Women in Economic and Community Development 2026 Summit

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Name: Women in Economic and Community Development 2026 Summit
Date: August 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
Registration: Register Now
Equipping Women to RISE in their profession.
Event Description:
Enhancing women in economic development’s resources and peer network through professional development, while raising awareness of the profession to emerging females in the workforce.
With this group, we strive to provide the means to give women a place to grow and give support to others; to make a positive impact not just in their professional lives but within their personal life as well.

Women’s Summit 2026
August 6, 2026
Velveteen Venue

101 Port Street, Madison, MS 39100

Visit https://medc.ms/WomeninEconomicandCommunityDevelopment for full event details.
Registration Policy 
  • The registration fee covers the August 6th Summit only.
  • Specific deadlines set Registration Rates. If you have not contacted MEDC before or by the deadline, we cannot provide you with the lower rate. 
  • MEDC policy states that full payment is required prior to the start of the event. Anyone with an outstanding balance may be denied entry. 
Cancellation Policy 
  • MEDC can no longer provide refunds for cancellations at any time.
  • Prior to the end of Early-Bird Rates: a Credit towards a future event can be requested for up to 6 months post the initial event date. 
  • Cancellations or refunds are not available for investors or Pre-Event Dinners.
Event Sponsors:
  • Area Development Partnership
  • Cooperative Energy
  • Atmos Energy
  • Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission
  • Rankin First Economic Development Authority
  • Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
  • North Mississippi Industrial Development Association
Location:

SUMMIT VENUE
Velveteen Venue
101 Port Street
Madison, MS 39100

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK INFORMATION
AC Marriott
221 Township Ave, Ridgeland, MS

Event Summary:
MS Economic Development Council
Start Date: Wednesday, August 05, 2026
End Date: Thursday, August 06, 2026
Deadline: Monday, July 6, 2026
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

  • AC Hotel Jackson Ridgeland for 189.00 USD per night

Book your group rate for MS Economic Development Council

Date/Time Information:

August 6, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

 

Contact Information:
Ashley Nichols
Fees/Admission:
Women’s 2026 Summit Registration Rates
Type of Registration   Through July 8th  July 9 – July 29   July 30 – August 6
Summit Attendee $125 $175 $225
 
 
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