Want to grow your business and connect with other entrepreneurs in the Hattiesburg area? Join CONNECT, a monthly networking event for small business owners and startup founders in the Pinebelt. Whether starting out or scaling up, it’s your chance to share ideas, solve challenges, and build relationships with people who understand the journey.

Co-hosted by Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi Polymer Institute at USM, CONNECT offers tools, guidance, and resources to strengthen the startup community. The next event is Thursday, September 18 at 4 PM at Southern Prohibition in Hattiesburg.

Location: Southern Prohibition Brewing, 301 Mobile St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Date and time: Thu, Sep 18, 2025 4:00 PM

RSVP: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/67a17550-b0b7-4ec5-95be-0ea9e2e59329