Mississippi Economic Development Initiatives​
A Four-Day Event: November 1-4, 2022​
Mississippi Economic Development Initiatives​
A Four-Day Event: November 1-4, 2022​

You served our country, Mississippi serves you!

A hybrid (in-person and virtual) four-day conference for Mississippi Veterans, service members, their spouses, family members, and caregivers.

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Registration is free of charge

Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED) hosted this EDI in partnership with the Jackson Regional Office. Registration for the EDI event was free of charge. Presentations offered during the EDI covered topics such as VA benefits, Veteran initiatives, financial wellness, and career development strategies. Additionally, this EDI offered claims assistance to help Veterans file claims and maximize the use of VA benefits and services. 

The EDI Featured:

Benefits

» A way to find out more about your VA health, education, cemetery and burial benefits. 

Claims Processors

» An opportunity to meet with claims processors to check or to learn to file VA disability claims. 

Employment

» A place to learn more about current employment opportunities, special hiring authorities and career support resources.

Health Care

» Presentations that explained regionally offered health care and mental health options. 

Spousal Benefits

» Job, resource, and benefits training that was especially designed for spouses of Veterans and service members. 

Support

» Women Veterans will had the opportunity to learn about VA benefits and integrated health care options. 

Virtual Events
Tuesday, November 1

Microsoft Teams
Presentations
Spouse Support Summit
Benefits and Claims Clinics
Jackson, Mississippi
Wednesday, November 2

AG Museum
Jobs Fair
Women’s Health and Benefits Summit
Benefits and Claims Clinics
Greenville, Mississippi
Thursday, November 3

Washington County Convention Center
Jobs Fair
Town Hall
Presentations
Benefits and Claims Clinics
Virtual Events
Friday, November 4

Microsoft Teams
Military Presentations
Stakeholder Roundtables (by invitation)
Benefits and Claims Clinics

Event Partners

Testimonials

“This was a great event for Veterans!”

- Past EDI Attendee

“Amazing Event! The presentations were great!”

- Past EDI Attendee

Schedule of Events

Day One - Virtual

Microsoft Teams01 Nov 2022

9 a.m.-
4 p.m.

Microsoft Teams

Presentations

Informational sessions that highlight benefits, resources, and topics relevant to Veterans, service members, their spouses, family members, and caregivers

10 a.m.-
4 p.m.

Microsoft Teams

Benefits and Claims Clinics

Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions

5-7 p.m

Microsoft Teams

Spouse Support Summit

Military spouses learn about VA services, and receive training, resources, and tools to help them prepare for their next career

Day Two - Jackson, MS

Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum02 Nov 2022

9 a.m.-
2 p.m.

Forestry Auditorium

Jobs Fair

Connects Veterans to potential employers, and resume and interview resources

9 a.m-
2 p.m.

Education Building

Women’s Health and Benefits Summit

Women Veterans will have the opportunity to learn about VA benefits and integrated health care options

9 a.m.-
4 p.m.

Sparkman Auditorium

Benefits and Claims Clinics

Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions

Day Three - Greenville, MS

Washington County Convention Center03 Nov 2022

10 a.m.-
12 p.m.

Washington County Convention Center

Town Hall

Key leaders present relevant updates on benefits, services, and resources, and answer questions

12:30 p.m. -
3:30 p.m.

Washington County Convention Center

Presentations

Informational sessions that highlight benefits, resources, and topics relevant to Veterans, service members, their spouses, family members, and caregivers

10 a.m.-
4 p.m.

Washington County Convention Center

Jobs Fair

Connects Veterans to potential employers, and resume and interview resources

10 a.m.-
4 p.m.

Washington County Convention Center

Benefits and Claims Clinics

Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions

Day Four - Virtual

Microsoft Teams04 Nov 2022

9 a.m.-
4 p.m.

Microsoft Teams

Military Benefits Presentations

Informational sessions that highlight benefits, resources, and topics relevant to service members, their spouses and family members

10 a.m.-
4 p.m.

Microsoft Teams

Benefits and Claims Clinics

Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions

9 a.m. -11:30 a.m

Microsoft Teams

Stakeholder Roundtables

Public and private organizations come together to form sustainable partnerships that alleviate challenges in the Veteran community (by-invitation only)

November 1, 2022: Virtual

Presentations
  • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Microsoft Teams

Presentations

Informational sessions that highlight benefits, resources, and topics relevant to Veterans, service members, their spouses, family members, and caregivers

Benefits and Claims Clinics
  • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Microsoft Teams

Benefits and Claims Clinics

Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions

Spouse Support Summit
  • 5-7 p.m.
  • Microsoft Teams

Spouse Support Summit

Military spouses learn about VA services, and receive training, resources, and tools to help them prepare for their next career

November 2, 2022: Jackson, Mississippi

Jobs Fair

Jobs Fair

Forestry Auditorium
Connects Veterans to potential employers, and resume and interview resources

Women’s Health and Benefits Summit

Women’s Health and Benefits Summit

Education Building
Women Veterans will have the opportunity to learn about VA benefits and integrated health care options

Benefits and Claims Clinics

Benefits and Claims Clinics

Sparkman Auditorium
Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions

November 3, 2022: Greenville, Mississippi

Town Hall

Town Hall

Women Veterans will have the opportunity to learn about VA benefits and integrated health care options

Presentations

Presentations

Informational sessions that highlight benefits, resources, and topics relevant to Veterans, service members, their spouses, family members, and caregivers

Jobs Fair

Jobs Fair

Connects Veterans to potential employers, and resume and interview resources

Benefits and Claims Clinics

Benefits and Claims Clinics

Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions

November 4, 2022: Virtual

Military Benefits Presentations
  • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Microsoft Teams

Military Benefits Presentations

Informational sessions that highlight benefits, resources, and topics relevant to service members, their spouses and family members

Benefits and Claims Clinics
  • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Microsoft Teams

Benefits and Claims Clinics

Connect with a claims representative to check claim status or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions

Stakeholder Roundtables
  • 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
  • Microsoft Teams

Stakeholder Roundtables

Public and private organizations come together to form sustainable partnerships that alleviate challenges in the Veteran community (by-invitation only)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the virtual events take place?

November 1 and 4 virtual events took place on Microsoft Teams. Upon registration, participants received a direct link to a page that contained all of the public virtual event links. 

Are the Stakeholder Roundtables open to the public?

The Stakeholder Roundtables are by invitation only. 

 

Where is the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum?

Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
1150 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, MS 39216

Learn more about the museum by visiting the following URL: http://www.msagmuseum.org

Where is the Washington County Convention Center?

Washington County Convention Center
1040 S Raceway Rd Greenville, MS 38703

Learn more about the convention center by visiting the following URL: http://www.washingtoncounty.ms/convention-center

 

Career Resources Presentations 2pm - September 24, 2021

Learn more about various professional and career resources available to transitioning Service members, Veterans and their family members. September 24, 2021 from 2:00pm - 3:30p EDT.

Login Information: Career Resources 2pm

The Teams link for Career Resources Presentations on September 24, 2021
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Transition Assistance Program for Military Spouses - September 25, 2021

Receive training, resources, and tools to help you prepare for your next career. September 25, 2021 from 9am - 4pm EDT.

Login Information: TAP for Military Spouses 9am

The Teams link for Transition Assistance Program for Military Spouses on September 25, 2021
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