2018 Rural Entrepreneurship Forum

The Innovation Hub at Insight Park 850 Insight Park Avenue, University, MS, United States

The 4th Annual Rural Entrepreneurship Forum is as part of the "Catalyzing Entrepreneurship and Economic Development" (CEED) initiative at the McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement. The annual forum brings people together to promote entrepreneurship and economic development in rural areas throughout the state of Mississippi. Free of charge. Day One: Teresa Hubbard, Mississippi Business […]

Startup Weekend Jackson – 2018

Coalesce 109 North State St, Jackson, MS, United States

A Weekend Accelerator for Ideas! The hardest part of starting up is starting out. At Startup Weekend, you'll be immersed in the ideal environment for startup magic to happen. Surrounded by smart, passionate people and with the best tools and approaches at your disposal, you’ll take giant leaps toward creating a business, becoming a founder, […]

UM Tech Summit

Gertrude Castellow Ford Center for the Performing Arts 100 University Avenue, University, MS, United States

The Summit will bring together leaders from government, business, and higher education to explore trends in technology and to stimulate discussions about technology-related needs in industry and education. Guest of Honor U.S. Senator Roger Wicker Chairman, Senate Commerce Committee Keynote Speaker David Cohen Senior Executive Vice President, Comcast Corporation  Guest Speaker Ajit Pai Chairman, United […]

Free

The MENT Event

The Lyric Theater 1006 Van Buren Ave, Oxford, Mississippi

What is MENT? Ment is a conference for the modern woman looking to construct her own future & career. What will I experience at MENT? Our panelists and one-to-one mentors will address and talk through issues holding women back and how to overcome them. From forming an LLC & learning how to use QuickBooks, to […]

Oxford EDF/UM – Pitch Event

The Oxford / Lafayette Economic Development Foundation seeks to increase the economic development activity of the region by providing a vibrant business environment in which companies can grow and thrive.  As close partners with the University of Mississippi, the EDF also works to assist technology transfer businesses to grow and thrive in the area.  As […]

RISE Center Grand Opening

Insight Park 850 Insight Park Ave, University, MS, United States

The Mississippi Small Business Development Center would like to invite you to the grand opening of our newest venture, the RISE  (Resources for International Success and Expansion) Center, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 9:30-11:00 AM, at Insight Park VentureLab at the University of Mississippi.

Gillespie Business Plan Competition

The University of Mississippi Oxford

Marquee Event for the Academic Year The marquee event for the academic year is the Edwin C. Gillespie Business Plan Competition, held on Friday, April 12th. Learn More Here

Mississippi Aerospace & Defense Symposium

The University of Mississippi Oxford

Join aerospace and defense industry leaders and experts for the Second Annual Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium as we explore opportunities and challenges facing the sector in Mississippi during a productive two days of discussions and networking. Register here

Oxford EDF/UM – Pitch Event

The Oxford / Lafayette Economic Development Foundation seeks to increase the economic development activity of the region by providing a vibrant business environment in which companies can grow and thrive.  As close partners with the University of Mississippi, the EDF also works to assist technology transfer businesses to grow and thrive in the area.  As […]