Pontotoc
The MEC Northeast Regional Roundup stopped recently in Pontotoc on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Over 50 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 35 percent of attendees believe lack of skilled workforce is the biggest roadblock Mississippi faces in economic development. Also, 97 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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New Albany
The MEC Northeast Regional Roundup stopped recently in New Albany on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Over 90 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 41 percent of attendees believe the lack of a skilled workforce is the biggest roadblock Mississippi faces in economic development. Also, 93 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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Corinth
The MEC Northeast Regional Roundup stopped recently in Corinth on Thursday, Dec. 4. Over 90 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 37 percent of attendees believe the negative perception of State’s image is the biggest roadblock Mississippi faces in economic development. Also, 88 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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Tupelo
The MEC Northeast Regional Roundup stopped recently in Tupelo on Friday, Dec. 5. Over 115 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 50 percent of attendees believe the negative perception of State’s image is the biggest roadblock Mississippi faces in economic development. Also, 69 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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