Business Resources

Gulf Coast Business Council – The Gulf Coast Business Council is a strong voice of business on public policy issues of importance to the Mississippi Gulf Coast region. Through leadership and collaboration on targeted strategic issues, it promotes and advances the economic vitality and quality of life in our region.

Gulf Coast SCORE – The Gulf Coast Chapter of SCORE (Service Corps Of Retired Executives) offers free one-on-one counseling – including Cyber Counseling – workshops and resources.

Mississippi Development Authority – oversees a wide array of programs to assist established businesses and encourage new ones.

Mississippi Small Business Development Center – a partnership program with SBA, provides free help to Mississippi businesses.

Mississippi Enterprise for Technology (MSET) – MSET is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to creating high-skill, high-wage jobs in Mississippi. MSET taps the scientific and technical assets of the state to promote industrial growth, stimulate new business start-ups, and attract companies to Mississippi. MSET is a joint effort of the Mississippi Development Authority, NASA and Mississippi’s universities.

Mississippi Economic Development Council – The Mississippi Economic Development Council serves as the voice for Mississippi’s economic/community development and chamber of commerce professionals and their constituencies. Through collaboration with other local, state and national entities, MEDC establishes and advocates Mississippi’s economic and community development agenda.

Electric Power Associations of MS – The Economic Development Department of the Electric Power Associations of Mississippi has recently launched a new website. It allows site selectors and potential industrial clients to select and view buildings and sites in Mississippi utilizing Google Earth based on the user’s search criteria. The site also includes important information about incentives, demographics, education and government in Mississippi, along with interactive national, regional and local maps with overlays.

Mississippi Power – Commercial Development Resources – Mississippi Power recognizes the significant contributions of small businesses in our communities in southeast Mississippi. The company offers programs to support the start-up, expansion and retention of small businesses by providing business incentives, site information, demographics, energy management consultation and other services. Our representatives act as a catalyst to connect small business owners with area resources to generate successful growth.

Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District – Has the mission of identifying and capitalizing on the development potentials of the 15 southern Mississippi Counties. Website contains extensive data and links to a wide scope of departments, including Workforce Development, Business Development, and Geographic and Mapping Information.

The Mississippi Energy Institute would like for every available energy job in the state to be filled. To get there, the think tank has launched getonthegridms.com, a website designed to get those interested in technical and professional occupations in the energy sector connected to the places and people who can help.

Mississippi Secretary of State
Mississippi State Tax Commission

Small Business Administration – Anything you might want to know about small businesses and making them successful, including marketing, plans, health insurance and franchises. A site where you can network with other small business owners and get advice on starting, growing and managing your business. SBA’s suite of tools can help you at any stage of your business venture. From initial counseling and business planning to contracting with the government and finding seminars to grow your business – there’s something for every entrepreneur to get the help they need. Let us help you find what you’re looking for today.

The Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) – Assists women in achieving their dreams and improving their communities by helping them start and run successful businesses, regardless of social or financial disadvantage, race, ethnicity or business background.

IRS Small Business Start-up Information – All you’ll need to know about your business and taxes.

Federal Business Opportunities – Information on thousands of active federal opportunities of various government agencies.

Doing Business with NASA – The site for NASA Stennis Space Center procurement.

NASA Acquisition Forecast – update of expected contract opportunities, or classes of contract opportunities, for each fiscal year. The forecast consolidates anticipated procurements (in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold) at each NASA Center with the aim of increasing industries’ advance knowledge of NASA requirements and to enhance competition.

Doing Business with the Navy – The NAVSUP Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is the small business advocate committed to maximizing procurement opportunities for small businesses and minority-serving educational institutions in support of SECNAV goals to identify and develop small businesses that can support the NAVSUP mission and the Navy-Marine Corps force for tomorrow.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur Assist – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s website contains a number of informational and educational tools for entrepreneurs and small businesses.