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The Moss Point Main Street Association provides diverse, inclusive leadership to stimulate the economic vitality of the historic downtown, urban renewal districts, and commercial areas of the city. Contact Sue Wright, Executive Director, at 228-217-3277 or msuewright@gmail.com.
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City of Moss Point Mission Statement
"Building a sustainable Moss Point through progressive leadership, fiscal transparency, and public safety while enhancing the quality of life through equity, economic growth, and diversity."
Initiated in 1980 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Main Street Center provides a framework and leads a national network to support member communities revitalize their historic districts.
Mississippi Main Street and the Moss Point Main Street Association utilize the "Main Street Approach" for local initiatives by leveraging local assets - from cultural or architectural heritage to local enterprises and community pride. The comprehensive strategy fosters incremental improvements in four broad areas - design, economic restructuring, promotion, and organization.
Sue Wright, Executive Director of the Moss Point Main Street Association can assist with historic tax credits for commercial development and other preservation efforts. Contact Sue at 228-217-3277 or email msuewright@gmail.com.
The Comprehensive Plan is a policy framework that guides the city's development and describes the community's vision for the future.
The Comprehensive Plan takes a long-range perspective on the physical, social, and economic health of the city and establishes the basis for zoning and development regulations.
City Profile
The Downtown Renewal Plan is published in the informational tab to the left. It provides a current profile of the city's trade area.
A document link to the demographic and market data report, Moss Point Profile, is available on this page under Documents.
Moss Point's downtown waterfront is a business, residential, and recreational jewel. Citizens and visitors alike can enjoy beautiful views, shops, and plentiful waterfront activities including nature trails, boardwalks, and parks along the river.
Active revitalization plans implementing new downtown housing choices, recreational amenities, shopping, dining, and entertainment are in progress.
Active partnerships with real estate agents and developers have led to engaged partnerships to attract new residents, businesses, attractions, and amenities.
The Pascagoula and Escatawpa Rivers and their "Blueway" systems are just the beginning of rich natural resources in the City of Moss Point.
Visit the Pascagoula River Audubon Center for an orientation and hands-on experience with nature at its best.
Pascagoula River Audubon Center
5107 Arthur Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
228-475-0825
BUSINESS RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Find programs and resources to grow your business:
Mississippi Development Authority
Mississippi Small Business Development Division
P.O. Box 849
Jackson, Mississippi 39205
Telephone: (601) 359-3448
Email: minority@mississippi.org
Website: www.mississippi.org
Moss Point Main Street Association P.O. Box 8572 Moss Point, MS 39563 Telephone: (228) 217-3277) Email: msuewright@gmail.com
Small Business Administration (SBA) - Gulfport Branch Office
Hancock Bank Plaza
2510 14th Street, Suite 103
Gulfport, Mississippi 39501
Telephone: (228) 863-4449
Website: www.sba.gov
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
720 Krebs Avenue
Post Office Box 480
Pascagoula, Mississippi 39568-0480
Telephone: (228) 762-3391
Email: Chamber@JCChamber.com
Website: www.jcchamber.com
Jackson County Small Business Incubator
4836 Main Street
Moss Point, MS 39563
Telephone: 228-475-3341 (office)
228-875-3227 (cell)
Email: smallbusinessincubator@gmail.com
Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
3033 Pascagoula Street
P. O. Drawer 1558
Pascagoula, MS 39568-1558
Telephone: 228-769-6263
Website: www.jcedf.org
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
WIN Job Center
1604 Denny Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567
Telephone: 228-762-4713
Website: http://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/pascagoula-win-job-center/
South Mississippi Contract Procurement Center
1636 Popps Ferry Road, Suite 203
Biloxi, MS 39532
Telephone: 228-396-1288
Website: www.mscpc.com
Small Business Development Center
1636 Popps Ferry Road, Suite 234
Biloxi, MS 39532
Telephone: 228-396-8661
Website: www.mssbdc.org
Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District
9229 Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
Telephone: 228-868-2311
Website: www.smpdd.com
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC)
www.mgccc.org
Mississippi Secretary of State
www.sos.ms.gov
www.yallbusiness.sos.ms.gov
SCORE
www.score.org
The Entrepreneur Center
www.msenetworks.org
Renaissance Corporation
www.msgcrc.com
Gulf Coast Association of Realtors
www.gulfcoastassociationofrealtors.com
Gulf Regional Planning Commission
www.grpc.com
Jackson County, MS
www.co.jackson.ms.us
Internal Revenue Service
www.irs.ustreas.gov
Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov
Sample Business Plans
www.bplans.com
U.S. Census Bureau
www.census.gov
U.S. Copyright Office
www.copyright.gov
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
www.uspto.gov
U.S. Department of Labor
www.dol.gov
Department of Homeland Security
www.uscis.gov
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
City of Moss Point
Economic Development Department
4320 Mc Innis Avenue
Moss Point, MS 39563
Telephone: 228-474-9933
Website: www.cityofmosspoint.org
Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, Inc
3033 Pascagoula Street
P. O. Drawer 1558
Pascagoula, MS 39568-1558
Telephone: 228-769-6263
Website: www.jcedf.org
Innovate Mississippi
www.innovate.ms
Mississippi Gulf Coast Business Council
www.msgcbc.org
Mississippi Economic Development Council
www.medc.ms
Mississippi Gulf Coast Foreign Trade Zone #92
228-896-5020
Mississippi Development Authority
www.mississippi.org
Mississippi Power Company, Economic Development Division
www.economicdevelopment.mississippipower.com
Singing River Electric Power Company
www.singingriver.com
TOURISM RESOURCES
Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast
www.gulfcoast.org
The Official Mississippi Tourism Site
www.visitmississippi.org
RETIREE RESOURCES
Mississippi Gulf Coast Retiree Partnership
www.gulfcoastretirement.org
TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES
Trent Lott International Airport
www.co.jackson.ms.us/departments/airport.php
Commercial Driver’s License
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
www.dps.state.ms.us
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)
www.mdot.ms.gov
Mississippi Export Railroad (MSE)
www.mserailroad.com
CSX Railroad
www.csx.com
Port of Pascagoula
www.portofpascagoula.com
Port of Gulfport
www.shipmspa.com
STATE RESOURCES
Mississippi’s Official State Website
www.mississippi.gov
Mississippi Secretary of State
www.sos.ms.gov
Home Builders Association of Mississippi
www.hbam.com
Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Mississippi
www.mep.ms
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
www.mdes.ms.gov
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) www.dequ.state.ms.us
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR)
www.dmr.ms.gov
Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS)
www.dps.state.ms.us
Mississippi Economic Council (MEC)
www.msmec.com
Mississippi Enterprise for Technology
www.mset.org
Mississippi House of Representatives
www.legislature.ms.gov
Mississippi Senate
www.legislature.ms.gov
Mississippi Department of Revenue
www.dor.ms.gov
Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission
www.mwcc.state.ms.us
Mississippi World Trade Center
www.mswtc.org
Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program (MPTAP)
www.mscpc.com
Incentives and Tax Exemptions
Business property owners may qualify for a partial exemption from ad-valorem taxes for a certain period of time (school taxes are not exempt) and other incentives. Generally, there must be substantial improvements to the property and new jobs created to qualify.