crossroads economic partnership

What crossroads economic partnership does

Crossroads Economic Partnership is a nonprofit economic development organization based in Clarksdale, Mississippi, operating as a unified partnership of the Clarksdale/Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce, the Industrial Development Foundation, and the Economic Development Authority of Coahoma County. It traces its roots to the Clarksdale Chamber of Commerce founded in 1917 and was consolidated under the Crossroads Economic Partnership brand in December 2020 under the tagline "We've Come Together to Make a New Day." The organization provides site selection assistance, workforce development coordination, incentive navigation, business recruitment, and retention services targeting manufacturing companies, technology-enabled firms, and socially conscious corporations considering relocation or expansion into the Mississippi Delta region.

Its core "product" is the coordinated package of regional assets it brokers for incoming employers: two shovel-ready industrial parks (Sunbelt Industrial Park at 140 acres and Leonard Pharr Industrial Park at 60 acres), gigabit commercial fiber infrastructure (1–10 Gbps) delivered through C-Spire and AT&T, Class I rail and interstate access, a regional labor pool of approximately 134,959 workers drawn from seven counties, ACT WorkReady Communities workforce certification, and customized training pipelines through Coahoma Community College. Strategic partnerships with the Mississippi Development Authority, Delta Council, Delta Strong, North Delta Planning and Development District, and Automation Anywhere amplify its reach across the 19-county Mississippi Delta region.

The organization is funded through chamber membership fees (business and individual memberships), government appropriations from the City of Clarksdale, Clarksdale Public Utilities, and the Economic Development Authority of Coahoma County, plus state-level grants. It does not sell commercial products or services, so revenue mechanics are membership- and appropriation-driven rather than transactional. Its go-to-market motion is direct enterprise outreach to relocating or expanding companies, often in coordination with state and regional partners, and its success is measured in jobs created and capital invested rather than financial returns.

Name

crossroads economic partnership

Legal name

Crossroads Economic Partnership

Website

https://crossroadseconomicpartnership.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Crossroads Economic Partnership is a nonprofit economic development organization in Clarksdale, Mississippi, providing site selection, workforce coordination, and incentive facilitation to manufacturing, technology, and socially conscious companies relocating or expanding into the Mississippi Delta region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Economic Integration & Economic Corridors (BPADAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

SME & Entrepreneurship Development (Trade-Linked) (BPADAMAE), Employer-Led Workforce Partnerships & Sector Strategies (EDAAAOAB)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Site selection assistance
• Workforce development programs
• Chamber of commerce
• Business recruitment support

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarksdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Chamber Membership Fees: Business and individual memberships fund chamber activities and programs
2. Government Funding: Funding from City of Clarksdale, Clarksdale Public Utilities, and Economic Development Authority of Coahoma County

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Crossroads Economic Partnership is a nonprofit economic development organization that provides site selection assistance, workforce development coordination, business recruitment, incentive facilitation, and chamber of commerce services for Clarksdale and Coahoma County, Mississippi. It functions as a unified partnership between the Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Foundation, and Economic Development Authority, helping manufacturing, technology, and impact-sourcing companies relocate, expand, or establish operations in the Mississippi Delta region.

Product overview

Crossroads Economic Partnership is an economic development organization that provides a unified suite of services including site selection assistance, workforce development coordination, business recruitment and retention support, and community marketing for Clarksdale and Coahoma County, Mississippi. Rather than a traditional product portfolio, the organization functions as a partnership between the Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Foundation, and Economic Development Authority, offering advisory services, incentive coordination, labor market data, and promotional resources to attract and support manufacturing, technology, and socially-conscious companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Site Selection Assistance Assists businesses in identifying and evaluating industrial sites and buildings in Clarksdale and Coahoma County, including two shovel-ready industrial parks (Sunbelt Industrial Park with 140 acres and Leonard Pharr Industrial Park with 60 acres). Service is for enterprise companies considering relocation or expansion in the Mississippi Delta.
• Workforce Training Coordination Coordinates custom workforce training programs through Coahoma Community College and the WIN Job Center, including specialized RPA training and manufacturing workforce certification. Designed for companies establishing or expanding operations requiring trained talent.
• Business Recruitment and Incentive Facilitation Proactively recruits companies to relocate or expand in Clarksdale and Coahoma County by leveraging regional partnerships and facilitating access to state and local incentive programs, grants, and customized incentive packages through the Mississippi Development Authority.
• Chamber of Commerce Membership Provides business and individual memberships with benefits including networking, promotion, community engagement, access to Chamber Member Directory, and participation in community events and festivals. Available to local businesses and individuals in Clarksdale and Coahoma County.
• Utility and Infrastructure Coordination Facilitates access to commercial fiber infrastructure (1-10 Gbps through C-Spire and AT&T), multiple electric provider options (municipal, cooperative, private), rail access, and other utilities for businesses locating in the area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Six economic development projects announced in four years, creating several hundred new jobs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Automation AnywherecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2020Global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) partnered with PeopleShores to establish the first RPA Center of Excellence in Mississippi and the Southeast. The center serves as a base for RPA design, research, training and development, creating hundreds of tech-enabled jobs.
• PeopleShorescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2018For-profit social enterprise bringing technology-driven jobs to underserved communities. PeopleShores Clarksdale center opened in 2019 and is the first rural center for the Silicon Valley-based company. Plans to scale to over 200 employees providing services in image processing, data analytics, and robotic process automation.
• Delta StrongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional branding, marketing, and business attraction program under Delta Council umbrella. Helped introduce Image Industries to Clarksdale through recruitment efforts. Supports manufacturing opportunities across the 19-county Mississippi Delta region.
• Mississippi Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState's primary economic development agency providing financial support, grants, and guidance for industrial recruitment and expansion projects. Supported all major projects including PeopleShores, Image Industries, Saf-T-Cart, and Ilex Organics.
• Coahoma Community CollegecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal community college providing workforce training, custom training courses, and career readiness certification. Developed specialized RPA training for PeopleShores employees and manufacturing training for Image Industries.
• C-SpiresupportingTechnology or IntegrationMid-South premier fiber provider supplying commercial fiber infrastructure enabling gigabit services (1-10 Gbps) for Clarksdale businesses.
• Horne CPA GroupsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCertified public accounting and business advisory firm announced they will offer RPA services produced by PeopleShores to their client base across the southeastern United States.
• Delta CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization representing the 19-county Mississippi Delta. Manages Delta Strong program and supports industrial recruitment efforts.
• North Delta Planning and Development DistrictsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning district providing counsel and managing MDA grants for economic development projects in the North Delta region.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tennessee Valley Authority: Federal regional economic development authority serving the Tennessee Valley region. Comparable as a regional economic development organization combining infrastructure investment, business recruitment, and community development to support distressed regional economies.
• Mississippi Development Authority: State-level primary economic development agency providing financial support, grants, and guidance for industrial recruitment across Mississippi. A partner of Crossroads but operates at a broader state-wide level with greater resources, representing the umbrella organization supporting projects in Coahoma County.
• Economic Development Partnership of Alabama: State-level private/public partnership organization focused on recruiting new business and industry to Alabama. Comparable as a public-private economic development organization competing for the same corporate relocations in the Southeast US market.

Direct peers

• Delta Council: Regional economic development organization representing the 19-county Mississippi Delta region, managing the Delta Strong branding and marketing program. Direct peer that helped introduce Image Industries to Clarksdale and supports industrial recruitment across the same Delta geography.
• Golden Triangle Development Link: Regional economic development organization serving the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi (Starkville, Columbus, West Point). Comparable as a Mississippi-based regional economic development partnership focused on business recruitment, workforce development, and industrial park management for rural Mississippi communities.
• Greater Memphis Chamber: Regional chamber of commerce and economic development organization serving the Memphis metropolitan area. Directly comparable as a Chamber/EDA hybrid organization recruiting businesses to the Memphis region, with overlapping geographic market given Clarksdale's position 75 miles from Memphis.
• Greater Jackson Chamber: Chamber of commerce and economic development organization serving the Jackson, Mississippi metropolitan area. Comparable as a Mississippi Chamber/EDA partnership organization focused on business attraction, retention, and workforce development in the state.

Others

• International Economic Development Council: Industry association for economic developers globally, providing training, certification, and resources to economic development professionals and organizations. Comparable as the industry body whose standards and practices inform Crossroads' professional economic development work.
• Northwest Mississippi Community College: Community college in Senatobia, Mississippi providing workforce training, technical education, and industry partnerships. Comparable to the Coahoma Community College workforce development role Crossroads leverages, representing the regional workforce training ecosystem partner.

Regional players

• Tunica County Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber of commerce serving Tunica County, Mississippi in the northern Delta region. Comparable small-scale Mississippi Delta chamber/economic development organization serving a neighboring rural community with similar workforce and economic development challenges.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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