Mississippi Energy Policy Institute Governor announces Momentum Mississippi Driven Initiative Increasing Energy Production, Economic Growth Is Goal Governor Haley Barbour announced the creation of the Mississippi Energy Policy Institute Wednesday, June 10, to promote policies supporting long-term economic growth for the state through reliable and affordable energy. An initiative of Momentum Mississippi, the Mississippi Energy Policy Institute will promote a long-term coherent strategy for developing energy resources in the State of Mississippi. Leaders from throughout Mississippi are participating in the public-private partnership. Governor Haley Barbour announces the creation of the Mississippi  Energy Policy Institute with Momentum Mississippi Chair Anthony  Topazi, President & CEO of Mississippi Power, center, and Momentum  Mississippi Steering Committee member Haley Fisackerly, President & CEO of Entergy Mississippi, far left,. Also speaking at the press conference were Ambassador John Palmer, chair of the Momentum Mississippi Technology Committee, who is chairing the Energy Policy Institute effort,; Jackson State University President Ron Mason; and Steve Renfroe of Chevron.. For More Information Or Call Jason Dean, COO Momentum Mississippi, at 601-969-4413   Hear JSU President Ron Mason on the role of the state's universities with the Mississippi Energy Policy Institute   Hear Governor Haley Barbour on the announcement of the  Mississippi Energy Policy Institute ___________________________________ IN OTHER NEWS Issues Are Focus Of New Energy Coalition A coalition to promote sound energy policy was announced last week. Energy, business, community and academic leaders have formed Advance Mississippi to identify and promote energy policies that will benefit and advance Mississippi’s economy. Glenn McCullough Jr., the former Chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority who also served as the Mayor of Tupelo, is the Advance Mississippi Chairman. For More on coalition n For Advance Mississippi web site Salute to Mississippi Scholars Sept. 11 11,000 Students have Graduated as Mississippi Scholars The Public Education Forum is sponsoring the first-ever “Salute to Mississippi Scholars” luncheon in Jackson, honoring those who have served their community by getting involved and putting education first. The event will include a panel discussion and lunch and will be held from 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m. at the Jackson Marriott.  The goal of the event is two-fold: 1) To celebrate the success of Mississippi Scholars, its volunteers, schools districts, businesses and education leaders; and 2) Energize, inform, connect and inspire educators and business volunteers across the state to get involved in Mississippi Scholars.   For More To sponsor   Mississippi Grammy event honors state's musicians "Mississippi -The Birthplace of America’s Music—Celebrating Its Grammy® Legacy,” was hosted by Governor Haley Barbour and First Lady Marsha Barbour, and brought together another array of performing talent reflecting the diversity of the state’s unparalleled role in many genres of music. The event was sponsored by MEC member Peavey Electronics. For More For the official web site   From left: Governor Haley Barbour, Mary and Hartley Peavey,  owners of Peavey Electronics, a sponsor of the Mississippi Grammy Legacy 2009, at the May 28 event.

Cabot Lodge Jackson North Hosts Grand Opening

Staff and friends of Cabot Lodge Jackson North celebrated the culmination of a $6 million eco-friendly renovation Tuesday with a grand opening.

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Leadership Mississippi
held Biloxi session

Leadership Mississippi just finished a session on the Coast, which focused on Healthcare. An intergal part of the M. B. Swayze Foundation, the Leadership program is designed to build a strong diverse network of leaders.

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4 Leadership Mississippi alumni win mayoral races

Four alumni of Leadership Mississippi – the nation’s second oldest leadership program -- have been elected mayors in Mississippi’s June 2 general election. Winning elections were Arthur Evans (’07) - Crystal Springs; George Schloegel (’75) - Gulfport; Connie Moran (’97) -Ocean Springs; and Jack Reed Jr. ('77) - Tupelo. Moran faced Leadership Mississippi alum Scott Walker (’08).

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Governor announces research partnership with GE Aviation and USM

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Alliant Techsystems receives aircraft parts order for more than $1B

Alliant Techsystems Inc. (NYSE: ATK) won an order in May 2009 to supply lightweight composite parts for Airbus SAS A350 aircraft. The order is valued at more than $1 billion.

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Jones named UM Chancellor;
Bounds new IHL Commissioner

Dr. Hank Bounds was confirmed as Commissioner of Higher Education on June 17. Bounds, the Mississippi Superintendent of Education, was named the preferred candidate earlier this month.

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Inductees honored
at Innovators Hall of Fame

Camgian Microsystems opens in Starkville

 Stimulus workshop
held at Hilton

Entergy touts careers in Nuclear Science

Entergy is fueling interest in nuclear science and power production through innovative learning materials provided to Mississippi schoolchildren.

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