Women in Economic and Community Development

Missions and Goals:

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.

Spring Seminar and Fall Forum:

2024 Spring Seminar  
April 11 | The Rickhouse in Jackson, MS

2024 Spring Seminar Registration in Now Open

Planning Committee:

Kristi Brown

Senior Training & Development Consultant

Tennessee Valley Authority

Carol Harris

Director, Minority & Small Business Development

Mississippi Development Authority

Mary Martha Henson

Deputy Director

Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, Inc.

Brandi Hough

Director of Business Development

Harrison County Development Commission

Pam Swain

President & CEO

Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce