Economic Development
In general, there are three ways local government can influence economic development. They are:
1. Infrastructure development (e.g., water, sewer, transportation, communications)
2. Development and support of public and private institutions such as regional planning districts and economic development agencies
3. Creation of public sector policies related to land use, taxation, education, and other topics
Partnerships
NCPDD has forged numerous partnerships with public and private entities in order to carry out the goals and objectives of the CEDS as well as maximize economic development efforts. The list below includes some of the key organizations NCPDD collaborates within its economic development efforts.
- Kosciusko-Attala County Development Corporation
- Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce
- Grenada County Chamber of Commerce
- Holmes County Chamber of Commerce
- Coffeeville Chamber of Commerce
- Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development
- Coffeeville Area Chamber of Commerce
- Montgomery County Economic Development Partnership
- Delta Council
- Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development Foundation
- Greenwood Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Grenada Enterprise Center
- Mississippi Delta Developers Association
- Grenada Economic Development District
GOAL 1 – PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL QUALITY
Protect District’s environmental and social quality by balancing development with preservation.
Lead Agency:
- NCPDD Board
- City and County Officials
Timeline: Ongoing
GOAL 2 – MARKET THE SEVEN COUNTIES
Market the seven counties in the NCPDD as a whole.
Lead Agency:
- NCPDD Board
Timeline: Ongoing
GOAL 3 – DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL TOWN & CITY CENTERS
Direct development toward locally designated town and city centers, as well as industrial parks.
Lead Agency:
- NCPDD Board
- City and County Officials
Timeline: Ongoing
GOAL 4 – STRENGTHEN & DIVERSIFY ECONOMY
Encourage, support and strengthen the development of a balanced and diverse economy.
Lead Agency:
- NCPDD Board
Timeline: Ongoing
GOAL 5 – MAXIMIZE BUILDINGS & SYSTEMS
Fully maximize the use of existing systems and buildings to the greatest extent practical.
Lead Agency:
- City and County Officials
Timeline: Ongoing
GOAL 6 – SUPPORT & MAINTAIN BUSINESSES
Support and maintain the existing business base.
Lead Agency:
- City and County Officials
- Chambers of Commerce
Timeline: Ongoing
GOAL 7 – EXPAND SMALL BUSINESSES
Encourage expansion of small manufacturing businesses.
Lead Agency:
- City and County Officials
- Economic Developers
- NCPDD Board
Timeline: Ongoing
GOAL 8 – DISASTER RESILENCY
Incorporate disaster resiliency principles into economic development strategies.
Lead Agency:
- City and County Officials
- Economic Developers
- NCPDD Board
Timeline: Ongoing
