About
The Madison County Economic Development Authority, or MCEDA as we are known locally, offers a broad array of economic development, business development, and corporate site location assistance services to new and expanding businesses and industry. One of our primary goals is to help your company save time and money by helping you to get into business as quickly and as efficiently as possible. We are your primary point of contact when it comes to new business development or the expansion of an existing enterprise. So whether you need Class A office space for your securities firm or land for your next automotive supplier plant, our staff of trained professionals can assist you.
Our Duties
- Industrial Recruitment
- Existing Industry Support
- Development of Industrial Sites
- Cooperation with Other County Entities
- Coordination with State Incentives
- Guiding the Application Process for Tax Exemptions
Our Mission
The mission of the Madison County Economic Development Authority is to assist our existing businesses and to attract new investments and higher-paying jobs to Madison County in an effort to increase our tax base and improve the quality of life and economic wealth of our citizens.
Our Goal
Our goal is to provide economic development leadership and broaden the overall scope of economic development by continuing to implement creative, progressive economic development initiatives for Madison County.
Staff Overview
Tim Coursey, Executive Director
tim@madisoncountyeda.com
Lenita Knight, Director of Administration, Finance & Community Development
lenita@madisoncountyeda.com
Danielle Winningham, Business Development Manager
danielle@madisoncountyeda.com
NaToya Hill, Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator
natoya@madisoncountyeda.com
Board Of Directors
Bob Williams, Chairman
Lanny Slaughter, Vice Chairman
Bill Guion, Secretary/Treasurer
Jack Harrington, Board Member
Calvin Harris, Board Member
G. Richard Hutchinson, Board Member
Baxter Strain, Board Member
Partner Links
Madison County Business League
www.madisoncountybusinessleague.com
Central Mississippi Planning & Development District
www.cmpdd.org
Mississippi Development Authority
www.mississippi.org
Greater Jackson Alliance
www.metrojacksoneda.com