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