CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs
2026-05-07 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-06-04 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-08-06 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-09-03 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-01 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-11-05 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-12-03 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Fertile Ground Beer Co., 800 Manship St Suite 101, Jackson, MS, 39202
CONNECT is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and innovation to network and form meaningful relationships.
CONNECT is held the first Thursday of every month from 4:30 -6:30 pm. This month we will be meeting at the Fertile Ground, 800 Manship St., Jackson, MS.
Join us at Fertile Ground and enjoy a cash bar and plenty of food options available for purchase while you connect.
We hope to see you there!
Register here
Fertile Ground:
800 Manship Street #Suite 101 Jackson, MS 39202

Hattiesburg CONNECT
2026-05-21 16:30 - 18:30 | Southern Prohibition, 301 Mobile St, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401, United States
Want to grow your business and connect with other entrepreneurs? Come network at our CONNECT event, a monthly informal gathering designed for startups and entrepreneurs in our area. This is 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.
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.
Make connections, seek and give guidance, and strengthen the local startup community on Thursday, May 21st at 4:30 PM at Southern Prohibition Brewing in Hattiesburg, MS.
CONNECT is brought to you collaboratively by the Mississippi Polymer Institute (MPI) at USM, which offers hands-on support and technical expertise for inventors and businesses, and by Innovate Mississippi, the state’s driver for entrepreneurial growth.
RSVP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/720a0aaa-63c2-4de7-a0e4-3abef073396a

StartUP Gulf Coast Summer Ecosystem Mixer
2026-08-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Hen House, 122 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis, 39520, United States
The StartUP Gulf Coast Summer Ecosystem Mixer is happening on Wednesday, August 19th, from 5-7 PM at Hen House.
Calling all entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and service providers! The StartUP Gulf Coast Summer Ecosystem Mixer is a casual evening designed to connect the people driving innovation across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Whether you’re building, funding, advising, or supporting startups, this event is your opportunity to meet like-minded peers, exchange ideas, and strengthen our region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Event Details

Date: Wednesday, August 19
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: Hen House
Address: 122 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Cost: Free to attend (registration required)

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-gulf-coast-summer-mixer-tickets-1994901377722
