Hinds County economic group awarded grant

Special to The Clinton Courier     

The Hinds County Economic Development Authority was recently announced as one of nine communities in Entergy Mississippi’s service area that will receive the company’s annual economic development grant to help boost business growth in their communities. The grants mark the tenth year of awards from the company’s Excellerator Competitive Communities program. The program helps communities within Entergy’s service area expand and attract new businesses and jobs.

This year, the program is granting $82,500 to nine recipients. The Hinds County Economic Development Authority was awarded $10,000 to convene a strategic board retreat designed to strengthen governance alignment, reinforce foundational knowledge, and position the organization for sustained economic growth. 

“At a time when large companies are continuing to look at Mississippi for possible expansion of their businesses, these grants can help our communities highlight the things that make them a business-friendly option,” said Ed Gardner, Entergy Mississippi vice president of business and economic development. “This year’s recipients represent forward-thinking organizations that are strategically investing in their communities for future economic impacts. Entergy Mississippi is proud to partner with these communities to prepare for growth opportunities with quality jobs and tax revenues.”

Over the past decade, the Excellerator program has awarded $752,500 to eligible Mississippi communities. The funds have assisted with strategic planning, site readiness and marketing materials.

The selected communities have the option to leverage the grant when applying for state or federal site development assistance programs. In addition to the grants, Entergy Mississippi’s economic development team works with communities year-round in the forty-five counties they serve to help prepare them for growth.

For more information about Entergy Mississippi’s economic development efforts, visit www.goentergy.com/our-region/mississippi/.