Mississippi Development Authority Department Directory
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Minority & Small Business
MDA strives for economic development in Mississippi by connecting minority- and women-owned businesses with a strong network of support, educational resources, financial programs and technical assistance.
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Entrepreneur Center
As a bureau within MDA’s Minority & Small Business Division, The Entrepreneur Center team fosters the spirit of entrepreneurialism throughout Mississippi. We help new and existing start-ups and entrepreneurs find the resources to build the skills they need for success.
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Business Research & Workforce Development
Our Business Research & Workforce Development team supports the state’s businesses by providing a variety of marketing, information and technical assistance programs to our Mississippi industries.
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Business Recruitment and Expansion
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International Trade and Investment
The International Trade and Investment team provides Mississippi companies with business training and technical support to improve their international prospects. The team also sponsors a variety of international trade missions.
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Energy & Natural Resources
Our Energy & Natural Resources team works with companies across the state to ensure energy sector growth through energy efficiency programs and workforce development, energy projects and policy development and energy data and security.
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Community and Rural Development
The Community and Rural Development team strengthens communities by helping them identify, develop and promote their unique assets to enhance quality of life.
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Community Incentives
The Community Incentives team works to create strong, vibrant communities by assisting with loan and grant qualification, public infrastructure repair and improvement and affordable housing.
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CLAW Forestry locating sawmill operations in Southwest Mississippi
CLAW Forestry creating over 130 direct jobs Company investing nearly $200 million in sawmill Jackson, Miss. (April 27, 2022) – […]
Southern Pipe and Supply consolidating operations in Meridian
Company to create 20 new jobs and retain 275 Project represents corporate investment of more than $25 million Southern Pipe […]
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