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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves appoints new HCDC board members

The Harrison County Development Commission (HCDC) is pleased to announce the two new outstanding Board of Commissioners appointees by Governor Tate Reeves:  John Carter, Licensed Realtor at Century 21 J. Carter & Company, and James Moody, Vice President/Employee Benefits Consultant at BXS Insurance (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bancorp South Bank). Their 4-year board term begins October 2021.

"I appreciate John and James stepping up to help promote and develop Harrison County," said Governor Tate Reeves. "I have no doubt that they will be an asset to the Board of Commissioners and effective in their new roles."

Ocean Aero locating manufacturing operations and headquarters in Gulfport

reprinted from Mississippi Development Authority

Ocean Aero, manufacturer and service provider of ocean-going autonomous underwater and surface vehicles, is relocating its manufacturing operations and headquarters from San Diego to Gulfport. The project is a $4.64 million corporate investment and will create 45 jobs.

Rail returning to Bernard Bayou Industrial District

The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad will begin operation of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad in the Bernard Bayou Industrial District.

HCDC Executive Director Bill Lavers says, "We are excited to bring this benefit back to all the tenants in the park."

Gulf Ship creating more than 200 new jobs in Gulfport to accommodate contract with oil company

reprinted from Mississippi Development Authority

Specialty shipbuilder and supply company Gulf Ship is expanding in Gulfport to fulfill a new contract for world-class tugboats. The project will create more than 200 new jobs.

Seemann Composites awarded new contract with U.S. Navy, creating 35 jobs

reprinted from Mississippi Development Authority

High-performance marine composites manufacturer Seemann Composites, Inc. is expanding in Gulfport to fulfill a new contract with the U.S. Navy. The project is a $2.1 million corporate investment and will create 35 jobs.

Official Announcement: By Appointment Only

Independence Day Holiday Schedule

The Harrison County Development Commission will be closed for the Independence Day holiday beginning on July 2 at noon. The office will reopen July 6 at 8AM.

Harrison County Achieves ACT Work Ready Community Certification

Harrison County, Mississippi has achieved the ACT Work Ready Community certification designation, a 2-year process completed in six months and the 55th county in Mississippi to reach certification.

Public Records Request

The Harrison County Development Commission Public Records Request form and accompanying policy are available for downloading.

Economic Impact Analysis of COVID-19

Chmura Economics & Analytics conducted an economic impact on behalf of the Harrison County Development Commission to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on the county’s manufacturing sector, military bases, defense contractors, and hospitality industry.