Mississippi Business Alliance

⏰ ATTENTION MISSISSIPPI MANUFACTURERS: 🏭 The Mississippi Makers' Challenge, sponsored by @HancockWhitney, is back! Enter your Mississippi-made product before July 31 at msmakerschallenge.com and compete for the title of Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi! 🏆

The Mississippi Business Alliance is pleased to release its 2026 Legislative Report, a tool to help the business community understand which legislators supported economic growth, job development, and other pro-business issues during the 2026 legislative session. This report includes a recap of key issues and an A-F graded legislative report card for members of the House and Senate. You can view the report at the link below. msba.com/2026session

The MSBA and @BCBSMississippi are excited to announce the dates for our Business. Forward. Tour! The 15-city tour will bring together business leaders, stakeholders, and policymakers to discuss economic growth, workforce development, and the challenges and opportunities facing your business. You'll also have the chance to discuss the employee healthcare benefits BCBSMS can provide your business. To sign up for a FREE event near you, click the link below! msba.com/tour

Mississippi's non-farm employment reached a new all-time high in May. Governor @tatereeves said yesterday that "Mississippi has one of the hottest job markets in America." MSBA President & CEO John McKay echoed that sentiment in an interview with @WLBT, noting that employers are looking for "skilled people who can come in and be ready on day one." That's why continued investment in workforce development matters. By preparing Mississippians for in-demand careers and helping employers find qualified talent, we're building a stronger economy and creating more opportunities across the state! wlbt.com/2026/06/24/mis…

More Mississippi Momentum! We just won two more national awards for economic development — including a Gold Shovel from Area Development. The awards represent billions of dollars in new private capital investment and thousands of new high-paying jobs created in communities throughout our state.  Our conservative policies and world-class workforce continue to deliver results.

BREAKING: Gov. Tate Reeves is canceling Mississippi's special session that was set to begin next Wednesday after a federal appeals court vacated an order requiring the state to redraw its Supreme Court map. The Republican added he expects lawmakers to redraw congressional lines in 2027.

There's still time to register for the MSBA PAC Golf Tournament on May 1 at The Refuge in Flowood! Build your four-person team and come enjoy a great day of networking and competition, and help strengthen the MSBA PAC’s efforts to protect and grow Mississippi’s business climate! Click the link to register or sponsor! web.msba.com/atlas/events/P…

🏆@MichaelWatsonMS joined @MSBAInfo and Miss Mississippi, Anna Leah Jolly, to honor the winners of the 2025 Promote the Vote program. Thank you to the students, families, teachers, and schools for their participation this year! Learn more about PTV👉sos.ms.gov/communications…

MSBA Legislative Update: Senate Votes to Increase Drug Prices

A new report from the MSBA Foundation and the @ChildrensFdnMS highlights the impact child care access has on Mississippi’s workforce. • 56% of businesses offering child care support report better employee loyalty, retention, and productivity • Only 8% of businesses currently provide child care support • 53% say tax incentives would make them more likely to offer assistance Read the full report at the link below. msba.com/news/mississip…

MSBA Legislative Update: Priority Legislation Dies in Senate; Concern with PBM Legislation Grows

International Women’s Day is Sunday, and we’re celebrating by profiling leaders in our Women in Manufacturing series. Joyce Alexander serves as Quality Control Manager at @McNeelyPlastics in Clinton. She has been with the company for more than 18 years and enjoys leading her team to ensure their products meet the highest standards.

The Mississippi Business Alliance is pleased to introduce the Leadership Mississippi Class of 2026 presented by @MyCommBank. This year's class is a diverse group of leaders representing business, government, healthcare, education, and civic organizations across the state. They will participate in a year-long immersive experience designed to deepen understanding of Mississippi's economic drivers, public policy landscape, cultural assets, and regional opportunities!

Join us on Friday, May 1, for the inaugural MSBA PAC Golf Tournament. Build your four-person team, enjoy a great day of networking and competition, and help strengthen the MSBA PAC’s efforts to protect and grow Mississippi’s business climate! Click the link to register or sponsor! web.msba.com/atlas/events/P…

A $49M investment. 45 new jobs. Advanced manufacturing in Saltillo. Spartan Composites is expanding into Mississippi, strengthening Lee County’s economy and the state’s industrial momentum. Read more: bit.ly/4ts3CN2 @CDFMS @TVAnews

We send our condolences to the family and friends of Billy Wilson Howard, Sr., founder of Howard Industries. A Mississippi State graduate, Air Force veteran, and visionary entrepreneur, Mr. Howard built a billion-dollar global manufacturing enterprise while remaining a devoted civic leader and philanthropist. His legacy of excellence, service, and generosity will continue to inspire future generations.

MSBA Legislative Update: The House and Senate passed bills to support infrastructure spending. Check out the video for details.

Thank you for your support!

Good to speak to the newly formed Mississippi Business Alliance about the Senate’s work to strengthen workforce development and support Mississippi’s economic development boom. We are working to invest more in public education, better align degree programs with workforce needs, and create opportunities for Mississippians to return to community college to upgrade their skills and earn a high-demand license, certificate, or degree.