Mississippi Business Alliance

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During our final session, Accelerate MS Executive Director Courtney Taylor and MSBA Foundation President Scott Waller si...
06/05/2026

During our final session, Accelerate MS Executive Director Courtney Taylor and MSBA Foundation President Scott Waller signed an MOU signifying a formal partnership between the MSBA Foundation and AccelerateMS to support the work of the newly established Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council (M-PAC) through MSBA’s WorkFuture Institute for Workforce and Educational Excellence.

“Building Mississippi’s future workforce requires more than simply increasing attainment numbers,” said Waller. “We must ensure students have access to the information they need to make informed decisions, complete their chosen pathways, and connect those pathways to real career opportunities that exist in Mississippi.”

As we continued our workforce discussions, we hosted a panel of experts focused on developing nontraditional talent pipe...
06/05/2026

As we continued our workforce discussions, we hosted a panel of experts focused on developing nontraditional talent pipelines and expanding opportunities for individuals to enter the workforce.

Jean Massey
Kimberly McRoy
Vicki Burton
Garrett McInnis
Michael McGee

Thank you to our panelists for sharing how your organizations are working with veterans, individuals with special needs, and formerly incarcerated Mississippians to create meaningful career pathways and strengthen our state’s workforce. Your insights highlighted the value of expanding opportunity while helping employers meet critical workforce needs!

Our first panel of today’s Manufacturers Council Summit General Session explored how internship pathways can help compan...
06/05/2026

Our first panel of today’s Manufacturers Council Summit General Session explored how internship pathways can help companies strengthen their workforce pipeline and develop future talent.

The panelists were:
Robin Parker
William (Billy) Peacock P.E.
Scott Lippiatt
Casey Cockrell Stuart, Ph.D., CDF
Frankie Adair

Thank you to our panelists for sharing valuable insights, strategies, and real-world experiences that attendees can take back and implement within their own organizations!

Thank you to Sharon Winn of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi for sharing the importance of a healthy workforce an...
06/04/2026

Thank you to Sharon Winn of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi for sharing the importance of a healthy workforce and ways businesses can encourage their employees to prioritize their health and well-being. Her insights highlighted how investing in employee wellness can lead to a stronger, more productive workplace.

We appreciate Regions Bank’s Jeffery Taylor, SVP of Corporate Banking Group Fraud Forensics, for sharing ways businesses...
06/04/2026

We appreciate Regions Bank’s Jeffery Taylor, SVP of Corporate Banking Group Fraud Forensics, for sharing ways businesses can protect themselves, their investments, and their employees from fraud and emerging financial threats!

Our Building the Future of Manufacturing with AI and Intelligent Systems panel was moderated by MSBA-MEP Executive Direc...
06/04/2026

Our Building the Future of Manufacturing with AI and Intelligent Systems panel was moderated by MSBA-MEP Executive Director Sandy Crist.

The panelists were:
Tonya McCall - Director, MSU CAVS Extension
Alicia Ruvinsky - Sr. Research Engineer, Institute for Systems Engineering Research, Mississippi State University
Kollin Napier - Director, Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network
Gavin Hatcher - VP of Manufacturing, Hol-Mac Corporation

We appreciate the panelists for sharing how they are leveraging AI and intelligent systems to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and help shape the future of manufacturing!

Thank you to Chris Chism for his presentation on the Practical Uses of AI at our Manufacturers Council Summit. His insig...
06/04/2026

Thank you to Chris Chism for his presentation on the Practical Uses of AI at our Manufacturers Council Summit. His insights into the growing role of AI in business and everyday life were engaging and incredibly valuable. We appreciate him sharing his expertise with our members and helping spark important conversations about the future of technology.

We had a great first day at the MSBA Manufacturers Council Summit yesterday and our sessions are underway this morning. ...
06/04/2026

We had a great first day at the MSBA Manufacturers Council Summit yesterday and our sessions are underway this morning. Thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, and prize contributors for making this event possible!

MSBA President & CEO John McKay was recently honored for his selection to the 2026 Class of the MS Top 100. Congratulati...
05/19/2026

MSBA President & CEO John McKay was recently honored for his selection to the 2026 Class of the MS Top 100.

Congratulations to John, and we thank you for your leadership in this organization and the positive impact you continue to make on our great state!

The agenda is SET for the 2026 Manufacturers Council Summit and we packed it (which is why we apologize for the small fo...
05/13/2026

The agenda is SET for the 2026 Manufacturers Council Summit and we packed it (which is why we apologize for the small font 😬) with topics that matter RIGHT NOW.

Come join us June 3–5 at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Point Clear, AL as we focus on

✅ Practical uses of AI in manufacturing
✅ Building the future with intelligent systems
✅ Protecting your organization from fraud
✅ Growing your own workforce through internship pipelines
✅ Expanding talent through nontraditional pathways
✅ Delivering workforce training at the speed of business

Register in the link below! See you there!

https://web.msba.com/atlas/events/manufacturers-council-summit-2026-5950/details

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Jackson, MS

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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