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Southern Miss Economic Development We are driven by passion, determination and commitment to be a leading force in advancing global competitiveness through knowledge-led economic development.

Economic Development is the management of public-private investment collaborations to facilitate sustainable growth in the economy, typically measured by job creation, increased citizen wealth, a greater tax base, and improved quality-of-life. The mission of the University of Southern Mississippi Masters of Science in Economic Development Program is to be the leading graduate program in the nation for educating US-based local/regional economic development practitioners who can wisely manage public-private investment collaborations to facilitate sustainable growth in the economy. Established in March 2010, the Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship (TLNC) is the leader in economic development for the state of Mississippi and beyond our state’s borders.

CivicSol, a national strategy and advisory firm, is seeking a Director to lead projects with city managers and economic ...
10/13/2026

CivicSol, a national strategy and advisory firm, is seeking a Director to lead projects with city managers and economic development leaders to make consequential choices about their economic futures. The position is full-time and fully remote.

Lead client work in economic development, workforce, and public strategy for cities and regions. Run multiple engagements from strategy through implementation, and lead proposal development with CivicSol's Partners.

Kenneth Holloway was awarded the Graduate Student Award at the 33rd Annual True South Basic Economic Development course....
10/07/2026

Kenneth Holloway was awarded the Graduate Student Award at the 33rd Annual True South Basic Economic Development course. Kenny is the Founder of Holloway House Management, a residential and Commercial cleaning service, and is in the MSED program. His career goal is in the area of sustainable economic and community development for historically underserved communities

The September 2026 South Miss Economic Development newsletter features the following stories:2026 Advanced Economic Deve...
10/06/2026

The September 2026 South Miss Economic Development newsletter features the following stories:

2026 Advanced Economic Development Leadership Program

Graduate Assistant Spotlight -Jonathan Fournier

33rd Annual True South Basic Economic Development Course

Mississippi Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) Stakeholder Research Advisory Committee

Email from Southern Miss Economic Development Economic Development News Sponsored by the Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship 2026 Advanced Economi

Congratulations PJ!
10/01/2026

Congratulations PJ!

The Game wrapped up the 33rd Annual True South Basic Economic Development Course. This year there was a new scenario of ...
09/24/2026

The Game wrapped up the 33rd Annual True South Basic Economic Development Course. This year there was a new scenario of a community seeking to attract a large national animal themed travel center chain.

John Karras of TIP Strategies out of Austin, Texas kicked off Day 3 of the True South discussing strategic planning.
09/23/2026

John Karras of TIP Strategies out of Austin, Texas kicked off Day 3 of the True South discussing strategic planning.

Day 2 of the True South is a wrap. Southern Miss College of Business & Economic Development hosted talks on small busine...
09/22/2026

Day 2 of the True South is a wrap. Southern Miss College of Business & Economic Development hosted talks on small business assistance, innovation, and tech-based development.

A discussion with Site Selector, Seth Martindale of CBRE and Todd Jackson of Area Development Partnership kicked off day...
09/22/2026

A discussion with Site Selector, Seth Martindale of CBRE and Todd Jackson of Area Development Partnership kicked off day 2 of the True South Basic Economic Development Course.

The True South participants learned about community/neighbourhood development thru golf cart tours of Hattiesburg placem...
09/22/2026

The True South participants learned about community/neighbourhood development thru golf cart tours of Hattiesburg placemaking hosted by Marlo Dorsey of VisitHattiesburg and Emily Adcock Gallaspy of The Hattiesburg Downtown Association.

The 33rd Annual True South Basic Economic Development Course kicked off with an introduction from President Joe Paul. Ch...
09/21/2026

The 33rd Annual True South Basic Economic Development Course kicked off with an introduction from President Joe Paul. Chad Newell and Scott Martinez discussed Managing EDOs and Tray Hairston taught ethics.

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