Dr. Melvin C. Ray - [ Associate Vice President for Economic Development ]
Message from the Associate Vice President for Economic Development
Mississippi State University is actively engaged in efforts to help grow the economy of the state. The primary role of the economic development program is to strengthen collaborations between the university, economic development organizations, and businesses to create high wage jobs. Our scope of work includes assisting existing businesses, recruiting technology oriented companies, and encouraging spin-off companies from the university. We are also facilitating the development and expansion of the Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park. The park is located adjacent to the Mississippi State University campus and provides an ideal environment for research and technology based companies.
News & Information
- Mississippi State University's Direct Economic Impact 2000-2008: A Preliminary Assessment of Job Retention, Recruitment and Creation Programs
- Economic Development Engagement Mission
Resource Links
Federal/ National
State
Golden Triangle Region
Contact Information
Melvin C. Ray, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Economic Development
Mississippi State University
617 Allen Hall
P.O. Box 6343
MS State, MS 39762-6018
662-325-3570
Fax: 325-8028
melvin@research.msstate.edu