Greater Grenada Partnership

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Greater Grenada Partnership
Contact: Matthew Harrison
2000 Gateway Street, Suite 140
Grenada, MS 38901
Phone: 662-229-9502
www.greatergrenada.com

Grenada County, Mississippi

Nestled at the center of North Mississippi, Grenada County is home to the city of Grenada’s 13,000 residents and to a total county population of 21,600.

Although known for generations as the home of the scenic Grenada Lake, in recent years the region has proven itself a powerful location for industrial and business development, attracting $810 million in private investment and thousands of jobs between 2019 and 2022 alone, generating billions in economic impact.

And now Grenada has spearheaded the development of the Greater Grenada Partnership, eight counties allied and linked in a dynamic family of communities.

 

STRATEGIC LOCATION

Grenada puts major markets within a half-day drive in a central I-55 location halfway between Memphis, TN and Jackson, MS. Additionally, this location opens access to a wealth of labor, training and educational advantages including two Carnegie-classified R1 research universities located within 70 miles.

  • 250,000 member workforce within 50 miles
  • High-caliber k-12 school system
  • Holmes Community College – Highly regarded local training partner
  • Mississippi State University – Carnegie-classified R1 research University
  • University of Mississippi – Carnegie-classified R1 research University
  • Proximity and access to automotive OEM
  • Tier suppliers
  • Military installations
  • Rich agricultural and timber resources

 

TARGET SECTORS

A unique combination of assets supports success across a variety of sectors:

NATURAL RESOURCES: FOOD PROCESSING & TIMBER

Natural resources like forest lands and high-capacity, low-cost water as well as high-level expertise make Grenada a strategic choice for Food Processing and Timber.

AVIATION & AEROSPACE

As a dynamic cluster location for Aviation and Aerospace, Grenada offers top-flight facilities and expertise.

AUTOMOTIVE & PLASTICS

Robust opportunity for Automotive and Plastics investment is assured through proximity and access to potential customers such as OEM and tier suppliers; leading multi-disciplinary expertise; proven training expertise; and experienced workforce.

DEFENSE

As a location for Defense, Grenada offers strategic proximity and collaborative partnerships with military installations, defense contractors and top-level expertise.

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS

An omnidirectional logistics network in combination with the area’s thriving manufacturing sector makes for powerful Transportation and Logistics opportunity.​

 

TRANSPORTATION

MULTI-MODAL NETWORK
Grenada’s fast-moving multi-modal network allows half-day delivery to major domestic markets through I-55 and U.S. Highways 51 and 82, while Grenada Railroad provides cost-effective access to comprehensive Class I coverage.

PORTS

Intermodal all-weather ports nearby include the Port of Rosedale, accessing the lower Mississippi River and Arkansas River navigation systems, and the International Port of Memphis allowing access from St. Louis to New Orleans.

AIRPORTS

The well-equipped Grenada Municipal Airport offers ease in executive travel, with two international airports located within 2 hours.

RAILROAD

Running 180 miles between Memphis, TN and Canton/Jackson, MS, Grenada Railroad connects to five Class I carriers at the Memphis Gateway: CN, SCX, BNSF, UP and NS, allowing coast-to-coast and transcontinental reach.

 

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

With an area workforce of 250,000, Grenada employers have both scale and skill at their disposal when building high-performance teams.

DISTRICT OF INNOVATION

Skills acquisition begins early in a state-designated preK-12 “District of Innovation” where students are immersed in cutting-edge learning.

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX

At Holmes Community College (HCC) the Industrial Technology Complex provides state-of-the-art training labs and highly experienced staffing.

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

The Grenada region is surrounded by nine universities and 14 community colleges providing a pipeline of more than 85,000 students and a ready workforce for automotive, aerospace and manufacturing technology.

DID YOU KNOW?

As a Key Training Partner for Nissan North America, HCC has trained more than 30,000 workers in Mississippi’s automotive sector alone?

 

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

In an education-rich region, employers can leverage the advantages of a robust pipeline of skilled and knowledgeable workers, as well as specialized research resources, in aerospace and vehicular technology at Mississippi State University, and manufacturing technology at the University of Mississippi.

Excellent PreK-12 options, including dual enrollment for high school students at Holmes Community College (HCC), lay a strong foundation for employers and families, allowing the region to build knowledge and agile skills at the earliest stages.

Located in Grenada, HCC offers more than 60 academic programs as well as dozens of career technical programs.

 

INCENTIVES

Grenada offers a wide variety of state and local incentives that can speed ROI and profitability.

PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVES

  • 10-year exemption from ad valorem taxes
  • Free Port Warehouse Exemption

INCOME TAX INCENTIVES

  • Jobs Tax Credits
  • Skills Training Tax Credits
  • Research & Development Skills Tax Credits
  • Ad Valorem-based Income Tax Credit
  • National or Regional Headquarters Tax Credit.

SALES & USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR

  • Construction and expansion
  • Broadband technology

BOND FINANCING is also part of Grenada’s incentives toolkit.