WDAM Covers 2022 Startup Competition Hosted by MPI and USM … With Winners Headed to CoBuilders
Nine local entrepreneurs gathered to present their ideas for a groundbreaking product to a panel of judges.
Remembering Rich Sun, Former Board Chair and Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Mississippi has lost a dedicated leader who saw enormous potential in the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem and its ability to improve lives.
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Provides Cyber Awareness Training to Tribal Employees
The classes were free to participants and were made possible through a partnership with the University of Southern Mississippi.
Shovel Solutions is Latest $100k Mississippi Seed Fund Recipient
Back in 2018, two college kids—who were supposed to be studying for finals—mapped out Shovel Solutions instead. Ben Street, chief of operations, and AJ Davidson, chief product officer, came up with the company idea when Street told Davidson stories of a dirt pit his family owns. A developer cheated Street’s…
Gulf Coast and Oxford Entrepreneurship Meetings Get Back to Business
Mississippi is fertile ground for innovation, with new small businesses popping up every year and new startup founders eager to realize their dreams. However, to achieve those goals, they sometimes need to workshop their ideas with peers or learn from mentors and investors who have succeeded before them. Fortunately, organizers…
Moonshine Mississippi: Delivering on New Opportunities
The COVID-19 pandemic affected most businesses, startups included, in negative ways. But for Raj Ramarao in Mississippi and Alex Kau in Pennsylvania, the pandemic created a moment of opportunity that might not have happened if people weren’t stuck at home. House Bill 1135, passed by the Mississippi Legislature in early…
Lobaki to Transform Workforce Training in Mississippi with Virtual Reality
This program allows companies to effectively and efficiently train employees, prevent training accidents, and provide better training.
Jana Bell Named Partner at MWB
MWB, a creative company headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, has named Jana Bell as the firm’s newest partner. Jana first joined MWB as the vice president of agency marketing in 2015. She has served as the executive vice president of operations since 2020. As MWB’s newest partner, Jana will continue to…
2021 a Record Year for Mississippi Seed Fund Awards
The Mississippi Seed Fund awarded funds to 11 startup companies totaling $650,000 in 2021, which beat out 2018 for the best year in the Mississippi Seed Fund's history. In that year, ten companies received $510,000. "Innovate Mississippi's mission is to work with these founders, help them with their business plan…
Entergy Unveils New Brand Identity, logo with a focus on the future
Entergy today revealed its new corporate brand and a refreshed logo. The introduction of the new brand reflects our aspiration to become the premier electric utility and deliver a cleaner, brighter and more sustainable future for everyone. “At Entergy, we’ve had the privilege of providing safe, affordable and reliable energy…