Our Mission
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.
In the News…
SAVE THE DATE – “League & Legislature II” forum luncheon
January 10, 2010
“League & Legislature II” forum luncheon Thursday, February 11, 2010 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. Embassy Suites Hotel~ Ridgeland The Madison County Business League proudly announces plans for the “League & the Legislature II” forum luncheon on Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Ridgeland. Our guest
Funding to be legislative concern
November 23, 2009
Madison County legislators say money, or the lack of it, will be the focus of their 2010 session. “The biggest priority will be the budget,” state Sen. Kenny Wayne Jones of Canton said. “We can’t spend what we don’t have.” Speaking to a Madison County Business League forum last week, Jones and state Reps. Philip
Madison County Business League & Legislature forum
November 23, 2009
The Madison County Business League hosted the “LEAGUE & the LEGISLATURE” forum and reception on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at the Mississippi Hospital Association in Madison. Todd Burwell, MCBL chairman, welcomed members, guests, and introduced local and county elected officials. Madison County Chancery Clerk Arthur Johnston served as the forum moderator. Senator Kenny Wayne Jones,
“The LEAGUE & the LEGISLATURE” Forum
November 9, 2009
Forum meeting involving a panel of Mississippi state legislators who represent Madison County discussing highlights of the 2009 session and expectations for the 2010 legislative session relative to business/economic development, education and quality of life issues for our county! Thursday, November 12th, 2009 Guest legislators: Senator Kenny Wayne Jones Representative Mark Baker Representative Ferr Smith
MCBL Visits Washington
November 8, 2009
Representatives of the Madison County Business League recently traveled to Washington with the Madison County Board of Supervisors and the Madison County Economic Development Authority to meet with members of the Mississippi Congressional delegation. Those traveling on behalf of the Business League were Directors Calvin Harris, Dick Hutchinson, Lanny Slaughter, and Executive Director Jan Collins.
Business League offering one voice for county
November 6, 2009
The Madison County Business League (MCBL) was formed to bring together, under one organization, the voice of numerous entities throughout Madison County in order to establish a clear, concise message for the future. Certainly there are many questions that surround MCBL, so it seems that a brief Q&A would be beneficial to introduce the MCBL
Info aims to attract Tulane
November 6, 2009
In a survey now out in the community, Madison officials hope to learn if local residents are: a) Interested in taking college level courses b) Apt to attend part-time classes c) Keen on college-level enrichment courses d) Very likely or likely or somewhat likely or not likely to attend a local branch of Tulane University.
Business League hosts Fall Forum
November 6, 2009
The Madison County Business League hosted its first event, a Fall Forum reception on Thursday, September 17 at the Jackson Yacht Club. More than 125 members, elected and appointed officials and guests attended the event. Buck Covington, MCBL board member, welcomed guests and introduced local and county elected officials and representatives from the Jackson offices
Meena to speak at Fall Forum
November 6, 2009
Policy makers and the private sector are coming together to bolster economic development through the new Madison County Business League. “We want the public and private sectors working together so Madison County won’t have any lost opportunities,” executive director Jan Collins said. “The league provides stakeholders in the private sector with opportunities for economic development,
Harper speaks to Business League
November 6, 2009
U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper was guest speaker at the inaugural meeting of the Madison County Business League on August 13, held at the Mississippi Hospital Association in Madison. Harper reported on the status of the stimulus package, cap and trade bill, military spending and health care reform. After less than eight months on the job,
Collins Named Executive Director
November 6, 2009
Jan Collins has been named executive director of the newly organized Madison County Business League. Collins, a marketing graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi, has four years of non-profit organization experience and 20 years of buying experience with McRae’s and Dillard’s department stores. Through a partnership with the Madison County Economic Development Authority, the
