Exchange Agenda

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Conference Agenda

 

The draft agenda is listed below. The agenda and speakers will be updated regularly. Be sure to check back here, subscribe to MEDC e-blast, and follow us on social media to get the latest on Exchange 2025!

Wednesday, July 9th

10:00 AM – 6:30 PM        

Registration and Exhibitor Set-Up

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

VIP Luncheon

*Private event for VIP Guests and C-Level Investors

2:30 - 3:30 PM

Emerging Leaders and New Members Mingle

Invitation-only event for registered guests. Must RSVP to attend. 

*This event is for anybody that falls under one of the following: 

  • has only been in their current profession for 5 years or less, 
  • is 35 or younger,
  • or has been a member of MEDC for less than a year. 

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

VIP / C-Level - Consultant Roundtables

This is a pre-conference workshop that allows VIP registrants and C-level investors to visit with site selectors for 20-minute rotations at roundtables.  Roundtables will include groups of 6 or less.  Pre-conference workshop tickets can be purchased as an add-on ticket through the registration form.
 
*C-Level Sponsorships come with one attendee to this event.* 

Guest Consultants To Be Announced.

 

 
 

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3:30  - 5:00 PM

Welcome and Opening Session

 

 

   

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

MEDC Opening Reception

- Ground Zero Blues Club -

Sponsored by C Spire

7:00 PM  – 9:00 PM  Chamber Networking Dinner

7:00 PM  – 9:00 PM            

C-Level Investor Dinner

*Private dinner for Overall, Premier, Partner Investors and special guests.

 

Thursday, July 10th

7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Registration and Exhibitor Hall                  

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Breakfast 

8:30 AM

Welcome

8:30 AM – 9:15 AM

Consultant Panel

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

*Chamber Track*

Chamber Track

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

Consultant Panel

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Connections Break

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM         

Economic Development Session

10:30 AM – 12 PM

*Chamber Track*

Chamber Track

 

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Economic Development Session

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Lunch and Afternoon Activities

*On your own.*

12:30 - 2:30 PM

MEDC Inaugural Pickleball Tournament
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The Picklr located at 2649 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS 39531 -   

*Deadline to Register is June 9th.

Boxed lunch provided.
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch with Pickleball Tutorial
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Pickleball Tournament

Join us for a fun and friendly beginner pickleball tournament! Whether you're new to the sport or just looking for some casual competition, this event is designed to help you learn, improve, and have a great time. Get ready for exciting matches, new friends, and a memorable experience on the court!

12:45 PM – 5:30 PM

MEDC Golf Tournament at Grand Bear
- 12040 Grand Way Blvd., Saucier, MS 39574 -

*Deadline to Register is June 9th.

Boxed lunch provided.
Staggered tee times beginning at 1:00 p.m.

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Thursday Night Reception

- Azalea Ballroom at the Beau Rivage -

Sponsored by MWB


Friday, July 11th

8:30 AM – 9:15 AM

Breakfast with Session

   
 

                        

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

Session

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM         

MEDC Business Session & Closing Remarks

Speakers: 

 

 

Chelsea Baulch

President, MEDC Board of Directors

Regional Consultant, Tennessee Valley Authority

Gwen Howard

Executive Director, Mississippi Economic Development Council, Inc.

Todd Jackson 

President-Elect, MEDC Board of Directors,

Executive Vice President, Area Development Partnership

Lori Watts

Treasurer and Secretary, MEDC Board of Directors

Executive Director, Marion County Development Partnership

10:30 AM

Adjourn

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