Golden Triangle Development LINK

The GTR LINK is proud to sponsor the Appalachian Regional Commission’s annual conference.

Strong partnerships and shared ideas are the foundation of economic development, and events like this bring leaders together to discuss strategies, opportunities, and solutions that strengthen communities across the Appalachian region.

We are excited to support these important conversations happening right here in Mississippi.

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the heroes who gave their lives in service to our nation. We are grateful for their sacrifice and the freedoms they helped protect.

From all of us at the Golden Triangle Development LINK, we wish you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

We are still hiring for a Director of Business Retention and Expansion at the Golden Triangle Development LINK.

This position plays an important role in supporting existing industry, strengthening regional partnerships, and helping drive continued growth across the Golden Triangle region.

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The Golden Triangle Development LINK is proud to announce the appointment of Meryl Fisackerly as President and Chief Executive Officer.

Over the past seven years, Meryl has served the LINK in multiple leadership roles, helping drive economic growth and investment across the Golden Triangle region. We are excited for the future of the organization under her leadership and look forward to continuing the momentum happening across Clay, Lowndes, and Oktibbeha counties.

Read the full release below.

Golden Triangle Development LINK Names Meryl Fisackerly as President and CEO LINK Board promotes respected regional leader The Executive Committee of the Golden Triangle Development LINK announced today that Meryl Fisackerly has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The appointment follows the departure of Iain Vasey, who stepped down from....

The Golden Triangle Development LINK is now hiring a Director of Business Retention and Expansion to help support the companies that call the Golden Triangle home and ensure they continue to grow and thrive.

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A great day at Mississippi State University! Our President & CEO, Iain Vasey, was honored to be welcomed by President Mark E. Keenum and is grateful for the continued partnership between MSU and GTR LINK (and for the iconic MSU cowbell!). We truly value this relationship and look forward to working together to support industry, grow our region, and create new opportunities across the Golden Triangle.

Iain Vasey, left, new president and CEO of the Golden Triangle Development LINK, was welcomed to Mississippi State today by President Mark E. Keenum, who presented him with an MSU cowbell. The two regional leaders discussed advancing their partnership to recruit business, support current industries and expand educational opportunities.

We were proud to celebrate the grand opening of SDI Biocarbon Solutions yesterday—an important investment that strengthens the Golden Triangle’s position in advanced manufacturing and sustainable industry.

We appreciate the strong partnerships and leadership that made this project possible.

https://gtrlink.org/sdi-biocarbon-solutions-grand-opening/

SDI Biocarbon Solutions Grand Opening Columbus, Mississippi, April 15, 2026 / SDI Biocarbon Solutions celebrated the successful operation of its biocarbon production facility with an event on April 15, 2026. This state-of-the-art $300 million facility employs over 80 team members and is planned to be one of the largest renewable biocarb...

Great meeting this week with Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves as LINK CEO Iain Vasey, COO Meryl Fisackerly, and Board Chair Bain Nickels discussed the future of economic development in the GTR.

JOIN US: Looking for work or a new career path? Our WIOA Career Services Division and MDES’ WIN Job Center will host Employer in the Foyer April 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Communiversity. Representatives from about 40 area businesses and industries will be on hand to speak with attendees and accept resumes during the job recruiting event. Additional information, including a list of participating employers, is available here: https://bit.ly/3PLnpYE

Another big win for the Golden Triangle community.

Firehawk Aerospace’s new facility in Lowndes County represents more than an investment—it’s new jobs, expanded opportunities, and continued growth for our region.

We’re excited to see projects like this take shape and further strengthen our local economy.

https://gtrlink.org/firehawk-opens-636-acre-rocket-system-integration-facility-in-mississippi/

Firehawk Opens 636-Acre Rocket System Integration Facility in Mississippi Firehawk Aerospace announced the opening of its 636-acre rocket system integration facility in Crawford, Mississippi on March 31, 2026, expanding the company’s U.S. manufacturing footprint and strengthening domestic capacity for rocket propulsion systems and energetics production. The opening of t...