infrastructure improvements. Mississippi's incentives have been refined and modified to meet the needs of new and existing business and industry.
Tax incentives are but one tactic in the overall strategy.
SkyTel - Pioneer of the category of wireless messaging and paging services. SkyTel is now a subsidiary of WorldCom. Litton Ingalls Shipbuilding - Constructs naval ships and commercial vessels. Viking Range Corporation - Viking manufactures premier institutional and residential stoves, ovens and refrigerators. Peavey Electronics Corporation - Peavey is the world's largest manufacturer of power amplifiers.