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.
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…
Mississippi Companies at Vegas’ Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2022
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…
Innovate Mississippi among MBJ’s Nonprofits Awards
We were thrilled to be honored by the Mississippi Business Journal this year during the Top Mississippi Nonprofits awards. The ceremony, which took place on December 16, 2021 at the Old Capitol Inn in downtown Jackson, featured a number of nonprofits that had been nominated by their constituents and supporters…
McLean Institute Sets 2022 Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum for April 6-7
Entrepreneurs, economic developers, innovators and future business owners are set to gather April 6-7, 2022 in Vicksburg to learn about the climate and future of entrepreneurship in Mississippi. The seventh annual Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum is sponsored by the Mississippi Development Authority and the University of Mississippi‘s McLean Institute for Public Service and…
Site Selection Magazine Focuses on Mississippi, Interviews CEO Tony Jeff
November 2021 isn't just the month when our successful Accelerate 2021 conference took place—it's also the month that Site Selection magazine chose to interview Innovate Mississippi's President and CEO Tony Jeff. Tony spoke with the magazine to tell them more about what Innovate Mississippi does and paint the picture of…