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!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Mississippi Power
Hancock Whitney Bank
Main Street Pascagoula
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Featured Community
Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs, a cottage community rich in cultural, is located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This historic town is filled with several miles of shopping, dining and entertainment surrounded by arts, beautiful landscaping, bayous and a walkable downtown district that you do not want to miss. With the Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau offices located in the heart of downtown, this community focuses on enhancing the local culture and preserving the quality of life.
We invite you to stop by the Ocean Springs Welcome Center located in the historic L&N Depot Plaza to find out all Ocean Springs has to offer. Meet our friendly staff and fill up on brochures, maps and more. Take a glimpse of local art in the center, get a list of upcoming events and festivals happening in town, check for hotel availability and start your day on the Live Oaks Bicycle Route or walk along our beach front. Ocean Springs is a 2013 Great American Main Street Award-winning community and has been recognized nationally as a great place to live and visit.
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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.
