Mississippi Development Authority

The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is the state of Mississippis lead economic and community development agency, with approximately 300 employees engaged in providing services to businesses, communities and workers throughout Mississippi. The agency works to recruit new business to the state and retain and expand existing Mississippi industry and business. MDA also provides technical assistance to the states entrepreneurs and small businessmen and women and oversees programs that support Mississippis minority and women-owned businesses. In addition, the agency provides Mississippis corporate citizens with export assistance, manages the states energy programs and oversees programs that help its communities become more competitive. The agency also promotes Mississippi as a tourism destination and supports the creative economy and film industry. The company's corporate headquarters is located in Jackson, Mississippi.