Events and Workshops

2026 enHance Annual Workshop and Awards Luncheon

Details

The 2026 enHance Workshop and Awards Luncheon is Friday, August 21 at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel and Conference Center.

This annual event is co-sponsored by MDEQ with technical assistance from Efficient Power & Light, LLC dba EPL Advisors LLC. Join us as we provide information concerning the principles of environmental stewardship, waste reduction practices, pollution prevention case studies, regulatory updates, and recognition for the work of the state’s companies and organizations that are members of enHance. The agenda for the meeting will be released soon, but we are pleased to recognize the enHance Class of 2026 at the luncheon.

Platinum: $1,000 – Includes two complimentary workshop registrations and recognition on signage.
Gold: $500 – Includes one complimentary workshop registration and recognition on signage.
Silver: $250 – Includes recognition on signage.

All sponsors will be recognized throughout the workshop. Sponsor commitments must be made by August 7 to be listed on signage. Please email your company’s high-resolution logo (JPEG, JPG, PNG, TIFF or EPS) to Will Kalahar at will.kalahar@efficientpl.com for inclusion.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
A limited block of standard hotel rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center for the night of Thursday, August 20, 2026, at a group rate of $235.00 per room. Reservations must be made by Friday, July 31, 2026

To make your reservations, call the hotel at 601-936-4550 or use this link: Book your group rate for MDEQ enHance Workshop

PARKING:
Parking will be complimentary.

INFORMATION:

For more information, please contact Mr. Khairy Abu-Salah at KAbuSalah@mdeq.ms.gov or 601-961-5284. More details about the program are available at www.enhance.ms.

The 2025 Pollution Prevention Program Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication Workshop

Details

The 2025 Pollution Prevention Program Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication Workshop will be held on October 20th in the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Building Auditorium.

This event is co-sponsored by MDEQ with the assistance of technical contractor Efficient Power & Light, LLC dba EPL Advisors LLC. Join us to hear about industry specific operational opportunities to conserve energy, water, and other resources. We will provide information concerning the principles of environmental stewardship, waste reduction practices, lean manufacturing, energy reduction methods, and other sustainability topics related to the metal manufacturing industry. The agenda for the event will be released soon.

Registration:

It is free to sign up for and attend this event. Lunch will be provided. Please register using this link.

Sponsorship:

There are several ways for you to become a sponsor of the Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication Workshop! Sponsorship registration is available here. Sponsorships consist of two levels:

Gold: $500 – Includes prominent recognition on signage.
Silver: $250 – Includes recognition on signage.

All sponsors will be recognized throughout the workshop. Email your company’s high-resolution logo (JPEG, JPG, PNG, TIFF or EPS) to Will Kalahar at will.kalahar@efficientpl.com by October 14th to make sure your logo is included.

Parking:

Parking will be complimentary.

Information:

For more information, please contact Mr. Khairy Abu-Salah at KAbuSalah@mdeq.ms.gov or 601-961-5284

2025 Enhance Workshop & Awards Luncheon

Details

The 2025 enHance Workshop and Awards Luncheon is Monday, August 11 at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel and Conference Center.

This annual event is co-sponsored by MDEQ with the assistance of our technical contractor Efficient Power & Light, LLC dba EPL Advisors LLC. Join us as we provide information concerning the principles of environmental stewardship, waste reduction practices, pollution prevention case studies, regulatory updates, and recognition for the work of the state’s companies and organizations that are members of enHance. The agenda for the meeting will be released soon, but we are pleased to be able to recognize the enHance Class for 2025 at the luncheon.

Sponsorship:

There are several ways for you to become a sponsor of the enHance Workshop! Sponsorships consist of three levels:

Platinum: $1,000 – Includes two complimentary workshop registrations and recognition on signage.

Gold: $500 – Includes one complimentary workshop registration and recognition on signage.

Silver: $250 – Includes recognition on signage.

All sponsors will be recognized throughout the workshop. Sponsor commitments must be made by July 28th to be listed on signage. Email your company’s high-resolution logo (JPEG, JPG, PNG, TIFF or EPS) to Will Kalahar at will.kalahar@efficientpl.com.

Accommodations:

A limited block of standard hotel rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center for the night of August 10, 2025, at a rate of $199.00.

Reservations by attendees must be received on or before 6:00 p.m. July 21, 2025. To make your reservations, call the hotel at 601-936-4550 or use this link: Book your group rate for MDEQ enHance Workshop

Parking:

Parking will be complimentary.

Information:

For more information, please contact Mr. Khairy Abu-Salah at KAbuSalah@mdeq.ms.gov or 601-961-5284. More details about the program are available at www.enhance.ms.