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C&W Embroidery expanding in Alcorn County

By: Frank Corder - February 16, 2023

The company is investing $2.4 million in their Mississippi operation and adding 32 new jobs.

C&W Embroidery is one of the nation’s largest contract embroidery firms. Its parent company, C&W Companies, is a family-owned business.

On Thursday, the company announced that it is expanding its C&W Embroidery operations in Alcorn County, Mississippi. The company’s expansion represents a $2.4 million corporate investment that will create 32 new jobs.

C&W Embroidery specializes in the embroidery, screen printing and digital printing of logos on apparel, headwear and footwear. To accommodate future growth, the company is constructing an approximately 15,000-square-foot building on the Alcorn County property, renovating existing buildings and investing in new equipment.

C&W Companies Owner and Vice-President Will Carnell said in a statement that the company has experienced significant growth coming out of the pandemic and the capital investment and expansion plan will continue to drive future growth, profitability, and community development.

“Our people are the key to our success, and we look forward to adding to our talented workforce,” Carnell said. “We appreciate the partnership with the [Mississippi Development Authority] and look forward to working with this team on future economic and community development projects.”

Governor Tate Reeves welcomed the news of the company’s expansion in the Corinth/Alcorn County area.

“We’re committed to providing businesses like C&W Embroidery with the supportive economic climate necessary to continue growing, expanding, and achieving further success. Mississippi is open for business,” Reeves said.

C&W Embroidery’s customers include Nike, Johnnie-O, Carhartt, Outdoor Cap, UniFirst and more than 50 colleges and universities. The Company has the ability to embroider on a variety of garments, including, polos/knits, caps, jackets, sweatshirts/fleece, pants, bags & totes, golf bags, uniforms, blankets, vinyl panels and fabric swatches.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com