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Creating jobs one of Haley Barbour''s top priorities.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 15-DEC-03 		Format: Online - approximately 1190 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
In less than a month before he will be inaugurated Mississippi's 52nd governor, Republican Haley Barbour is hosting a Job Creation Summit December 15-16. The invitation-only event, which begins the 15th with a reception at Union Station and followed by a full day of events at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, both located in downtown Jackson, will feature keynote speakers Fred Smith, CEO of Federal Express, and Andrew Card, chief of staff to President George W. Bush.

"Creating more and better jobs is the most urgent priority for our state and will be the first goal of my administration," said Barbour. "Hosting the Job Creation Summit (will) bring together elected officials, economic development leaders, higher education leaders, and business leaders from all across the state to examine key issues that affect job creation and economic development."

Job Creation Summit co-chairs are Mississippi Power Company CEO Mike Garrett and BancorpSouth CEO Aubrey Patterson, with leaders from around the state serving as event vice-chairs.

"This is the first time in recent history where a newly-elected governor has shown this level...

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