Leadership Mississippi
Leadership Mississippi
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REMINDER!
Thirty-eight years and over 1,000 participants later, the contribution and dedication of MEC’s Leadership Mississippi graduates have had an invaluable impact on our wonderful state. Your annual dues of $100 will help to strengthen the program for the upcoming class as well as supporting our newsletter and other outreach efforts for alumni. If you feel your contribution is worthwhile, and you wish to contribute a higher amount, we can assure you it will be put to good use in boosting the program. By paying Leadership Mississippi dues each year, you continue to invest in the future of Mississippi. Please click here to renew alumni dues. In addition to our website, you can connect with Leadership Mississippi on Facebook (www.facebook.com/leadershipms) and Twitter (@leadershipms). You can read about current events in upcoming Leadership Mississippi e-newsletters or touch base with me any time at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 601-540-4480. Thank you for your interest in Leadership Mississippi and your support. We are still growing strong thanks to our distinguished alumni, who have made the program meaningful through their continued involvement. 2012 Cities Jackson: Jan 25-27 Welcome to MEC's Leadership MississippiWelcome to MEC’s Leadership Mississippi, an annual program of the Mississippi Economic Council conducted by the M.B. Swayze Educational Foundation. Since its inception in 1974, MEC’s Leadership Mississippi has helped more than 1,000 graduates deepen their background and understanding of the issues facing the state and provided them with effective tools to develop initiatives to improve the quality of life in Mississippi. Participants have been developing, strengthening and connecting with emerging leaders in Mississippi for more than 30 years. We count among our graduates well established political, business and community leaders as well as the next generation of leaders who will take their place. We also have helped create a community in which dialogue about critical issues can occur, setting the stage for progress throughout the state. This is the place to learn more about our program, including how you can support the effort to help MEC’s Leadership Mississippi program be a resource of well-informed, capable leaders in all areas. Enjoy your visit. Sincerely,
Cathy L. Northington Leadership Mississippi Wraps Up Meridian Leadership Mississippi gathered in Meridian for its second session March 8 and 9. The class began the session with lunch and a greeting from the Honorable Cheri M. Barry, mayor of Meridian -- Mississippi’s “Queen City” -- at the historic Dentzel Carousel and Carousel House in Highland Park. The century-old Carousel originally was manufactured by designer Gustav Dentzel for the 1904 St. Louis Exposition and was later purchased by the City of Meridian. It is one of 11 such models designated as a National Landmark and the only remaining original carousel from a Dentzel blueprint. Following lunch, the class toured the Meridian area, led by Leadership Mississippi alum Wade Jones. The first stop was Key Field, home of the Mississippi Air National Guard’s 186th Air Refueling Wing. Col. Franklin Chalk briefed the class on the history of the ARW and its ongoing mission to support U.S. Armed Forces and its economic impact on Meridian. The class got an up-close look at continued renovation of the Meridian Regional Airport. Next the class focused on two business projects in the Meridian area that have taken advantage of state and local incentives to maximize growth and development: Rehabilitation of the Tower Automotive facility and the state-of-the-art warehousing and distribution center for Handy Hardware. Throughout the day, they had an opportunity to see many other points of interest in the Meridian area, including Bonita Lakes, the largest urban forest in the United States; major employers such as EMSH; and major development projects, such as the rehabilitation of the Kerr-Magee industrial site. Leadership Mississippi closed the evening with a tour of the award-winning MSU College of Business and Riley Center, with an alumni reception to follow at the Riley Center, all made possible by generous sponsorships from Atmos Energy, Meyer & Rosenbaum, Inc. and McDonalds Pine and Structural Steel.
Leadership Mississippi Launches 2012 The Leadership Mississippi Class of 2012 held its opening session January 25-27 in Jackson, receiving a major dose of politics. The class is made up of 49 of Mississippi’s top leaders, who will spend the upcoming year learning and traveling to all regions of Mississippi in order to get a better understanding of issues important in moving Mississippi forward. During the opening session, the class toured the Mississippi Children’s Museum and the Old Capitol Museum. In addition to enjoying an opportunity to meet and get to know fellow classmates, alumni of Leadership Mississippi also took part in the session, serving on panels and attending events. The three-day session included a look at Leadership Mississippi Alumni in Politics, a tour of the State Capitol, and a briefing on the legislative process. While at the Capitol, the class attended a session of the House of Representatives and were welcomed by Leadership Mississippi alumnus and House Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden of Meridian. Leadership Mississippi alumnus Judge Jimmy Maxwell of Mississippi Court of Appeals provided an overview of the legal system in Mississippi and a tour of the Mississippi Supreme Court Building. The class will hold its second session March 8-9 in Meridian.
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Leadership Mississippi has a long and extraordinary history of helping bring about positive change. The graduates of this program include political, educational, business and community leaders who are continuing to make a difference in moving Mississippi forward. 
"By participating in Leadership Mississippi, I have developed relationships with people from across the state. These relationships have played a meaningful role in my career development. The intense training and project assignments have helped me become a better manager of people and resources on my job at Entergy."
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"The Leadership Mississippi program provides a great opportunity to network and develop lasting relationships with industry and community leaders from throughout the state."
