FORGE has launched its first regional chapter of the organization, FORGE North Mississippi, billed as a collaborative effort between local businesses and community leaders committed to bringing the FORGE mission, along with all its initiatives, to area.

"Originally, FORGE stood for 'Family Organizations Recruiting Great Employees,' which highlighted the role of local, family-run, generational businesses working together to attract and retain talented employees," said FORGE executive director Melinda Lowe. "As we’ve grown and expanded our mission, we’ve chosen to focus less on the acronym and more on the strength of the word FORGE itself. It reflects our commitment to building a skilled workforce, creating opportunities for career readiness, and forging pathways to success in high-demand industries. While the acronym is no longer central to our identity, the values of community, workforce development, and empowerment continue to guide everything we do.

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