Economic & Workforce Development
Harrison County Development Commission
The Harrison County Development Commission (HCDC) is the lead economic development agency for Harrison County, including the cities of Pass Christian, Long Beach, Gulfport, Biloxi, and D’Iberville. Top priority is job creation through recruitment of new industry and business as well as retention and expansion of existing business.
Visit the Harrison County Development Commission website at http://www.mscoast.org or call 228-896-5020 for more information.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Alliance for Economic Development
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Alliance for Economic Development is an independent regional economic development partnership that serves the six Mississippi counties nearest the Gulf of Mexico-George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, and Stone. Through this professional partnership, businesses and industries can work with a central contact when considering relocating and expanding into the area. They provide the facts and assistance you need for a thorough evaluation. Visit the alliance at www.mscoastalliance.com.
Workforce Development
Your Coast Chamber is invested in the future of YOUR company or business. The objective of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is to help businesses succeed and we do just that through our Professional Development Series. We provide businesses with an opportunity to gain that competitive edge by attending a variety of courses including computer classes and lunch & learns. Computer Classes include courses such as Excel, Access, and Intro to Web Page Design. Lunch & Learns will touch on subjects such as Leadership, Employment Law, and Customer Service.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce has worked hard with local workforce development resources to make these courses affordable and convenient for small businesses. Most recently we have partnered with IP Casino Resort & Spa to introduce “Guide to Growing Your Business” to aid small business growth and development. It is a monthly program that will feature a local Business Resource Partner and provide services to businesses. Each month two meetings will be held in order to better serve and meet with local businesses.
Check out our Upcoming Events calendar for all upcoming dates and times for our Workforce Development classes!
Guide to Growing Your Business (G2G) Monthly Partners
| April 2011 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College |
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| May 2011 The Innovation Center |
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| June 2011 Mississippi Small Business Development Center |
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| July 2011 WIN Job Center |
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| August 2011 Service Corps of Retired Executives |
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| September 2011 South Mississippi Contract Procurement Center |
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| October 2011 Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District |
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