Tap Into Manufacturing
Great Living
A competitive wage structure coupled with low cost of living and a great quality of life makes the TAP Alliance a great place for workers. From outdoor recreation to historic sites and local festivals, there is lots to do for families.
Workforce Development
Local industry leaders hold positive opinions of key educational institutions in the community and region, especially Corinth Schools, NEMCC, and better leveraging engineering talent from local universities, MSU and Ole Miss.
Manufacturing Presence
Extremely strong concentration and count of production, (skilled and general), logistics, and maintenance workers in the region and its labor sheds as well as a diverse set of production operations which allows churn and movement between firms.
Skilled Workers
The TAP regions has a strong presence and concentration of mid-skill engineering technicians and related positions with regional engineering completions, especially from nearby universities, can be leveraged and marketed.
Who We Are
The TAP Alliance is a regional economic development organization composed of representatives from Tishomingo, Alcorn, and Prentiss counties. The three counties of the TAP Alliance have partnered to strengthen our community as a low-cost, value-centered location for manufacturing and distribution in the United States.
Labor Force Size
34,436
Average Commute
20
MIN
Employed Full-Time
78%
College Degree
14%
Featured Projects
What Our Industry Partners Have to Say About Us
Caterpillar began remanufacturing in Northeast Mississippi in 1982. Locally, this business has grown to a workforce of approximately 1,300 in Corinth and Booneville. Caterpillar dealers and customers from around the world tour our facilities each year. In addition to remanufacturing engines and large engine components, our operations include engineering, salvage technology development, business management and dealer support.
For the past three decades, Caterpillar has benefited from the skilled, dedicated workforce available in this area. We have an engaged team that achieves milestones in safety and quality, while making recommendations for continuous improvement. Our partnerships with Northeast Mississippi Community College, the Alcorn Career and Technology Center and local high schools have further enhanced the expertise of existing employees, as well as the next generation of employees.
Brent A McCarty, Prentiss Facility Manager
Caterpillar Reman & Components Division
What Our Industry Partners Have to Say About Us
Dennen Steel broke ground for its Tishomingo County manufacturing facility in July 2011. Federal, state and local officials provided exemplary support via the Mississippi Development Authority, Tishomingo County, the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Tennessee Valley Authority. “All agencies significantly affected our decision to locate Dennen Steel’s southern operation here,” said Andrew Dennen. “We look forward to many successful years in Tishomingo County.” “Also instrumental in moving the project forward and continuing to offer support, local leaders are generous with providing business networking opportunities.”
The new 50,000-square-foot facility at Yellow Creek Port will manufacture precision stampings, fabricated metal parts, tooling and assemblies.
With our customers accepting only the highest quality products, we require a dedicated workforce. From people we have met throughout Northeast Mississippi, employing such individuals will be the easiest part of this process.
Andrew Dennen, Chairman & CEO
Dennen Steel
What Our Industry Partners Have to Say About Us
Two manufacturing facilities, representing two business sectors, comprise the Kimberly-Clark Corinth, MS site. The Global Nonwovens Mill began operation in 1980 and the Professional Products Mill opened in 1985. In combination, the two operations manufacture product components for Adult Care, Feminine Care, Health Care, Baby Child Care, and K-C Professional business units. Currently, the total workforce exceeds 300 Kimberly-Clark employees and more than 150 third-party contractors.
First and foremost, the Kimberly-Clark management team and employees are committed to safety as a value, proven by remarkable milestones in the past five years. An increased emphasis on quality also prevents non-conforming products from reaching our customers. Lean Manufacturing principles were introduced in 2009 to further enhance business results. In the past 30 years, Kimberly-Clark has invested more than $500 million in new equipment and technology upgrades in the site – a testament to the confidence the company has in this location and its people.
With a highly skilled, dedicated and engaged workforce, Kimberly-Clark looks forward to many more years of manufacturing success in Northeast Mississippi.
Vince Overholt, Corinth Nonwovens Mill Manager
Kimberly-Clark
