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MEC TOUR

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The Mississippi Economic Council, in partnership with its network of local, regional, and other chambers of commerce, will host a series of meetings throughout Mississippi. The WorkFuture 2025 Tour will provide an opportunity for greater collaboration by bringing together leaders in business, economic development, workforce, education, housing, and other community representatives from across the state. Participants will hear directly from Scott Waller on MEC’s 2025 Legislative Priorities, and also from representatives and subject matter experts on the topics below:

  • Healthcare
  • Education K-12 and Post Secondary
  • Student Financial Aid
  • Workforce Funding

The results of the individual surveys will be reviewed at the corresponding tour stop. A compilation of all surveys will be available at MEC’s Annual Meeting on April 17, 2025.

The MEC Tour is made possible thanks to a generous sponsorship from:

HOW TO REGISTER:
Please Note: Registration for the MEC WorkFuture Tour is Free.

Find a meeting close to you in the list below. Statewide leaders and businesses, associations, and organizations that operate throughout the state are encouraged to participate in the full meeting schedule. Click on the link(s) for the MEC (Mississippi Economic Council) WorkFuture Tour 2025 date(s) in which you wish to participate. Once you complete your registration and survey, mark your calendars and we look forward to seeing you in your community.

2025 MEC WorkFuture Tour

Neshoba County
Monday, February 3, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Ronnie's Steak N Grill (734 Pecan Ave, Philadelphia, MS 39350)
Community Partners: Community Development Partnership and Philadelphia Rotary

 

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Washington County
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Greenville Golf & Country Club (2476 MS-1, Greenville, MS 38701)

Community Partner: Washington Co. Economic Alliance and the Rotary Club of Greenville, Mississippi

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Leflore County
Friday, February 7, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: The Carl Center (102 W Washington St, Greenwood, MS, 38930)

Community Partners: Greenwood-Leflore Chamber and GLC Economic Development Foundation

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Madison County
Monday, February 10, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Embassy Suites Hotel in Ridgeland (200 Township Ave, Ridgeland, MS 39157)

Community Partners: Madison County Business League & Foundation, Madison County Economic Development Authority, and Gluckstadt Madison Business Alliance

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Adams County
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: The Natchez Grand Hotel Ballroom (111 Broadway Street
Natchez, MS 39120)

Community Partners: Natchez, Inc. and Rotary Club of Natchez

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Lee County
Monday, February 17, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Community Development Foundation (398 East Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38804)

Community Partner: Community Development Foundation

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Sunflower County
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Location: B.B. King Museum (400 Second Street, Indianola, MS 38751)

Community Partners: Sunflower County Economic Development District and the Rotary Club of Indianola, Mississippi

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Hinds County
Monday, February 24, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: River Hills Club (3600 Ridgewood Rd, Jackson, MS 39211)

Community Partners: Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership and Rotary Club of Jackson, Mississippi

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

DeSoto County
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Northwest Mississippi Community College (Desoto Center, 5197 W E Ross Pkwy, Southaven, MS 38671)

Community Partner: Southhaven Chamber of Commerce, DeSoto Economic Council, Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce, and Horn Lake Chamber of Commerce

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Rankin County
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Table 100 (100 Ridge Way, Flowood, MS 39232)

Community Partners: Rankin First, Rankin County Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Flowood, and Pearl Chamber of Commerce

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Oktibbeha County
Monday, March 3, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: The Mill (600 Russell St, Starkville, MS 39759)

Community Partners: Greater Starkville Development Partnership and Starkville Rotary Club

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Lowndes County
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Lions Hill Center (2331 Military Rd, Columbus, MS 39705)

Community Partners: Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Columbus, Mississippi

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Forrest County
Friday, March 7, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Southern Oaks House & Gardens (1246 Richburg Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402)

Community Partner: Area Development Partnership

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Grenada County 
Thursday, March 20,  2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Regions Bank (2000 Gateway Street, Grenada, MS 38901)

Community Partner: Greater Grenada Partnership

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Lauderdale County 
Wednesday, March 26,  2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Northwood Country Club (4300 Country Club Drive, Meridian, MS 39305)

Community Partners: East Mississippi Business Development Corporation, Rotary Club of Meridian, and Visit Meridian

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Alcorn County 
Thursday, March 27,  2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: The Standard (700 Tate St, Corinth, MS 38834)

Community Partners: The Alliance, Corinth Rotary Club, and Corinth Kiwanis Club

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Coahoma County
Monday, March 31, 2025, 11:30am – 1:00 pm

Location: TBD

Community Partner: Crossroads Economic Partnership

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Hancock County
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Bay Waveland Yacht Club (1 Yacht Club Dr, Bay St Louis, MS 39520)

Community Partners: Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis, and Gulf Coast Business Council

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Jackson County
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 11:30am – 1:00 pm

Location: MGCCC Jackson County Campus Cafeteria (2300 US-90, Gautier, MS 39553)

Community Partners: Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Gulf Coast Business Council

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Harrison County
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Location: Knight Non Profit Center (11975 Seaway Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503)

Community Partners: Gulf Coast Business Council and Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

The MEC Tour is Generously Sponsored by:

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