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MEC’s Virtual Capital Day 2021 Attendee Survey

By Will Caves | January 7, 2021

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 […]

MEC Statement on the Passage of HB 1

By Will Caves | January 6, 2021

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 […]

Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Measures

By Will Caves | January 4, 2021

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 […]

IG Design Group Creating 300 Jobs in Marshall County

By Will Caves | December 29, 2020

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 […]

MEC’s The Voice of Business Podcast Highlights Capital Day and Legislative Session

By Will Caves | December 29, 2020

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 […]

Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures until January 15, 2021

By Will Caves | December 22, 2020

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, […]

National Security Cutter Stone (WMSL 758) Sails Away from Ingalls Shipbuilding

By Will Caves | December 22, 2020

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 […]

Cooperative Competes Grant Awarded for Economic Development in Coahoma County to the Crossroads Economic Partnership

By Will Caves | December 22, 2020

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 […]

SBE Approves ACT WorkKeys as Measure of Career Readiness

By Will Caves | December 17, 2020

The Mississippi State Board of Education voted recently to open public comment on the addition of the ACT WorkKeys assessment, in conjunction with a recognized career pathway or industry certification, to the accountability measure evaluating how schools and districts prepare students for college and the workforce. ACT WorkKeys, a national assessment that measures foundational skills […]

Fusion Furniture Creating 125 jobs in New Albany

By Will Caves | December 17, 2020

Upholstered furniture manufacturer Fusion Furniture, which is owned by Pontotoc-based Southern Motion, is expanding into New Albany to meet an increase in consumer demand. The project is a $2.062 million corporate investment and will create 125 jobs. “The continued growth of Northeast Mississippi’s furniture manufacturing industry positions the region as a top location for furniture […]