We'll admit it. We're probably not the first state to offer an incentive program to meeting and convention planners. But we may well be the only state to literally pay you for your business.

We're not just talking pocket change either. When you bring your meeting to Mississippi, you could receive from $2,500 to $10,000. Use the money to cover transportation costs or promotional expenses. Or create your dream theme party. It's all up to you.

Think about it. You get a wonderful meeting in an exciting state, hosted by people who truly appreciate your business. And on top of all that, you can receive from $2,500 to $10,000 - just for choosing to hold your meeting with us.

Meeting and Conventions Inventive Program Guidelines

1. The Incentive Program will appliy to recruiting new meeting and convention business to Mississippi as specified by:
1. Has never met in Mississippi.
2. Has not met in Mississippi in ten years.
3. Meeting must be in the bid stage when incentive program is requested; no contracts signed to date.

2. Applications will be considered by (but not limited to) the following criteria and final approval made by the Director of Tourism.
1. Room nights
2. Attendance
3. Economic impact for the community and state
4. Prestige of the group; image value for the state of Mississippi

3. Funding levels will be based on the following criteria:
1. 1,500 room nights = $2,500
2. 2,500 room nights = $5,000
3. 4,500 room nights = $10,000 (minimum of 2,500 delegates required) A substantial decrease in room nights from what was previously submitted at the time of the funding request will results in a decrease to the next lower level of funding. Funding level remains the same with an increase in room nights.

4. The Mississippi Development Authority will not be held liable should funding be cut by mandated order of the state of Mississippi.

PLEASE NOTE: Funding is payable to the organization which contracted the business and serves as the official host of the conference. The State or Mississippi reserves the right to qualify all funding requests as legitimate conference expenses and provide funds following the completion of the meeting with proper documentation. For More Information For your application, call Chris Chapman, CMP at 601-359-3297, or complete the form below. This is one easy application that could pay off in a big way.