Mississippi Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Type of Business, Mississippi, 2008
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Type of Business
Mississippi Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Mississippi counties, cities, Congressional Districts, industries, small businesses and information on sources and methodology.
- 9%: In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action." Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- a 9% cut, at a minimum.
- 18%: "Sequestration," required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an 18% cut, at a minimum. President Obama said he will veto any changes Congress makes.
- Be Prepared: In 2013 these cuts in defense jobs and businesses will hit Mississippi counties, cities and industries.
- Ask Questions: In 2012, Congress and President Obama will decide on the specific defense budget cuts. In the next 6 months, find out if these defense cuts affect your community more -- or less -- than this national average. See www.forthecommondefense.org/reports for reports on cities, counties, industries and more.
State | Contract Year | Type of Business | Contract Count | $ Amount | Mississippi | 2008 | -- | 1,308 | $3,561,292,183 |
Mississippi | 2008 | Federal Government Organization | 8 | $65,992,986 |
Mississippi | 2008 | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) | 15 | $6,096,133 |
Mississippi | 2008 | Hospital | 2 | $104,832 |
Mississippi | 2008 | JWOD Participating Nonprofit Agency | 21 | $14,066,769 |
Mississippi | 2008 | Local Government Organization | 11 | $93,095 |
Mississippi | 2008 | Minority Institution (MI) | 64 | $3,372,994 |
Mississippi | 2008 | Other Educational Institution | 19 | $923,419 |
Mississippi | 2008 | Other Nonprofit Institution | 15 | $953,453 |
Mississippi | 2008 | Small Business 8A Firm Performing in the United States | 163 | $144,880,429 |
Mississippi | 2008 | Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Performing in the United States | 185 | $30,615,585 |
Mississippi | 2008 | State Government Organization | 33 | $25,784,618 |
TOTAL | | | 1,844 | $3,854,176,496 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:05:07 www.forthecommondefense.org