CHOCTAW, Miss. — Brian Robinson currently works for the tribe as the Utility Engineer/Tribal Energy Manager and lives in Carthage, MS with his family. He has been an entrepreneur, having owned and operated Robinson Engineering, and has been the tribe’s General Manager for Choctaw Electrical Inc. for well over 20 years combined. He has his Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Mississippi State University, is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Mississippi, and certified as a Master Electrical by the International Code Council (ICC). Mr. Robinson has just recently received his NCCER National Registry credentials through NCCER’s National Craft Assessment and Certification Program through the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation (MCEF) and has successfully become a Curriculum Performance Evaluator. In addition, Mr. Robinson received his NCCER National Registry credentials through the National Craft Assessment and Certification Program. In addition to his current tribal duties, Mr. Robinson will be the new Instructor for NCCER Electrical classes beginning in 2020. The Office of Economic Development wants to congratulate Mr. Robinson on this well-deserved accomplishment for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
MBCI Offers NCCER Certification Training to Tribal EmployeesMBCI Offers NCCER Certification Training
CHOCTAW, Miss. -- The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, in partnership with East Central Community College, is offering classes to Tribal employees that will allow them to obtain NCCER Certification. The National Center for Construction Education and Research...
Economic Development Director Encourages Those Thinking of Starting a New Business in 2020 or 2021
CHOCTAW, Miss. -- Although the United States has seen a stagnant economy during much of 2020, the Director of Economic Development for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians says this is actually an advantageous climate for starting a new business. Director John...
Choctaw Fresh Produce Provides Assistance to Tribe During COVID-19
CHOCTAW, Miss. -- Choctaw Fresh Produce has stepped up to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic by delivering over 4,000 pounds of organic produce to Tribal members who were in quarantine. From May through July, the certified organic farm, which typically...
Mississippi Choctaws Receive Grant to Assist with Complete Broadband Coverage for Tribe
CHOCTAW, Miss. -- The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians recently was awarded a grant from First Nations Development Institute in the amount of $15,000. The grant is part of the Building Digital Technology Capacity in Native American Communities Project. "This grant...
Mississippi Choctaws Offering Wi-Fi Access in all Tribal Schools
CHOCTAW, Miss. -- In an effort to provide better access to technology for its students, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is now offering Wi-Fi at all Tribal school locations. This includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school on Tribal...
“Beyond Blue” Launches Nationally – Tribe Investing in Video Games, Future
CHOCTAW, Miss. -- The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has made an investment in the youth of the Tribe by becoming a financial partner in the recently released video game, Beyond Blue. The video game is available for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Apple Arcade and was...
Real Estate Program Updated as of May 5, 2020
The Tribe is under a State of Emergency by order of proclamation March 15, 2020. The Real Estate Program office is closed to the public. We will process Vehicle Affidavits on Mondays and Tuesdays between 9:00am – 3:00 pm.To coordinate, please contact Rhonda Steve at...
Mississippi Tribe Sees Opportunity in Luring Chinese Manufacturing
CHOCTAW, Miss -- For many domestic companies, the coronavirus has exacerbated troubles they were already having manufacturing in China, after the U.S. levied large import tariffs last year on Chinese-made goods. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians sees there might...
Tips on Building Professional Skills During the COVID-19 Quarantine
CHOCTAW, Miss. -- As most Americans are spending more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, it can bring a feeling of unease for many who are worried about the status of their jobs when restrictions are eased. However, this additional free time at home offers...
John Hendrix
Director of Economic Development
601.650.1607
[email protected]
Office of Economic Development
375 Industrial Road | STE 2
Choctaw, MS 39350
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