Business & Industry

Jackson County is home to a large number of enterprises, many of which have been in business for a very long time. Their continued success is strong evidence of the positive business climate and other advantages of this area.

BUS IND

We know advanced manufacturing.

Our coastal location and our experienced workforce has led to a track record of success in the complex areas of aerospace, advanced materials, shipbuilding, and marine science.

For businesses in these sectors, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Area—and Jackson County in particular—offers a great fit.

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Halter Marine awarded fifth Navy berthing barge

Pascagoula, Miss., July 30, 2021 – Halter Marine, a company of ST Engineering North America, has been awarded a contract option for the U.S. Navy’s fifth Auxiliary Personnel

$6.7M grant goes for runway improvements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today announced the