Mighty Mississippi Grow Your Business in Mississippi International Trade & Investment Entrepreneurship & Innovation Minority and Small Business Menu Community Development Training HOME / COMMUNITY RESOURCES / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ASPIRE bridges the gap in Mississippi communities What if economic developers could play a part in building the resiliency of their own communities, while creating support for their own fiscal efforts? Through ASPIRE Mississippi, organizations gain critical knowledge in community and economic development and develop strategic, coordinated efforts involving all stakeholders to build more vibrant municipalities and counties. Learn about how to apply below. QUICK LINKS Apply to ASPIRE Mississippi FEATURED VIDEO ASPIRE Mississippi Testimonials Hear from previous participants about their experiences with ASPIRE Mississippi See All Videos Play Video FAST FACTS Fast Facts 340 students from Panola County Schools participated in “Made in Panola,” a county-wide job fair featuring a session teaching necessary skills for the workplace. Legendary talk-show host, speaker, philanthropist and TV personality Oprah Winfrey calls Kosciusko, Mississippi home. $500,000 expansion project by a local company created 10 additional jobs after completion of an ASPIRE project to stabilize a nearby ditch from soil erosion Contact Ready to see where Mighty Mississippi can take you? Contact the Mississippi Development Authority to learn more. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Chance McDavid Email Me Phone: 601.359.2659 Contact Us NEWSLETTER Get the latest from Mississippi Want to stay in-the-know on the latest announcements and updates? Sign up to receive news from the Mississippi Development Authority. NAME(REQUIRED) FIRST LAST EMAIL(REQUIRED) SUBJECT(REQUIRED) Please Select I'm a site selector or business I'm a Mississippi-based business I'm interested in moving to Mississippi Contact Information P. O. Box 849 Jackson, MS 39205 Phone: (601) 359-3449 Toll-Free: (800) 360-3323 Grow Your Business in Mississippi Entrepreneurship & Innovation International Trade & Investment Minority and Small Business Contact Us Full Menu © 2021 MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. | PRIVACY POLICY | TRANSPARENCY We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Accept All