January 6th, 2011

William G. Hunt & Associates, LLC attended the Mississippi Economic Council's A Capital Day event at the Jackson Marriott and Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, MS. The event atttracted political and business leaders from across the State of Mississippi.

The morning session included speeches on Mississippi Freedom 50th and Blueprint Mississippi 2011. Jim Barksdale and Dr. Hank Bounds, Commissioner of Higher Education, discussed Blueprint Mississippi 2011 (www.blueprintmississippi.com).

Lt. Governor Phil Bryant provided special remarks, and additional briefings were done by the following politicians:

-          The Honorable William “Billy” McCoy, Speaker of the House

-          The Honorable William “Billy” Hewes, Senate President Pro-Tem

-          The Honorable J.P. Compretta, House Speaker Pro-Tem

-          The Honorable Dean Kirby, Senate Finance Committee Chair

-          The Honorable Percy Watson, House Ways and Means Committee Chair