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Workforce Development Stress importance of National Career Readiness Certification for High School Students: Assessing the emerging workforce is vital to helping Mississippians develop the skills necessary for future jobs. A significant step in doing this would be to provide funding for all Mississippi high school students to take both the ACT® college readiness exam and […]
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On January 7, 2021, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for six counties in Mississippi. Individuals in George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, and Stone counties in Mississippi, who were unable to work because of Hurricane Zeta may apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. People who live
Thank you for participating in MEC’s Virtual Capital Day 2021! MEC strives to hold exciting and insightful events that benefit our members and Mississippi’s business community, and we need your input to help make our events the best they can be. Please fill out the anonymous survey below and let us know what you thought
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The Mississippi Legislature took a historic step in moving Mississippi forward with the passage of HB 1, officially adopting the “In God We Trust” State Flag. During the 2020 Legislative session, Mississippi Lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to retire the former state flag. Last November, 72% of Mississippi voters approved the flag, which was chosen by a
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Governor Tate Reeves has announced the decision to allow vulnerable Mississippians to have access sooner than expected to the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning January 11, individuals 75 and older will have availability to the vaccine. On January 18, Mississippians 65 and older will have the next available access. Executive order 1535 is still in effect until
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Specialty paper products company IG Design Group Americas, Inc. is expanding operations in Marshall County. The expansion is part of a project that represents a $57.41 million corporate investment and will create 300 jobs overall. “IG Design Group’s decision to bring hundreds of new jobs to Marshall County will provide an abundance of opportunities for
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MEC President & CEO Scott Waller is joined by Jason Word, Manager of Programs, Administration, and Policy, and Emily Wooten, Manager of Communications and Projects for this edition of The Voice of Business podcast! The trio breaks down what MEC members can expect from MEC Capital Day and the upcoming Mississippi Legislative Session. Click Here
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Governor Tate Reeves has announced additional COVID-19 measures in an effort to keep Mississippians safe during this holiday season. The Executive Orders that are in place are set to expire on Friday, January 15th, 2021. The following counties have been under county-wide mask mandates after meeting the certain requirements in relation to COVID-19: Adams, Alcorn,
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The U.S. Coast Guard’s newest Legend-class national security cutter, Stone (WMSL 758), departed from Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division today, sailing to its homeport in Charleston, South Carolina. “I cannot think of a better ending to 2020 than seeing the look of pride on the faces of our shipbuilders as Stone sails
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Economic development efforts in Coahoma County are poised for success with a new brand name, tagline, and a recently awarded Cooperative Competes grant. On December 14, the Clarksdale/Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce and its collaborative partner, the Economic Development Authority of Coahoma County, announced the new brand name, Crossroads Economic Partnership. The organization’s name better
