Leadership Mississippi
Leadership Mississippi
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Leadership Mississippi: 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 48 Graduate from Leadership Mississippi The Mississippi Economic Council's Leadership Mississippi held graduation for the 2011 class on Dec. 9 in Jackson. There were 48 leaders from all regions of Mississippi who completed the year-long program, joining more than 1,000 Leadership Mississippi alumni. During the ceremony, four members selected by the class described Leadership Mississippi’s accomplishments and experiences throughout the 2011 program year.
As a part of the Leadership Mississippi program, participants were divided into seven different groups to work on class projects. Groups could choose between working with the National Center on Family Homelessness or the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service. Projects were presented to a panel of judges consisting of Leadership Mississippi alumni and were judged on creativity, originality, effectiveness and overall quality. Winners were announced at graduation.
Leadership Mississippi Class Leadership Mississippi class members recently wrapped up travels in Tupelo, where they heard from prominent businessman and community leader Jack Reed Sr. and toured the birthplace of Mississippi’s own Elvis Presley.
Below are more scenes from the Tupelo trip.
Leadership Mississippi Enjoys Two Full Days of This trip included informative discussions with elected officials and business leaders and a tour of the Neshoba Business Enterprise Center, the Weyerhaeuser lumber mill, Pearl River Resort and numerous industries operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. In addition the group visited some the area’s historic attractions: Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church and Williams Brother’s Grocery. “The warmth and camaraderie was VERY apparent between the mayor, elected officials, event/council chairpersons, volunteers and business leaders. There was a sense of belonging and ownership from everyone involved.” Heather N. Brown, University of Southern Mississippi (Member of current Leadership Mississippi class) Below, Leadership Mississippi class members tour the Weyerhaeuser lumber mill.  Click here for more on the Neshoba County tour. |
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Shannon Favre discussed the impact of Leadership Mississippi 
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."
