Microsoft TechSpark Fireside Chat: Sustainable Funding
The Microsoft TechSpark Fireside Chat Series brings together experts from various fields to discuss topics ranging from digital inclusion, artificial intelligence, nonprofit capacity building, and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Each month, we feature guest speakers who share their experiences and insights on the topic of the month. The fireside chats are open to the public and are […]
Women in Economic and Community Development: Spring Seminar 2024
Rickhouse by The Manship 717 Poplar Blvd, Jackson, United StatesEnhancing women in economic development’s resources and peer network through professional development, while raising awareness of the profession to emerging females in the workforce. With this group, we strive to provide the means to give women a place to grow and give support to others; to make a positive impact not just in their professional lives but […]
Gillespie Business Plan Competition
The University of Mississippi OxfordMarquee 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
CONNECT Hattiesburg Entrepreneur Event
Kaffeehaus Fabelhaft 336 N 25th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesJoin Mississippi Polymer Institute for the first CONNECT event for the Pinebelt region! These events will be tailored for small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to discuss business strategy and pain points. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and gain valuable resources to grow your startup business. Whether you are just starting […]
Black Business Funding Convening
This event will be dedicated to supporting Black business owners in the most beneficial ways. Register Here and fill out the form to make sure that we can adequately support you. For additional information, please contact Oni Omoregie at (oni@higherpurposeco.org).
MEC Annual Meeting
Jackson Convention Complex 105 E. Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS, United StatesMEC will host our 2024 Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 18 from 8:30-1:30 p.m. at the Jackson Convention Complex. Each year, MEC's Annual Meeting brings MEC members together to focus on the best path for moving our state forward and celebrate our state's economic successes. This year marks the beginning of the 75th Anniversary of […]
Blue Tech Networking Event
2605 13th St, Gulfport, MS 2605 13th St, Gulfport, MS, United StatesBuilding the Blue Economy networking series. This is an open networking event welcoming innovators and practitioners alike. We will feature a bluetech innovator each month! Snacks, beer & wine will be served with the kind support Chandeleur Island Brewing. Keynote Speaker: Geneva Dummer Connect Gulf Coast Mississippi Gulf Regional Pitch Competition AND Innovate MS AND […]
Mississippi Aerospace & Defense Symposium
The University of Mississippi OxfordJoin 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
CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs
Fertile Ground Beer Co. 800 Manship St Suite 101, Jackson, MSCONNECT is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and innovation to network and form meaningful relationships. CONNECT is held the first Thursday of every month from 4:30 -6:30 pm. This month we will be meeting at the Fertile Ground, 800 Manship St., Jackson, MS. Join us at Fertile Ground and enjoy […]
JSU / The Bean Path – Pitch Event
The Bean Path Makerspace 451 N Gallatin Street, Jackson, MS, United StatesAs a partner in the CoBuilders Accelerator, WBC at JSU will collaborate with The Bean Path to provide assistance to companies.