September 2026
Press Releases
Welcome to The Community Development Foundation Media and Press Release page. If you are a member of the media, please contact us and ask to be placed on our Media Contact list.
Each Press Conference and Press Event will include a press packet with printed and digital media in it for your use. Below you will find a listing of recent press releases. Please select one for more information and a corresponding downloadable PDF of each announcement.
If you have any other questions about a press event, please contact Maddin Hutto at 662.842.4521, fax at 662.841.0693 or email her at mhutto@cdfms.org
Creating 70 jobs | $7.1 million in corporate investment
09/23/2026Raybern Foods, producer of heat-and-serve deli-style sandwiches, is expanding its operations in Shannon. The project represents a $7.1 million investment and will create 70 jobs. Raybern Foods’ expansion is driven by an increased demand for the company’s sandwich products and new customer contracts. To support its growth, the company is purchasing equipment to add new sandwich production lines.
Creating 125 jobs | $87 million in corporate investment
09/10/2026General Atomics is expanding once again in Shannon, continuing a long track record of investment in Lee County. The project represents a corporate investment of $87 million and will create 125 jobs.
