Bill > HR47

This resolution commends and congratulates Stone County for its significant economic achievements, recognizing the efforts of the Stone County Economic Development Partnership (SCEDP), local elected officials, and business leaders. The county has attracted a major aerospace and defense company, Anduril, and is developing an industrial site with the help of Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to further boost innovation and support small businesses. Stone County's tourism initiative, "Explore Stone County. . . Hidden Gems Await," earned it the prestigious 2025 Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) of the Year award, highlighting its outdoor recreation, dining, shopping, and events. The SCEDP has also invested in welcome signs and facade grants for downtown businesses, and the county is collaborating with colleges and Accelerate Mississippi to improve its workforce. Furthermore, Stone County's designation as the Mural County of Mississippi and events like the Pine Hill Festival showcase its vibrant creative economy. The resolution acknowledges that Stone County is a place where industry, innovation, and tourism thrive, partnerships are successful, and the creative economy is a key driver.

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0047.xml