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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.

COVID-19 Small Business Resources

COVID-19 Business Resources are available through the Mississippi Small Business Adminstration (SBA). For more information and details go to www.mssbdc.org. View Article for links to the press release as well as the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) fact sheet, loan application and YouTube video with tips for completing.

COVID-19 Statement from the Development Commission

The Harrison County Development Commission has taken the necessary steps to prepare our employees and support our customers in times of uncertainty. Our office already has the ability to perform all necessary tasks remotely and we can conduct Commission meetings remotely as well if needed.

Kick-off for the Harrison County, MS ACT Work Ready Initiative

Harrison County, MS will kick-off the ACT Work Ready Initiative on October 1, 2019 at the Knight Nonprofit Center (Regions Room), 8:00 a.m.

F.L. Crane & Sons, Inc. breaks ground in North Harrison County Industrial Complex

The Harrison County Development Commission and the Harrison County Board of Supervisors are pleased to announce groundbreaking for F.L. Crane & Sons, Inc. on the 12-acre site in the North Harrison County Industrial Complex for expanding its operations in Mississippi.

One Coast Awards 2019

Congratulations to John "Shorty" Sneed, a One Coast Awards 2019 Community Leader recipient. Shorty has been a member of the Board of Commissioners since 2007.