Rea to lead EMBD chamber

Meredith Rea has been named manager of the East Mississippi Business Development Corp. (EMBD) Chamber of Commerce. She joined EMBDC as public relations coordinator in 2010. As manager, Rea will manage Leadership Lauderdale, ambassadors, member services, Business Before and After Hours, and various other programs of the EMBDC Chamber. The Meridian native is in the process of completing her Institute for Organization Management certification. EMBD is a not-for-profit organization committed to improving economic vitality and quality of life for area citizens; and serves as the COC and economic development organization for the community. (Source: Meridian Star, 12/28/14) Central Mississippi Note: Among some of Meridian’s aviation-community partners are Lockheed Martin’s aircraft parts and sub-assembly (with about 300 employees) facility for the C-130J Super Hercules; and Meridian Naval Air Station (3,000 personnel), home to Navy jet training.