How We Help

What Do We Do?

Planning to start or grow a business in Lee County? Our team of business developers, small business experts, researchers and marketing specialists are here to help you find just what you need.

As a public/private partnership organization, we collaborate with county and state officials along with private companies to help connect you to resources, prime locations, funding, incentives and more.

We help companies large and small move, expand and grow in Northeast Mississippi. Let’s talk. Please reach out and let us know how we can help you become the next big successes in Lee County, Mississippi.

 

GAIN LEE COUNTY MARKET INTELLIGENCE

CDF’s business retention and recruitment experts are ready to help you achieve your business growth in Northeast Mississippi. With decades of business experience on our team in the County and throughout the region, can connect you to valuable resources, ideal locations, public and private partnerships, and more. See our Data Library page for market and industry reports, demographics and business labor reports.

DATA LIBRARY

MAKE IMPORTANT CONNECTIONS

We are ready to assist you with market intelligence and robust network to help you find business success. Using our wide-ranging network, we can connect you to potential partners and investors, funding opportunities, professional service providers, incubators, networking and more. Feel free to reach out to our team to help you connect and find the resources you need.

MEET THE CDF TEAM

OUR MISSION

The Community Development Foundation is a public/private partnership organization dedicated to the creation of more and better jobs in Tupelo/Lee County, Mississippi. CDF promotes the county as an ideal location for businesses large and small to grow and succeed.

Our Vision

The Community Development Foundation will build a strong, diverse local economy and unique quality of place for all who live and work in Tupelo/Lee County.

Our Values

The Community Development Foundation Board of Directors and staff will pursue CDF goals while maintaining a high degree of integrity and equity.

FIND THE PERFECT FIT FOR YOUR BUSINESS

We can assist you with finding the ideal location from site selection to knowing early about available commercial properties. Whether you are considering starting a business here, moving into the county, or expanding within your current location, we can help. We’ll help you find the address of choice that can lead to great business success in Lee County.

Economic Development

EXPLORE AVAILABLE INCENTIVES

Find out about current incentive programs from Lee County and the State of Mississippi, along with licensing, permitting and zoning information. Many incentives, tax credits and other help is available—and our business development team can help you find assistance.

TAX INCENTIVES