Forest
The MEC East Regional Roundup stopped recently in Forest on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Over 40 business and community leaders took part in the event, which focused on Mississippi’s economic competitiveness, educational achievement and workforce training, and healthy communities. In addition, there were discussion on transportation and utilizing the area’s natural resources to grow the economy.
Almost 50 percent of attendees believe a lack of skilled workforce is the biggest roadblock Mississippi faces in economic development. 95 percent believe highways and bridges should be the top priority when improving the state’s transportation infrastructure.
For a complete list of the survey results click here.
After each Regional Roundup meeting, a Round Table discussion is held to allow local business and community leaders to talk about key issues within the community.
For Compelte Survey Results – click here
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Louisville
The MEC East Regional Roundup stopped recently in Louisville on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Over 60 business and community leaders took part in the event, which focused on Mississippi’s economic competitiveness, educational achievement and workforce training, and healthy communities. In addition, there were discussion on transportation and utilizing the area’s natural resources to grow the economy.
Over 45 percent of attendees believe the lack of a skilled workforce is the biggest roadblock Mississippi faces in economic development. Over, 85 percent believe highways and bridges should be the top priority when improving the state’s transportation infrastructure.
For a complete list of the survey results click here.
After each Regional Roundup meeting, a Round Table discussion is held to allow local business and community leaders to talk about key issues within the community.
For Compelte Survey Results – click here
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Philadelphia
The MEC East Regional Roundup stopped recently in Philadelphia on Thursday, Feb. 19. Over 60 business and community leaders took part in the event, which focused on Mississippi’s economic competitiveness, educational achievement and workforce training, and healthy communities. In addition, there were discussion on transportation and utilizing the area’s natural resources to grow the economy.
Over 39 percent of attendees believe that a lack of skilled workforce is the biggest roadblock Mississippi faces in economic development. Over, 85 percent believe highways and bridges should be the top priority when improving the state’s transportation infrastructure.
For a complete list of the survey results click here.
After each Regional Roundup meeting, a Round Table discussion is held to allow local business and community leaders to talk about key issues within the community.
For Compelte Survey Results – click here
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Meridian
The MEC East Regional Roundup stopped recently in Meridian on Thursday, Feb. 26. Over 100 business and community leaders took part in the event, which focused on Mississippi’s economic competitiveness, educational achievement and workforce training, and healthy communities. In addition, there were discussion on transportation and utilizing the area’s natural resources to grow the economy.
Over 55 percent of attendees believe that a negative perception of State’s image is the biggest roadblock Mississippi faces in economic development. 80 percent believe highways and bridges should be the top priority when improving the state’s transportation infrastructure.
For a complete list of the survey results click here.
After each Regional Roundup meeting, a Round Table discussion is held to allow local business and community leaders to talk about key issues within the community.
For Compelte Survey Results – click here
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