November 2026 Byram Chamber Membership Luncheon

November Byram Chamber Membership Luncheon

Please join us for the monthly membership luncheon to promote networking in our city.  Our speaker, Michael Watson who is Mississippi’s 36th Secretary of State. Since taking the oath of office, Secretary Watson has launched numerous initiatives and expanded existing efforts. From strengthening the integrity of Mississippi’s elections process through legislation, to reducing the regulatory burden on businesses with the award-winning Tackle the Tape initiative and safeguarding the state’s natural resources through the assembly of the Conservation Task Force, Secretary Watson has worked to serve all Mississippians. Not only has he effected policy change, but he continues to find ways to give back to Mississippians by creating the SOS Student Ambassador leadership program and Mississippi Businesses Against Trafficking. Prior to taking office as Secretary of State, Watson served three terms in the State Senate, where he represented District 51 in Jackson County. He authored the Fetal Protection Act, which strengthened the penalties for injuring an unborn child. He also wrote Mississippi’s first comprehensive law to tackle illegal immigration, as well as legislation to allow alternate-track diplomas—one of the first efforts to return a focus to career and technical training for high school students.  Born and raised in Mississippi. Michael is a husband to his loving wife Lauren, father of three beautiful young daughters, Gracie Pierce, Annie and Cora Beth.