Mississippi Economic Development Council
The Mississippi Economic Council has been advocating for Mississippi businesses since 1949 through Advocacy, Research, Resources, and Leadership. With over 11,000 members and nearly 1,000 member firms statewide, MEC plays a pivotal role in addressing broad business-related issues.
MEC offers programs like Leadership Mississippi, which nurtures emerging leaders, and initiatives such as the Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Program to promote academic excellence among high school students in Mississippi. The organization strives to create a positive business environment to facilitate economic growth and job creation in the state.
By fostering collaboration between private and public sector leaders and advocating for proactive public policies, MEC aims to position Mississippi and its citizens as leaders in economic competitiveness and opportunity. Through factual, data-driven research, MEC works towards enhancing education, improving workforce training, and advancing economic development statewide.
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