Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 8:30 - 5:00

Our Locations

9229 Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
700 Hardy St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Get in touch

info@smpdd.com
1-228-868-2311

Economic Workforce Development

SMPDD offers technical assistance to counties and cities in support of their individual economic development initiatives.
Economic Workforce Development

Senior Services

SMPDD is the designated Area Agency on Aging and we offer many Home and Community Based Service Programs.
Senior Services

Mississippi Access to Care

The Mississippi Access to Care (MAC) program will enable individuals to navigate through Mississippi’s resource barriers in obtaining Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).
Mississippi Access to Care

Building A Stronger Mississippi -

Planned development of the region’s human, economic, political and natural resources.

Since its beginning in 1967, SMPDD continually evolves to meet the needs, discover opportunities and anticipate the trends challenging the economic vitality, environmental integrity, and overall quality of life enjoyed in South Mississippi.

 
Area Agency on Aging

Area Agency on Aging

SMPDD is the designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the southern 15 counties of Mississippi

Home and Community Based Service Programs

Home and Community Based Service Programs

SMPDD provides two home and community based service programs

South Mississippi Rural Senior Abuse Network

South Mississippi Rural Senior Abuse Network

Increasing awareness of Senior Abuse and providing resources to victims

Help feed a Senior Today

The meals program offers seniors delivered to the comfort of their homes

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Economic Workforce Development Division

Economic Workforce Development Division

Advocates for local government and businesses and help address long-term and short-term needs.

Local Government Assistance

Local Government Assistance

On-going assistance to cities and counties with economic development and strategic planning initiatives

Business Loans

Business Loans

Economic development through the use of our loan programs

Business and Job Seeker Services

Business and Job Seeker Services

The nation’s first electrical service company

Senior Community Service Employment Program

Senior Community Service Employment Program

Community service assignments to develop economic self-sufficiency

Twin Districts Workforce Development Area

Twin Districts Workforce Development Area

SMPDD acts as Fiscal Agent for Twin Districts Workforce Development Area

WIN Job Centers

WIN Job Centers

One-stop employment and training services to employers and job seekers

Youth Programs

Youth Programs

Comprehensive services that lead youth to self-sufficiency

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SMPDD attended the City of Hattiesburg-Government Senior Prom held yesterday at the Sigler Center. Hattiesburg Fire Department and Camp Shelby Youth Challenge were on hand to dance with the guests. Evan Nicolosi provided magic tricks at each table and on stage.
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A high-speed go-kart track with a beach view is opening in Biloxi this week
Finishline Performance Karting, a high-speed go-kart track opening in Biloxi MS, is the only track in the U.S. with a view of the beach. The track will also have a lounge and concession stand.
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Steven Lamar Hobgood III, a student from Columbia High School, was recognized at his Senior Awards on Friday for his hard work and accomplishments. Steven was nominated and selected by Marion County Board of Supervisors to receive a $750 scholarship from Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District (SMPDD) to attend Pearl River Community College this fall. Congratulations Steven! Pictured: Marion County Supervisor, Terry Broome and Steven Lamar Hobgood III.
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Finishing Window Threatment on Skyscrapers

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Whether you know exactly how you want your new home to be or just looking for new ideas to build your new house, Bolts offers priceless resources to help bring those ideas to life in a seamless manner. This is especially important if you are looking to move forward the norms and the traditional homes and …

Our Vision

SMPDD provides solutions supporting the development potential of the fifteen counties of southern Mississippi. We are flexible and able to transform with relative ease to meet the current challenges. We are a 501c3 that capitalizes on years of experience and excellent partnerships within the counties we serve. With over 90% of generated funds constantly being placed back into our programs, we look for opportunities to help our customers: governments, entrepreneurs, the elderly, the unemployed, the underemployed, the disadvantaged, the disabled and youth by providing information, financial support, planning, and technological capacity. Our customers turn to us for answers.

 

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