More than 50 diverse enterprises capitalize on the positive business climate in Corinth and Alcorn County, enjoying the advantages of excellent transportation links, economical operating costs, affordable sites, and a substantial trained workforce.

Major areas of business activity are:

Caterpillar Corporation

• Paper and fiber products
• Wood products and millwork
• Vinyl products
• Publishing and printing
• Packaging containers
• Industrial equipment
• Fasteners
• Precision machining and metalworking
• Machine products and fasteners
• Diesel engine remanufacturing
• Furniture and cabinetry
• Fabrics and apparel
• Electronic and communications equipment
• Construction and paving materials
• Health-care services
• Agriculture and timber production

See a complete listing of the more businesses and industries in the Alcorn County area.

Major Employers

Ayrshire Electronics, Inc.
Contract manufacturer of printed circuit boards and electronic equipment
182 employees

Ayrshire Electronics

Caterpillar, Inc.
Engine remanufacturer
670 employees

CM Solutions, Inc.
Contract manufacturer of electronics equipment
110 employees

Kimberly-Clark Corporation: Corinth Nonwovens
Manufacturer of nonwoven fabrics from plastic pellets
320 employees

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Kimberly-Clark Corporation: Corinth Professional Products Mill
Manufacturer of paper-based products for commercial health, hygiene, and productivity applications
137 employees

Magnolia Regional Health Center
Clinic and hospital serving six counties in northeastern Mississippi
1,200 employees

Mississippi Polymers, Inc.
Producer of PVC film and sheeting, laminates, and PVC-coated woven materials

Packaging Corporation of America
Producer of containerboard for packaging products
500 employees (Counce, TN)

Agribusiness and Forestry

Crop and livestock production, timber production, and businesses that support those enterprises make up a significant component of Alcorn County’s economy. About 540 farms totaling nearly 94,000 acres produce a wide range of products.

Timber is the number one commodity produced, followed by corn and soybeans. In 2009, cash receipts from production of soybeans, corn, cotton, and other crops totaled $15.4 million; from timber, $7 million; and from cattle and calves, $1.8 million.

The Alliance is actively involved with the county’s agricultural industry. It supports the annual Alliance Ag/Forestry Tour that showcases the variety of agricultural operations in the county, and it participates in the heavily attended annual Wildlife Tasting Supper. The Alliance also offers four agricultural scholarships each year to graduating students enrolling in college in a field related to agriculture.