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Stone County Economic Development Partnership, along with city, county, and business leaders, is commended for transforming the county into an economic success through innovation and community partnerships

The county attracted aerospace and defense manufacturer Anduril with assistance from the Mississippi Development Authority, and plans to develop a new industrial site using Gulf Coast Restoration Funds

Stone County received the 2025 Destination Marketing Organization of the Year award at the Governor's Conference of Tourism for its "Explore Stone County... Hidden Gems Await" tourism initiative

Nearly $100,000 in facade grants have been provided to downtown business owners through a partnership with Mississippi Power, and workforce development initiatives are underway with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Accelerate Mississippi

The county holds the legislative designation as the Mural County of Mississippi and hosts the annual Pine Hill Festival, which draws thousands of visitors each April