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Leadership Vicksburg Class of 2019
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LEADERSHIP VICKSBURG IS COMMITTED TO SHAPING COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES IN VICKSBURG & WARREN COUNTY

Participants will complete an intense training retreat, attend eight business and community learning sessions, and will complete a community project.

The overnight retreat blends both indoor and outdoor activities that focus on the development of
team building, leadership, organization, and communication skills – during which participants will build important relationships that will be useful in their professional, civic, and personal endeavors.

Over the next eight months, participants will have the opportunity to meet and interact with a broad range of community and business leaders. This year’s training retreat will be at Warner-Tully YMCA Camp in Port Gibson, MS. Go to Application

IMPORTANT DATES

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
Orientation
At the Vicksburg Chamber of Commerce
Speakers: Pablo Diaz, Mark Stevens

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
Retreat Hotel
Dinner & Personality Profiles

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
Retreat
Team Building YMCA Warner Tully

SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
November 2019- August 2020
*The schedule for Industry Awareness […]

It’s an honor to welcome Alcorn State University’s first female president to Vicksburg as we work to build on our long-standing relationship with the university for the betterment of our city. We’re grateful for Dr. Nave’s leadership and Alcorn’s exemplary partnership.

First Female President of
Alcorn State University to
Headline Vicksburg
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

I was honored to attend the MEDC luncheon and represent our City as we received this award. This is a testament to the results oriented economic development program our community is running under the leadership of the Economic Development Partnership. As I have said before, we are just getting started and we do not plan to slow down anytime soon.

The Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) announced that the Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership won the 2018 Community Economic Development Award (CEDA) on February 7, 2019 for its work to attract Unified Brands to Vicksburg, MS

Unified Brands announced in August of 2018 that it had selected Warren County to consolidate multiple operations across the country into one. The project will bring 425 new jobs to Warren County with an associated investment of over $9 million. The relocation represents the largest manufacturing job creation project in Warren County in the last 15 years.
The CEDA Awards program is a “Best Practices” program intended to recognize exceptional contributions of communities in the State of Mississippi for the following efforts: business retention & expansion, business recruitment, community development and community involvement.

The Award was received at an award ceremony in […]

Our company is excited to grow in Mississippi and Vicksburg. We find in Vicksburg a set of unique location advantages that are of great importance as we continue to grow our market share and expand our business.

Vicksburg, Miss. (Feb. 7, 2019) – Liquid fertilizer manufacturer Vicksburg Plant Food is expanding with plans to create 20 new jobs and invest $20 million at its Vicksburg, MS plant.

“Vicksburg has experienced significant economic growth in recent years, and Vicksburg Plant Food’s expansion continues that momentum. I commend the company for choosing to grow in the River City and bring new job opportunities to the people of Warren County,” Gov. Phil Bryant said.

George Flaggs, Mayor of the City of Vicksburg added, “I could not imagine a better way to kick off 2019 than with the announcement of a twenty-million-dollar investment and the creation of twenty jobs for the residents of Vicksburg and Warren County. The City stepped up to the plate early on and made sure that Vicksburg Plant Food could have predictability regarding timetables and permit procedures. I thank the MDA and Governor Bryant for their continued confidence in our community and our economic development efforts.”