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Mississippi economic development organizations

There are 123 economic development organizations in Mississippi. Combined, these Mississippian economic development organizations employ 833 people, earn more than $147 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $314 million.
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Types of economic development organizations in Mississippi

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Economic development organizations
 
123
 
$146,762,911
Urban development organizations
 
53
 
$81,705,892
Convention centers and visitor bureaus
 
2
 
$3,828,975
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Economic development organizations by major Mississippi cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Jackson, MS
 
39
 
$9,761,801
Gulfport
 
11
 
$37,453,481
Hattiesburg
 
10
 
$6,868,159
Memphis, TN
 
6
 
$1,657,562
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Job trends for Mississippi economic development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
24
1-10
 
30
11-25
 
5
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of economic development organizations in Mississippi

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
34
$250k to $1M
 
27
$1M to $5M
 
9
$5M to $25M
 
5
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of economic development organizations in Mississippi

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East Central Planning and Development District (ECPDD)

East Central Planning and Development District serves nine counties and thirty-one municipalities, providing a wide range of technical assistance and services to help promote economic growth and to provide better job opportunities in Newton, Mississippi.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$25.7m
Employees
128
EIN
64-0468881
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southwest Mississippi Planning and

Southwest Mississippi Planning provides economic development, grant writing, and services for the elderly in Natchez, MS.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$15.3m
Employees
73
EIN
64-0579795
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD)

The mission of Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District is to change lives and improve communities.
Revenue
$34.4m
Assets
$45.2m
Employees
274
EIN
64-0441554
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Three Rivers Planning & Development District

We are organization formed by local government entities and business leaders to promote overall economic development, foster responsible short- and long-term community planning, and aid general civic, social, and economic development.
Revenue
$28.1m
Assets
$51.5m
Employees
132
EIN
64-0507939
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northeast Mississippi Planning and Development District (NEMPDD)

NEMPDD accomplishes its mission by providing needed technical assistance and information enabling the region's public and private sectors to reach their growth potential.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$31.5m
Employees
48
EIN
64-0508775
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Development Foundation

The organization's mission is to diversify and stregthen our economic mix through business retention, expansion, and attraction. Improve our human capital through workforce skills, and leadership training.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$32.3m
Employees
0
EIN
64-0256085
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Golden Triangle Development Link

A voluntary organization promoting economic growth through industrial, commercial and community development in Columbus-Lowndes County, West Point, Clay County, Starkville and Oktibbeha County.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
16
EIN
64-0387161
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Area Development Partnership (ADP)

The ADP is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for citizens of the Greater Hattiesburg Area through community and economic development.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
17
EIN
57-0884979
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Desoto County Economic Development Council

Desoto County Council recruits industry, and expanded business in Desoto County, while assisting educational-industry partnerships.
Revenue
$878.1k
Assets
$674.2k
Employees
6
EIN
64-0616656
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Panola Partnership

Panola Partnership, Inc. is organized to encourage, foster, and stimulate the growth of commerce; to advertise and bring into favorable notice the opportunities, possibilities, and resources of Panola county, Mississippi and its municipalities.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
6
EIN
64-0509626
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Alliance

To provide unified leadership for sustaining and enchancing economic development and a better quality of life for all citizens.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
6
EIN
64-0851107
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Greater Starkville Development Partnership

Greater Starkville Development Partnership fosters economic and community development, enhances the quality of life, and promotes tourism in Starkville, MS.
Revenue
$989.8k
Assets
$934.8k
Employees
6
EIN
64-0940280
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Stone County Economic Development PTR

Stone County ED promotes business and tourism while supporting community infrastructure as well as industry development.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
2
EIN
64-0926297
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Hattiesburg Tourism Commission

Hattiesburg Tourism Commission promotes the city's vibrant culture, connects visitors to local attractions, and boosts economic impact through strategic marketing and partnerships.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
8
EIN
64-0798251
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cooperation Jackson

Cooperation Jackson supports the development of Mississippi worker-owned cooperatives through economic development.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
7
EIN
47-1153202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jackson County Economic Development Foundation

Jackson County Economic Development Foundation unifies planning, development, and marketing to improve economic opportunities in Mississippi by retention, expansion, and recruitment.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
3
EIN
64-0838516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wilkinson County Industrial Development Authority

The Wilkinson County Industrial Development Authority (ICIDA) is a non-profit organization located in Woodville, Mississippi that works to promote industrial development in Wilkinson County through the development of an industrial park.
Revenue
$15.8m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
0
EIN
72-1341516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mississippi Association of Cooperatives

Mississippi Association of Cooperatives aids small farmers and promotes cooperative development for economically depressed rural communities in the state.
Revenue
$973.9k
Assets
$846.9k
Employees
15
EIN
64-0516373
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Downtown Jackson Partners

Downtown Jackson Partners enhances downtown Jackson's economic development, aesthetic appearance, and safety in a 65-block business improvement district.
Revenue
$782.9k
Assets
$767.3k
Employees
2
EIN
64-0840093
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Innovate Mississippi

Innovate Mississippi drives technology-based economic development, offering support and tailored services to enhance business growth for technology-focused companies in the state.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
16
EIN
64-0901569
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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