December 2025
The Gulfport-Biloxi market is experiencing significant economic growth, driven by major downtown redevelopment projects, a thriving tourism and hospitality sector, and strong statewide job growth, strengthening the area’s long-term economic outlook.
‘Transformative’ $105 Million Project Will Reshape Downtown Gulfport
What This Means For You: The development, known as Gulfport Town Center, will include a Tribute Portfolio by Marriott hotel, luxury apartments, retail shops, and a parking garage. The groundbreaking is planned for this month.
D7 Metals Company Announces New Manufacturing Plant Coming to Gulfport
What This Means For You: Gulfport will be the first city to gain a new D7 Metals manufacturing plant. D7 Metals specializes in creating a wide range of products including metal roofing panels, flashings, and customized copings. The new plant will provide both direct and indirect benefits to the community, including a variety of long-term high paid positions in production, maintenance, logistics, and management.
Number of Jobs in Mississippi Reaches New All-Time High
What This Means For You: The number of jobs in Mississippi has reached a new all-time high, according to Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves. Mississippi’s total non-farm employment reached a new record high in August with 1,205,500 jobs. Reeves also announced that in 2024, Mississippi was ranked second in America for household income growth.
Mississippi has 2nd Highest Employment Growth in US, Study Shows
What This Means For You: A new report published by by WalletHub, a personal finance company, found that job seekers in Mississippi are in a good place, as it ranks among the states with the highest employment growth rates. Mississippi was ranked #2 on the list, only second to Connecticut. WalletHub evaluated each of the 50 states across two key issues: job market and economic environment.
Port of Gulfport Receives New Gantry Crane
What This Means For You: A new ship-to-shore gantry crane arrived at the Port of Gulfport, an addition that will help grow business for the Port and increase the impact on local and state economies. The Port’s new ship-to-shore crane stands 300 feet tall, weighs 1,500 tons, and is 75 feet taller than the current cranes. It will be able to handle vessels up to 19 containers wide, compared to the current reach of 18.
Historic Biloxi Hotel Debuts Expansion
What This Means For You: The historic White House Hotel in Biloxi added another 49 beachfront hotel rooms to the original 74, bringing the total to 123. The newly-opened expansion of the White House Hotel has columns and architecture that complement the style of the original hotel on Beach Boulevard. Cora’s restaurant in the hotel is also being remodeled and will reopen soon.
Biloxi Casino Named One of Top 10 Outside of Vegas in Latest USA Today Poll
What This Means For You: The USA Today 10 Best Casino results are out for 2025 and, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, a Biloxi casino, was voted 8th-best casino outside Las Vegas, moving up a spot from ninth in 2024. Beau Rivage also scored two more Top 10 rankings: 5th-best Casino for Slots and 5th-best Casino Hotel.
