MEDC 2021 Legislative Conference

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Name: MEDC 2021 Legislative Conference
Date: February 4, 2021
Website: MS Economic Development Council
Registration: Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.
Event Description:

Economic developers, Chamber of Commerce, and industry partners will join together virtually to learn about the economic forecast for Mississippi.

 

CONFERENCE AGENDA 


Thursday, February 4, 2021

9 AM - Welcome
 
9:05 - 9:45 AM - Economic Recovery after COVID

Keynote Speaker

Peter Ricchuiti - Senior Professor of Practice, Freeman School of Business, Tulane University
 
9:45 - 10:30 AM - MFLEX

Moderator

Clayton Stanley, President, The Alliance

Panelists

Chris Pace, Partner, Jones Walker LLP

Kathy Gelston, Financial Analyst, VisionFirst Advisors


CHAMBER FOCUS

 

9:45 - 10:30 AM - It's A Whole New Word - Post Covid 19

Speaker

Cathi Hight, Kaizen Consultant, Hight Performance Group, Inc.
 
10:30 - 10:45 - Break
 
10:45 - 11:30 AM - MDA C-Suite Team Update & the Way Forward

Guest Speakers

John Rounsaville, Executive Director, Mississippi Development Authority

Jamie Miller, Deputy Director for Governmental Affairs & Chief Innovation Officer, Mississippi Development Authority

Bill Cork, Chief Economic Development Officer, Mississippi Development Authority

11:30 AM - 12 PM - MEDC Business Meeting

12 - 12:30 PM - Lunch Break

12:30 - 1:15 PM - Research and Development, Technology Transfer & Economic Development

Moderator

Pablo Diaz, President & CEO, The Vicksburg Warren County Partnership
 
Panelists

Duane Armstrong, Chief of Test Technology & Stennis Space Center Technology Transfer Officer, NASA
Joe Donovan, Director, Mississippi Development Authority Entrepreneurship Center
Paul Sumrall, Director, ERDCWERX
Dr. Joseph Whittaker, Vice President of Research and Economic Development & Associate Provost in Academic Affairs, Jackson State University


CHAMBER FOCUS 

 

12:30 - 1:15 PM - What's Your Membership Game Plan?

Speaker

Cathi Hight, Kaizen Consultant, Hight Performance Group, Inc.

1:15 - 1:30 PM - Economic Development Forecast with Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves

Moderator

Clayton Stanley, President, The Alliance

1:35 - 1:50 PM - Economic Development Forecast with Mississippi Speaker of the House, Philip Gunn

Moderator

Mitch Stringer, Director of Economic Development, Cooperative Energy


1:50 – 2 PM - Closing Remarks

Mitch Stringer, Director of Economic Development, Cooperative Energy
 

CHAMBER FOCUS

 

1:15 - 2:00 PM - Technology Trends in the Chamber

Speaker

Frank J. Kenny, Founder of the 9,400-member Chamber Pros Community
 

2:00 PM – Adjourn
 

OVERALL INVESTOR
 



PREMIER INVESTORS





INSIGHT & EXPERIENCE INVESTOR



PARTNER INVESTORS



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SUPPORTER INVESTORS






 

EXHIBITOR INVESTOR





STAKEHOLDER INVESTORS


Monroe County Chamber of Commerce

Winston County Economic Development District Partnership

University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development​

Prentiss County Development Association

Harrison County Development Commission

Hinds County Economic Development Authority

Insight Park - The University of Mississippi

Marion County Development Partnership

Terracon

Economic Development Authority of Jones County 
Event Sponsors:
  • Area Development Partnership
  • Entergy Mississippi, Inc.
  • Mississippi Development Authority
  • Mississippi Power Company
  • Winston County Economic Development District Partnership
  • C Spire
  • Monroe County Chamber of Commerce
  • University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development
  • Butler Snow
  • Madison County Economic Development Authority
  • Rankin First Economic Development Authority
  • Greater Jackson Alliance
  • City of Clinton
  • The University of Southern Mississippi
  • Marion County Development Partnership
  • Cooperative Energy
  • Mississippi State University
  • North Mississippi Industrial Development Association
  • Terracon
  • Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation
  • Insight Park
  • Mississippi Economic Council
  • Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission
  • Watkins & Eager PLLC
  • Harrison County Development Commission
  • Mississippi Research Consortium
  • Jones Walker LLP
  • Hinds County Economic Development Authority
  • Prentiss County Development Association
  • VisionFirst Advisors
  • Marketing Alliance, Inc.
  • Economic Development Authority of Jones County
Location:

Virtual 

Date/Time Information:

February 4, 2021
Contact Information:

Tori Allgood
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Fees/Admission:
Investment Information
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
*Deadline to register as an investor is January 15th, 2021.

Stakeholder - $350 
Includes:
  • 1 Complimentary Conference Registration
  • Organization/Business name advertised throughout the event, website, and social media 
Exhibitor - $750
Includes:
  • 2 Complimentary Conference Registrations
  • Logo showcased during event, on website and through social-media 
  • Virtual Exhibit Space 
  • Complimentary access to zoom meeting rooms
  • Exhibitors can provide promotional materials to be included in pre-conference gift box that will be shipped to participants. 
*All promotional materials must be received at MEDC offices (1675 Lakeland Drive, Suite 502, Jackson, MS 39216) no later than January 15, 2021. 

Supporter Investor - $1,750
Includes:
  • 3 Complimentary Conference Registrations
  • Logo Showcased during event, on website and through social media channels
  • Virtual Exhibit Space
  • Special events sponsors can provide promotional materials to be included in pre-conference gift box that will be shipped to participants. 
*All promotional materials must be received at MEDC offices (1675 Lakeland Drive, Suite 502, Jackson, MS 39216) no later than January 15, 2021.
 
Partner Investor - $2,500
Includes:
  • 4 Complimentary Conference Registrations
  • Logo Showcased during event, on website and through social media channels
  • Virtual Exhibit Space
  • Special events sponsors can provide promotional materials to be included in pre-conference gift box that will be shipped to participants. 
*All promotional materials must be received at MEDC offices (1675 Lakeland Drive, Suite 502, Jackson, MS 39216) no later than January 15, 2021.
 
Premier Investor - $5,000
Includes:
  • 5 Complimentary Conference Registrations
  • Logo Showcased during event, on website and through social media channels
  • Virtual Exhibit Space
  • Special events sponsors can provide promotional materials to be included in pre-conference gift box that will be shipped to participants. 
*All promotional materials must be received at MEDC offices (1675 Lakeland Drive, Suite 502, Jackson, MS 39216) no later than January 15, 2021.
 
Registration Information
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
(DECEMBER 18 ? JANUARY 15)
Member Rate - $125
Non-Member Rate - $225

REGULAR REGISTRATION
(JANUARY  15 ? FEBRUARY 1)
Member Rate - $175
Non-Member Rate - $275
 *Register by January 15th to guarantee a mailed conference package.
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