DIVERSE BUSINESS
AMENITIES
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ARE STRONG HERE
What makes Harrison County, Mississippi, beautifully productive? The spirit of the people for one. You won’t find a more dedicated workforce. Then there’s our new infrastructure, all built in the last 10 years to the strictest FEMA construction standards. Power lines, cable and internet are underground for unobstructed views and no power disruption. The advantages continue with the blend of talents and resources in the five cities within Harrison County. Each contributes uniquely while working together to provide opportunities not readily found in most communities.
IT’S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS.
We are here to help match our strong workforce and infrastructure with the opportunities from successful companies investing in Harrison County.
Why Harrison County?
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26 miles of coastline. Easy access to the Gulf of Mexico. From shipbuilding to warehousing, Harrison County has everything you need for importing and exporting.
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Harrison County has a large military presence including Keesler Air Force Base and the 403rd Wing Air Force Reserve Command (home of the Hurricane Hunters), the Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport (home to the Atlantic Fleet Seabees), the Coast Guard, the National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) in Gulfport, and the Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (Gulfport’s AVCRAD is one on four in the U.S.) housed on the CRTC base. The bases contribute to both our quality of life and our economy.
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With 286,000 lb. rail capacity, our two Class 1 rail connections (KCS, CSX) reach across North America. The Gulf and Ship Island Railroad (aka "The Rock") serves existing industry in the Bernard Bayou Industrial District.
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Our tax structure is one of the more advantageous in the US for both business and individuals.
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While we provide a home for any industry to thrive, businesses that require a port or logistics, warehousing or transporting, find an ideal fit here. Go here to get a preview of a site that may fit your needs.
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# 1 lowest cost of living in the US
215,077 population
10% veteran population
2.9% private union membership in the county
Client Testimonials
Client Testimonials
buc-ee’s
“Our experience working with the Harrison County Development Commission, and Harrison County in general, was as collaborative as I have seen from a municipal planning group. From the first meeting with Bill and Brandi to the Grand Opening in June, every problem, concern, or issue was handled with urgency and professionalism. We could not have picked a better community to partner with on our first Buc-ee’s in Mississippi.”
- Stan Beard, Jr., Director, Real Estate & Development, Buc-ee’s, Ltd.
