Join Us to Launch the Next Era of Regional Progress 

In 2024 the MidSouth Summit brought together over 200 leaders from the tri-state area to learn, collaborate, and be inspired to regional action. Voices like Mayor Sly James and Dr. Jim Johnson challenged us to think differently about the future of our workforce, economy, and communities.

This October, we’re launching the next chapter with the inaugural State of the Region Summit. This new event format kicks off a three-part series focused on driving collaborative action around the MidSouth’s most pressing priorities. Back by popular demand, the State of the Region will feature Dr. Jim Johnson, who will share how the MidSouth stacks up against demographic trends across the U.S. The MidSouth Development District will also provide an update on our regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies. Following this event, we’ll continue the series with two additional topic-focused summits: Housing in the MidSouth and The Future of Infrastructure.

Join us on October 30, 2025 from 2:00-6:00pm to reflect, plan, and take the next step forward together.