Mississippi Facts

Mississippi facts to help you quickly assess our local area.

The Biloxi-Gulfport metro area, situated Harrison County encompasses a 27 mile stretch of land facing the Gulf of Mexico.

Poised to be a destination resort filled with land based casinos and golf courses.

Multiple casinos featuring destination golf resorts and million dollar high rise condos, currently under construction.

Ten casinos are currently open along the coast, with many more in planning stages

At least six new casinos slated within Biloxi city limits

Investments ranging from 500 million to over 1 billion dollars per new casino.

Broadwater Resort alone will have 2 separate casinos with 125,000 square feet of gaming, 585,000 S/F of retail, 1900 rooms and a 180 acre golf course.

Demand for 80,000 new jobs in a mature casino market.

Home of Keesler Air Force Base which provides advanced flight training, and is a major staging base for overseas operations.

51 Million Dollar expansion of International Airport

State of the art convention center to be built next to the Auditorium.

Port of Gulfport is a major importer for Latin American goods, including Chiquita and Dole products.

Cruise lines in negotiations with Gulfport for a home port include Carnival, Princess, Holland America, and Royal Carribean.

Total Revitalization of Infrastructure and Landscape

Bridge connecting Biloxi area to Jackson and County opening this year. Bridge to Hancock County now Open.

A master urban plan for new and more efficient traffic corridors

Massive re-building of marinas and construction of high rise condos.