Stennis Institute hosting Jackson luncheon May 6

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Ben Allen

Ben Allen, president of Downtown Jackson Partners (DJP), will be the featured speaker at a Monday [May 6] luncheon sponsored by Mississippi State University's Stennis Institute of Government and the Capitol press corps. He will discuss current projects, the history of DJP, public policy issues and future plans for the Capital City’s downtown.

The event is open to the public, and will be held at The Capital Club, 125 South Congress Street, 19th Floor in downtown Jackson. Cost to attend is $20. Please make checks payable to the Stennis Institute.

Pre-registration is required by noon on Friday. To register, send an e-mail to the Stennis Institute's Phil Hardwick at phil.hardwick@msstate.edu or visit http://stenniscapitolpress.wordpress.com for additional information.