Gov. Reeves Announces $110 Million Investments for ‘Future Economic Development Success’

On November 14, 2024By Pranco

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Governor Tate Reeves announced the state is investing more than $110 million in economic development, infrastructure upgrades, workforce development, tourism and conservation efforts across Mississippi.

The majority of the grant approvals, totaling more than $97 million, will be invested in projects that the governor says will strengthen Mississippi’s economy.

“Mississippi’s economic development achievements are historic and unprecedented,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “We have secured billions in new private sector investment and created thousands of jobs across the state. The funding we announced today will go a long way toward continuing Mississippi’s economic momentum and will help create more good-paying jobs for Mississippians across the state.

According to Reeves, the investment will help expand infrastructure capabilities at locations across the state and better position Mississippi to attract more private sector investment.

Funding for these projects is available through the Mississippi Development Authority, Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority, RESTORE Act, GOMESA and Southeast Crescent Regional Commission.

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