Lawrence County, Mississippi
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Lawrence County already has a wide variety of nationally recognized industries with more prospects in the future. We strive to be open and helpful to industries even after they are located here. We offer quarterly industry meeting to ensure there are no needs not being met, assistance with workforce training from our local community college, and offer support during relocation and expansions in Lawrence County.
Business Climate
In this business climate you will find information on our population, median incomes, manufacturing wages, largest industry clusters, and more!
Cost of Living Index
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Growing Commercial Community
Existing Industry
Lawrence County already has a wide variety of nationally recognized industries with more prospects in the future. We strive to be open and helpful to industries even after they are located here.
We offer
- Quarterly industry meeting to ensure there are no needs not being met
- Assistance with workforce training from our local community college
- Support during relocation and expansions in Lawrence County
- Lawrence County Career and Technical Center collaborations to meet all industrial workforce needs
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Gross Domestic Product
The largest contributing sector, Manufacturing, contributed 45.6% to the 2018 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the county.
Largest Industry Clusters
Wood &
Paper
Machinery &
Manufacturing
Public
Administration
Agriculture
Coal, Oil
& Power
Major Employers
The following is a list of the largest employers located in Lawrence County, Mississippi.
Georgia Pacific
Paper Manufacturer
(excluding newsprint)
NAICS: 32212103
EMPLOYEES: 500
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| 504 N.A. Sandifier Hwy Monticello, MS 39654 | 601.587.7711 |
Rudolph Foods
Atlas Manufacturing Company
Industrial Machinery & Equipment Whole
NAICS: 42381028
Employees: 75
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| 622 E McPherson Drive Monticello, Ms 39654 | 601.587.4511 |
Southern Pine EPA
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center
Hood Industries
Lumber Wholesale, Sawmill, Planing
NAICS: 42331029
Employees: 104
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| P.O. Box 158 Silver Creek, MS 39663 | 601.886.7844 |
Get to Know Our People
Demographics & Labor Force
Lawrence County holds a rich history which has led to a diverse county of people and employees.
According to research
- Lawrence County has a Labor Force NSA of 404
- 590 NSA within a 60 mile radius
- 5.80% unemployment rate
- That means 23,466 people in a 60 mile radius of Lawrence County are actively looking for a job!
Population
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1,339-
11,314
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11,314-
19,079
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19,080-
28,420
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28,421-
46,768
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46,769-
239,497
Total Population
12,643
Workforce
Check out workforce opportunities at our district Community College, Copiah Lincoln Community College
Lawrence County, Mississippi
Outreach Program
Through our Existing Industry Program, Lawrence County CDA strives to ensure that the current existing businesses – specifically manufacturers, processors, and distributors – are equipped with the programs and services to grow. As part of the program, Lawrence County CDA staff meets with businesses in the community to find the best practices for them through the use of no and low-cost programs. We can offer assistance to our existing industries in the following ways:
- Build relationships with existing businesses through open communications and visitations
- Act as an advocate and liaison for Lawrence County industries
- Assist with workforce training and possible incentives for training
- Assist with programs available for possible tax incentives
- Identify and support opportunities to locate suppliers and/or customers
- Help address business issues with appropriate entities
Tax Increment Financing
Lawrence County offers a significant portfolio of business incentives for companies creating new jobs and making corporate investments in our area. Incentives include county and state grants/loans to meet the needs of new and expanding businesses, workforce training programs, small and minority-owned business assistance programs, and statutory tax incentives. The Lawrence County Community Development Association and The Mississippi Development Authority work closely with prospective companies and existing businesses considering growth opportunities to understand and meet their needs. Lawrence County has a wide range of incentives that we have worked with. Each incentive package is set up specifically for companies based on their needs, investment, and created jobs.
If you are interested in seeing a profile of the Mighty Mississippi Incentive Directory it can be found here.
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