M3 Region Workforce

Northwest Mississippi is the fastest growing part of the Memphis metro area. Savvy businesses have discovered a positive and dynamic business environment within one of the most advantageous locations in the global supply chain. Low cost of living and a highly valued quality of life are attracting thousands of new workers each year.

Northwest Mississippi is the home to a large workforce with a diverse skill set. The workforce is highly rated by employers and has been a key factor in attracting automotive manufacturers, such as Toyota, and advanced logistics operations. The workforce in the M3 area offers over 813,861 workers.

Advantages to the M3 Region Workforce include:

Workforce highly rated by existing employers
Union membership of less than 3% of the workforce
3% average absentee rate
5% turnover rate
State-sponsored custom training for little or no cost
Low unemployment and workers' compensation insurance rates
Comprehensive Workforce Data available through custom research by the M3 Alliance Partner
92% of workers report no employment barriers such as transportation, childcare or training need
Right to work state

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	M3 Region Workforce Northwest Mississippi is the fastest growing part of the Memphis metro area. Savvy businesses have discovered a positive and dynamic business environment within one of the most advantageous locations in the global supply chain. Low cost of living and a highly valued quality of life are attracting thousands of new workers each year. Northwest Mississippi is the home to a large workforce with a diverse skill set. The workforce is highly rated by employers and has been a key factor in attracting automotive manufacturers, such as Toyota, and advanced logistics operations. The workforce in the M3 area offers over 813,861 workers. Advantages to the M3 Region Workforce include: Workforce highly rated by existing employers Union membership of less than 3% of the workforce 3% average absentee rate 5% turnover rate State-sponsored custom training for little or no cost Low unemployment and workers' compensation insurance rates Comprehensive Workforce Data available through custom research by the M3 Alliance Partner 92% of workers report no employment barriers such as transportation, childcare or training need Right to work state Links for more information regarding the M3 Region workforce: Mississippi Labor force information State of Mississippi Department of Employer Security – Employer Services regarding workforce Labor – new hire reporting Mississippi Department of Employment Security Mississippi Labor Market Information Occupational Wages – Mississippi Unemployment Rates Occupational Employment Projections