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August 29, 2011

Oxford resilient in the face of down economy

The national economy is stagnant, unemployment is high and investor confidence is low. However, the construction and expansion of new and existing businesses make it seem as though Oxford defies national trends.

The national economy is stagnant, unemployment is high and investor confidence is low. However, the construction and expansion of new and existing businesses make it seem as though Oxford defies national trends.
Much of Oxford’s stability can be attributed the University of Mississippi. In 2006, the Oxford-Lafayette Chamber of Commerce estimated that the university’s impact on the local economy was more than $733 million.

July 12, 2011

Winchester to provide more than ammo

The growth of north Mississippi has been noted recently, with Olive Branch being named the fastest-growing city in the United States, and Oxford is contributing to the state’s growth with the addition of Olin-Winchester ammunition plant.

June 9, 2011

Northern Mississippi economy on the rise

Despite the struggling economy, recent polling numbers collected by the Mississippi Economic Council suggest that business and community leaders around Mississippi are optimistic about the state’s long-term growth prospects.

The poll found that nearly eight out of 10 interviewees believed that Mississippi could experience the same kind of growth over the next 10 years that other Southern states like Georgia and North Carolina have enjoyed.

November 3, 2010

Olin to expand operations to Oxford

Olin Corporation announced today that it would expand its operations in Oxford, investing approximately $100 million and creating 1,000 jobs over the next five years.

The expansion involves the construction of a new publicly owned building that will house the company’s Winchester Centerfire Operations.

September 9, 2010

Job market in Oxford moves, slowly

The job market in Oxford is beginning to jump start, but for many, it is not moving fast enough.