MISSISSIPPI RESOURCES

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

The Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program is an integral element of the Mississippi Development Authority. A private non-profit corporation - South Mississippi Contract Procurement Center, Inc. - operates the center in Biloxi. The MPTAP provides its services only to Mississippi businesses. The services are provided at NO CHARGE.

Their mission is to enhance national defense and economic development of the state of Mississippi by assisting Mississippi businesses in obtaining federal, state, local government and commercial contracts.

A complete list of MDA programs

A complete list of business resources

Business Assistance Centers

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

Mississippi Enterprise for Technology - 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.

Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission - Functions as the county's Economic Development Authority, Port Authority, and Airport Authority, as well as operates Port Bienville Industrial Park, Port Bienville Railroad and Stennis International Airport/Airpark.

FEDERAL RESOURCES

Small Business Administration - the main site offers an enormous variety of resources – below are direct links to just two:

Free on-line training

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