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MISSISSIPPI RANKS

MISSISSIPPI’S MEDIAN

HOME COSTS Interstate/Hwy - Logistics

MOST TAX-FRIENDLY

STATES FOR BUSINESS Tax Incentives

26%

are

THE VALUE OF $100 IN MISSISSIPPI IS

16%

LOWER HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE

THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Grants & Loans Ports - Logistics Companies/Businesses Airports - Logistics Creative Economy

High Quality & Low-Cost Living

Mississippi

Swaying to the rhythm of the Delta Blues, hitting a perfect hole-in-one on a sunny golf course, trying your luck at a dockside casino Minority or touring a grand antebellum mansion — it’s all waiting for you in Mississippi, where the warmth and charm of a rich cultural heritage are combined with the vibrant, dynamic spirit of the present. From the rolling northern hills to the beautiful sand beaches of the Gulf Coast, the state offers a diversity of attractions and activities. Mississippi represents the best of the traditional and the contemporary,EIB blending a romantic history with adventures in the making. The area offers an excellent quality of life with its stunning natural scenery, outdoor recreational opportunities, cultural events, education, friendly people and diverse attractions. Hiking, boating and camping are possible on public lands and water throughout Services the state. Art Community and history museums dot the landscape, and acclaimed Mississippi authors frequently make appearances for public readings. International performers entertain audiences in convention centers, auditoriums, theaters and casinos. Scenic roads and byways offer the opportunity to travel and enjoy the changing scenery and the festivals that occur almost every weekend. High-quality elementary and secondary schools encourage parents to participate in their children’s education. Mississippi is a melting pot of people from many areas around the world, and new friends are always welcome.

mississippi.org

The Tax Foundation, 2014

Kiplinger, August 2014

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FROM CATFISH TO COMEBACK SAUCE, FROM TAMALES TO TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN SWEETS,

FROM SHRIMP TO SLUGBURGERS

TO SWEET POTATOES, MISSISSIPPI’S

CULINARY HERITAGE

HAS FOOD TO PLEASE EVERY PALATE.

To understand the world, you must first understand a place like Mississippi. — William Faulkner

4,000 ACRES

OF PICTURESQUE LAKES.

FRESHWATER FISHING EVENTS ATTRACT ANGLERS FROM

HELD IN JACKSON, THE

USA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION

IS CONSIDERED THE

“ O LY M P I C S O F D A N C E ” A N D AT T R A C T S T H E W O R L D ’ S M O S T TA L E N T E D D A N C E R S TO MISSISSIPPI.

JACK NICKLAUS AND ARNOLD PALMER,

MISSISSIPPI IS HOME TO

TWO ANNUAL PGA TOUR EVENTS. GOLF MAGAZINES HAVE RATED SOME OF

MISSISSIPPI’S COURSES AMONG THE

BEST IN THE COUNTRY.

Mississippi has eight highly respected public universities, including four designated research facilities. The statewide community college Improve Teacher Quality system has 15 public community and junior Home Sweet Home colleges represented by 36 centers.

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Known as the “Birthplace of America’s Music,” Mississippi has shaped the Charter Schools course of modern music with its contributions to blues, jazz, rock, country and gospel.

Whether you like to shop with quaint local merchants or brand name retailers, Mississippi has what you’re looking for.

A C R O S S T H E N AT I O N A N D FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

DESIGNED BY WORLD-RENOWNED NAMES LIKE

Public education in Mississippi is preparing students for the 21st century. Previous minimum statewide standards have been meet, Education Early Childhood and the Mississippi Department of Education has subsequently raised the minimum levels, setting even higher goals for Mississippi’s students to achieve. Excellent Teachers Scholar

$ Pay Raise Mississippi is theTeacher third largest gaming destination in the US. Celebrity entertainers, gourmet dining, luxury accommodations and spas turn Mississippi’s casino resorts into memorable, fun-filled vacations, conventions and reunions.

MISSISSIPPI HAS MORE THAN

170+ GOLF COURSES

Education Literacy-Based Act

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Mississippi is the place to call home. Low property taxes and cost of living 10.9 percent below the national average make the state an ideal Music & Entertainment location. The median home cost in Mississippi is 26 percent lower that the national average and average commute time is only 24 minutes. The state offers a variety of home options from southern antebellum charmers to contemporary condos in rural, suburban and urban locales.

MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY P.O. Box 849 | Jackson, Mississippi 39205 800.360.3323 | mississippi.org