Mississippi Power provides economic development services for the 23 counties of Southeast Mississippi. Our professional staff, in partnership with other state and local organizations, can find the perfect site or building for your business expansion or relocation. Economic Development has been a primary area of focus for Mississippi Power since 1925.
Projects and Recruitment
Brian Useforge
Economic Development Director
bdusefor@southernco.com
Steven Dick
Economic Development Manager
228-865-5360 (office)
sbdick@southernco.com
Marcus Dufour
Business Development Representative
601-658-4749 (office)
mdufour@southernco.com
Melissa Morel
Project Manager — Industrial, Coast Division
228-865-5153 (office)
mamorel@southernco.com
Tomeka Durr-Wiley
Project Manager — Commercial
601-545-4115 (office)
tldurr@southernco.com
Allie Minga
Project Manager — Industrial, Northern Division
601-545-4175
aminga@southernco.com
We know the state. We know the people. We can guide you through every step of locating in Mississippi, all in strict confidence. Come join the 60 Fortune 500 companies who already call Mississippi home. We provide experience and superior customer satisfaction from the longest continuously operating economic development department in Mississippi.
Some of the services offered, at no charge, through your Mississippi Power liaison include:
Other services and information are available on request.
Email your economic development questions/inquiries to mpcecodev@southernco.com or call toll free at 800-528-5196. (For billing or service inquiries, contact our Customer Care Center.)
Enhanced Power Quality Services
Mississippi Power strives to supply customers with the most reliable power possible. Our commitment to service does not stop at the meter.
Our Power Quality team is comprised of highly-trained, licensed professional engineers who can work with customers "beyond the meter." Our engineers can provide professional recommendations to ensure that equipment and processes run smoothly and efficiently.
Redundancy and Standby Generation
Mississippi Power has a proven track record when working with critical need facilities in providing solutions for redundancy and standby generation. Solutions utilizing redundant distribution line service, as well as standby generation, make this service a win-win for you and us.