Community Development Foundation

Strategic Management ServicesMississippi, United States51-200 Employees

The Community Development Foundation (CDF) is a private-nonprofit economic development agency and chamber of commerce based in Tupelo, Mississippi, focused on fostering capital investment and job growth in Lee County. Over a ten-year period, it has supported the creation of more than 9,000 jobs and $2.1 billion in capital investment across multiple projects, including expansions and relocations by major manufacturers. The organization is recognized within the industry for its role in promoting regional economic development and is frequently cited by Site Selection magazine as a top economic development agency in the United States. Its work centers on attracting businesses, guiding project developments, and strengthening the local economy through strategic collaboration with community partners. 

CDF operates within the strategic management services space and serves as a bridge between public and private interests to catalyze investment and employment opportunities in Tupelo and surrounding areas. It maintains a presence online through its website, which provides information about staff and ongoing initiatives. Recent activity includes partnerships with city and regional economic development entities to implement programs intended to accelerate performance-based financing and related support for local projects.

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