Advantages
The Mississippi Advantage
Mississippi provides the perfect environment for growth-oriented businesses looking to expand or relocate. Our state’s unique benefits are evident through our incentives and tax advantages, our consistently pro-business state leadership, and the track record of success businesses have found in our state.
Pro-Business
It’s no secret successful businesses lead to thriving communities. That’s why Mississippi’s leadership works to keep taxes low, strengthen infrastructure, bolster workforce training programs and support the state’s growing business community.
Right to Work
Mississippi is a right-to-work state, with the third-lowest union membership rate in the nation. These market factors combine to make Mississippi an aggressive manufacturing competitor, maintaining a high percentage of manufacturing jobs at 12.3 percent.
Perfectly Located
Mississippi is within one day’s drive of 55 percent of U.S. businesses and major population centers. The state is located on the Gulf of Mexico, centrally positioned within the Americas, with deepwater ports providing convenient access to global markets.
Skilled Workforce
Mississippi is known for its motivated, highly productive workforce. Our community college system, recently rated the nation’s best, provides customized training opportunities to advance workforce skills. Our universities offer access to collaborative research partnerships while preparing students with the skills needed for success in today’s fast-evolving global economy.
Team Approach
MDA takes a holistic approach to fostering industry growth and considers all factors that contribute to a company’s success. We work with local economic developers, state leadership and private industry to offer businesses the support they need to find an ideal site, apply for necessary permits, and hire skilled and productive workers.
Custom Solutions
Mississippi has a proven track record in projects of all sizes across industry sectors. Our team provides both immediate and long-term solutions to today’s companies. Whether it’s sharing best practices or developing customized solutions, our professional developers work to ensure every project’s success.
National Rankings
See the top reasons to do business in Mississippi.
Shovel-ready Site Program
Area Development, 2018
Favorable General Regulatory Environment
Area Development, 2018
Economic Growth Potential
Business Facilities, 2018
Purchasing Power Based On Real Value of a $100
The Tax Foundation, 2018
Most Improved Economic Development Policies
Area Development, 2018
Leading Workforce Development Programs
Area Development, 2018
Best Business Climate
Business Facilities, 2018
Foreign Trade Zone Activity (Exports)
Business Facilities, 2018
Overall Cost of Doing Business
Area Development, 2018
Governor in U.S. For Fiscal Management,
Cato Institute, 2018
For Cooperative & Responsive State Government
2018
Economic Growth Potential
Business Facilities, 2018