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Regional Legacy Forum: Meridian

Apr 22, 2026

Regional Legacy Forum: Meridian | April 21-22, 2026

Mission: The Regional Legacy Forum seeks to provide focused insights, specialized education and actionable strategies for navigating complex family transitions to family business leaders in key regional markets across Mississippi.

The inaugural Regional Legacy Forum is a full-day strategic summit designed to deliver on our mission and your opportunity to step away from daily operations and focus intensely on your company’s long-term sustainability.

Tuesday, April 21 – Legacy Circle Evening Reception

Wednesday, April 22 – Dedicated sessions and case study providing concrete expertise on topics critical to secure Meridian’s family business future. Full Agenda TBA

Who Should Attend?

This event is specifically tailored for:

- Founders & Current CEOs/Presidents of regional family enterprises.
- Next-Generation Leaders preparing to take the helm.
- Key Family Members involved in the business’s strategic direction.

More Information can be found at https://olemisscie.com/regional-forum/

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2025 "Servin' the South" Business Model Competition

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CIE Legacy Leadership Program

The CIE Legacy Leadership Program at Ole Miss is designed to serve as an empowering resource that encourages the continuity of family business ownership in the state of Mississippi and throughout the Southeastern region.

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