Golden Triangle Development LINK

The GTR LINK is proud to sponsor the Appalachian Regional Commission’s annual conference.

Strong partnerships and shared ideas are the foundation of economic development, and events like this bring leaders together to discuss strategies, opportunities, and solutions that strengthen communities across the Appalachian region.

We are excited to support these important conversations happening right here in Mississippi.

The Golden Triangle Development LINK is proud to announce the appointment of Meryl Fisackerly as President and Chief Executive Officer.

Over the past seven years, Meryl has served the LINK in multiple leadership roles, helping drive economic growth and investment across the Golden Triangle region. We are excited for the future of the organization under her leadership and look forward to continuing the momentum happening across Clay, Lowndes, and Oktibbeha counties.

Read the full release below.

Golden Triangle Development LINK Names Meryl Fisackerly as President and CEO LINK Board promotes respected regional leader The Executive Committee of the Golden Triangle Development LINK announced today that Meryl Fisackerly has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The appointment follows the departure of Iain Vasey, who stepped down from....

The Golden Triangle Development LINK is now hiring a Director of Business Retention and Expansion to help support the companies that call the Golden Triangle home and ensure they continue to grow and thrive.

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Great meeting this week with Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves as LINK CEO Iain Vasey, COO Meryl Fisackerly, and Board Chair Bain Nickels discussed the future of economic development in the GTR.

Another big win for the Golden Triangle community.

Firehawk Aerospace’s new facility in Lowndes County represents more than an investment—it’s new jobs, expanded opportunities, and continued growth for our region.

We’re excited to see projects like this take shape and further strengthen our local economy.

https://gtrlink.org/firehawk-opens-636-acre-rocket-system-integration-facility-in-mississippi/

Firehawk Opens 636-Acre Rocket System Integration Facility in Mississippi Firehawk Aerospace announced the opening of its 636-acre rocket system integration facility in Crawford, Mississippi on March 31, 2026, expanding the company’s U.S. manufacturing footprint and strengthening domestic capacity for rocket propulsion systems and energetics production. The opening of t...