Incentives

Local Incentives

The Greater Starkville Development Partnership offers incentives to both existing and relocating businesses that increase employment in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. These incentives are available in addition to those offered by the State of Mississippi. Learn more about local business incentives.

State of Mississippi Incentives

The state of Mississippi offers a variety of tax incentives, loans, and grants to communities and new or existing businesses and industries.  Loans and financing for businesses is are administered by the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation. Learn more about incentives offered by the state of Mississippi.

TVA Programs

The Tennessee Valley Authority has a variety of services and programs to support economic development.

Workforce Training

Workforce training is delivered through the state’s community college and high school vocational centers. Industrial Training Coordinators in the community college districts assist new and expanding industry in recruiting new employees, coordinating training programs with the employer, and training applicants to meet standards set by the employer. Training can be implemented in the school’s facilities using state furnished equipment, if available, or on the plant site using the industry’s equipment and materials. New and expanding businesses receive full cooperation and assistance in training, from basic skills training to the most advanced robotic training. Learn more about workforce training.

University Outreach

Mississippi State University is a land-grant institution committed to outreach and extension. Outreach offices at the university assist with technology transfer, educational programs, workforce training, and industry-specific research.  Learn more about outreach and industry-partnered research programs at Mississippi State University.