Business Resources
Mississippi Development Authority
Works in patternship with Jackson County Chamber of Commerce to help new and existing businesses become successful.
Employment Training Division receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Labor to administer the Job Training Partnership Act in Mississippi.
Jackson County Economic Development Foundation
Private 501(c)3 development corporation.
Established in 1993 to address the economic development needs of Jackson County.
Provide financial assistance and incentives information to potential businesses.
Gulf Coast Business Council
Lobbying group formed after Hurricane Katrina to fight for recovery issues that benefit South Mississippi.
Pascagoula Main Street Association
Supports local business community by sponsoring local events that attract people to the city.
Ocean Springs Main Street Association
Supports local business community by sponsoring local events that attract people to the city.
Moss Point Main Street Association
Supports local business community by sponsoring local events that attract people to the city.
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
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SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business"
Nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education.
For more information about local business counseling and workshops, visit www.scoregulfport.org.
Jackson County Port Authority
Small Business Administration
Mississippi Small Business Development Center
Mississippi Contract Procurement Center
Gulf Coast Business Technology Center
Jackson County Small Business Incubator