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SUMMARY:Gulf Blue Networking - Building the Blue Economy
DESCRIPTION:Building the Blue Economy networking series. \nThis is an open networking event welcoming innovators and practitioners alike. \nWe will feature a bluetech innovator each month! \nSnacks\, beer & wine will be served with the kind support Chandeleur Island Brewing. \nLocation: 2605 13th Street\, Gulfport\, MS 39501\nDate and time: Wed\, Oct 8\, 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/kg542s6
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/gulf-blue-networking-building-the-blue-economy-7/
LOCATION:Gulf Blue\, 2605 13th Street\, Gulfport\, MS\, 39501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gulf Coast
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SUMMARY:TEDx Southern Miss
DESCRIPTION:TEDx Southern Miss is coming to the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach on October 30. \nThis milestone marks the first-ever TEDx event hosted along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and at USM\, creating an inspiring stage for innovation\, leadership\, and regional progress. \nThis year’s program will shine a global spotlight on the groundbreaking work\, opportunities\, and ideas emerging from our coastal region. You can get involved by attending in person\, hosting a livestream viewing party\, or supporting the movement as an event sponsor. \nLearn more\, view the flyer\, and get involved: usm.edu/tedx
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/tedx-southern-miss/
LOCATION:The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus Fleming Education Center\, 730 E Beach Blvd\, Long Beach\, MS\, 39560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Gulf Coast
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SUMMARY:Connect on the Coast
DESCRIPTION:Join our partners at StartUp Gulf Coast on Wednesday\, December 3rd\, from 5-7 PM at CRAVE Food Hall in Ocean Springs for the first-ever StartUp Gulf Coast Ecosystem Mixer! \nCalling all entrepreneurs\, investors\, mentors\, and service providers! Join us for the inaugural StartUp Gulf Coast Ecosystem Mixer\, 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 chance to meet like-minded peers\, share ideas\, and strengthen our regional entrepreneurial network. \nEvent Details\n• Date: Wednesday\, December 3rd\n• Time: 5:00-7:00pm\n• Location: CRAVE Food Hall @ os1515 Downtown\n• Address: 1515 Government St Suite B100\, Ocean Springs\, MS 39564\n• Cost: Free to attend (registration required) \nFood & Drinks\nEnjoy access to CRAVE Food Hall and PROOF Cocktail Bar\, the Coast’s first and only food hall experience. Choose from eight chef-driven dining concepts and a vibrant indoor/outdoor bar offering globally inspired bites and handcrafted cocktails—all within one dynamic\, community-centered space. \nRSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-gulf-coast-ecosystem-mixer-tickets-1969395926230?aff=oddtdtcreator \nAbout StartUp Gulf Coast\nStartUp Gulf Coast is a regional initiative powered by the Gulf Coast Business Council and funded through Innovate Mississippi. Our mission is to cultivate a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem across South Mississippi by connecting early-stage founders\, innovators\, and visionaries with the resources\, mentors\, funding\, and community they need to bring bold ideas to life—and to scale them sustainably.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/connect-on-the-coast/
LOCATION:CRAVE Food Hall\, 1515 Government Street Suite B100\, Ocean Springs\, MS\, 39564\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gulf Coast
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SUMMARY:Gulf Blue Networking - Building the Blue Economy
DESCRIPTION:Building the Blue Economy networking series. \nThis is an open networking event welcoming innovators and practitioners alike. \nWe will feature a bluetech innovator each month! \nSnacks\, beer & wine will be served with the kind support Chandeleur Island Brewing. \nLocation: 2605 13th Street\, Gulfport\, MS 39501\nDate and time: Wed\, Jan 14\, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/32hfhpa
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/gulf-blue-networking-building-the-blue-economy-8/
LOCATION:Gulf Blue\, 2605 13th Street\, Gulfport\, MS\, 39501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gulf Coast
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SUMMARY:StartUp Gulf Coast 2026 Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the StartUp Gulf Coast 2026 Pitch Competition for a high-energy event where founders pitch their businesses\, compete for cash prizes\, and connect with Mississippi’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This event is part of Mississippi’s statewide pitch network\, powered by Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network\, bringing together entrepreneurs from across the state. \nThe competition features two pitch tracks—Scalable Business and Traditional Business—and is one of eight regional pitch events held statewide\, with over $200\,000 in total prize money available across all eight events. Participants gain access to experienced mentors\, receive valuable feedback from judges\, and ventures with high-growth potential may be invited to join Innovate Mississippi’s CoBuilders Accelerator\, beginning August 2026. \nReady to take the stage? Apply now! \nDeadline: April 12 \nThis project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SSBCI-21034-0003 awarded to Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/startup-gulf-coast-2026-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Lynn Meadows Discovery Center\, 246 Dolan Ave\, Gulfport\, MS\, 39507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gulf Coast,Pitch Competition
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