Meridian, MS's business climate has boosted entrepreneur Abdul Lala's fortunes, helping him build a chain of hotels and restaurants that continues to grow across the Southeast.
The United States Navy and the Mississippi Air National Guard are represented in Meridian, MS with two military facilities serving the area. Together, the Naval Air Station Meridian and Key Field (home to the 186th Air Refueling Wing of the Air National Guard) provide more than 4,000 jobs to local residents.
Meridian, Mississippi is known as the Strategic Center of the South, attracting expanding industries and a skilled workforce. Here is a list of Meridian’s largest employers.