Governor Tate Reeves Announces Partnership with Private Sector to Aid In Mississippi’s Economic Recovery
On Tuesday, April 14, in his daily COVID-19 press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves announced that he has assembled a private sector task force to help strategize the best way to reopen Mississippi’s economy. The Governor’s Commission for Economic Recovery will be tasked with developing recommendations for the state’s political leaders to consider as they help businesses and individuals rebuild and move forward. Comprised of business leaders from all across the state, the Commission will explore specific recovery needs related to manufacturing, agriculture, construction, education, energy, finance, and hospitality.
Given the impact that manufacturing has on the state’s economy, MMA will be working closely with the Commission to ensure our members’ needs are being addressed. As recommendations are developed, we will offer our members the opportunity to provide feedback that can be incorporated into the final plan.
The Governor’s Commission for Economic Recovery includes:
Chairman:
Joe Sanderson, Laurel
Executive Team:
Tom Gresham, Indianola
John Hairston, Gulfport
Jonathon Jones, Hattiesburg
Colby Lane, Ridgeland
Tim Smith, Corinth
Impact Committees:
Robbie Barnes, PriorityOne Bank
Jason Dean, Mississippi State Board of Education
Carla Lewis, CSpire
Lex Taylor, Taylor Machine Works
Jabari Edwards, J5 GBL, LLC
Monica Harrigill, Sunray Companies
Doug Hederman, Hederman Brothers
John Phillips, Phillips Farm
William Yates, Yates Construction
Anthony Wilson, Mississippi Power
Robert St. John, New South Restaurant Group