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Quadient to Add 75 jobs in Marshall County at New Distribution Center

By Will Caves | December 8, 2020

Communications software and technology company Quadient is locating its North American distribution operations in Marshall County. The project represents an $11 million investment, combining land, facilities, construction, and corporate efforts. Quadient will create 75 jobs for its facility. “Marshall County’s ideal location in North Mississippi, convenient access to an exceptional transportation network and skilled pipeline […]

BancorpSouth Bank to Acquire National United Bancshares, Inc.

By Will Caves | December 7, 2020

BancorpSouth Bank recently announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with National United Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of National United, (collectively referred to as “National United”), pursuant to which National United will be merged with and into BancorpSouth. National United, which was founded in 1889 in Gatesville, Texas, operates six full-service banking offices […]

Leadership Mississippi Giving Tuesday Challenge

By Will Caves | December 4, 2020

Giving Tuesday marked a day of global generosity for many people to give back to their community. In light of this, Leadership Mississippi is extending the opportunity for you to participate in a Giving Tuesday Challenge all-month-long! Each day is your chance to donate, with a special prompt to consider. We hope this will be […]

Leadership Mississippi Uniting Leaders Identifier Form

By Will Caves | December 3, 2020

Leadership Mississippi is made up of a diverse group of alumni, more than 1,500, from across the state. Now, more than ever, we must embrace and showcase the differences that bring us together. To participate in Leadership Mississippi Uniting Leaders, complete the form below. We invite you to be as honest and transparent as possible. […]

Gov. Reeves Adds 13 New Counties to Mask Mandate, 54 Counties Now Under Executive Order

By Will Caves | December 1, 2020

Governor Tate Reeves has announced 13 additional counties that have qualified and met certain requirements to be placed under mask mandates with his “Safe Recovery” executive order that is in effect until December 11th. Those additional counties are: Adams, Amite, Coahoma, Franklin, Jefferson, Kemper, Monroe, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Quitman, Scott, Sunflower, and Washington. 54 of Mississippi’s […]

Jeff C. Bowman, President & CEO, Cooperative Energy

By Will Caves | June 11, 2020

Jeff C. Bowman

2023-2024 Chair
Mississippi Economic Council

President and CEO
Cooperative Energy

Beth Kitchings – Vice President, Member Involvement – Mississippi Economic Council

By Will Caves | August 10, 2017

Beth Kitchings

Vice President, Member Involvement
Mississippi Economic Council

Vickie Powell, IOM – Senior Vice President, Foundations

By Will Caves | May 20, 2013

Vickie Powell, IOM

Senior Vice President, Foundations
Mississippi Economic Council

Scott Waller, IOM – President & CEO

By Will Caves | May 16, 2013

Scott Waller, IOM

President & CEO
Mississippi Economic Council

Member Benefits

By Will Caves | May 15, 2013

Key Member Benefits MEC provides a variety of ways for members to participate throughout the year in addition to major benefits for your business or corporation.  

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