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The new Mississippi Online Employment Services System (OESS) is a real-time, web based workforce and employment system that helps employers find qualified workers and job seekers find employment that matches their skills. Developed by nSPARC (National Strategic Planning and Analysis Research Center) at Mississippi State University, the OESS system is now in use throughout the state by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.… Read more.

In November, the Jackson Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) approved $22.3 million in funding for metro-area transportation projects aimed at reducing congestion and improving the safety and efficiency of the regional multi-modal transportation system.
“Transportation is about providing options to keep everyone moving.… Read more.

CMPDD has received three 2013 Innovation Awards from the National Assn. of Development Organizations (NADO) Research Foundation for: 1) Madison County’s GIS Program, 2) City of Ridgeland’s Universal Playground, and 3) University of Mississippi Medical Center’s University Drive project. NADO is a Washington, DC-based association that promotes programs and policies that strengthen local governments, communities, and economies through regional cooperation, program delivery, and comprehensive strategies.… Read more.

The Central Mississippi Planning and Development District (CMPDD) announced that the Jackson MPO approved $22.3 million in funding for metro-area transportation projects aimed at reducing congestion and improving the safety and efficiency of the regional multi-modal transportation system.

“Transportation is about providing options to keep everyone moving. … Read more.

CMPDD assisted with grant application and will serve as Grant Administrator for site and infrastructure work.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) has received a Katrina Supplemental CDBG Economic Development fund award from the Mississippi Development Authority in the amount of $10,000,000.… Read more.

Southcentral Mississippi Works (SMW), the workforce development division of CMPDD, has received $200,000 to train dislocated workers for future employment. The Department of Labor made funds available to the State of Mississippi through a national emergency grant. According to the Secretary of Labor “many states continue to experience a number of smaller, staggered dislocation events that occur over time.… Read more.

Insurance counselors from the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District’s Area Agency on Aging are available to answer questions regarding Medicare problems or concerns. This is a free service offered to help individuals make the best choice possible when it comes to your Medicare benefits.… Read more.

Transportation Page 

The Jackson Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is announcing a “Call for Projects” for consideration of funding for Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds available to eligible applicants.

Funding is being made available to the Jackson MPO through the recent Transportation Bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 Century (MAP-21). … Read more.

At their June meeting, the CMPDD Board of Directors elected Madison County businessman James P. Archer as President for a two year term. Also elected to offices were Yazoo County Supervisor Cobie Collins as Vice-President, and Jackson City Councilman Quentin Whitwell as Secretary-Treasurer.… Read more.

CMPDD has been awarded the prestigious Special Achievement in Geographic Information System (SAG) award from the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), a global flagship Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software provider. The award is given to user sites around the world to recognize outstanding work with GIS technology.… Read more.