Leaders and lawmakers gather for MEC Capital Day
The Mississippi Economic Council is holding their annual MEC Capital Day to help kick-off the 2019 legislative session. Over 1,000 business and community leaders from...
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MEC hosts 17th Hobnob
by Alex Paton
MEC’s 17th Annual Hobnob Mississippi is taking place Thursday, November 1 at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson. Attendees will hear from US Senate Candidates, Governor...
Mississippi’s democratic caucus talks state’s crumbling infrastructure
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Legislature’s Democratic Caucus held a meeting to discuss the transportation and infrastructure crisis in the state. During the public meeting, Senators and Representatives...
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...
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...
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...
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...