Mississippi in Los Angeles
I just returned from Los Angeles where I attended the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). I found out while I was there that I did not leave Mississippi far behind at all, for two reasons:
Grammy Museum: There is a Mississippi Blues Marker right in downtown L.A. in the middle of L.A.Live near the Grammy Museum, in front of the Staples Center. It is there because of all the awards musicians from Mississippi have won.
USA Today: Also, when I picked up my USA Today on Friday, August 5, the byline on the front page of the Life Section was Greenwood, MS, and the headline was “Mississippi Bonds Actresses of ‘The Help’,” which is a story about the filming of that movie. You can read it online and see a trailer of the movie at http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2011-08-04-the-help-mississippi_n.htm
If only I could have brought back to Mississippi the great L.A. weather!
Carol Hardwick
Mississippi Economic Development News – Week of March 27, 2011
Mississippi Economic Development News – Week of March 27, 2011
Governor Barbour proclaims March 25, 2011 as Economic Development Day in Mississippi.
http://www.mississippi.org/index.php?id=946
ADP official (Chad Newell): Hattiesburg area doing well economically
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20110324/NEWS01/103240314/1002/ADP-official-Hattiesburg-area-doing-well-economically
Harrison County industrial park gets boost. Harrison County economic development director, Larry Barnett, said the county is marketing the site as a location for ‘general manufacturing.’
http://www.wlox.com/global/story.asp?s=14309420
Franklin County supervisors have voted to join the Southwest Mississippi Regional Railroad Authority — a group working to save the 66-mile railroad from Natchez to Brookhaven if it is abandoned by its owner.
http://picayuneitem.com/statenews/x915418219/Franklin-Co-joins-railroad-authority
Panola Partnership Executive Officer Sonny Simmons was elated over recent results stating, “I don’t think many communities go to Washington in this political climate and come back with a check in hand,” he said adding, “It was well worth a trip to Washington.”
http://www.panolacounty.com/news/dc-delegation-lands-grant-funds-industrial-park
The Miss-Lou’s reach toward regionalism took another step Wednesday afternoon as the economic development subcommittee of the Miss-Lou regional steering committee hosted the first luncheon of the year.
http://wp.natchezdemocrat.com/2011/03/24/regionalism-luncheon-promotes-%E2%80%98coopertition%E2%80%99/
Study highlights positives, negatives of downtown.
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20110318/NEWS01/103180315/Study-highlights-positives-negatives-downtown
The Area Development Partnership has exceeded its $2 million fundraising goal.
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20110326/NEWS01/103260330
Jackson County Industrial Trade Show seen as networking opportunity for local businesses.
http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2011/03/jackson_county_industrial_trad.html
MEDC Calendar:
July 13 – 15 – MEDC Summer Conference “FULL SPEED AHEAD,” Biloxi
The Economic Development News is a weekly service provided to members of the Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC), Mississippi’s state association of economic development and chamber of commerce professionals – www.medc.ms
Carol Hardwick, CAE, Executive Director
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC)
P. O. Box 3721, Jackson, MS 39207
www.medc.ms . 601.352.1909 . fax: 601.352.2061
carol@medc.ms
Mississippi Economic Development News – Week of March 21, 2011
Mississippi Economic Development News – Week of March 21, 2011
Speed picked to lead MDA.
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110317/BIZ/103170327/Speed-picked-lead-MDA?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CHome%7Cp
State’s top econ developer is paid…
http://nems360.com/bookmark/12371502
Gray Swoope and MDA’s Guiding Principles
http://philhardwickblog.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/gray-swoope-and-mdas-guiding-principles/
Keesler, South Mississippi share close bond.
http://www.sunherald.com/2011/03/16/2949385/keesler-south-mississippi-share.html
Obama taps Miss. man for TVA panel; Oxford business owner would serve through 2015 if OK’d
http://www.istockanalyst.com/business/news/4979975/obama-taps-miss-man-for-tva-panel-oxford-business-owner-would-serve-through-2015-if-ok-d
Main Street Association wants to raise $1.8 million for downtown communities.
http://www.sunherald.com/2011/03/16/2949119/main-street-association-wants.html
MEDC Salary Survey just in! Results of the 2010 Salary Survey of Economic Development Professionals in Mississippi, provided by the Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is now on the MEDC website.
http://www.medc.ms/Salary_Survey_MS_2010.pdf
A full house in Tunica. County hits the jackpot in several industries.
http://www.deltabusinessjournal.com/vol2no8/
Main Street testing phase begins in Tupelo. So when motorists are traveling through on Main Street, in addition to noticing it has gone from four lanes to three lanes, one of the big changes is bike paths being put in, one on each side.
http://www.wtva.com/news/local/story/Main-Street-testing-phase-begins/si46eV8QdEWydmjRr1URAw.cspx
Will the Japan disaster affect Toyota’s Blue Springs plant?
http://msbusiness.com/magnoliamarketplace/2011/03/14/will-the-japan-disaster-affect-toyotas-blue-springs-plant-lets-find-out/
The Center of Family Enterprise Research at MSU along with MSU’s Technology Resource Institute and the Mississippi Technology Alliance are sponsoring a family business workshop May 6 and 7 in Starkville, for family owned and operated businesses. Topics include succession, professionalization, ethics and human resources. The $130 registration fee covers everything including lodging! Email jeffrey.rupp@msstate.edu or visit:
http://business.msstate.edu/tri/familybusinessseminar.php
MEDC Calendar:
March 24 – MEDC reception honoring MDA’s Diamond Anniversary
July 13 – 15 – MEDC Summer Conference, Biloxi
The Economic Development News is a weekly service provided to members of the Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC), Mississippi’s state association of economic development and chamber of commerce professionals – www.medc.ms
Carol Hardwick, CAE, Executive Director
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC)
P. O. Box 3721, Jackson, MS 39207
www.medc.ms . 601.352.1909 . fax: 601.352.2061
carol@medc.ms
Mississippi Economic Development News – Week of March 14, 2011
Mississippi Economic Development News – Week of March 14, 2011
Officials from WPG Americas, a worldwide electronics distributor, announced the company is locating distribution operations at the Airways Distribution Center in Southaven. The project represents a $1.5-million investment by the company and will create 60 jobs over the next three years.
http://msbusiness.com/blog/2011/03/wpg-americas-bringing-operations-to-desoto-county/
Washington Furniture expanding upholstery plant. Washington Furniture has about 100 workers in Pontotoc. Washington said plans are to grow to 400 workers in the next two years, depending on business.
http://msbusiness.com/blog/2011/03/washington-furniture-expanding-upholstery-plant/
A statement on the company’s website said Universal Asset Management will transfer its warehouses in Pocahontas and Walnut Ridge to a 453,600-square-foot facility in Tupelo. The company is expected to recycle large Boeing jets in Mississippi.
http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/2011/03/jet-recycling-company-comes-miss#ixzz1GaJWXuio.
KiOR signs offtake agreement with Hunt Refining Company for renewable fuels.
http://www.environmental-expert.com/resultEachPressRelease.aspx?cid=28518&codi=227990
Gov. Haley Barbour and Gray Swoope, executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), presented 13 Governor’s Community Projects of Excellence Awards during a recent ceremony at the Mississippi Department of Education building in downtown Jackson.
http://msbusiness.com/blog/2011/03/communities-honored-for-projects-of-excellence/
MDA in transition. But economic developers around the state say they are not overly concerned that this leadership transition at the MDA will impede their work. And they give Swoope the credit.
http://msbusiness.com/blog/2011/03/mda-in-transition/
Who should lead the MDA? Speculation is rampant.
http://msbusiness.com/blog/2011/03/who-should-lead-the-mda/
Japanese official sees growth in Mississippi investment.
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110308/NEWS/110308020/-1/Nletter03/Japanese-official-sees-growth-in-Mississippi-investment?source=nletter-news
The US Green Building Council Mississippi Chapter is planning a week-long Green Tour of Italy on May 21, 2011 as part of their newly established collaboration with the Roman Chapter of the Green Building Council of Italy. For an itinerary and other details go to: www.sustainabitalytour.com
ABC News – Made in America: Viking Range Corp. Helps Revitalize Greenwood, Mississppi
http://abcnews.go.com/US/MadeInAmerica/made-america-viking-range-corp-helps-revitalize-greenwood/story?id=13027553
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) are co-sponsoring legislation to extend the life of leases for offshore oil and gas exploration that the lawmakers say “have been left in limbo since the Obama administration issued a moratorium on offshore energy activities last spring.”
http://msbusiness.com/blog/2011/03/senators-pushing-for-extension-of-offshore-leases/
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi is hosting a Northwest Mississippi Forum focused on technology-driven economic development in light of the recent investments by high-tech companies.
http://www.desototimes.com/articles/2011/03/08/news/local/doc4d759725c6e45075485971.txt
A free web seminar, “Quality of Life is Everyone’s Business,” will be presented by Mississippi Technology Alliance and Mississippi Development Authority.
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs028/1102654215313/archive/1104752146119.html
MEDC Calendar:
March 24 – MEDC reception honoring MDA’s Diamond Anniversary
July 13 – 15 – MEDC Summer Conference, Biloxi
The Economic Development News is a weekly service provided to members of the Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC), Mississippi’s state association of economic development and chamber of commerce professionals – www.medc.ms
Carol Hardwick, CAE, Executive Director
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC)
P. O. Box 3721, Jackson, MS 39207
www.medc.ms . 601.352.1909 . fax: 601.352.2061
carol@medc.ms
Mississippi Economic Development News – Week of March 7, 2011
Mississippi Economic Development News – Week of March 7, 2011
The mills being sold are located in Warren, Ohio; Wheeling, W. Va.; and Sparrows Point, Md. … Severstal is doubling its capacity at the Mississippi plant to 3.4 million tons, from current capacity of 1.7 million tons.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703559604576176500838366690.html
MDA’s Swoope accepts economic post in Florida. Toyota plant, expansions among credits.
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110301/BIZ/103010340/-1/nletter01/MDA-s-Swoope-accepts-economic-post-in-Fla.?source=nletter-news
Toyota suppliers build their work forces
http://nems360.com/view/full_story/12157452/article-Toyota-suppliers-build-their-work-forces?instance=secondary_stories_left_column
Barbour files legal brief concerning damage caps
http://msbusiness.com/blog/2011/03/barbour-files-legal-brief-concerning-damage-caps/
Legislation seeking to give tax incentives to businesses that use state universities and community colleges for research awaits action in the Senate.
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110303/BIZ/103030334/Tax-credits-research-advocated?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CHome%7Cs
The proposed House Redistricting Map is now on The Standing Joint Congressional Redistricting Committee and The Standing Joint Legislative Committee on Reapportionment Redistricting website.
http://www.msjrc.state.ms.us/
MIKE ARMOUR: Let’s move forward with union-free global automakers
http://www.nems360.com/view/full_story/11667774/article-MIKE-ARMOUR–Let-s-move-forward-with-union-free-global-automakers?#ixzz1FH1iqQbX
Special delivery: DeSoto delegation takes wish list to Washington.
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/mar/01/special-delivery/
Pointing to a new approach to economic development in the area, (Blake) Wilson said Natchez appears to finally be on the right track.
http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/2011/mar/04/encouraging-words-can-fuel-fire/
Utilizing river is smart move for us all. Few would argue that our area is blessed with an asset that not every community in the country has — access to the country’s mightiest river.
http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/2011/mar/06/utilizing-river-smart-move-us-all/
College tuition guarantee studied in Tupelo.
http://www.wtva.com/news/local/story/College-Tuition-Guarantee-studied-in-Tupelo/l0zskhvvYECgnNRPzl7BBA.cspx
TVA releases 20-year strategic plan
http://msbusiness.com/blog/2011/03/tva-releases-20-year-strategic-plan/
2011 Official Mississippi Tour Guide is now available.
http://www.visitmississippi.org/literature/index.asp
Gary K. Reed has been promoted to branch manager for the U. S. Small Business Administration’s Gulfport office. … he will be responsible for the distribution and promotion of the agency’s economic development programs and counseling services to Mississippi’s 12 most Southern counties.
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20110306/BUSINESS/103060316
The OU Economic Development Institute is offering a spring session in Dallas. As a one-week special, from now through Wednesday, OU EDI is offering $100 discount off of tuition costs. More information can be found at www.ouedi.org or by contacting the OU/EDI office directly at (405) 325-3891.
Cool website: World Sunlight Map
http://www.opentopia.com/sunlightmaprect.html
MEDC Calendar:
March 7 – Marriott room block expires for lodging on March 24 www.medc.ms
March 24 – MEDC reception honoring MDA’s Diamond Anniversary
July 13 – 15 – MEDC Summer Conference, Biloxi
The Economic Development News is a weekly service provided to members of the Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC), Mississippi’s state association of economic development and chamber of commerce professionals – www.medc.ms
Carol Hardwick, CAE, Executive Director
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC)
P. O. Box 3721, Jackson, MS 39207
www.medc.ms . 601.352.1909 . fax: 601.352.2061
carol@medc.ms
Mississippi Economic Development News – Week of February 28, 2011
Mississippi Economic Development News – Week of February 28, 2011
Miracle-Gro Plant opens in Pearl. The company’s move to Pearl represents a $17 million company investment and will eventually create up to 95 full-time jobs,
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41785698/ns/local_news-jackson_ms/
Soon, Mississippi may be known as a biomass energy hub, as its wide availability of low-cost resources is being highly recognized and developing projects are plentiful.
http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/5312/mighty-mississippi/
Mississippi Senate OKs some $420M in bond projects.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-24/miss-senate-oks-some-420m-in-bond-projects.html
Two CDEs awarded New Market Tax Credits
http://msbusiness.com/blog/2011/02/two-cdes-award-new-market-tax-credits/
Business, community leaders working as one
http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/2011/feb/27/business-community-leadesr-working-one/
Mississippi honors artistic talent. The arts were lauded as much for the pride and pleasure they bring citizens as for their assets in economic development, education and cultural connection.
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110225/FEAT05/102250350/Mississippi-honors-artistic-talent?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CHome
Mississippi lawmakers kill bill on school land deals
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110224/NEWS010504/110224019/-1/nletter01/Miss.-lawmakers-kill-16th-Section-land-bill?source=nletter-news
“Soladigm is very excited to be a part of Mississippi, Desoto County and Olive Branch,” Parker said. “We’re committed to helping with the economic development of Mississippi and bringing manufacturing jobs to this area. …
http://www.desototimes.com/articles/2011/02/25/news/doc4d6750919769c584078168.txt
Leaders of Blueprint Mississippi issued a challenge for others to get involved in creating more economic development in our state.
http://www.wlox.com/Global/story.asp?S=14137394
A new interactive tool available through Mississippi State University’s Economy Watch is giving students, business owners, economic developers, and others easy access to a variety of economic analyses.
http://www.msstate.edu/web/media/detail.php?id=5159
USM plans to continue to make positive economic impact
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20110227/OUTLOOK/102270322
Lamar County continues slow, steady growth
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20110227/OUTLOOK/102270315
Student enrollment to double at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20110227/OUTLOOK/102270309
The State Executive Development Institute (SEDI) is an annual educational workshop offered by the John C. Stennis Institute of Government. The SEDI is designed to prepare mid- to upper-level state and local government executives to be more effective leaders. A broad range of topics are presented by government officials, researchers, and instructors in order to provide participants a well-rounded and applicable curriculum.
http://sig.msstate.edu/sedi.php
MEDC Calendar:
March 24 – MEDC reception honoring MDA’s Diamond Anniversary
July 13 – 15 – MEDC Summer Conference, Biloxi
The Economic Development News is a weekly service provided to members of the Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC), Mississippi’s state association of economic development and chamber of commerce professionals – www.medc.ms
Carol Hardwick, CAE, Executive Director
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC)
P. O. Box 3721, Jackson, MS 39207
www.medc.ms . 601.352.1909 . fax: 601.352.2061
carol@medc.ms
Mississippi Economic Development News – Week of February 21, 2011
Mississippi Economic Development News – Week of February 21, 2011
The power of the small business – along with its importance in job creation – is clearly visible in the Pine Belt. Entrepreneur Robert St. John, president of New South Restaurant Group, is set to add 60 to 75 more jobs to the Hattiesburg job market soon…
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20110213/NEWS01/102130321/1002/Small-business-driving-job-creation
Governor Barbour says state can lead nation in energy policy.
http://www.wlbt.com/global/story.asp?s=14037618
Natchez, Inc. hires new project manager. (Chris) Hinton will be a resource to existing companies and industries by making sure their needs are met on a local level, (Chandler) Russ said.
http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/2011/feb/16/natchez-inc-hires-new-project-manager/
Entergy Mississippi, Inc. has announced that Mississippi native John Arledge has been named vice president of state public affairs for the electric utility.
http://www.vadvert.co.uk/business/9227-entergy-mississippi-names-arledge-vice-president-of-state-public-affairs.html
“The port means economic development, and that’s what its all about: jobs, jobs, jobs,” said (Senator Tom) King, R-Petal.
http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2011/02/port_still_on_minds_of_legisla.html
Despite recession, Mississippi’s trust fund still solvent.
http://www.sunherald.com/2011/02/19/2878625/despite-recession-mississippis.html
Northeast Mississippi’s work force will face new demands over the next decade.
http://m2m.tmcnet.com/news/2011/02/20/5325522.htm
Manufacturing takes on a new dimension.
http://nems360.com/view/full_story/11527512/article-Manufacturing-takes-on-a-new-dimension?instance=lead_story_left_column
The easiest way to attract outsiders is to reach out to those who already have a connection to Northeast Mississippi, said David Rumbarger, president and CEO of the Community Development Foundation in Tupelo.
NEMS360.com – Recruiters play to former Northeast Mississippians
Bill may alter rules for 16th Section land.
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110221/NEWS/102210311/Bill-may-alter-rules-16th-Section-land?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CHome
If you want to run or public office, see the requirements at the Secretary of State’s Candidate Qualifying Guide for 2011 Elections in Mississippi.
http://www.sos.ms.gov/links/elections/candidates_lobbyist_center/tab1/FINAL%202011%20Candidate%20Qualifying%20Guide.pdf
Registration opens for 2011 Mississippi Market Wholesale Show
http://www.mississippimarket.org/index.php
Does state have timber available for KiOR?
http://msbusiness.com/blog/2011/02/does-state-have-timber-available-for-kior/
The Southern Growth Policies Board has compiled a compendium of public and private organizations and resources that are focused on capitalizing on energy and economic development in the South.
http://saferalliance1.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/se-energy-ed-resource-guide-for_web_jan20111.pdf
VT Halter to build $144M ship for Pasha Hawaii
http://msbusiness.com/blog/2011/02/vt-halter-to-build-144m-ship-for-pasha-hawaii/
Moran ‘excited about’ downtown of Ocean Springs
http://www.sunherald.com/2011/02/16/2870072/moran-excited-about-downtown-of.html
Mississippi economic head: No politics in site selection
http://msbusiness.com/blog/2011/02/miss-economic-head-no-politics-in-site-selection/
Job opening: The Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) has an opening for a Manager, Member Services and Administration. This person manages and provides administrative support for MEDC programs, meetings, conferences and activities; includes responsibilities in membership services, communications, financial management, and general administration; performs duties with general direction from the Executive Director.
This is a part-time hourly position of 24-30 hours per week; more before and during winter and summer conferences. For consideration, send resume to carol@medc.ms by 5:00 p.m. February 28, 2011. For a complete job description, go to: http://www.medc.ms/MEDC%20Manager%20Member%20Services%20Job%20(2011).pdf
MEDC Calendar:
March 24 – MEDC reception honoring MDA’s Diamond Anniversary
July 13 – 15 – MEDC Summer Conference, Biloxi
The Economic Development News is a weekly service provided to members of the Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC), Mississippi’s state association of economic development and chamber of commerce professionals – www.medc.ms
Carol Hardwick, CAE, Executive Director
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC)
P. O. Box 3721, Jackson, MS 39207
www.medc.ms . 601.352.1909 . fax: 601.352.2061
carol@medc.ms
Mississippi Economic Development News – Week of February 14, 2011
Mississippi Economic Development News – Week of February 14, 2011
LNG terminal expected to get first ship this summer. The terminal is slated to become one of the Port of Pascagoula’s biggest clients, generating $3 million to $4 million in rent in addition to cargo fees.
http://msbusiness.com/blog/2011/02/lng-terminal-top-get-first-ship-this-summer/
Port of Pascagoula is nation’s 16th busiest, according to U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2011/02/port_of_pascagoula_nations_16t.html
Residents invited to help update multi-year transportation plan.
http://msbusiness.com/businessblog/2011/02/08/residents-invited-to-help-update-multi-year-transportation-plan/
Serverstal Partners Hiring
http://www.cdispatch.com/news/article.asp?aid=10062
Top employers in South Mississippi
http://www.sunherald.com/2011/02/12/2857079/coasts-biggest-bosses.html
(New Albany is) also a town that is striving to be more progressive, according to Josh West, regional economic developer.
http://tinyurl.com/46ayf2z
“This is really about economic development and jobs. Mississippi oil fields have seen a resurgence in the last few years…”
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41431132
Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann has proposed an amendment to strengthen the state’s Entertainment District Act.
http://tinyurl.com/47z6k3u
PACCAR announces improved fourth quarter revenues and net profit – production of the PACCAR MX engine for Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles commenced at the Columbus, Mississippi factory with 10,000 orders already received.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/PACCAR-Announces-Improved-bw-1934395214.html?x=0
Patrick McGaughey, international business speaker and “America’s Favorite Enter-trainer,” gave some of West Point’s business leaders the tools they need to carry on a great business in today’s difficult economy during Wednesday’s seminar hosted by the West Point/Clay County Growth Alliance.
http://tinyurl.com/4awph8o
Mississippi plant named to Industry Week’s Top Plants of 2010
http://tinyurl.com/4ejf7r2
Soso continues growth – “… and the Economic Development Authority of Jones County are expected to host a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark… “
http://leadercall.com/local/x62527772/Soso-continues-growth
The Mississippi Main Street is having a symposium on planning for festivals and special events. Fundraisers and event planners throughout the Southeast will share their experiences and ideas.
http://www.msmainstreet.com/index.php/events_news/event/955/
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Center for Real Estate Analytics and Tulane University’s new Master of Sustainable Real Estate Development Program invite researchers, industry practitioners, and policymakers to participate in a conference March 10 – 11 in New Orleans to advance the understanding and improve the practice of green development and finance.
http://www.frbatlanta.org/news/conferences/10green_foundation.cfm
Correction: On Feb. 6, 2011, The Clarion-Ledger stated that Mississippi is receiving additional stimulus funds which would be administered by the Mississippi Development Authority. This is not the case. MDA responded to this erroneous information, “MDA has not been awarded stimulus funding from the federal government in over a year. The agency has obligated all of the funds it received through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and the stimulus programs it is overseeing are well underway, and, in many cases, are nearing completion.”
Show your support for MDA!
In March, 2011 the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) will celebrate 75 years of service to the citizens and businesses in the state of Mississippi. As the leaders in economic development, MEDC is planning to host a gala reception at the Marriott in Jackson on March 24 to honor the agency. You have the opportunity to be a part of honoring the work that MDA has done to bring prosperity and jobs to Mississippi’s communities and citizens by sponsoring this event.
Sponsor opportunities are on the MEDC website at www.medc.ms.
MEDC Calendar:
March 24 – MEDC reception honoring MDA’s Diamond Anniversary
July 13 – 15 – MEDC Summer Conference, Biloxi
The Economic Development News is a weekly service provided to members of the Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC), Mississippi’s state association of economic development and chamber of commerce professionals – www.medc.ms
Carol Hardwick, CAE, Executive Director
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC)
P. O. Box 3721, Jackson, MS 39207
www.medc.ms . 601.352.1909 . fax: 601.352.2061
carol@medc.ms
