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…
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…
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…
This program allows companies to effectively and efficiently train employees, prevent training accidents, and provide better training.
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…
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 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…
It's on! Startup founders are invited to register for startup pitch competitions in regions across Mississippi as part of the CoBuilders initiative. Right now competitions are open for registration in Oxford/Lafayette County, Clarksdale, Starkville, Jackson, Hattiesburg and on the Gulf Coast. Winners from regional competitions will join the CoBuilders Accelerator…
"Who is it?" the man said from his hospital bed. "Ronnie, you're looking right at me," Dr. Barbra Coatney replied. She was confused. After her nephew called from Atlanta, she checked in on her brother-in-law. Her sister had passed away some years back. Ronnie was back in the hospital, not…
Four Mississippi companies are attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week along with the Mississippi Development Authority, which also has a booth. The companies are: Starkville-based Camgian (intelligent software services powered by data science and artificial intelligence); Flowood-based Kopis Mobile (hardware and software communications solutions for the…