On Thursday, it was announced that Mississippi is investing nearly $1 million in various site developments throughout the state.
The $993,250 made available through the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is intended to assist local economic development entities in their efforts to spur growth by attracting new industries to shovel-ready sites.
Those awarded funding include:
- Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission – $50K for clearing and grubbing 10 acres at Stennis International TechPark.
- Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission – $50K for clearing and grubbing 10 acres at Port Bienville Industrial Park.
- Leake County Board of Supervisors – $50K for clearing and grubbing 40 acres at Leake County Business Park.
- Pearl River County Board of Supervisors – $50K for constructing a road into Pearl River County Technology Park.
- Washington County Economic Alliance – $12.5K for updating environmental due diligence at 61 and 82 Leland Industrial Park.
- Pearl River County Board of Supervisors – $250K for wastewater system improvements and a geotechnical investigation at Pearl River County Industrial Park.
- Scott County Board of Supervisors – $118.25K for environmental due diligence at Wooten Industrial Site.
- Winston County Economic Development District Partnership – $162.5K for environmental due diligence at Winston County Industrial Park.
MDA awarded the grant funds through its Site Development Grant Program.
“Through our vast offering of available sites, we signal to the world that Mississippi is open for business and takes a proactive stance when it comes to ensuring businesses are up and running in record time,” MDA executive director Bill Cork said. “Together with these communities, MDA is facilitating swift and successful launches for companies locating at these shovel-ready locations.”
