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JSU / The Bean Path – Pitch Event
February 25, 2022 - April 28, 2022
The Women’s Business Center at Jackson State University (WBC at JSU) is dedicated to promoting economic growth in the City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi by providing confidential one-on-one counseling, low-cost training, networking, free workshops, technical assistance, and mentoring to women entrepreneurs on numerous business development topics, including business startup, financial reporting, and procurement. The WBC at JSU also assists women businesses seeking federal contracting dollars as Women-Owned Small Businesses, as well as provides valuable support on intellectual property protection and technology commercialization.
As a partner in the CoBuilders Accelerator, the WBC at JSU will collaborate with The Bean Path, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to provide assistance to companies in Jackson and the surrounding areas.
Startup Focus: Early-stage companies in Jackson, Mississippi, and the surrounding areas.
Application Process: Companies should submit an application by February 22 to begin the process with a consultation session and work with a mentor to prepare for the Pitch Event held by mid-April. Once the venue is set, the community is invited to the Pitch Event to hear some of the best new startup opportunities from the region.
For further information please contact us via email at wbc@jsums.edu or via telephone at 601-979-4186