Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters

Huntington Bank investing over $40.

Key points

• Huntington intends to designate its Tupelo Operations Center and the adjacent buildings as the Huntington Bank Business Park.
• The bank remarked the investment will modernize both the Tupelo Operations Center and downtown Tupelo Regional Headquarters with updated workspaces.
• The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance with site preparation and construction costs, along with backing through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program.
• Guest heavily favored to win re-election in Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District over Democrat, Libertarian challengers.
• The advanced maritime technology firm is investing almost $6.1 million and bringing 56 jobs to Hancock County.

Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters. By: Cass Rutledge – October 7, 2026. (From Huntington Bank Facebook).

Joseph Moss, Mississippi regional president for Huntington, remarked Tupelo has a proud history in financial services, and Huntington will build on that foundation with the scale, capabilities and local commitment to serve this region well into the future.

Huntington National Bank confirmed Wednesday an investment of more than $40 million to modernize its downtown Tupelo Regional Headquarters and Tupelo Operations Center, the anchor investment of the new Huntington Bank Business Park.

Joseph Moss, Mississippi regional president for Huntington, remarked in an official note that the investment sends a clear message that Huntington is committed to Tupelo, to Mississippi and to the residents who create the community robust.

"Our colleagues serve customers, support businesses and help communities grow every day, " Moss remarked. "We are investing in the places where that work happens and where our customers and clients connect with our teams. Tupelo has a proud history in financial services, and Huntington will build on that foundation with the scale, capabilities and local commitment to serve this region well into the future."

Notably, the bank remarked the investment will modernize both the Tupelo Operations Center and downtown Tupelo Regional Headquarters with updated workspaces. While renovations to the downtown location will feature a modernized branch, a community session space and expanded parking, productivity and lifestyle enhancements at the Operations Center include a new fitness center, updated health center and on-site café.

Governor Tate Reeves welcomed the news, noting that before entered public service he spent his career in finance so he understands the decision by Huntington.

"Tupelo has a long history in the financial services industry, and this investment positions the facility to serve Huntington well into the future while helping ensure the city remains an important center for financial services, " Reeves remarked.

Prashant Nateri, chief corporate operations officer for Huntington, remarked the bank is grateful to the State of Mississippi and the City of Tupelo for their partnership and leadership in advancing economic expansion and helping move this investment forward.

"The Tupelo Operations Center supports customers, colleagues and business partners across our footprint, and the talented team based here is essential to that work, " Nateri remarked. "By investing in modern spaces, expanded amenities and an exceptional workplace experience, we are investing in our individuals and helping ensure Tupelo remains a place where top talent can grow and thrive. We are proud of the team in Tupelo and excited regarding the future we are building together."

Huntington intends to designate its Tupelo Operations Center and the adjacent buildings as the Huntington Bank Business Park. As an anchor investor in the park, Huntington can support attract further investment and backing expansion, development and job creation throughout the broader business corridor.

Work on the project is underway, with renovations projected to continue in phases through mid-2027.

Huntington is the principal banking subsidiary of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Huntington is a top 10 U.S. Commercial bank serving consumers, businesses, corporations, municipalities and other organizations throughout the Midwest, South and Texas, with some businesses operating nationally. In February 2026, Huntington completed its partnership with Cadence Bank, a regional bank headquartered in Houston and Tupelo. The partnership expanded Huntington's presence throughout Texas and the South, adding more than 390 branches and bringing Huntington's total branch network to almost 1, 400 locations throughout 21 states.

In practice, the Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance with site preparation and construction costs, along with backing through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. The city of Tupelo and Lee County additionally are assisting with the project.

"MDA works to make sure companies have every reason to put capital to work in Mississippi, and this project does just that by bringing substantial private investment into an existing corporate operation in Tupelo, " remarked Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director PJ Waldrop. Regarding the Author(s).

Cass Rutledge is a law student at the University of Mississippi. A native of Madison, Mississippi, he now resides in Oxford with his wife, Julie. Business Cass Rutledge September 30, 2026. Mississippi 12th in U.S. For doing business in 2026.

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