TOP TEN, AGAIN!03/03/2025
Tupelo Ranked Eighth in the Nation for Top Micropolitan 2024
The Tupelo region has been named to Site Selection magazine’s list of most active micropolitan areas for corporate facility investments in 2024. Tupelo ranked eighth in the nation among the 543 micropolitan areas designated by the United States Office of Management and Budget. Since 2005, this is the 15th time the Tupelo region has been named to the list.
“Twenty-twenty-four was a landmark year for economic development in Lee County, with nine new or expanding industries investing in our community”, said Tommie Lee Ivy, President of the Lee County Board of Supervisors. “Major projects from Ashley Furniture, Grammer, Exxel Outdoors, and Liebherr Logistics USA contribute to a diverse economy, creating 991 new jobs and $336 million in capital investment. We’re proud to be recognized by Site Selection for the strong partnerships that make these opportunities possible.”
In 2024, the Tupelo region announced 9 new and expanding industry projects during the year, including Ashley Furniture, Grammer, Exxel Outdoors, Amazon, and Liebherr Logistics USA, among others. The projects created over $336 million in new capital investment and over 991 new jobs.
“The Tupelo and Lee County community is dedicated to fostering a thriving business environment,” said CDF Board Chairman Charlie Kinney. “As a representative of our local business leaders, it is truly rewarding to be recognized for the achievements of our economic development efforts last year. Our ongoing focus is on retaining, developing, and attracting skilled talent to ensure the continued success and growth of our community.”
Micropolitan statistical areas, as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget, are urban clusters with a population between 10,000 and 49,999, including surrounding counties with strong economic ties to the core city.
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