Mission Statement
The Winstonville Community Foundation’s Mississippi Delta Economic Development Initiative (MDEDI) is dedicated to attracting investment and driving economic revitalization in the Mississippi Delta region. Our mission is to foster sustainable growth by leveraging public-private partnerships, securing funding for infrastructure development, and promoting initiatives that create long-term economic stability. Through strategic investment, business expansion, and rural economic development, we aim to transform communities, create jobs, and strengthen the regional economy.
Purpose & Objectives
The Mississippi Delta Economic Development Initiative (MDEDI) is designed to be the leading force in investment attraction and economic revitalization for rural and historically underserved communities in the Mississippi Delta. The organization will focus on developing sustainable economic infrastructure, incentivizing business expansion, and promoting long-term investment opportunities to ensure regional growth and prosperity.
Primary Objectives
Attracting Investment & Public-Private Partnerships
- Develop strategic public-private partnerships to bring businesses, industries, and infrastructure investments to the Mississippi Delta.
- Work with state and federal agencies, corporate investors, and local municipalities to create business-friendly incentives that encourage investment.
- Establish business recruitment initiatives to attract manufacturing, technology, logistics, agribusiness, and other high-impact industries.
Securing Grants, Tax Incentives & Infrastructure Funding
- Identify and secure federal, state, and private grants for economic and commercial infrastructure projects.
- Advocate for tax incentive programs, enterprise zones, and rural investment funds that encourage new business development.
- Invest in commercial real estate redevelopment, industrial park expansion, and transportation improvements to support regional business growth.
Promoting Rural Economic Development for Long-Term Sustainability
- Develop and implement economic revitalization strategies that enhance local business districts, improve infrastructure, and increase workforce readiness.
- Launch investment-ready development zones that provide access to essential utilities, broadband, and transportation networks for incoming businesses.
- Work with local and regional stakeholders to ensure sustainable development that aligns with the unique needs of rural communities.
Long-Term Vision
MDEDI envisions a dynamic and thriving Mississippi Delta economy where businesses can confidently invest, expand, and create high-quality jobs. By prioritizing investment attraction and economic infrastructure, MDEDC will serve as a driving force in revitalizing communities, increasing regional wealth, and ensuring economic sustainability for generations to come.