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The Madison County Business League and Foundation unites business, government and community leaders to collaborate in strategic planning to sustain economic growth in Madison County by influencing infrastructure, health, education, workforce, and quality of life policies in partnership with the Madison County Economic Development Authority.

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Madison County Legislative Funding Report 2026

April 15, 2026

MCBL&F is proud to announce that Madison County received the following appropriations for projects during the 2026 legislative term.  Our key legislative priorities were all addressed by Governor Reeves, Lt. Governor Hosemann, Speaker Jason White, and our entire 13 member Madison County Legislative Delegation,  Because of the Madison County business community working together with our elected officials advocating for these priorities,

Amazon Web Services Expands in Madison County, Mississippi with $11 Billion Data Center Investment

April 9, 2026

Madison County, Mississippi continues to emerge as a leading hub for technology and innovation with the latest expansion announcement from Amazon Web Services (AWS). The planned $11 billion expansion of AWS’s existing data center operations strengthens the county’s position at the forefront of digital infrastructure growth and advanced technology investment. This project is part of

Madison County Career Tech Center March and April “Student of the Month” Awards

April 6, 2026

The Madison County Business League & Foundation, in partnership with local business leaders, proudly recognized two outstanding students from the Madison County Career and Technical Center as Students of the Month. The March Student of the Month, presented by Nissan North America, is Micah Richardson, a senior at Madison Central High School. Micah is enrolled

Madison Ridgeland Rotary Club April “Student of the Month”

April 2, 2026

Allen-Marc Boyd, a junior at Ridgeland High School and member of the Madison County Business League & Foundation Youth Leadership Class, has been named the Madison Ridgeland Rotary Club’s April Student of the Month. He has earned A/B and A Honor Roll distinctions and scored 30+ on the ACT. Allen-Marc is a member of the

Madison County Youth Leadership Scholarship Presentation at Jackson Academy!

March 30, 2026

Our first Youth Leadership Scholarship presentation of the year is awarded to Nick Jones of Jackson Academy. Nick successfully completed the 2025–26 Madison County Youth Leadership program. The Madison County Business League & Foundation and the Madison County Community Trust award scholarships to participating students. Congratulations, Nick!

Madison County Business League & Foundation Hosts Annual “League & Legislature” Luncheon

March 19, 2026

The Madison County Business League & Foundation hosted its annual “League & Legislature” luncheon on Wednesday, March 18th, at The Westin in Jackson. The event featured Lt. Governor, Delbert Hosemann, as the keynote speaker. The luncheon welcomed nearly 500 attendees, including MCBL&F members, guests, local and statewide elected officials and legislators from across Mississippi. A

MCCT & MCBLF Contribution to MS Robotics Team

March 13, 2026

The Madison County Community Trust and the Madison County Business League & Foundation recently made a contribution to support the Mississippi Robotics Team’s participation in the VEX Robotics World Championship. The competition will bring thousands of students, teams and innovators from around the globe to The Dome at America’s Center for 10 days of competition,

MCEDA REPORT: February 2026 Sales Tax Diversions!

March 5, 2026

Please see table above last month’s Sales Tax Diversions. This report is given by MCEDA. I n the top graph for the Year-To-Date, you will see Madison County is at a decrease of 5.65% compared to the previous year. As a whole, Madison County is down 10.30% for the month of February compared to February

MCYP Canton High School Reality Fair 2026

February 26, 2026

Our Madison County Young Professionals brought hands on learning to Canton High School by hosting a Reality Fair focused on financial literacy! Students stepped into real world roles with assigned careers and monthly salaries, then navigated 11 interactive stations including housing, transportation, utilities, food, insurance, childcare, clothing, communications, and the Wheel of Reality. Financial literacy

Madison Ridgeland Rotary Club February “Student of the Month”

February 20, 2026

Temple Crocker, a student in the Madison County Business League & Foundation Youth Leadership Class and a junior at Germantown High School, was honored as the Madison Ridgeland Rotary Club’s February Student of the Month. A dedicated and well-rounded student leader, Temple serves as Student Government Class President and is an active member of the

Madison County Executive Leadership Government Day 2026

February 16, 2026

The Madison County Executive Leadership class kicked off their year with Government Day on Wednesday, February 11th. This year’s class toured the Mississippi State Capitol, met with their Madison County legislators, and engaged with statewide elected officials. It was an incredible opportunity to gain insight into how our government operates and stay informed about what’s happening

Supporting Those Who Serve: MCBLF Sponsors the Upcoming Military Police Ball

February 16, 2026

The Madison County Business League & Foundation proudly presented a check to U.S. Army Major Stuart Doyle to help sponsor their upcoming Military Police Ball. The 112th Military Police Battalion of the MS National Guard, based in Canton, Mississippi, has faithfully served as the color guard at Business League events for many years now. We

PRESS RELEASE: MCBL&F and MCEDA Announce Madison County Executive Leadership Class of 2026

February 13, 2026

The Madison County Business League & Foundation (MCBL&F) and the Madison County Economic Development Authority (MCEDA) are proud to announce the 2026 Madison County Executive Leadership (MCEL) Class. The MCEL program is designed to provide MCBL&F members with an in-depth understanding of the opportunities in Madison County while enhancing their leadership skills. Participants in the

MCEDA REPORT: January 2026 Sales Tax Diversions!

February 6, 2026

Please see above the Sales Tax Diversions collected for the month of January.  Please see below the Tax Diversions for January. This report is given to us by MCEDA. This month saw a -4.31% change compared to January 2025. As for our Fiscal Year to date, the county is seeing a decrease of -6.73%. 

MCYP Hosts Career Fair to Inspire the Next Generation at Velma Jackson High School

February 5, 2026

The Madison County Young Professionals recently hosted a Career Fair at Velma Jackson High School, giving students the opportunity to hear directly from professionals across a wide range of industries. Careers represented included law, accounting, banking, construction, cosmetology, EMT and nursing, automotive mechanics, engineering, welding, and HVAC. Students had the chance to ask questions about

MCBL&F and MCEDA Hosted Q1 Economic Development OUTLOOK Luncheon

February 3, 2026

Today we hosted our Q1 Economic Development Outlook Luncheon featuring Canton Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dwight Luckett, Madison County Schools Superintendent Ted Poore and CTE Director Bill Hardin. Each shared updates on their districts’ workforce development initiatives and ongoing efforts to prepare students for career success. We also heard a report from Madison County Economic

Madison County Initiates Process for Conference Center at Prado Vista in Ridgeland 

February 2, 2026

Ridgeland, Mississippi — Madison County has officially begun the approval process to develop a new 50,000-square-foot Madison County Conference Center within the Prado Vista at Ridgeland development, a premier mixed-use project by PraCon Global Investment Group.  As part of the Prado Vista vision, Gabriel Prado, the developer responsible for bringing Topgolf to Mississippi, will also

Madison County Career Tech Center January Student of the Month Award

January 30, 2026

Madison County Business League & Foundation member, Holmes Community College, presented the Madison County Career and Technical Center January Student of the Month award to Marshall Jenkins. Marshall is enrolled in the Health Science program at the Career Tech Center and hopes to pursue a career in nursing. The Student of the Month program connects

HOT OFF THE PRESS: Winter 2026 Newsletter!

January 29, 2026

The Madison County Business League and Foundation is proud to highlight the work we have accomplished and our continued efforts to strengthen our community. Our mission remains centered on bringing together business, government, and community leaders to collaborate on strategic planning that supports long term economic growth in Madison County. Check out our Winter 2026

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Madison County Business League & Foundation
135 Mississippi Parkway
Canton, MS 39046
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