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Business  |  Spencer Ritchie  • 
January 11, 2023

Federal Trade Commission proposes ban on noncompete agreements

The announcement of the proposed regulation is the first step in the FTC’s rulemaking process. You may have heard it said, incorrectly, that noncompete agreements aren’t worth the paper on which they are printed. In reality, such agreements—which restrict employees from competing for business with their employer during and/or after their employment—are, in Mississippi and…
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
January 11, 2023

Schloop, a startup, sustainable footwear manufacturer, opening in Meridian

The company will use renewable energy, recycled materials, advanced molding and shoe recycling technologies. They’re hiring. The Mississippi Development Authority has announced that Shloop, a startup footwear manufacturer, is opening a sustainable manufacturing facility in Meridian. The project is a $9 million investment and will create 56 jobs.  “Shloop is another fantastic example of a Mississippi-grown company…