Economic Development

Winston County has many qualities that add up to success for your business.

Skilled, Available Labor Force

• Skilled workforce trained in manufacturing, transportation, communication, and construction.
• Available workforce totaling over 8,400 individuals with an employment rate of over 84%.
• Well-educated population, with over 73% holding a high school degree or higher.
• Low labor costs, with an average manufacturing wage of $37,917 in 2008.
• Customized workforce training available in Louisville through East Central Community College and the Workforce Investment Network.

Ease of Transportation

• Easy transportation to major markets
  • Mississippi Route 25, a 4-lane highway, runs through Louisville
  • Interstates 20 and 55 pass within 65 miles of Louisville
• Rail access by Kansas City Southern Railway
• Three airports within 100 miles
• Port access to the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway within 55 miles

Ready-To-Build Land and Available Buildings Suited for Industry

• Five industrial parks with utilities and easy transportation
• Additional properties and land ready for development

Financing and Tax Exemptions

• Variety of state and local incentives and tax exemptions
• Several university industrial outreach programs available at Mississippi State University, 30 miles from Louisville

Contact Us

Need more information about a specific building or site? Or would you just like to learn more about what Winston County has to offer? Please contact our director, Gerald Mills at 662-773-8712 or visit our Contact Us page.