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Vicksburg Benefits From Casinos, Diverse Economy, Transportation
Combining historic charm, strong financial incentives and a superior transportation and infrastructure grid, Vicksburg continues to be the place to do business in the South.
The city owes much to its location on the Mississippi River, which over the decades has produced a thriving port and bustling downtown commercial district and made the city a focal point of ongoing efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Vicksburg District.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Vicksburg, MS Top Employers
From corps to casinos, Vicksburg attracts businesses due to its situation as a major port on the Mississippi River, economic incentives and its residents’ strong work ethics. The range of job opportunities in Vicksburg encompasses all levels of education and experience.
Vicksburg and Warren County’s top ten employers:
USA Engineer Research & Development Center, 1600 employees
River Region Health Systems, 1500
Vicksburg-Warren School District, 1300
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Port of Vicksburg Is a Way to the World
From the Port of Vicksburg, you can easily reach New Orleans or Memphis on the Mississippi River. Or maybe the east or west coast. Or, if you like, you might even travel halfway around the world.
One of the largest inland ports in the country, the Port of Vicksburg imports and exports nearly 14 million tons of freight each year, sending and receiving barges of cotton and steel coils, soy and pig iron, aluminum and crude oil, and much more to and from destinations around the world. The port,... Read More »
