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Monday, February 08, 2010
Inductees honored
at Innovators Hall of Fame
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| Jim Barksdale (left) of Barksdale Management Corporation and Dr. Randy Goldsmith of Mississippi Technology Alliance. |
On June 2, the Mississippi Technology Alliance inducted 4 individuals into the Innovators Hall of Fame. Jim Barksdale, president of the Barksdale Management Corporation, received the Legends Award. Excellence Award Recipients were Fred Carl founder and CEO of Viking Range Corporation, Fred Haise, NASA Astronaut on Apollo 13, and Dr. James Hardy, (posthumously) who performed the first human lung transplant.
Leadership Mississippi heading to Biloxi
Leadership Mississippi, one of the nation's oldest leadership programs, is gearing up for session on the Coast, which will focus on Healthcare on June 10-12.
 To
learn more about the program
4 Leadership Mississippi alumni elected in 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.
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Governor announces 70 new jobs with HQ relocation
The American Contract Bridge League, one of the largest bridge organizations in the world, has announced it is relocating its headquarters from Memphis, Tenn., to Horn Lake, Miss. The move represents a $3 million investment by the organization and will bring approximately 70 jobs to the area.
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Top students receive scholarships
at Education Celebration
On April 16, the state's top high school students were honored at the STAR Education Celebration held at the Jackson Convention Complex in conjunction with the Mississippi Economic Council's 60th Annual Meeting.
From left: Third-place - Jackson Academy's Bailey Hansen, second-place - Jackson Prep's Wendong Zhang, and first place - Laura Lindell of Jackson Prep.
Scholarships were entirely funded by the Kelly Gene Cook, Sr. Charitable Foundation, Inc. First place receives $24,000 over four years; second place receives $20,000 over 4 years and third place receives $16,000 over 4 years. All other STAR students at the Education Celebration received a $500 scholarship.
To visit the STAR web site
MEC employee honored for 20 years of service
Edith Greenhagen, MEC's data and financial administrator, was honored for reaching a milestone of 20 years of dedicated work for the Mississippi Economic Council. MEC 2009-2010 Chair Mayo Flynt presented Edith with a resolution unanimously adopted by the board and MEC President Blake Wilson.
General Dynamics wins $37M contract
to build Army vehicles in McHenry
The U.S. Army Contracting Command in Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., has awarded General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products an order of approximately $37 million to produce reactive armor tile sets for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
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Entergy paving way for Nuclear Science careers
Entergy is fueling interest in nuclear science and power production through innovative learning materials provided to Mississippi schoolchildren.
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Grand Gulf Earns Top Safety Ratings
Officials say that a top safety rating from the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission reflects Grand Gulf Nuclear Station’s 24-year history of
safe operation.
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Piney Woods Pellets
opens plant in South MS
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| At the plant dedication are (from left) Deborah Crosby, co-owner Piney Woods Pellets, Charlotte Koestler, Executive Director of the Stone County Economic Development Partnership, Gray Swoope, Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority, and Osmond Crosby, co-owner Piney Woods Pellets. |
Owners Deborah and Osmond Crosby dedicated their Piney Woods Pellets plant with
Gray Swoope, representing Governor Haley Barbour, on June 2 in Wiggins.
Piney Woods Pellets will produce wood pellets to provide economical heating
fuel for customers.
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Mississippi Grammy event honors state's musicians
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| 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. |
"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.
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For the official web site
Northrop Grumman christens the new Gravely destroyer
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| Corporate Vice President and President, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Mike Petters, left, and State Supreme Court Justice James Graves at the christening of the Gravely Destroyer on May 16, 2009. |
The spirit and legacy of Vice Adm. Samuel L. Gravely Jr. was heralded May 16, 2009, as Northrop Grumman Corporation christened the company’s 27th Aegis guided missile destroyer Gravely (DDG 107), in the presence of more than 2,000 guests.
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60th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Jackson Convention Complex
Sen. Thad Cochran, FOX business Commentator Stuart Varney
address Annual Meeting crowd
Past MEC Chair Jack Reed Sr.
Reflects On MEC's Role
Retiring University of Mississippi
Chancellor Robert Khayat honored
Mississippi Economic Council's 60th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Membership Meeting drew more than 2,600 on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at the newly opened Jackson Convention Complex.
FOX News Business Commentator Stuart Varney delivered the keynote address and Signature Presenter Sen. Thad Cochran spoke to the crowd of business leaders. Also Jack Reed Sr., Past Chair of MEC and Bob Pittman, retired President of MEC offered a special tribute to MEC, honoring the Council's work for the past 60 years.
There was a special salute to retiring University of Mississippi Chancellor Robert Khayat, which included a special introduction by Aubrey Patterson of BancorpSouth, also a Past Chair of MEC.
State Superintendent of Education Dr. Hank Bounds provided an update regarding the On The Bus dropout prevention campaign. As part of this year's Annual Meeting, On The Bus held a session that included more than 500 educators and community leaders.
To see who sponsored
See the 2009 Annual Meeting speakers
Honorable Thad Cochran
U.S. Senator |
Time 11:37 |
Honorable Haley Barbour
Governor (Special Video Message) |
Time 2:16 |
Honorable Phil Bryant
Lt. Governor |
Time 5:57 |
Anthony Topazi
MEC Chair 2008-2009 |
Time 6:12 |
Mayo Flynt
MEC Chair 2009-2010 |
Time 3:15 |
Dr. Hank Bounds
State Superintendent of Education |
Time 2:51 |
Honorable Cecil Brown
State Representative |
Time 1:21 |
Chancellor Robert Khayat
University of Mississippi |
Time 8:15 |
Jack Reed, Sr.
Past MEC Chair |
Time 10:44 |
Aubrey Patterson
Past MEC Chair |
Time 4:55 |
Bob Pittman
Retired MEC President |
Time 8:05 |
STAR Student Recognition
Justice James Graves
Robin Robinson, Chair M.B. Swayze Educational Foundation |
Time 3:25
Time 9:18 |
ON THE BUS
(Special Video) |
Time 2:45 |
Morning Sessions Focus on Economic Development, Workforce Training
and Higher Education
The MEC Annual Meeting Momentum Mississippi sessions looked at how Mississippi can take advantage of economic development opportunities in the defense industries, and explored ways to continue to improve the state's workforce.
There was also a session featuring the presidents of Mississippi's eight public universities.
Many Annual Meeting attendees also took part in Gov. Haley Barbour's Mississippi Stimulus Summit, which followed the luncheon.
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InnOvation Seating Solutions
to Locate in Tupelo
Phil Hoffman, President of InnOvation Seating
Solutions, announced June 2 that the company will manufacture seating for hotels
and assisted living facilities in the Westwood Industries Building on Glasgow
Lane in Tupelo. The company will reach 100 employees at full production in its
100,000 square foot facility.
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lawyers of
Watkins Ludlam recognized
Two lawyers from Watkins Ludlam Winter & Stennis received the honor of Lawyers of the Year from the publication Best Lawyers.
They are Thomas W. Crockett and Craig N. Landrum.
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Phelps Dunbar partner honored by
Howard University
Phelps Dunbar partner Fred L. Banks, Jr. was recently honored with the Justice and Leadership Award by Howard University School of Law for his service to the legal profession and
to Mississippi.
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Phelps Dunbar ranks high
for diversity
Phelps Dunbar has been recognized once again as a national
leader among law firms for diversity by Minority Law Journal and
MultiCultural Law Magazine.
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Leaders named to new
Entergy MS board
Seven Mississippians have accepted invitations to serve on the company’s statewide Advisory
Board.
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Peavey Electronics
celebrates 44th
Hartley Peavey celebrates his company’s 44th birthday
and looks to the future.
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Entergy Mississippi
report benefits towns
A workforce analysis report produced by Entergy
Mississippi, Inc. and four economic development groups is now available to
communities.
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MEC Hobnob
Oct. 21, 2009
2008 Marathon Tour
26 stops
Sept. 10 - Dec. 12
MEC Capital Day
January 7, 2010
MEC Annual Meeting
April 16, 2009
MEC Legislative Scrambler
Wednesdays During Legislative Session
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Board names candidates:
Bounds for IHL Commissioner,
Jones for UM Chancellor
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The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning announced in a press conference on June 2 that Dr. Hank Bounds, Mississippi Superintendent of Education, is the preferred candidate for the position of Commissioner of Higher Education and that Dr. Dan Jones, current vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, is the preferred candidate for the position of Chancellor at the University of Mississippi.
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Dr.
Bounds Bio
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Statement From Dr. Bounds
Dr.
Jones Bio
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Statement from Dr. Jones
Forum brings together business leaders
from China - US
MDA, the U.S. - China Chamber of Commerce and the Changzhou Municipal Government hosted Changzhou Meets Mississippi: Trade and Investment Opportunities Forum on May 21, at the Jackson Convention Complex. The forum brought together Mississippi business representatives and political leaders from Changzhou, China to explore opportunities in Mississippi and China.
6 companies win Governor's Cup
On May 22, 2009, Governor Haley Barbour named six Mississippi businesses as the district winners of the prestigious Governor’s Cup, which recognizes businesses in the private sector that have made a significant impact within their communities.
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Mississippi Business Hall of Fame inducts 5
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Five distinguished individuals from Mississippi joined 78 laureates as members of the Mississippi Business Hall of Fame on May 11. They are: James A. Coggin, Saks Incorporated; Liza C. Looser, The Cirlot Agency, Inc.; Rick Looser, The Cirlot Agency, Inc.; Clara T. Reed, Mid-Delta Home Health and Hospice; and Harry M. Walker, Trustmark National Bank.
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Information
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Hundreds gather for On The Bus update
More than 500 education leaders gathered to hear an update about On The Bus, the Mississippi Department of Education dropout prevention campaign, which is funded by a $1.5 million grant from State Farm Insurance.
The meeting was held in conjunction with the MEC annual meeting on April 16.
Sponsored by
Godwin Group honored for On The Bus campaign
For On The Bus
web site and Videos
Statewide Events Calendar
LOCAL CHAMBERS
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for the Fall 2008 edition of MEC Snapshot.
for the Winter 2008 edition of Snapshot. for the Spring 2009 edition of Snapshot.
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A NUMERICAL LOOK AT MISSISSIPPI
$4 billion
Value of manufactured goods Mississippi exports to the world
1,600
Number of businesses in Mississippi that sell their products
overseas
Source: Mississippi
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Did you know?
In 1902, while on a hunting expedition in Sharkey County, President Theodore
(Teddy) Roosevelt refused to shoot a captured bear. This act resulted in the
creation of the world-famous teddy bear.
Source: 50states.com
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