Congressman Thompson Announced $210,000 awarded to North Delta Planning and Development District, Inc.

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration has awarded $210,000 to the North Delta Planning and Development District, Inc.

This EDA planning investment supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for the region served by the North Delta Planning and Development District, Inc., which comprises the counties of Coahoma, DeSoto, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, and Tunica.  The CEDS process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy.

For more information contact Mr. James Curcio, Executive Director at (662) 561-4105.