A Celebration of Mississippi's Success

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Join the Mississippi Center for Public Policy for A Celebration of Success, an evening dedicated to recognizing Mississippi's remarkable progress and the leaders helping shape its future.Hosted at the Country Club of Jackson on October 22, 2026, this annual gala brings together business leaders, policymakers, elected officials, philanthropists, and supporters from across the state for an evening of conversation, recognition, and celebration.This year's program will feature keynote remarks from Charles C.W. Cooke of National Review, one of the nation's most respected conservative commentators, alongside Speaker of the House Jason White, whose leadership has helped advance many of Mississippi's most significant policy reforms. Special guest Grover Norquist, founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform, will also join the evening's discussion.As Mississippi continues to gain national attention for its achievements in education, economic growth, tax reform, and workforce development, A Celebration of Success provides an opportunity to reflect on that momentum and look ahead to the opportunities still to come.Guests will enjoy an elegant dinner, a private VIP reception, and the chance to connect with many of Mississippi's leading voices in business, public policy, and public service while supporting the Mississippi Center for Public Policy's mission to advance free markets, individual liberty, and limited government throughout our state.Charles C.W. CookeSenior Editor at National Review and one of America's leading conservative commentators. Cooke is a frequent contributor to national media outlets and host of National Review's popular "The Editors" podcast.Jason WhiteSpeaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives. Under his leadership, Mississippi has pursued historic reforms in tax policy, education, and economic development.Grover NorquistFounder and President of Americans for Tax Reform. For decades, Norquist has been one of the nation's most influential advocates for lower taxes, limited government, and free-market principles.