The Mississippi Economic Council recently released Blueprint Mississippi, an analysis designed to build a foundation of economic opportunity for all the state’s citizens. An independent collaboration among private organizations and leaders, Blueprint Mississippi makes several recommendations for improvements in several key areas including education, workforce development, and economic expansion. Significant emphasis is placed on the importance of diversity, and of supports for small, rural and minority businesses.
HOPE is identified as a primary driver increasing the availability of financial capital, and as a key partner in several other areas. CEO Bill Bynum served on the steering council, and analysis provided by HOPE was instrumental to the development of the report, which can be reviewed at www.blueprintmississippi.com.