About The Mississippi Development Authority

The Mississippi Development Authority is the State of Mississippi’s lead economic and community development agency. More than 250 employees are engaged in providing services to businesses, communities and workers in the state.

The agency is organized into three groups, Economic Development, Asset Development and Administration and Financial Services. 

The Economic Development Group focuses its efforts in traditional business recruitment and retention, community development, tourism development and export development.

The Asset Development Group pursues innovative ways to develop unique Mississippi assets such as cultural heritage, natural resources and small town life styles.

The Administration and Financial Services Group oversees the agency's financial and administrative responsibilities and community development grant programs.