Why should I become a member of MEC?

Representation. Protection. Visibility.

As champions for Mississippi's future, MEC's priority issues aim to improve education, better workforce training and create a positive business climate to foster economic development.

Representation

At MEC, we strive to be the voice of businesses in Mississippi. By joining with other businesses in the state, you are helping to create a strong network of leaders helping to create a positive atmosphere for businesses to thrive and succeed.

MEC is your voice at the Capitol so you don't have to leave your desk. Scott Waller, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at MEC, tracks bills introduced in the Legislature on priority issues and delivers your messages to state leaders. During the session, you can read his blog to stay on top of priority issues.

Protection

Here at MEC, we fight for legislation that will help your business grow stronger in Mississippi. Grassroots efforts by MEC helped pass tort reform in 2004. The passage of that legislation helped to create a wonderful business environment in Mississippi, so much so that many businesses have chosen to locate here since tort reform laws have gone into effect.

Visibility

Depending upon the level of membership, you will also receive recognition on the MEC web site, banners and sponsorships at our large meetings and priority seating at our events. Sponsorship opportunities are available to you at all major events and MEC Connect Web calls, giving your company visibility to our thousands of guests.

Other member benefits include:

Invitations to all our events and MEC Connect Web Calls with state leaders

Discounted registration at all major MEC events including A Capital Day, Annual Meeting, Hobnob and Scramblers (during the legislative session)

Networking opportunities at events

A chance to give your feedback on vital issues that our staff will hand-deliver to legislators

As a special bonus, members of the Mississippi Economic Council will receive special briefings via e-mail and fax as well as invitations to all MEC events throughout the year. This year, there are even more benefits included in membership as we have created personalized member web pages. On your personalized member page, you'll be able to read information pertinent to your company and your business needs and a message from the president among lots of other information.

But don't take our word for it, click here to see what state leaders are saying about MEC