Excellerator Competitive Communities Program

Excellerator Competitive Communities Program is sponsored by Entergy Mississippi. Entergy Mississippi's Excellerator Competitive Communities program provides economic development grants to communities within its service area.

Entergy Mississippi awards economic development grants - Entergy Entergy Mississippi names 2026 economic development grant winners In its 10th year, the Excellerator program surpasses $750K lifetime investment in attracting industry Nine communities in Entergy Mississippi’s service area will receive the company’s annual economic development grant to help boost business growth in their communities.

The grants mark the 10th year of awards from the company’s Excellerator Competitive Communities program. The program helps communities within Entergy’s service area expand and attract new businesses and jobs. This year, the program is granting $82,500 to recipients from Natchez.

Inc, Cleveland-Bolivar Chamber of Commerce, Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development Foundation, Hinds County Economic Development Authority, Jefferson Davis County Economic Development District, Pike County Economic Development District, Rankin First Economic Development Authority, and Vicksburg Warren County Chamber of Commerce. Entergy recognized the winners at a recent event in Greenwood.

“At a time when large companies are continuing to look at Mississippi for possible expansion of their businesses, these grants can help our communities highlight the things that make them a business-friendly option,” said Ed Gardner, Entergy Mississippi vice president of business and economic development.

“This year’s recipients represent forward-thinking organizations that are strategically investing in their communities for future economic impacts. Entergy Mississippi is proud to partner with these communities to prepare for growth opportunities with quality jobs and tax revenues. ” The selected communities have the option to leverage the grant when applying for state or federal site development assistance programs.

In addition to the grants, Entergy Mississippi’s economic development team works with communities year-round in the 45 counties we serve to help prepare them for growth. Learn more about Entergy Mississippi’s economic development efforts at www. goentergy.

com/our-region/mississippi/ .

Photo: Participants in the recent Excited event – Excellence in Team Economic Development – in Greenwood included, from left, Ed Gardner, Entergy Mississippi, vice president of business and economic development; Garrett Wright, executive director, Rankin First Economic Development Authority; Hannah Aguzzi, executive director, Cleveland-Bolivar Chamber of Commerce; Regina Todd, associate director, Rankin First Economic Development Authority; Thomas Gregory, executive director, Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development Foundation; Pablo Diaz, president & CEO, Vicksburg Warren Co.

Chamber of Commerce; and Haley Fisackerly, Entergy Mississippi president and CEO. Natchez. Inc., Pike County Economic Development District, Washington County Economic Authority, Hinds County Economic Development Authority and Jefferson Davis County Economic Development District also received grants.