11/02/2026
More investment. Stronger business connections. More opportunities for Jones County. 👏
At our 2026 Annual Meeting, we celebrated a year of progress made possible by the businesses, public partners, volunteers, and community leaders who worked alongside the EDA and the Jones County Chamber of Commerce.
🏗️ Investment and opportunity
Announced investment at Howard Industries and Amick Farms alone totals more than $174 million. Alongside the upcoming Boe Farms expansion and Amazon’s last-mile delivery station at the I-59 Supply Chain Park, these projects represent hundreds of jobs, some already in place and others still to come.
🤝 Connections that help businesses grow
From ribbon cuttings in Laurel and Ellisville to Jones Co.nnect gatherings, the Chamber brought members together, welcomed business investment, and helped local businesses gain visibility. Power Hour programs offered practical ideas for marketing and using artificial intelligence in the workplace.
💡 Learning and leadership
Our Leadership Forum, presented by First State Bank; Women in Business, presented by Community Bank; and Eggs & Issues, presented by Huntington Bank, gave members opportunities to develop professionally, build relationships, and hear directly from our legislative delegation.
🌱 Investing in our community’s future
Together with the Community Development Foundation, our leadership programs, workforce efforts, and career coaches help people prepare to serve and connect students with local career opportunities. Our tourism work brings visitors into the shops, restaurants, and places to stay that help our economy thrive.
Behind this progress are people willing to invest their time, resources, and trust in Jones County. Thank you to our public partners, Chamber members and Premier Members, sponsors, volunteer boards, staff, and their families.
We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and ready to keep building on it.
Keep that progress going: support a local business, make a connection, and stay involved.
