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…
- MC Board of Supervisors Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming MC Law Enforcement Appreciation Week
The Madison County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution proclaiming May 11-17, 2025, as Madison County Law Enforcement Appreciation Week. Seated (l to r): Supervisors Casey Brannon, Gerald Steen and Karl Banks. Standing (l to r): Jan Collins, MCBL&F; Sheriff … Read more - QUARTERLY REPORT: Madison County Engineering Project Updates
uEngineering firms presented their quarterly road project updates at Monday’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 - AWS Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Training – Holmes CC Ridgeland
The AWS Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship Program (I2PA) is coming back and accepting applications now. This course will be hosted by Holmes Community College-Ridgeland in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Event Details. OVERVIEW: The AWS Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship (I2PA) is a paid 4-week … Read more - City of Madison announces The Gallery – a $60 million arts and entertainment district coming soon
Congratulations to Chad Phillips, Bellamare Development, and the City of Madison on the exciting announcement of The Gallery – a $60 million arts and entertainment district coming soon! Bellamare Development owns 70 acres located between I-55, Main Street, and Galleria … Read more - MCCT & MCBLF Contribution to MS Robotics Team
Germantown High School students Braden Derryberry and Shelton Cooper, accompanied by their coach Nissan’s Jason Derryberry of the Mississippi Robotics Team, accepted a contribution from the Madison County Community Trust and the Madison County Business League & Foundation, which will go toward funding … Read more - 2025 Central MS Employment Expo
The Governor’s Job Fair Network of MS is hosting their “2025 Central MS Employment Expo” on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Mississippi Trade Mart. We still have open spots for Vendors to be able to register. If you … Read more - Madison County Youth Leadership Scholarship Presentation at Jackson Academy!
Our first Youth Leadership Scholarship presentation of the year was Mary Lamar Chustz with Jackson Academy. Mary Lamar successfully completed the 2024–25 Madison County Youth Leadership program, which empowers students to explore career opportunities in Madison County, build leadership skills, … Read more - MCYP Spring Connections Luncheon!
The Madison County Young Professionals Group hosted their Spring Connections Luncheon on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. This year’s event featured a powerful CEO panel, “Path to the C-Suite,” where attendees gained valuable insights from an esteemed group of executive leaders:Matt … Read more - POSTPONED: MCBL&F Legislative Session Recap Luncheon
Please note that the MCBL&F Legislative Session Recap Luncheon on Monday, April 14, 2025, is POSTPONED. Governor Reeves has to call a special session for the legislature to complete their 2025 business. We will reschedule the meeting after that and send … Read more - Calendar of Events Spring Summer 2025
Download our Spring Summer Calendar of Events below! - Capitol Resources Report: MCBLF Weekly Legislative Update
MS 2025 Leg Session Adjourns Lawmakers yet to finalize ‘25-’26 Budget… Special Session Likely Mississippi lawmakers adjourned their historic, three-month-long regular legislative session Thursday, with leadership proudly pointing to the phase-out of the state’s personal income tax as their chief … Read more - Capitol Resources Report: MCBLF Weekly Legislative UpdateBudget Talks Stall As Adjournment Nears… Will Require Rule Suspension or Special Session Gov Signs Historic Income Tax Elimination Bill … Vetoes Medicaid Tech bill House and Senate negotiators return Monday to piece together the details of the state’s $7 … Read more
- MCEDA REPORT: March Sales Tax Diversions!
Please see above the Sales Tax Diversions collected in March. This report is given by MCEDA. In the chart below you will see this month Madison County went down -18.12%, and -9.58% for the Fiscal year when comparing to March … Read more - Capitol Resources Report: MCBL&F Weekly Legislative Update 3.24.25Housekeeping note: We anticipate the team working through this coming weekend’s 11th-hour negotiations and into next week to finalize the Session. Adjournment is likely on or before April 5th. Our team will directly alert you ASAP of any specific developments … Read more
- Student of the Month Presentation at Canton Career Center
Madison County Business League & Foundation member Duane Matthews with AWS presented the Canton Career Center’s March “Student of the Month” award to Ke’Ambriah Goines. Ke’Ambriah is a junior and a second-year student in the Digital Media program. She plans … Read more - Invitation: MCYP Spring Connections CEO Panel “Your path to the C-Suite”
Join Madison County Young Professionals for a Spring Connections CEO Panel “Path to the C-Suite” on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. at the Country Club of Jackson! Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Time: 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. Location: Country Club of … Read more - Madison Ridgeland Rotary Club March “Student of the Month”
Katie Lancaster, a student in the Madison County Business League & Foundation Youth Leadership class, has been honored as the Madison Ridgeland Rotary Club’s March “Student of the Month.” As a junior at St. Joseph Catholic School, Katie is actively … Read more - Madison County Business League & Foundation Hosts Annual “League & Legislature” Luncheon
The Madison County Business League & Foundation (MCBL&F) hosted its annual “League & Legislature” luncheon on Wednesday, March 19th, at The Westin in Jackson. The event featured Speaker of the House, Representative Jason White, as the keynote speaker. The luncheon … Read more - Capitol Resources Report: MCBL&F Weekly Legislative Update 3.17.25
Weekly Report3.17.25 Deadline Tuesday Highlights Tax Cut Discussions: Leaders signaling flat spending unless deal is reached Mississippi lawmakers, ahead of schedule on many issues involving general legislation, face a key Tuesday deadline on fiscal matters that brings to the forefront … Read more - Capitol Resources Report: MCBL&F Weekly Legislative Update 3.10.25Weekly Report 3.10.25 FINAL STRETCH MS Lawmakers turn towards final third of session with key issues in front of them, including Medicaid, Taxes, Retirement System and more Lawmakers will spend the first half of this week in floor debates over the … Read more
