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Economic Development - Cooperative Competes | Cooperative Energy Accelerating Mississippi’s Competitive Edge Targeted grants. Strategic events. Ready-to-build sites.
We’re helping local communities attract major investments – and win. What is Cooperative Competes? Cooperative Competes is a multi-faceted Economic Development initiative intended to show companies that Mississippi is a competitive region to do business.
The purpose is to increase the tangible assets within our 55 county service territory, and the intangible expertise of our communities and economic development organizations. The Cooperative Competes initiative includes a grant program, known as “Cooperative Competes Grants” that provide funding for economic development needs across the state.
The initiative also includes Cooperative Competes programming events that are strategic learning and networking opportunities and free to attend.
Download Cooperative Competes Grant Application Cooperative Energy Awards $135,000 in Grants to Support Community and Economic Development in Mississippi Hattiesburg – Cooperative Energy, together with its 11 Member electric distribution cooperatives it serves, awarded… Cooperative Competes Grant Awarded for Marketing of Port Bienville Site #1 and Ignition Park in Hancock County Cooperative Energy, together with the 11 Member distribution cooperatives it serves, announced today the… Cooperative Energy Awards $135,000 in Grants to Support Community and Economic Development in Mississippi Cooperative Competes Grant Awarded for Marketing of Port Bienville Site #1 and Ignition Park in Hancock County Cooperative Competes Grant Awarded for Site Work at the Cleveland Airport North Industrial Site Cooperative Competes Grant Awarded for Site Readiness of Lamar County Industrial Park Pick the tier that fits you best.
For marketing, branding, and community development initiatives.
Download Grant Application Workforce development campaigns Signage or aesthetic upgrades For site readiness and pre-development studies Download Grant Application Environmental due diligence Consultant or legal services For infrastructure and site preparation projects Download Grant Application Site clearing, grading, or grubbing Transportation infrastructure Improvements to existing industrial buildings At Cooperative Energy, we know site readiness goes beyond the land.
Cooperative Competes programming brings together economic developers, community leaders, and industry partners to share knowledge, build relationships, and drive strategic growth across Mississippi. Through workshops, roundtables, and our annual Summit, we explore topics like: Site selector expectations Public sector leadership development Our events are typically by invitation.
If you’re interested in attending or learning more about upcoming programming, contact our Economic Development team . Cooperative Competes Summit 2025 Video Our annual Cooperative Energy Summit brings together economic developers, elected officials, and industry partners to align around site development strategy and business attraction.
This year’s event featured keynotes, roundtables, and working sessions on workforce, infrastructure, and site readiness across Mississippi. Let’s keep you in the loop on Mississippi’s economic growth. Whether you’re scouting locations, supporting business development, or tracking regional momentum—SPARKnotes delivers curated insights straight to your inbox.
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See the latest developments Cooperative Energy Awards $135,000 in Grants to Support Community and Economic Development in Mississippi Cooperative Competes Grant Awarded for Marketing of Port Bienville Site #1 and Ignition Park in Hancock County Cooperative Competes Grant Awarded for Site Work at the Cleveland Airport North Industrial Site Cooperative Competes Grant Awarded for Site Readiness of Lamar County Industrial Park Two Industrial Properties Earn Cooperative Energy SiteInvest Premier Property Designation Harrison County Development Commission Receives Cooperative Energy’s 2025 SPARK Award for Landmark Buc-ee’s Project Hood Industries Expanding Operations in Waynesboro Cooperative Competes Grant Awarded for Site Readiness of Industrial Site Along Interstate 20 Cooperative Competes Grant Awarded to the Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll County Economic Development Foundation Cooperative Energy Awards More Than $277,000 in Grants to Support Economic Development in Mississippi Koch Foods expanding in Morton
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Cooperative Competes Grants is funded by Cooperative Energy. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Mississippi. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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