Mississippi Development Authority
www.mississippi.org
 
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.
 

Job Training Partnership Act  

 
Public-private sector alliance.
Provide job training and employment opportunities for young workers and unskilled adults.
Provides retraining and employment assistance for laid-off workers in Mississippi.
 
 
Workforce Investment Act of 1998
 
Established in 1998.
Provides work force preparation.
 
State Occupational Information and Coordinating Committee
 
 
Provides labor market information services.
 
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
www.portofpascagoula.com
 
Small Business Administration
www.sba.gov
 
Mississippi Small Business Development Center
www.olemiss.edu/depts/umsbdc/
Mississippi Contract Procurement Center
www.mscpc.com
 
Gulf Coast Business Technology Center
www.gcbtc.org