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

06/11/2026

Way to go Larkin!

The world's best economy builders will converge . Shoutout to Larkin Simpson, EDFP, IOM for being the 300th registrant! Join Larkin & Team at the SEDC Annual Conference. Grab your ticket and hotel room quick at https://www.sedc.org/events/2026-annual-conference--bonita-springs-fl.

06/07/2026

Congratulations JR!

Congratulations to JR Robinson on being named to the 2026 Mississippi Business Journal Top 40 Under 40 Class!

06/06/2026

Good to catch up with the Delta delegation at MEDC.

06/04/2026

Ryan Gomez, Project Manager at the CDF, hanging out with the graduate research assistants at the MEDC annual conference.

06/04/2026

Come by the booth at the Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) annual conference and meet our graduate research assistants Noelle Kemper, Brianne Wright, Caleb Shiozawa, and Julian Atehortua.

Connecting Bases and Communities: Economic Development for Defense Communities - Southern Economic Development Council

06/02/2026

Defense installations are no longer isolated assets. They are the economic and strategic anchors of their regions. As mission requirements evolve, so must the relationship between military bases and the communities that support them.

This webinar explores how economic developers, installation leaders, and community stakeholders can align strategies to strengthen resilience, drive innovation, and secure long-term mission viability.

Connecting Bases and Communities: Economic Development for Defense Communities - Southern Economic Development Council Defense installations are no longer isolated assets. They are the economic and strategic anchors of their regions. As mission requirements evolve, so must the relationship between military bases and the communities that support them.