Governor Phil Bryant Scheduled to Speak at MAMA Quarterly Business Meeting
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant will speak at the Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association business meeting on Monday, June 18 at the Center for Manufacturing Excellence on the campus of the University of Mississippi in Oxford.
“We are looking forward to a very informative meeting, focusing on workforce development and the outlook for the automotive industry in Mississippi in the next 18 – 24 months,” said Kevin Logan, 2012 MAMA president. “We are also looking forward to welcoming our newest members and automotive suppliers in the northeast corridor of Mississippi.”
On the agenda, Wanda Land with the Mississippi Development Authority will address the topic of public sector efforts in workforce development and the MDA initiative of workforcems.org . Clare Hester, partner of Capitol Resources, will provide a 2012 Legislative overview, focusing on laws and trends that affect the automotive manufacturing industry. Staff from the CME will provide an overview of the programs and the facility.
The Governor will give his remarks during the MAMA business meeting and help the board present the MAMA Award of Excellence.
The meeting will conclude with a tour of the Center for Manufacturing Excellence.
Current members and their guests are invited. Seating for lunch will be limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To R.S.V.P. and receive registration information and details of the event, contact msautomanufacturers@gmail.com no later than June 11.
Artist rendering of the
Center for Manufacturing Excellence
at the University of Mississippi – Oxford.














