Want to grow your business and connect with other entrepreneurs? Join us for CONNECT, a monthly networking event designed for small business owners and startup founders in the Pinebelt region. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, this is your chance to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and build relationships with people who understand the entrepreneurial journey.

CONNECT is co-hosted by Innovate Mississippi, the state’s leader in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, and the Mississippi Polymer Institute (MPI) at USM, which offers hands-on support and technical expertise for growing businesses. Together, they bring valuable connections, guidance, and tools to help strengthen the local startup community. Our next event takes place Thursday, August 21st at 4:00 PM at Glory Bound in Hattiesburg. Expect a casual, come-as-you-are atmosphere where you can gain insight, meet potential collaborators, and tap into local resources to help move your business forward.

Thursday, August 21, 2025
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Glorybound
6174 US 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · Hattiesburg, MS

Register Here: https://www.meetup.com/launch-mississippi/events/310275602/