Welcome to Hattiesburg


Thank you for your interest in Greater Hattiesburg, where we enjoy exceptional weather, bountiful leisure activities, unique cuisine and a diverse economy. Our college town environment offers an awesome vibe for residents and visitors alike. Accolades continue to pour in for one of the Gulf South’s most prosperous communities. With rapid job growth, rising population, top-rated schools and superb health care, Greater Hattiesburg is on the move.

As you browse through this publication, you will find that Greater Hattiesburg offers a diverse blend of culture and commerce. Nicknamed the “Hub City,” Hattiesburg is a regional nucleus of activity. New Orleans, Louisiana; Mobile, Alabama; Jackson, Mississippi; and the Gulf Coast all lie within a two-hour drive of the city.

With its Southern charm, wonderful climate and university town atmosphere, Hattiesburg is the perfect place to call home. Our region is an economic engine leading the state in job growth over the last five years.

The Area Development Partnership is the regional Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization in Greater Hattiesburg. Our mission is to enhance economic vitality and improve the quality of life here in our community. The ADP unites over 860 member companies representing more than 20,000 employees in an effort to enhance the area’s economy and build a better community.

We hope the information found within this business guide and membership directory will entice you to visit or relocate to one of the most intriguing communities in America. Our quality of life is unsurpassed. Please visit us online to further explore Greater Hattiesburg
at www.theadp.com.