Committees

CHAMBER DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:

This committee is responsible for providing chamber workshops and programs during the Legislative and Annual Conferences which are of particular interest to chambers of commerce.

Chairwoman:

Ms. Vickie DuPree, CEO / Executive Director
Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce
9123 Pigeon Roost Rd, Olive Branch, MS 38654

COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARDS (CEDA) COMMITTEE:

This committee is responsible for coordinating this awards program, disseminating information, obtaining judges, notifying winners and helping with the Awards Luncheon during Winter Conference.

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Chairman:

Mr. Tim Climer, Manager - Asset Development Division
Mississippi Development Authority
501 North West Street, Jackson, MS 39201

EMERGING LEADERS COMMITTEE:

This is an effort to connect and nurture those new to the profession. It includes members under 40 years of age and those of any age who have been in the economic development or chamber profession for less than three years.

Click here to learn more about the Emerging Leaders Fellows

Chairwoman:

Ms. Brandi Hough, Director of Business Development
Harrison County Development Commission
12281 Intraplex Parkway, Gulfport, MS 39503

PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE:

This committee is responsible for coordinating the program and obtaining speakers for the winter and summer conferences. 

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Chairman:

Mr. Jeff Rent, President/CEO & Senior Vice President of Economic Development
Greater Jackson Alliance
212 North Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39201

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE:

This committee oversees the MEDC scholarship funds, receives all applications for MEDC scholarships, and awards tuition to the recipients after they have attended the course.  The Scholarship Application period will usually open from October 1 - October 31 for courses in the following year.

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Chairman:

Mr. Tim Climer, Manager - Asset Development Division
Mississippi Development Authority
501 North West Street, Jackson, MS 39201

WOMEN IN ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:

This committee is responsible for coordinating the MEDC's Spring Seminars and Fall Forums, hosted by the WECD.

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Chairwoman:

Ms. Chelsea Baulch, Executive Director
Monroe County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 537, Amory, MS 38821