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How do companies decide where to locate?
By Dr. Scott Alsobrooks/Guest Columnist
As the economy improves and industries begin to invest in new facilities (or relocate existing facilities), it is interesting to look at the factors that influence the decision makers that decide where to spend the money and create the jobs. Site selection factors are aplenty. -
Quiznos franchise opens in Picayune
The newly opened Quiznos, located at 822 Highway 43 North, Suite B, in Picayune, held its Chamber Ribbon Cutting on Friday at noon.
Owner Robert Dinnen has lived in Picayune for seven years. He cited quality ingredients and food preparation in front of the customer as reasons for choosing the Quiznos franchise, as well as his desire to invest in the city of Picayune. -
PRCC recognized in national study
Another national study finds that Pearl River Community College is among the best both locally and nationally.
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PERCS Rewards Program from C Spire Wireless receive a special text message that contains a holiday gift of 100 PERC Points
C Spire Wireless, the only U.S. wireless provider that offers consumers a suite of personalized services, is reprising one of its most popular customer engagement and personalization initiatives this year just in time for the holiday season.
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Mississippi ranks among top states for business by “Area Development” annual survey
Mississippi was ranked among top states to do business with in the 2012 “Top States for Doing Business” survey conducted by “Area Development,” a publication which covers site selection and facility planning.
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Renaissance way to better state scores
Growing up in the Picayune School System in the late 1970s and early 1980s, there was a policy that worked something like this: If you had a B average in a class, the student could have a single absence and gain an exemption from the final exam. An A average allowed the student to have two absences and still be exempt. For me, that was a great motivating factor.
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Entrepreneurial Development Training for Veteran Women (V-WISE) Conference
Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) is a unique entrepreneurship training program, and is coming to Jacksonville on January 10-12, 2013.
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Covenant Health & Rehab of Picayune receives American Health Care Association Bronze Award
Covenant Health & Rehab of Picayune is a 2012 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).
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Going to college totally online
There is no doubt about it; the world is going to change with or without us. As the old saying goes, you better board the train, or get left at the station. In community college education, PRCC is not just on the train, but providing the horsepower needed to move the cars!
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Mayor Pinero speaks to Rotarians
Picayune Mayor Ed Pinero spoke to local Rotarians about economic development and the progress that the City has made in the last four years.
“Economic development is the object of continued focus,” said Pinero. - More Business Headlines
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How do companies decide where to locate?
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