Living here
Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates89%
College graduates20.5%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
The ADP
Area Development Partnership (ADP) is the regional chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Greater Hattiesburg, MS. It positions itself as a hub for thriving businesses and provides information on economic development, business assistance, site selection, taxes and incentives, and community development.
region
Southern Mississippi Planning & Dev. Dis
SMPDD is a regional planning and development district serving 15 counties and 38 municipalities in South Mississippi, connecting individuals, businesses, and industries to agencies that provide help and funding for seniors and disabled, job seekers resources, business loan programs, economic development and community development tools, and technical assistance and planning.
state
Electric Power Associations of Mississippi
Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi is the unified voice of Mississippi Electric Cooperatives. The page lists 841878 members, 26 electric cooperatives, 98272 miles of energized line, and 3395 employees.
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Entergy Mississippi Economic Development
Mississippi Economic Development is the Entergy Mississippi division providing business and economic development contacts for Mississippi; the page lists regional staff and contact details.
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Mississippi Economic Dev Council
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) serves as the voice for economic development and chamber stakeholders and professionals across Mississippi.
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Tennessee Valley Authority Sites & Buildings
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages in TVA's seven-state region, with site selection services and incentives for businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes