MEC TOUR
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 Amplify 2024 Regional Tour will provide an opportunity for greater regional 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 2024 Legislative Priorities, and also from representatives and subject matter experts on the topics below:
Those who register will be invited to participate in the Amplify 2024 Regional Tour survey. The Mississippi Economic Council has announced it will host a series of meetings throughout Mississippi, in partnership with its network of local, regional, and other chambers of commerce; These meetings will serve to foster greater regional 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 2024 Legislative Priorities. Participants will also hear 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 region’s tour stop. A compilation of all surveys will be available at MEC’s Annual Meeting on April 18, 2024.
The MEC Tour is made possible thanks to a generous sponsorship from:
HOW TO REGISTER:
Please Note: Registration for the MEC Amplify Tour is Free.
Step One: Confirm which Mississippi Economic designated region you are located in. Statewide leaders and businesses, associations, and organizations that operate in more than one region are encouraged to participate in the full meeting schedule.
Step Two: After confirming your region, click on the links below for the MEC (Mississippi Economic Council) Amplify Tour 2024 date(s) in which you wish to participate.
Step Three: Once you complete your registration and survey, mark your calendars and we look forward to seeing you in your city.
The counties in each of the MEC regions align with Accelerate Mississippi’s eight ecosystems.
MEC Amplify Tour Dates and Locations
Greenwood, Mississippi
Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
The Carl Center
102 West Washington St., Greenwood, Mississippi 38930
Attendance: 110
Survey: 2024 MEC Amplify Region 3 Greenwood Survey - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Community Partners: Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development Foundation
Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce
Delta Council
Region 3 consists of the counties of Bolivar, Carroll, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Leflore, Sharkey, Sunflower, and Washington
Cleveland, Mississippi
Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cleveland Country Club
601 Fayette Davis Ave.
Cleveland, MS
Attendance: 40
Survey: Amplify Tour Region 3 Cleveland Survey - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Community Partners: Cleveland-Bolivar Chamber of Commerce
Delta Council
Region 3 consists of the counties of Bolivar, Carroll, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Leflore, Sharkey, Sunflower, and Washington
Greenville, Mississippi
Thursday, February 29, 2024, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Greenville Country Club
2476 Highway 1 S, Greenville, MS
Attendance: 60
Survey: Amplify Tour Region 3 Greenville Survey - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Community Partners: Greenville Rotary Club
Greenville Chamber of Commerce
Washington County Economic Alliance
Delta Council
Region 3 consists of the counties of Bolivar, Carroll, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Leflore, Sharkey, Sunflower, and Washington
Jackson, Mississippi
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
The Rick House
717 Poplar Boulevard, Jackson, MS
Attendance: 85
Survey: Amplify Region 5 Jackson Survey - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Community Partner: North Jackson Rotary
Region 5 consists of the counties of Claiborne, Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Simpson, Warren, and Yazoo
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Vicksburg Convention Center
1600 Dr. Briggs Hopson Blvd., Vicksburg, MS
Attendance: 65
Survey: Amplify Region 5 Vicksburg Survey - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Community Partner: Vicksburg – Warren Chamber of Commerce
Region 5 consists of the counties of Claiborne, Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Simpson, Warren, and Yazoo
Brookhaven, Mississippi
Thursday, March 21, 2024, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Mitchell's Steak and Seafood
1203 Hampton Dr., Brookhaven, MS
Attendance: 35
Survey: Amplify Brookhaven Survey - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Community Partners: Brookhaven – Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Brookhaven
Region 7 consists of the counties of Adams, Amite, Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln, Pike, Walthall, and Wilkinson
Tupelo, Mississippi
Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Elvis Birthplace Event Center
306 Elvis Presley Drive, Tupelo, MS
Registration: Amplify Tour Registration Tupelo - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Survey: Amplify Region 2 Tupelo Survey - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Community Partner: Community Development Foundation
CREATE Foundation
Region 2 consists of the counties of Alcorn, Benton, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Marshall, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, and Union
Ripley, Mississippi
Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
The Peoples Bank Operations Center
305 E Jefferson St., Ripley, MS
Registration: Amplify Tour Registration Ripley - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Survey: Amplify Region 2 Ripley Survey - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Community Partner: Tippah County Development Foundation
Region 2 consists of the counties of Alcorn, Benton, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Marshall, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, and Union
Corinth, Mississippi
Thursday, March 28, 2024, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
The Standard
700 Tate Street, Corinth, MS 38834
Registration: Amplify Tour Corinth - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Survey: Amplify Region 2 Corinth Survey - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Community Partner: The Alliance Corinth & Alcorn County, Rotary Club of Corinth, Kiwanis Club of Corinth
Region 2 consists of the counties of Alcorn, Benton, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Marshall, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, and Union
Columbus, Mississippi
Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Lion Hills Country Club
2331 Military Rd, Columbus, MS
Registration: Amplify Tour Registration Columbus - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Survey: Amplify Region 2 Columbus Survey - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Community Partner: Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce
Columbus Rotary
Region 4 consists of the counties of Attala, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Grenada, Lowndes, Monroe, Montgomery, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Webster, Winston, Yalobusha, and Yazoo
Meridian, Mississippi
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
MSU Riley Center
2200 5th St, Meridian, MS 39301
Registration: Amplify Tour Registration - Meridian - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Survey: Amplify Region 6 Meridian Survey - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Community Partners: East Mississippi Business Development District
Rotary Club of Meridian
Region 6 consists of the counties of Clarke, Covington, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott, Smith, and Wayne
Flowood, Mississippi
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Table 100
100 Ridge Way, Flowood, MS
Registration: Amplify Tour Registration - Flowood - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Survey: Amplify Region 5 Flowood Survey - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Community Partners: Rotary Club of Flowood
Region 5 consists of the counties of Claiborne, Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Simpson, Warren, and Yazoo
Madison, Mississippi
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Georgia Blue
202 Baptist Dr, Madison, MS
Registration: Amplify Tour Madison Registration - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Survey: Amplify Region 5 Madison Survey - Mississippi Economic Council (msmec.com)
Community Partners: Madison County Economic Development Authority
Madison County Business League
Region 5 consists of the counties of Claiborne, Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Simpson, Warren, and Yazoo
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the MEC Tour events in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and Starkville will be rescheduled to a later date.
The MEC Tour is Generously Sponsored by: