Economic Impact (2025)
- 361 New Business
- 73 Business Expansion
- 834 New Jobs
- 139 Façade Rehabs
- 1,526 Downtown Living Spaces
- 115 New Construction Projects Completed
- 116 Public Improvement Projects Completed
- $78,243,814 Public Dollars Invested
- $130,953,055 Private Dollars Invested
- 87,023 Volunteer Hours
Featured Event
August 13-14: MMSA Economic Vitality Training in Pascagoula
Economic Vitality focuses on capital, incentives, and other economic and financial tools to assist new and existing businesses, catalyze property development, and create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators that drive local economies.
This training is appropriate for Main Street directors and board members, Economic Vitality committee members, city officials, economic development professionals, preservation enthusiasts, and others interested in development for downtowns. This Economic Vitality training counts as one Economic Vitality credit!
The training will be held from 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14 at the Grand Magnolia Ballroom in downtown Pascagoula.
Hotel Accommodations
We have reserved a room block at the Hilton Garden Inn Pascagoula for your convenience. You can book your stay using the link below:
Phone: (228) 762-7182
As an additional option, you may also consider Hotel Whiskey. Reservations require a deposit at the time of booking, and cancellations or adjustments are fully refundable up to 72 hours (3 days) prior to check-in. To reserve, call (601) 557-2611 or book directly through their website to view rates and availability.
We recommend booking early to secure your accommodations. The deadline for reserving hotel rooms is July 13.
See you soon in Downtown Pascagoula!
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Pearl
Main Street Pearl is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing Pearl’s Old Brandon Road Area into a shopping, dining, cultural and social center of our community while preserving its rich heritage and small town feel.
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Our Mission
The Mississippi Main Street Association is the catalyst for the preservation and economic revitalization of Mississippi’s historic downtowns and traditional commercial districts.
The Mississippi Main Street Association provides visionary leadership to Mississippi’s most storied places. We foster economic and community development through strategies that promote community engagement, pride of place, and quality design to achieve long-term economic growth. MMSA empowers Mississippi’s local Main Street leaders to create vibrant places and thriving economies by implementing the Main Street Approach — organization, design, promotion, and economic vitality.
