CHOCTAW COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
The Choctaw County Economic Development Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote business and community development through coordinated effort of its membership. The Foundation membership includes industry, small business, utility providers, retail merchants, churches, and individuals. This public-private partnership was created to:
- foster retention, expansion, and competitiveness of our existing industries and businesses
- promote the formation of new businesses
- assist with the location and expansion of industry and business in Choctaw County, and
- build upon a social, civic, cultural, recreational, and economic environment that will encourage growth of the local economy, attract visitors, and improve the quality of life of the residents of Choctaw County.
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To assist new business and industry clients in their decision process and facilitate their location in Choctaw County, the Foundation provides:
- data on available sites and buildings
- assistance in securing grants and utilizing finance programs to match the needs of the client
- information on tax abatements and incentives
- up-to-date demographic data on the area
- tailored training programs through teamwork with Holmes Community College
- information on the local labor force and wage rates
- collaboration with local utilities regarding provision of services and rate information
- coordination with other economic development partners such as the Mississippi Development Authority, Tennessee Valley Authority, North Mississippi Industrial Development Association, utilities, and elected officials
- assistance with hiring new employees through collaboration with the local WIN Job center
- information about the local community such as schools, activities, civic clubs, etc.
Membership is available for both individuals and businesses.
Foundation Activities
- Annual banquet
- Ackerman Christmas Parade
- Dawg Days of Summer festival
- Management of the Community Center
- Assistance with local sales event promotions
Foundation Member Services
- Coordination of grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies
- Small business technical assistance
- Newcomer packets and maps
- Tourist and County information packets
- Referrals to Foundation members
- Listing on the Foundation website
- Newsletter for reports of activities and upcoming events
