Untapped Opportunity

Mighty Mississippi

Discover untapped opportunity in a state with low costs, access to key markets, streamlined regulations and hardworking, welcoming people.

Welcome to Mighty Mississippi

Hard to spell, easy for business

Mississippi takes pride in being a land of doers–a place with talent and character. Need a diverse set of skills? We’ve got it. Low cost of doing business? Check. Quick and easy business setup? Opportunity abounds. As tricky as it may be to spell, Mississippi makes doing business simple. With less red tape and bureaucracy, companies know anything they need is right here in the Magnolia State. It’s how we stay so Mighty.

  • diverse set of skills
  • low costs
  • quick and easy business set-up
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Why Mississippi

Room and resources to grow

Mississippi offers businesses the freedom to build something new. Whether your business is tech or forestry, aerospace or life sciences, in Mississippi you’ll have the natural and technological resources to start or accelerate your business.

02
Why Mississippi

100% people-powered

Mississippi wouldn’t work without the talented workforce that is the backbone of our successful businesses. The pipeline is strong too, with a network of community colleges, workforce development resources and 37 colleges and universities producing innovations that continue to change the face of industries.

03
Why Mississippi

More value, less stress

Cut through the red tape and ditch the high price tags. Here, you’ll find low business costs and housing prices that are 40% lower than the national average. Mississippi ranks in the top 10 states for overall cost of doing business, meaning more money in your pocket to spend on the things you care about.

04
Why Mississippi

Be there in a jiffy in Mississippi

With an infrastructure that includes the I-10, I-20 and 155 corridor, three international airports and access to waterways on every side, Mississippi can transport you – or your products – from point A to point B in no time.

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Why Mississippi

Streamlined business setup

Thanks to hundreds of available sites and properties, high value incentive programs and excellent infrastructure, businesses thrive here. Plus, our state offers a truly streamlined and efficient regulatory environment — in fact, one of the top 10 favorable environments in the U.S. In Mississippi, whether you’re looking for a land permit or available sites, our team is here to help you at every stage of the site selection process.

Who’s Here

Our Mighty Employers

Some of the most well-known and influential companies call Mississippi home. With businesses like Nissan, Toyota, Amazon, Tyson and Raytheon covering a variety of industries, you’ll easily find your place in the Magnolia State.

How We Can Help

MDA stands ready to assist you at every stage of the site- selection process. Our team specializes in advising businesses and site selectors in three key areas:

Speed to Market

Based on your project requirements, we’ll deliver an aggressive, yet realistic, timeline to get your business online.

Risk Mitigation

We’ll work with you to provide the information and resources you need to make sound business decisions with as little risk as possible.

Bottom Line

We’ll work with applicable candidates on hard costs, connecting you with partners and vendors and delivering an incentive, grant or rebate package that fits your project.

Contact

Ready to see where Mighty Mississippi can take you? Contact the Mississippi Development Authority to learn more.

Chief Economic Development Officer
Bill Cork

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