Expand a Business

Considering an expansion? You have many achievements to be proud of as you look back on how you got here, and as you look ahead many careful considerations to support future growth. And the way to go to make the most of this step is to contact the Pike County Economic Development team now, so that we can assist with:

Let us help you compile market information for cost-benefit and other analyses as you examine direct, indirect, intangible and opportunity costs involved in your expansion.

Whether you need a new facility or new square footage added to your current operation, we can help. Across the County we can connect you with the acreage and the industrial and retail space to answer your needs, and the contacts for the most cost-effective construction solutions.

Mississippi supports job creation and skills acquisition, so whether your project involves new hires or upskilling existing workers, you can rely on the strategic services of the WIN Jobs Center and Southwest Community College to get your workforce and your skills where you need them. Costs are defrayed through a variety of programs, including the Mississippi Works Fund, Workforce Enhancement Training Funds and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Mississippi and Pike County support expanding business just as we do startups and relocating companies. We’re ready to connect you with receptive lenders and to help identify incentives and effectively navigate the incentives process. Together we can craft a custom package of support.

Your expansion is an important milestone that you’ll want customers, prospective customers and others to know about. We’ll spread the news through our social channels and more.

Charting your expansion path.

Let us help you compile market information for cost-benefit and other analyses as you examine direct, indirect, intangible and opportunity costs involved in your expansion.


Physical and facility needs.

Whether you need a new facility or new square footage added to your current operation, we can help. Across the County we can connect you with the acreage and the industrial and retail space to answer your needs, and the contacts for the most cost-effective construction solutions.


Workforce needs.

Mississippi supports job creation and skills acquisition, so whether your project involves new hires or upskilling existing workers, you can rely on the strategic services of the WIN Jobs Center and Southwest Community College to get your workforce and your skills where you need them. Costs are defrayed through a variety of programs, including the Mississippi Works Fund, Workforce Enhancement Training Funds and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.


Funding and incentives.

Mississippi and Pike County support expanding business just as we do startups and relocating companies. We’re ready to connect you with receptive lenders and to help identify incentives and effectively navigate the incentives process. Together we can craft a custom package of support.


Sharing your expansion news.

Your expansion is an important milestone that you’ll want customers, prospective customers and others to know about. We’ll spread the news through our social channels and more.


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For more ways to grow, the way to go is Pike County, and the time to talk is now.

Let's connect!

Jill Busby, CECD
Executive Director
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(601) 684-2291