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Comments on how Southwest Mississippi is promoting economic development through broadening the definition of community and through better communication with the media. Highlights of the 2002 Southwest Mississippi Economic Symposium; Role that the Southwest Mississippi Partnership will play in bringing the community together; Types of efforts comprising a successful economic development.

Provides information on the arguments concerning the consideration of economic development incentives in Mississippi. Impact of tax breaks for new industry on economic growth according to a study; Goal of the incentives; Views of an economic professor on the advantages and disadvantages of the incentives.

Focuses on economic development programs in Mississippi, as of September 2001. Provisions under the Growth and Prosperity Act from the Advantage Mississippi Initiative passed by legislators in August 2000; Program offered by the Mississippi Development Authority; Information on economic development organizations around the state.

Reports on the annual Economic Strategic Plan (ESP) for Jackson, Mississippi to be formed by city officials, businesspeople and members of various organizations in the area. Views of Harold Lathon, director of economic development for the city of Jackson; Economic development being considered for the city; Details of the business visitation program designed to help retain existing businesses in the area.

Reports on the establishment of the Yalobusha Economic Development District (YEDD) by the Yalobusha County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi, which could help provide plenty of economic development to the county. Grant approved by the Mississippi Land, Water and Timber Resources board for the construction of a cattle-processing plant for the county; Statement from Greg Jones, president of the YEDD.

The author reflects on economic development and the role of the federal government in response with the issue in the U.S. He mentioned that the role of the government aside from its traditional duties has now assumed the role of chief economic development officers. He further discussed on what really constitutes economic development. Moreover, he suggested that one has to consider the impact of economic development decisions on per capita income and discussed its costs and investments.

Comments on the appointment of Robert D. Ingram as executive director of the Greenwood-Leflore Industrial Board and the Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development Foundation in Mississippi. Former job; Work experiences; Agenda for Greenwood-Leflore Industrial Board.

Relates the necessity of tort reform to enhance the role of the Mississippi manufacturing industry in economic development. Number of manufacturers that decided to shut down since January 1, 2001; Factors attributed to the situation of the industry; Significance of the industry to the economy.

Reports that the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce's economic development committee in Mississippi is accepting nominations for its Outstanding Business of the Quarter Awards in 2002. Qualifications; Information on how to obtain a nomination form.

Reports on the plan of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, to offer New South Economic Development course on September 29 to October 4, 2002. Course outline; Benefits from the course; Schedule of specific classes.