Mississippi

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) aims to help Mississippians secure jobs. The website provides information for people who are looking for jobs, as well as for employers looking to hire. Also available on the MDES site are a jobs directory, wage reporting, tax filing, and labor market information. Labor market information covers topics such as occupational wages, occupational projections, and other data.

The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is the state's economic and community development agency. The site provides statistics related to topics such as quality of life, infrastructure, and incentives. Also available are detailed state industry profiles, site selection assistance, financial aid programs, and other information on how to start a business in Mississippi.

Mississippi's official economics and statistics website contains many general indicators relevant to Mississippi. The site includes links to economic and labor statistics pertaining to bankruptcy, labor, and economic analysis.

The Business Services Division of the Mississippi Secretary of State processes the formation of corporations, limited liability companies, and other business entities within the state of Mississippi. The division also grants certificates to companies wishing to do business within the state. Its website contains information on starting a business, necessary business documents, as well as databases to search for business entities and specific uniform commercial codes. 

The Mississippi Small Business Development Center (SBDC) aims to help small businesses in Mississippi. They offer counseling services on all manner of business matters affecting forming or existing small businesses. Training workshops and seminars are offered as well. A detailed FAQ section provides immediate answers to business questions, along with a number of videos and handbooks.

The Mississippi World Trade Center (MSWTC) is a member-based nonprofit organization devoted to helping Mississippi businesses with international trade. From the site, you can access information on exporting, importing, marketing, financing, and more. Members benefit from various additional services, such as trade information and education services.

The Mississippi branch of the Department of Commerical Service specializes in helping small to medium-sized companies develop and execute exporting strategies. The resource also provides information on international trade leads and trade events.