MEC TOUR
The Mississippi Economic Council, in partnership with its network of local chambers of commerce, economic developers, and civic clubs, recently completed its 20-city Workfuture Tour. The Tour allowed attendees to collaborate with leaders from business, economic development, workforce, education, housing, and other community representatives from across the state, and provide feedback on the state of business in Mississippi.
If you were unable to attend the tour, we still need your input on the WorkFuture Statewide Business Survey, which includes the following topics:
- Business climate
- Workforce
- Healthy workforce
- Childcare as a workforce issue
The survey is open until June 30, and can be completed in under 5 minutes. Click here to complete, and thank you for your input!
The MEC Tour is made possible thanks to a generous sponsorship from:
2025 MEC WorkFuture Tour Stats
Neshoba County
Monday, February 3, 2025
Washington County
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Community Partners: Washington Co. Economic Alliance and the Rotary Club of Greenville, Mississippi
Attendees: 60
Leflore County
Friday, February 7, 2025
Community Partners: Greenwood-Leflore Chamber and GLC Economic Development Foundation
Attendees: 56
Madison County
Monday, February 10, 2025
Community Partners: Madison County Business League & Foundation, Madison County Economic Development Authority, and Gluckstadt Madison Business Alliance
Attendees: 140
Adams County
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Community Partners: Natchez, Inc. and Rotary Club of Natchez
Attendees: 40
Lee County
Monday, February 17, 2025
Community Partner: Community Development Foundation
Attendees: 35
Sunflower County
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Community Partners: Sunflower County Economic Development District and the Rotary Club of Indianola, Mississippi
Attendees: 75
Hinds County
Monday, February 24, 2025
Community Partners: Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership and Rotary Club of Jackson, Mississippi
Attendees: 112
DeSoto County
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Community Partners: Southaven Chamber of Commerce, DeSoto Economic Council, Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce, Horn Lake Chamber of Commerce, and Hernando Mainstreet Chamber of Commerce
Attendees: 60
Rankin County
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Community Partners: Rankin First, Rankin County Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Flowood, Pearl Chamber of Commerce, and Rankin County Rotary Club
Attendees: 80
Oktibbeha County
Monday, March 3, 2025
Community Partners: Greater Starkville Development Partnership and Starkville Rotary Club
Attendees: 130
Lowndes County
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Community Partners: Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Columbus, Mississippi
Attendees: 80
Forrest County
Friday, March 7, 2025
Community Partner: Area Development Partnership
Attendees: 75
Grenada County
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Community Partner: Greater Grenada Partnership
Attendees: 35
Lauderdale County
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Community Partners: East Mississippi Business Development Corporation, Rotary Club of Meridian, and Visit Meridian
Attendees: 62
Alcorn County
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Community Partners: The Alliance, Corinth Rotary Club, Corinth Kiwanis Club, and Corinth Civitan Club
Attendees: 68
Coahoma County
Monday, March 31, 2025
Community Partner: Crossroads Economic Partnership
Attendees: 43
Hancock County
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Community Partners: Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis, and Gulf Coast Business Council
Attendees: 57
Jackson County
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Community Partners: Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Gulf Coast Business Council
Attendees: 50
Harrison County
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Community Partners: Gulf Coast Business Council and Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce
Attendees: 95
The MEC Tour is Generously Sponsored by: