On Monday, Entergy Mississippi announced that economic development group sin eight Mississippi counties will boost their marketing and strategic-planning power with 50/50 matching grants from Entergy Mississippi’s Excellerator Competitive Communities program. The grant program helps county economic development organizations enhance their appeal to companies looking to expand or locate new facilities. Entergy Mississippi’s Excellerator Competitive Communities program was launched six years ago, awarding more than $479,000 since its beginning. Ed Gardner, Entergy Mississippi director of business and economic development, said that supporting economic development through targeted Excellerator grants is one way they are investing in communities and in the future. Gardner said that counties participating in the grant program understand that innovation and a forward-thinking mindset are key drivers of success.

Source: Washington Post August 02, 2022 00:55 UTC