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MEC Legislative Scrambler Focusing on Transportation Set For Feb. 12
The Mississippi Economic Council will host its next Legislative Scrambler of 2014 focusing on Transportation on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Mississippi Museum of Art. The breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m., and attendees will hear from Senator Willie Simmons, Chair, Senate Transportation Committee and Representative Robert Johnson, Chair, House Transportation Committee.
There is no cost to attend MEC's Legislative Scrambler
thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Mississippi Road Builders' Association.
You can attend in person or dial in by calling 800-771-7943.
MEC's Legislative Scramblers are a great way to have a voice at the Capitol without ever leaving your desk.
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Over 75 Take Part in First MEC Legislative Scrambler Focusing on Appropriations
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Rep. Herb Frierson (left), Dennis Miller, CEO of Jones Walker LLP; Ashley Buckman, Government Relations at Jones Walker LLP and Senator Buck Clarke were in attendance at MEC's First Legislative Scrambler.
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The Mississippi Economic Council hosted its first Legislative Scrambler of 2014 on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Mississippi Museum of Art. Gathered Attendees heard from Senator Buck Clarke, Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee and Representative Herb Frierson, Chair, House Appropriations Committee.
MEC's first Legislative Scrambler was sponsored by Jones Walker LLP.
Click Here to Listen to the Scrambler on Appropriations
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Regions Donates $26,000 to Jobs for Mississippi Graduates
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Jobs for Mississippi Graduates Executive Director Ramona Seabron-Williams (left) receives a $26,000 donation from Regions Jackson City President Alon Bee (center), and Regions Community Affairs Manager Charlita Cloman.
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Building on past support, Regions recently made a $25,000 contribution to Jackson-based Jobs for Mississippi Graduates (JMG) in January and in June directed a $26,000 grant to JMG from the Bank Enterprise Award it received through a U.S. Treasury Department program designed to support nonprofit community development efforts.
This funding helps JMG provide onsite mentors and counselors to work with students who exhibit dropout risk patterns such as excessive absenteeism, failed classes or grade levels, juvenile delinquency or teen parenthood, and students who have little or no family support or below poverty-level family incomes.
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MEC's Blueprint Mississippi Pathway To Progress Tour Continues
Road Show Makes Next Stop in Picayune Feb. 18
The Blueprint Mississippi Pathway to Progress Tour will make its next stop in Picayune on Tuesday, Feb. 18, after visiting Corinth, Ripley, Tupelo, Natchez, Brookhaven and Hattiesburg in January.
The tour will stop in Picayune at Paul's Pastry, located at 1 Sycamore Road, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Picayune tour stop will be held in conjunction with Rotary.
The Blueprint Mississippi Pathway to Progress Tour will continue in February with stops in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Meridian, Gautier and will conclude on March 4 in Laurel.
Education has been a hot topic, with voters naming it their top priority among Blueprint Goals. Transportation Infrastructure was rated highly, with 87% of attendees ranking it as very important to economic development, with West Point voters ranking it at a Tour-high 92.45%. The majority of voters on the tour had a positive outlook for Mississippi's future, with 60% voting that it would be a hot economic development location 10 years from now.
The MEC Pathway to Progress Tour will continue its 19-city tour across Mississippi and focus on ways Mississippi can sharpen its competitive edge by implementing the goals and recommendations of Blueprint Mississippi. The sessions will be 90 minutes long and include lunch. There is no cost to attend thanks to a generous sponsorship from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. The event is open to the public, however, pre-registration is required.
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Positioned for Progress Conference Set for April 29-30 in Jackson
Strengthening Mississippi's Charitable and Creative Economies
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SAVE THE DATE!
April 29-30, 2014
Jackson Convention Center
Jackson, Mississippi
Positioned for Progress is a statewide conference focused on aligning the work of the volunteer, nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors to maximize the social, health, and economic well-being of all Mississippians. The conference is focused on identifying, promoting, and recognizing collaborative efforts that better the lives of Mississippi citizens.
Through plenary sessions, interactive workshops, exhibits, networking, and more, you will learn about and participate in efforts to leverage Mississippi's POWER FOR GOOD, and strengthen your ability to be part of Mississippi's Charitable and Creative Economies. By attending the Positioned for Progress Conference, you will be learn how to leverage multiple resources - financial, personal and intellectual - to build a better, stronger Mississippi TOGETHER!
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MDA to Sponsor Western Europe Multi Sector Business Development Mission
The Mississippi Development Authority recently announced their sponsorship of a Multi Sector Business Development Mission to Western Europe from March 31 to April 4, 2014. The trip will include stops in the United Kingdom and France. Participating companies will also have the opportunity to make a third stop if they have business prospects in a neighboring market.
The preliminary market research is completely free. In addition, for STEP eligible companies, the Mississippi Development Authority and U.S. Small Business Administration will provide financial and administrative support and will subsidize 75% of the business matchmaking service (4 to 6 meetings with prospective partners/buyers in each market) and reimburse up to 50% of their travel/airfare expenses, hotel accommodations, and meal per diem rates.
If interested in participating, please contact European Trade Specialist Aggie Sikora no later than Feb. 14, 2014. She can be reached at [email protected] or by telephone at (601) 359-2952 (office).
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MEC's Legislative Scramblers Connect You to the Capitol Without Leaving Your Desk
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MEC hosted the first Legislative Scrambler of 2014 last week, discussing the topic of Appropriations as more than 75 leaders took part either in person or via teleconference.
Sen. Buck Clarke and Rep. Herb Frierson brought valuable insight from their positions as Chairs of the Appropriations Committee in the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively. If you weren't able to attend, you can still get all the information from the Scrambler, which was sponsored by Jones Walker, by listening to the recording here.
MEC's Legislative Scramblers are a great way to get involved with state legislators and hear them voice their opinions in laid-back settings. The events begin at 8:00 a.m.,are free to attendees and include breakfast.
This week, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Scrambler will focus on Transportation, with Sen. Willie Simmons and Rep. Robert Johnson discussing what's happening with the state's highways and transportation system. The Mississippi Road Builders' Association has graciously sponsored the event.
Click Here to Register
We hope to see you there!
Keep the Faith
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ABOUT US
The Mississippi Economic Council has been the voice of Mississippi business since 1949. MEC deals with broad issues that relate to businesses through advocacy, research, resources and leadership. MEC has 8,600 members from 1,100 member firms in 2,400 locations throughout Mississippi.
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Mississippi Economic Council - The State Chamber of Commerce
248 E. Capitol Street, Suite 940 - Jackson, Mississippi 39201
P.O. Box 23276 - Jackson, Mississippi 39225-3276
Phone: 601-969-0022 - 1-800-748-7626
Fax: 601-353-0247 - 1-888-717-2809
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