Jobs & Economy in Ridgeland

Ridgeland's economy runs on a real, major mixed-use retail/office destination and a genuinely significant corporate employment base.

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A real, major retail and office destination

Renaissance at Colony Park spans 75 acres and 1.15 million square feet, including 577,000+ RSF of Class A office space and the only Apple Store in Mississippi.

A genuinely significant corporate base

C Spire, a major regional telecom company, has paid more than $436 million in wages since 2003 with a cited ~$1.5 billion economic impact; Butler Snow LLP anchors a real legal-services presence.

Additional major employers

BancPlus Corporation and Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company round out Ridgeland's real, diversified corporate employment base.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.