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1901 Front Street, Suite A
Post Office Box 790
Meridian, MS 39302
Phone: (601) 693-1306
Fax: (601) 693-5638

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Location, Location, Location

Recognized as the center of East Mississippi and West Alabama, Meridian is located within 1 day’s drive of 55% of the US population at the intersection of two major interstates: I-20 and I-59 and five US highways: Hwy 80 (soon to be I-85), Hwy 45, Hwy 39, Hwy 11 and Hwy 19.

In 2002 and updated in 2005, the Wadley-Donovan Group completed a labor market analysis for Meridian and Lauderdale County.  General findings of the study concluded:

• Lauderdale County can easily support new and expanding manufacturing, distribution, and back office operations.
• Entry, mid-level and skilled employees are readily available to new and expanding industries.
• Employees in Meridian/Lauderdale County were found to be loyal, dedicated, and productive.
• Companies should find no difficulty in recruiting and training a top notch workforce.
• Production, distribution, and clerical workers are in good supply, and most firms fill job openings through walk-ins, referrals and word of mouth. 
• Managerial, professional, and technical staff is generally recruited locally with little need for external recruitment.
• The County’s extensive manufacturing base and training institutions generally provide sufficient skilled workers to fuel the growth of area manufacturing and distribution companies. 
• Lauderdale County employers indicate the area’s high quality of life, reasonable living costs, and low crime rate make it an attractive business location.