Welcome GreenTech Automotive, Inc.

Tunica County proudly welcomes GreenTech Automotive, Inc. (GTA), a US-based automotive manufacturer dedicated to developing and producing environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient vehicles. GTA's core values encompass green technology, affordability, and job creation.

GTA was founded in 2006 by accomplished entrepreneurs Terry McAuliffe and Charles Wang. Terry, Chairman of GTA, is recognized as one of America's leading political and business leaders, including his role as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. McAuliffe is committed to bringing manufacturing jobs back to America and revitalizing our automotive industry in the formation and development of GTA. He envisions and is working towards a new era where affordable and clean electric and hybrid electric vehicles travel the world's highways.

Charles Wang, CEO of GTA, is an accomplished capital markets attorney with extensive experience in capital formation on Wall Street and abroad. He has raised billions of dollars in international financing transactions and is highly regarded as a savvy businessman in both China and the US.

Together, these two accomplished business and political leaders are committed to making GTA a major automotive enterprise in the US and around the world. They are joined by a strong and growing dedicated leadership team in roduct design, manufacturing, marketing, and sales to carry out the company's mission; and supported by stakeholders in government, utilities, finance, and private enterprise committed to advancing green technologies.

Please visit www.wmgta.com for a listing of all current job openings.  Check back often as new positions are added frequently.

Vision Airlines Begins Service – Tunica To Destin, FL

Today Vision Airlines launched low-fare, nonstop air service between Tunica Airport (UTM) and the Northwest Florida International Airport in Destin/Ft. Walton Beach, FL (VPS). The airline will operate five flights a week to Destin, using a 30 passenger Dornier 328 turbo-prop aircraft. Parking will be free for passengers flying to and from the Tunica Airport.

Passengers flying from the Tunica Airport will also be able to connect through Destin/Ft. Walton Beach to Baton Rouge, LA and Las Vegas, NV.

“We’re excited to welcome Vision Airlines and residents of the Florida Panhandle to the Tunica family,” said Cliff Nash, Executive Director of the Tunica Municipal Airport. “This new partnership will open Tunica to a whole new audience and provide fast, low-cost service to a destination that Memphis and Tunica travelers love to visit.”

“This new partnership will make it easier than ever for visitors to experience all that Tunica has to offer, and Mid-South residents will benefit from increased choices when making their travel plans,” said Webster Franklin, President & CEO of the Tunica Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Vision Airlines recognizes the value of the Tunica destination, and we’re pleased to have them on board with us.”

Schedule: Effective June 2, 2011