Business Resources
Through economic vitality, we can show you how to strengthen the community’s economic assets while diversifying its economic base. Retaining and expanding successful businesses to provide a balanced commercial mix, sharpening the competitiveness and merchandising skills of business owners, and attracting new businesses that the market can support is part of what we do. Converting unused or underused commercial space into economically productive property also helps boost the profitability of the district. Our goal is to build a commercial district that responds to the needs of today’s consumers.
If you have a new business in town or are thinking about joining the Ocean Springs business community, we are here to help. Below are a few resources to get you started. And, don’t forget that marketing is a big part of your business’ success. We hope you will take advantage of our community networking opportunities and business meetings. Come visit with our team to get connected.
Business Plan Development SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.
Center for Technology Outreach Mississippi State University Extension Technical programs involving social media, e-Commerce and other digital networking strategies for organizational and small business marketing throughout the state
Zoning & Ordinances City of Ocean Springs Find out what ordinances and codes that might pertain to your business.
Permits and Building Information Make sure you have all the appropriate permits for opening a business.
DID YOU KNOW?
Each year Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau hosts the nationally acclaimed Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, which brings in more than 150,000 visitors to downtown during the two-day event. Cruisin’ the Coast Ocean Springs brings in more than 100,000 people to town for the three-day portion spent in Ocean Springs. We are strategic about our events. These activities generate traffic, sales tax and business revenue to our community almost year-round. Festivals and events are numerous in Ocean Springs.
Business in Ocean Springs is booming. Our sales tax revenues are continuing to grow. Want to see how we are doing?
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