STARKVILLE, MS.- The 2016 Industry of the Year award has been given to C Spire on Thursday night from the the economic development arm of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership for the Mississippi-based telecom and technology company’s continuing support and investment in the country.
The award was presented during the Greater Starkville Development Partnership’s annual awards banquet, citing the company’s stellar business practices, community support and technology investment in the county.
C Spire was praised by local leaders for its support of economic development efforts, especially in Starkville, making it one of the first cities in Mississippi to receive gigabit speed Internet access, super HDTV and digital home phone service two years ago.
“As an organization responsible for encouraging businesses to locate or expand here, we appreciate C Spire’s vision, faith and trust with the investment of millions of dollars in infrastructure in our county,” said Wiseman. “C Spire is a great technology company and we appreciate the confidence they have shown in investing so heavily in our economic future.”
Wallace also mentioned the companies philanthropic and charitable efforts in the region, including education scholarship funds, corporate sponsorship and continuing support for numerous GSDP programs and activities, including the Committee of 100, the Blue Ribbon Resource Series and the Starkville Community Market.
