Startup companies from around the state convened in Jackson Tuesday, May 3, as the inaugural cohort of CoBuilders, powered by Microsoft, gets underway. Companies offering products ranging from medical devices, food, and even technology to track dirt, were selected from regional pitch events that took place all across the state.…
The Mississippi Development Authority currently is accepting applications for Virtual Quad grants from qualified teams developing Mississippi technology ventures featuring new products or services in energy and agriculture technologies. Teams are eligible for a maximum award of $25,000 each in the form of a voucher that may be used to…
In a long-form Business section article about the trials of globalization during the pandemic and civil unrest this past year, the New York Times featured Starkville-based Glo and CEO Hagan Walker, following the journey of one of Glo's cargo shipments from a Chinese factory to the state of Mississippi during…
Nine local entrepreneurs gathered to present their ideas for a groundbreaking product to a panel of judges.
Mississippi has lost a dedicated leader who saw enormous potential in the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem and its ability to improve lives.
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…
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…