Why Greenwood?

Choosing the right location for your business is about more than just available land or infrastructure—it’s about finding a place where your company can grow and your employees can thrive. Greenwood, Mississippi, offers a unique blend of strategic advantages that make it an ideal location for businesses of all sizes. With a prime location at the crossroads of key transportation routes, a cost of living that maximizes both business and employee budgets, a high quality of life rooted in rich cultural heritage, and a business-friendly environment designed to help you hit the ground running, Greenwood is a community where opportunity and success intersect.

Strategic Location

Greenwood’s location is more than just a dot on the map—it’s a strategic advantage. Positioned on the eastern edge of the Mississippi Delta, Greenwood sits halfway between Memphis, Tennessee, and Jackson, Mississippi. With direct access to Highways 82 and 49, and just a 20-mile drive to Interstate 55, businesses in Greenwood enjoy convenient connections to major markets like Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis, Jackson, and New Orleans. Plus, Greenwood’s dual rail access via Canadian National (CN) and Genessee & Wyoming railroads puts distribution and logistics within easy reach. When location matters, Greenwood delivers prime connectivity that puts your business on the fast track to success.

Cost of Living

Greenwood offers the kind of affordability that stretches every dollar further, making it a smart choice for businesses and their employees. With a cost of living nearly 30% lower than the national average, and housing costs nearly 60% lower than in major metro areas, Greenwood makes it easier to live well while reducing wage pressure. This translates into a business advantage—employees can enjoy a high quality of life without the high expenses, and businesses can allocate resources more efficiently. By choosing Greenwood, companies gain more flexibility to invest in innovation and growth while benefiting from a stable, satisfied workforce.

Quality of Life

Greenwood isn’t just a place to do business—it’s a place to call home. Our city offers a unique blend of small-town charm and cultural richness. With a revitalized downtown full of locally owned shops, renowned Mississippi Delta cuisine, and a deep connection to blues music and Civil Rights history, Greenwood offers a living experience that’s hard to match. The natural beauty of Leflore and Carroll counties provides abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, making Greenwood a destination where both employers and employees can thrive. Here, quality of life is a cornerstone of our community, creating an ideal environment for work-life balance.

Business Friendly Environment

In Greenwood, we make it easy to do business. With a pro-business environment that values efficiency, businesses can navigate regulatory processes with ease. From local government and planning officials to utility providers and the EDF, we’re all working together to streamline your path to success. Our goal? To get you open for business fast, with minimal red tape. Whether you’re a startup or an established industry, Greenwood is ready to support your business every step of the way.