Featured Scott Waller named Mississippi Economic Council President
The MEC has their “new” president, and it’s a familiar face. Scott Waller served as the interim president of the Mississippi Economic Council for six...
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Featured MEC looks to legislative session, says workforce development key to MS economy
by Alex Paton
The New year is right around the corner, and so is the legislative session. This year many legislators are saying that education is going to...
Donation made to Mississippi Scholars and Tech Master programs
by Sarah Ulmer
Cooperative Energy and Origis Energy today made a joint donation of $125,000 to the Mississippi Scholars and Tech Master programs. The donation, announced at the...
16th annual Hobnob kicks off in Jackson
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Economic Council’s 16th Annual Hobnob Mississippi is going on today at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson. Hobnob will feature a special message from Governor...
MEC names new Vice President of Member Involvement
by Sarah Ulmer
Jackson, Miss. – The Mississippi Economic Council recently named Beth Kitchings as Vice President of Member Involvement. As Vice President of Member Involvement, Kitchings leads...
Debate continues over union at Nissan
by Alex Paton
The automotive industry has brought over 55,000 jobs to the state of Mississippi and with the Canton Nissan Plant’s upcoming UAW vote, some people are...
Bridges closing across Mississippi
by Alex Paton
Three Mississippi counties are closing brides due to safety concerns. “The number of bridges that are in need of repair is very large, we also...
MEC weighs in on union talks
The Director of the Mississippi Economic Council says that unionizing the Canton Nissan Plant could cause the facility–and the state– to lose its edge in...
MEC prepares for its annual meeting with special guests
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON- The Mississippi Economics Council will meet on April 27 in Jackson, downtown at the Jackson Convention Complex for its 68th Annual Meeting. ...
MEC calls for Legislature to fix Mississippi roads
by Sarah Ulmer
Tired of bad roads and crumbling bridges? So is the Mississippi Economic Council. They’ve urged the Legislature to find a solution before the end of...