Success Stories

Innovation, vision and cooperation are key components of Camgian’s success in Starkville.

“The Greater Starkville Development Partnership has played a pivotal role in Camgian’s success.  GSDP supported and assisted Camgian in obtaining incentives and funding required for the acquisition of the Cypress Semiconductor’s Design Center assets and personnel, keeping valuable jobs in Starkville with an economic impact in excess of $3.5 million annually.  GSDP was also vital in facilitating the grant which funded Camgian’s expansion to their 12,000-square-foot state of the art corporate headquarters located in the Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park.

Camgian Microsystems is a leader in developing advanced electronic technologies and solutions.  From microcontrollers to Systems-on-a-Chip (SoC), Camgian engineers are pioneering leading-edge innovations that are enabling a new generation of low power, high performance wireless electronic systems and products for the defense, security and industrial markets.  Camgian, a HUBZone-certified small business, is headquartered in Starkville, MS with division offices located in Maitland, FL and Dulles, VA.”

For SemiSouth Laboratories, the location had it all: proximity to a major research university and a skilled labor pool

“SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc. was founded in July, 2000, by Mississippi State University current faculty member, Dr. Michael S. Mazzola and former faculty member Dr. Jeffrey B. Casady.  The company’s focus is a power semiconductor company, to develop and commercialize high-efficiency, advanced-technology, silicon carbide power transistors, diodes, and electrical circuits.  One of only a few companies in the world with this expertise, SemiSouth has taken advantage of the proximity to the largest College of Engineering in the state of Mississippi, East Mississippi Community College, and the forward-thinking collegiate setting to attract personnel for growth.  In addition to the significant resources of Mississippi State, being within a five hour drive of major universities such as Auburn, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, LSU, and Alabama, Starkville’s emerging high-tech industries in semiconductor materials, semiconductor design, and power semiconductor manufacturing have blossomed.  SemiSouth has grown to nearly 100 employees as of 2011, and has recruited talent from Starkville and around the world to serve its global customer base.  SemiSouth’s customers, who regularly visit its Starkville facility, include major solar inverter, aerospace, automotive, and power supply customers from Europe, Asia, and North America.”

For Flexsteel Industries, Inc., the GSDP works closely with existing industry

“The Greater Starkville Development Partnership was instrumental in bringing about the purchase of the existing production facilities. During the last 26 years the GSDP has worked with Flextseel to expand facilities, widen industrial access roads, install “green” lighting and provide skills training for employees. GSDP helps industries stay abreast of local and state issues and opportunities through its Industry Roundtable.

Flexsteel Industries Inc., a manufacturer of fine upholstered furniture, was founded in Dubuque, Iowa in 1893. The corporate office is located in Dubuque and the stock is publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange. The commercial seating division began in 1985 in Starkville and presently has 200 employees.”