The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) has been the leading voice of Mississippi business since 1949, advocating for broad issues that impact businesses through advocacy, research, resources, and leadership. With over 11,000 members and nearly 1,000 member firms throughout the state, MEC aims to improve education, enhance workforce training, and create a positive business climate to foster economic development.
MEC offers programs such as Leadership Mississippi, which develops and connects emerging leaders, and the Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Program, which encourages scholastic achievement among high school students. Additionally, the Mississippi Scholars and Mississippi Scholars Tech Master programs motivate students to pursue rigorous academic courses of study, preparing them for college, university, or vocational and technical training. As the essential organization for Mississippi businesses, MEC strives to cultivate job creation and economic growth in the state.
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