Fix our roads: Thousands petition lawmakers for road funding
If you’ve driven down a Mississippi road, you’ve endured the bumps, the potholes–and maybe you’ve changed your route because of closed bridges. The Mississippi Economic...
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Waller to fill MEC shoes after CEO retires
Scott Waller has been named the interim president and CEO of the Mississippi Economic Council as current head Blake Wilson prepares for his retirement. Waller’s...
MEC hosts Capitol Day on Jan. 5
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON, Miss.- Ever wanted a chance to meet your state, local, and community lawmakers? Well the Mississippi Economic Council is hosting an event just for...
The Biggest Business Meeting in Mississippi: MEC’s Power Play
by kim
JACKSON, Miss.–The biggest business meeting in Mississippi is happening today at the Jackson Convention Complex and the Miss. Economic Council’s annual meeting, “Power Play”, is...
Miss. News Briefs: Puppy Mills Shut Down, Jackson Kids to Read in Kindergarten
by kim
CORINTH, Miss.–Dogs and cats forced to live in extremely crowded and horrible conditions, it happens sometimes, but then, sometimes the story has a happy ending....
Cochran, Childers Set to Address Crowd at 13th Annual Hobnob
by kim
JACKSON, Miss.–Both Sen. Thad Cochran (R) and his Democrat challenger for Senate, Travis Childers, are expected to address the crowd Wednesday at the Mississippi Economic...