Leadership Mississippi
Leadership Mississippi
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2012 Cities Jackson: Jan 25-27 Welcome to MEC's Leadership MississippiWelcome to MEC’s Leadership Mississippi, an annual program of the Mississippi Economic Council conducted by the M.B. Swayze Educational Foundation. Since its inception in 1974, MEC’s Leadership Mississippi has helped more than 1,000 graduates deepen their background and understanding of the issues facing the state and provided them with effective tools to develop initiatives to improve the quality of life in Mississippi. Participants have been developing, strengthening and connecting with emerging leaders in Mississippi for more than 30 years. We count among our graduates well established political, business and community leaders as well as the next generation of leaders who will take their place. We also have helped create a community in which dialogue about critical issues can occur, setting the stage for progress throughout the state. This is the place to learn more about our program, including how you can support the effort to help MEC’s Leadership Mississippi program be a resource of well-informed, capable leaders in all areas. Enjoy your visit. Sincerely,
Cathy L. Northington Upcoming Events of InterestMississippi State University Diversity Conference - Hosted by the MSU President’s Commission on the Status of Minorities, this conference will be held in the Colvard Student Union in Starkville on March 1 and 2, 2012. Attendance is open to all. * Leadership Mississippi promotes events that are of interest to, or affiliated with, class members and alumni. This event is not affiliated with Leadership Mississippi.
Leadership Mississippi Launches 2012
The Leadership Mississippi Class of 2012 held its opening session January 25-27 in Jackson, receiving a major dose of politics. The class is made up of 49 of Mississippi’s top leaders, who will spend the upcoming year learning and traveling to all regions of Mississippi in order to get a better understanding of issues important in moving Mississippi forward. During the opening session, the class toured the Mississippi Children’s Museum and the Old Capitol Museum. In addition to enjoying an opportunity to meet and get to know fellow classmates, alumni of Leadership Mississippi also took part in the session, serving on panels and attending events. The three-day session included a look at Leadership Mississippi Alumni in Politics, a tour of the State Capitol, and a briefing on the legislative process. While at the Capitol, the class attended a session of the House of Representatives and were welcomed by Leadership Mississippi alumnus and House Speaker Pro Tem Greg Snowden of Meridian. Leadership Mississippi alumnus Judge Jimmy Maxwell of Mississippi Court of Appeals provided an overview of the legal system in Mississippi and a tour of the Mississippi Supreme Court Building. The class will hold its second session March 8-9 in Meridian.
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Leadership Mississippi has a long and extraordinary history of helping bring about positive change. The graduates of this program include political, educational, business and community leaders who are continuing to make a difference in moving Mississippi forward. 
"By participating in Leadership Mississippi, I have developed relationships with people from across the state. These relationships have played a meaningful role in my career development. The intense training and project assignments have helped me become a better manager of people and resources on my job at Entergy."
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"The Leadership Mississippi program provides a great opportunity to network and develop lasting relationships with industry and community leaders from throughout the state."
