Community Development Foundation

A chamber of commerce and economic development organization. The Community Development Foundation serves Tupelo and Lee County, Mississippi, with a focus on business development and regional job growth. Its chamber division offers business development seminars, networking opportunities, community leadership classes, and publicity for local businesses. The economic development division works on business recruitment, retention, and expansion. It also provides information about available buildings and sites for businesses considering the area. CDF reports regional outcomes including jobs created through business retention and expansion, capital investment, new payroll, and sales or direct cost savings for local companies. The organization has served the region for more than 75 years and describes its work as supporting business growth across Tupelo and Lee County.