Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District

Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District's Planning Department has established a program of work that fosters a thriving, diverse economy for the fifteen-county service area. Recognizing the importance of long-range planning, SMPDD aids its member governments in creating plans to develop their natural and human resources and improve their local economies. By utilizing the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy(CEDS) approach, SMPDD helps communities assess and prioritize their needs, set their goals and implement a plan of action.