The Center for Government and Community Development (GCD) is a unit of the Mississippi State University Extension Service, which is located within the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University.

The center’s staff design and deliver educational programs, training activities, information, and technical assistance in response to the high priority economic and community development needs of Mississippi communities and their citizens. Participants in GCD programs include local government leaders, community-based organizations, state and local agencies, and business enterprises.

The activities of the center help the university build strong partnerships with agencies, institutions, organizations, and foundations that have a shared commitment to strengthening the well-being of Mississippi communities and the work of local government officials.

The GCD mission also includes providing community leaders, organizations, agencies, businesses, and citizens with high quality, science-based information on economic and community development topics. This is accomplished through a variety of communications channels, including newsletters, web sites, trade magazines, and special reports.

Contact Information

Physical Address

410 Bost Extension Center
Suite 405
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Mailing Address

Box 9643
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Mail Stop

Mail Stop 9643
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Phone

(662) 325-3141

Fax

(662) 325-8954

Email

gcd@ext.msstate.edu