(January 11, 2021 – Natchez, MS) Natchez, Inc. is proud to announce the first Shift South award. This incentive program encourages remote workers to relocate to Natchez to enjoy a lower cost of living in a charming, historic community. Natchez and Adams County is a unique area to live, work, and play! From the arts, history, outdoor recreation, festivals, dining and entertainment; this area holds a place for all ages and all cultures. Along with the lively culture of Natchez, the average cost of living is 85.5% that of the national cost of living. With a history over 300 years old and access to fiber technology, Natchez invites other remote workers to realize their ability to live affordably, work remotely and play continuously in Natchez, Mississippi.
During the pandemic, Natchez, Inc. sought creative ideas to effectively stimulate the economy during its recovery period. Shift South was born from that creativity with a purpose to grow the Natchez region by attracting those individuals who can work remotely from anywhere. Natchez, Inc. and its partners knew the charm of Natchez was sure to attract workers from all corners of the country. “It is our hope that we can grow our community through this campaign and encourage those to join us in Natchez while earning a great living for themselves and their families,” says Chandler Russ of Natchez, Inc.
The City of Natchez is the first community to offer such an incentive in the State of Mississippi. The parameters of the program include the willingness of the remote worker to purchase property in Natchez with a minimum value of $150,000.00, while continuing to work with an employer located outside the Natchez region. In return, this program is offering an incentive to include up to $2,500.00 reimbursement for relocation expenses, and $300.00 a month for one year to offset the first year’s expenses. Natchez, Inc. estimates that the City will see a return on their investment within a 12– 18-month timeframe per awardee due to an increase in property tax and sales tax revenues. “We are excited to be the first and only city in the Deep South to offer an incentive package like this to remote workers! In this new day, where so many people are able to work from home, we can think of no better place than Natchez. Our warm and friendly people, along with the river, our history, and our beautiful sunsets, make this a great city to call home” Mayor Dan Gibson, City of Natchez.
For more information about Natchez, Inc.’s Shift South incentive program, contact the Natchez, Inc. office info@natchezinc.com.
About Natchez, Inc.
Natchez, Inc. is Natchez, Vidalia and Adams County’s lead economic and community development agency. Our staff is engaged in providing services to businesses, communities and the workforce in the region. Our mission is to serve existing and new businesses and industries – all with the goal of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of area residents. For more information, visit Natchez, Inc. website at www.natchezinc.com.
Im a grandma of 17 beautiful grandbabies and i would love to purchase a home here if given the opportunity too.