Why has the "Sunbelt boom" mostly passed Mississippi by?

[annie_himself]

Originally Posted by SonofDixie

Valid point.

However, try being from the coastal Carolina. We have a serious infestation problem. It's to the point that I've had yankees comment on my accent in my hometown. I've traveled to Mississippi a lot - been to Jackson, Tupelo, Oxford, Natchez, and through plenty of other small towns. It's a wonderful place with wonderful people. You guys will want to keep your little slice of heaven for as long as you can. Hopefully your culture will never be threatened. Luckily for y'all, there's not nearly as much invadable coastline.

Disclaimer: I have no issues with slow, steady, controlled growth.

Metro New Orleans is growing..

[John Ryder]

its hard for a company to want to come into our state when the state is full of a Uneducated workforce, sad but true... i worked hard to get a office and IT admin job, i was a triple major and didnt go into that field, worked hard and now i just work stressful not so much sweat of the brow, many businesses have trouble finding smart enough people to do the work needed, i witnessed it when newcorp came to town trying to hire people for there call center and CSR or CCR's positions !!!!!

[Chris Balducci]

The "Sunbelt Boom" has turned into a "Sunbelt Bust"!