Chamber Executive Director Jon Levingston visits with Glenn McCullough, Jr., Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority, at the MEDC Legislative Conference in Jackson.
Chamber Executive Director, Jon Levingston, attended the Mississippi Economic Development Council’s 2018 Legislative Conference, which took place in Jackson January 31 through February 1. He was recognized as a recipient of a MEDC Scholarship to the TruSouth Economic Development Institute at the University of Southern Mississippi.
The Mississippi Economic Development Council is a professional association of economic development, chambers, and associated stakeholders who work together to advance economic development efforts in Mississippi.
“I am honored to be a recipient the MEDC’s scholarship to the TruSouth Institute, and I am grateful to the MEDC for this opportunity. I look forward to attending the classes in this outstanding program this fall at USM,” said Levingston.
Chamber Executive Director Jon Levingston with Mickey Milligan, Director of Existing Industry and Business Division of the Mississippi Development Authority, at the MEDC Legislative Conference in Jackson
The recent MEDC Legislative Conference provided attendees a variety of panels and speakers who addressed topics on the future trends in technology as it relates to economic development, the current legislative session and bills related to economic development in Mississippi, and networking opportunities. Participants heard speakers such as economist Ted Abernathy, managing partner of the firm Economic Leadership; Ron Kitchens, chief executive of Southwest Michigan First; Glenn McCullough, executive director, Mississippi Development Authority; and Hugh Meena, Chairman, Cellular South.
Levingston added, “The panels were well selected and the speakers offered relevant and thoughtful views on our state’s economy and potential future growth. I think anyone who attended returned to their home inspired about our future possibilities.”