Our Mission
The mission of the Madison County Business League & Foundation is to bring together, under one organization, the voice of numerous entities in order to establish a clear and concise message for the future. This organization, which is comprised of elected, appointed, business and individual leaders of Madison County, will enable all partners in business and economic development to participate collectively in bringing together the overall vision for Madison County.
In the News…
- Capitol Resources Report: Week 4 Legislative Session UpdateWeekly Legislative Update: 2.10.25 MS Lawmakers Debate DEI, School Choice, Other Issues Face Thursday Deadline for First Floor Debates on General Bills The House and Senate pushed through emotional and partisan debates last week over legislation that would prohibit DEI … Read more
- MCBL&F Director Gerard Gibert Contributes to Patterson School of Accountancy Building FundThe Madison County Business League & Foundation (MCBL&F) is proud to recognize the generosity of our board member, Gerard Gibert, who has made a significant contribution to the new building fund for the Patterson School of Accountancy at the University … Read more
- Insight on HB1: Tax Bill Analysis by Gerard GibertSuperTalk Radio Host Gerard Gibert, who serves as Chairman of the MCEDA Board of Directors, MCBL&F Director, and Government Affairs Committee Member, shares his expert analysis of HB1, the proposed tax bill that aims to phase out personal income tax. … Read more
- MCBL&F Resolution Supporting Madison County Board of Supervisors ResolutionThe Madison County Business League & Foundation supporting the resolution of the Madison County Board of Supervisors’ petition to the 2025 Mississippi Legislature to increase funding to cover the expenses for six (6) assistant district attorneys and one (1) investigator … Read more
- Capitol Resources Report: Week 3 Legislative Session UpdateLegislative Update: 2.3.25 Mississippi Legislative Update: Floor Debates to Heat Up Last week there was a whirlwind of activity at the Mississippi State Capitol, with lawmakers working around the clock to meet the fast-approaching committee deadline on Tuesday. With critical … Read more
- CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Winter/Early Spring 2025!Please see the calendar of events for winter/early spring 2025 below!
- MCBL&F and MCEDA Q1 Economic Development Outlook EventWe kicked off the year with our Q1 Economic Development Outlook Luncheon on Wednesday, January 29th, at Georgia Blue in Madison! This quarterly event, hosted in partnership with MCEDA, provides key insights into the future of Madison County and beyond. … Read more
- Mississippi Economic Council 2025 WorkFuture TourThe Madison County Business League & Foundation and MCEDA invite you to attend the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) 2025 WorkFuture tour stop luncheon on Monday, February 10th from 11:30 – 1:00 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in the Ridgeland Township to … Read more
- MCEDA Report: January Tax Diversions!Please see above the Sales Tax Diversions for January 2025. These were collected in November, reported in December, and paid back to the municipalities in January. This is the fourth month of the fiscal year and Madison County is seeing -10.15% change … Read more
- MCBL&F Leadership Engaged in Strategic Action Assessment!The MCBL&F Leadership Team recently engaged in a Strategic Action Assessment with VisionFirst Advisors to ensure we continue building momentum. Taking a step back to evaluate our organizational structure and partnerships allows us to measure progress and set a clear … Read more
- MEDC Report: Blaise King will Lead Workforce Innovation at AccelerateMS!King to Lead Workforce Innovation at AccelerateMSJan 16, 2025 – Jackson, MS — AccelerateMS, Mississippi’s lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, has appointed Blaise King as the Director of Workforce Innovation, spearheading initiatives to develop and implement cutting-edge workforce … Read more
- “Student of the Month” Presentation at Canton Career CenterMadison County Business League & Foundation member Jon Hill with Cadillac of Jackson presented the Canton Career Center January “Student of the Month” award to Allen Joseph Torrey, IV. Allen is a sophomore in the Automotive service program at the career center. The purpose of the Student of the Month award program is to … Read more
- SPOTLIGHT: Newly Elected MCBL&F Directors!We’re thrilled to welcome the newest members of the MCBL&F Board of Directors! These outstanding leaders will serve a four-year term, helping guide our organization into an exciting future. Without incredible leaders like you, we wouldn’t be where we are … Read more
- MS Attorney General’s Office: Our Voice Monthly ReportEmpowering the voices of Mississippi Women A Message from Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch As we begin the 2025 Legislative Session, I am excited to unveil my five-part legislative agenda, which includes bills to empower Mississippi families, secure our communities, advance election integrity, safeguard children’s … Read more
- REPORT: Madison County Engineering Project Updates Engineering firms presented their quarterly road project updates at yesterday’s board of supervisors meeting. If you are interested in seeing how the construction of these road projects will impact your homes, schools, and businesses in the next few months and … Read more
- Capitol Resources Report: Week 2 Legislative Session UpdateLegislative Session Week 2 update from MCBL&F member Camp Murphy with Capitol Resources, LLC. See below. Highlights from the 2nd Week of the Mississippi Legislature MS House Sends Tax Cut Bill to Senate HB 1 Phases out Income Tax, Cuts Grocery … Read more
- Madison Ridgeland Rotary Club January “Student of the Month”Adelaide Jacobs, a student in the Madison County Business League & Foundation Youth Leadership class, has been honored as the Madison Ridgeland Rotary Club’s January “Student of the Month.” As a Madison-Ridgeland Academy junior, Adelaide is actively involved in musical theatre, … Read more
- MCBL&F Members Present January “Student of the Month” Award at MCCTCBusiness Communications, Inc. (BCI) CEO, Jonathan Hollingshead, and one of their Managed Services Engineers, Santiago Fortanelli, presented the Madison County Career Tech Center “January Student of the Month” award to Kashvi Sukhadia. Kashvi is a student at Ridgeland High School and … Read more
- Capitol Resources LLC Report: Week 1 Legislative Session UpdateThank you to MCBL&F Cornerstone Investor Capitol Resources Contract Lobbyist Camp Murphy for providing us with this weekly legislative session update. Capitol Resources is the lobbying firm who represents the Madison County Board of Supervisors. See below. MS ’25 Leg Session Kicks … Read more
- Attorney General Fitch Unveils Legislative Agenda for 2025 SessionAttorney General Lynn Fitch shared her five-part agenda for the 2025 Legislative Session, which includes bills to empower Mississippi families, secure our communities, advance election integrity, safeguard children’s health, and protect public funds. Download a copy below.