Connect - Networking for Entrepreneurs
2021-04-26 16:30 - 2021-05-06 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Cultivation Food Hall, 1200 Eastover Dr Suite 125, Jackson, 39211, United States
CONNECT is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and innovation to network and form meaningful relationships. Cash Bar and plenty of food options will be available for you to purchase while you mingle.

Your health and safety are very important to us and we will continue to monitor the CDC’s guidelines for safe gatherings. Cultivation Food Hall asks that customers wear a mask while entering the building, ordering food/beverages or moving throughout the venue. You will have the option to move your conversations outside and bring your food/beverages with you if you would like to spread out. We will also have disposable masks and hand sanitizer available for attendees. We understand if you are not yet comfortable with in-person gatherings, but we hope these precautions will help you feel safe and eager to gather together again.

TECH JXN 2021
2021-09-23 09:00 - 2021-09-25 17:00
TECH JXN and Visit Jackson have partnered for a three-day event highlighting the best of Jackson tech, film, music and food.
The annual event will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23 and Friday, Sept. 24 at the Jackson Convention Complex, and Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
Now in its third year, TECH JXN will focus on senior high school students as part of an overall workforce initiative to educate students and fill hundreds of jobs in Jackson and beyond. The event, which will also feature a college and career fair, is also open to the public.
Seniors will have the opportunity to attend two of eight workshops during the event that will educate them on the four pillars of “Tech”: technology, education, creativity and healthcare.
On Friday, TECH JXN will feature a college and career fair. Representatives from Mississippi universities and corporations will be in attendance, along with City of Jackson officials, to potentially fill hundreds of jobs.
The event will also offer a “film academy” to educate attendees on the growing film industry in Mississippi and possible careers in the field. Attendees will be given the opportunity to create their own one-minute films to showcase what they have learned. Those films will be viewed at the Mississippi Museum of Art on Saturday, Sept. 25.
Register here >>

Jackson Area Web and App Developers
2022-02-16 18:00
This group is for professional web and application designers and developers looking to network with others in the industry, learn about new or emerging technologies, and for anyone looking to learn web and or application development (beginner to advanced).
We talk design, share experiences with the use of different tools & languages, critique sites & apps, talk industry, business, employment news, and share motivations and inspirations. This group is intended to become a hub for all today’s technologies that make up the Internet as we know it.
We meet monthly in informal settings (usually over coffee, drink and /or food) to network and socialize with other fellow web development professionals and enthusiasts.
RSVP here >>
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please RSVP, as it will dictate which venue we can use.
Sponsors: JetBrains, J.C. Hiatt
Want to sponsor? Read our sponsorship info here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VwD0XnjPAWsTN5RwpyIkywXiMHrYB3my5zO0iB_ydz8/edit?usp=sharing

Hinds CC / SBDC Vicksburg - Pitch Event
2022-03-02 - 2022-03-18
The Hinds Community College Small Business Development Center (HCC-SBDC) seeks to increase the economic development activity of the Vicksburg region through providing a vibrant business environment in which companies can grow and thrive. As close partners with the Chamber of Commerce and the Vicksburg Warren County Partnership, Hinds Community College, the Hinds CC SBDC provides support to businesses. As a partner in the CoBuilders Accelerator, the Hinds CC SBDC is working with other partners to assist companies from the region.

Startup Focus: Early-stage companies generally in the Vicksburg region
Application Process: Companies interested in representing Vicksburg in the statewide Co-Builders cohort should submit an application by March 18. Each applicant will begin the process with a consultation session where they will be connected with local entrepreneurial development resources to help prepare them for the local pitch event scheduled for April 4th.
For further information please contact jim@mississippisbdc.org or call the Hinds CC SBDC office at 601-857-3536.

MagnoliaJS Developer Conference
2022-09-13 - 2022-09-14
MagnoliaJS creates an inclusive conference to showcase Mississippi’s thriving developer community. Each event is a success in Mississippi’s talent in technology and in being known as the Hospitality State.
This upcoming 2022 season will be held in Mississippi’s capital and will draw talent from neighboring states. We’re inviting you and your company to take part with us at the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson, MS on September 13-14.
https://www.magnoliajs.com/

Legislative Reception + CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs
2023-02-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Cultivation Food Hall, 1200 Eastover Dr Suite 125, Jackson, 39211, United States
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, but this month we are combining our Legislative Reception and CONNECT on the same night which will be Tuesday, February 7, 2023. In March we will be back to the First Thursday of each month for 2023.
Join us at Cultivation Food Hall and enjoy a cash bar and plenty of food options available for purchase while you mingle.
Please RSVP. We hope to see you there!

JAWAD Beer && Code
2023-02-08 17:30 - 19:00
JAWAD is hosting a Beer && Code, so come hang after work!
Beer && Code is a social event for people in the industry to get together and talk shop! There will be a $200 tab open.
**Trivia Night @ Fertile Grounds starts at 7pm for anyone who wants to stay and play!
LOCATION: Fertile Ground Beer Co. (800 Manship St Suite 101, Jackson, MS 39202)
LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS: First come first serve, with no reserved signs or holding.
SPONSORS: JetBrains, J.C. Hiatt
Want to sponsor? Read our sponsorship info here.
Check out our website: https://jacksondevs.tech/
Get updates on Twitter: @jacksondevs
Wanna speak at a future event? Get in touch!
Call 601-919-6935 if you have any issues finding us!

Appy Hour: What is Chat GPT? | hosted by Bean Path
2023-02-11 12:30 - 14:00 | Bean Path Makerspace, 451 N. Gallatin St ., Jackson, MS, 39203, United States
Why did Microsoft invest several BILLION dollars in ChatGPT? Because it’s going to change technology as we know it!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer, commonly called ChatGPT, is a chatbot launched by OpenAI in November 2022. It can very effectively answer questions, write articles, summarize information, and more.
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Artificial Intelligence expert and Bean Path founder, Dr. Nashlie Sephus, joins us at the Makerspace to discuss the implications of this disruptive new platform. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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You don’t want to miss it! This is a hybrid event. You can attend in person at the Makerspace or tune in virtually on our website. In-person attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop for our interactive demo.
Register at getbean.info/GPT

CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs
2023-03-02 16:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-04 16:30 - 18:30 | Cultivation Food Hall, 1200 Eastover Dr Suite 125, Jackson, 39211, United States
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 Cultivation Food Hall in The District, Jackson, MS. Cash Bar and plenty of food options will be available for you to purchase while you mingle.
Join us at Cultivation Food Hall and enjoy a cash bar and plenty of food options available for purchase while you mingle.
Please RSVP. We hope to see you there!

HBCU Entrepreneur’s Week
2023-03-27 - 2023-03-29
HBCU Entrepreneur’s Week
The bi-annual hybrid event is designed with and for historically underrepresented entrepreneurs, business owners, and communities. The Spring Conference, March 27 – 29, 2023, will be hosted at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, plus live-streamed and recorded to allow optimal access for everyone.
Spring Conference Theme: Advancing Racial Equity in Government ProcurementPlease direct questions to: sharon.simmons@jsums.edu and thomas@ecosystemresource.com
Register and Login to access all HBCU Entrepreneur’s Week content, including exhibitors, presenters, sessions, and more. https://www.hbcueweek.com/login

CONNECT + 2023 Innovation Report
2023-04-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Cultivation Food Hall, 1200 Eastover Dr Suite 125, Jackson, 39211, United States
Join Innovate Mississippi for the First Thursday networking event, CONNECT, which will coincide with the highly anticipated 2023 Digital Launch of the Innovation Report.

The Innovation Report is Innovate Mississippi’s annual magazine that covers startups, events, and the innovation ecosystem in Mississippi. This year’s digital edition promises to be our best, with in-depth articles on the latest trends and insights from the state’s most successful entrepreneurs and business leaders.

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.

Attendees at CONNECT will receive one drink ticket per person and some light bites to enjoy while networking with like-minded individuals and learning about the latest developments in Mississippi’s innovation landscape.

RSVP today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connect-tickets-84659421609

Water Access Hackathon!
2023-04-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Bean Path Makerspace, 451 N. Gallatin St ., Jackson, MS, 39203, United States
Bean Path, in partnership with RunItApps, is producing the first hackathon for high school students in the Jackson area. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and implement techniques used by some of the top innovators and change-makers in the world.
Students will get a taste of startup life in this fast-paced program, where they’ll walk away with lifelong mentors, a clickable prototype, and prizes. This year’s theme is Water Access. Each team will develop a tech solution that addresses access to clean water.
The hackathon is geared toward high school students, giving them the opportunity to be immersed in the world of S.T.E.A.M. through project-based exploration and learning while working with industry professionals.
Spots are limited, so register now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/water-access-hackathon-hosted-by-bean-path-registration-590180003277
***If you’re interested in being a technical mentor or judge, please submit your information using this form.

Jackson Area Web & App Developers April 2023 Meetup
2023-04-26 17:30 - 19:30
LOCATION: TBD
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Sponsors: JetBrains & J.C. Hiatt
Want to sponsor? Read our sponsorship info here.
Check out our website: https://jacksondevs.tech/
Get updates on Twitter: @jacksondevs
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5:30 pm- 6:00 pm: Complimentary drinks, food, and socializing
6:00 pm- 6:30 pm: Intro, announcements, and general discussion
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: TBD
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm: TBD
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Wanna speak? Get in touch! We are looking for two speakers for our upcoming meeting.
Call 601-919-6935 if you have any issues finding us!

CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs
2023-06-01 16:30 - 18:30 | 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. A cash bar and plenty of food options will be available for you to purchase while you mingle.
Join us at Fertile Ground and enjoy a cash bar and plenty of food options available for purchase while you mingle.
Please RSVP. We hope to see you there!

CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs
2023-09-07 16:30 - 18:30

Accelerate 2023: The Conference on Technology Innovation
2023-11-08 - 2023-11-09 | The Westin Jackson, 407 South Congress Street , Jackson, MS, 39201, United States
Now in its 24th year, Accelerate, the Conference on Technology Innovation offers Mississippi stakeholders an annual gathering to network, explore, learn, and be inspired. Convened by Innovate Mississippi, we welcome innovators in the public and private sectors from across the state and the country to join us in building Mississippi’s future economy.
This year you will experience two great events in one, with CoBuilders “Pitch Day” taking place on Wednesday, November 8, from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Mississippi Museum of Art, and the chance to hear from Mississippi’s hottest new startups! Pitch Day will be followed by an exclusive Speaker and Sponsor Reception on Innovation Alley back at the Westin including a full array of beverages, appetizers, and live music!
We will reconvene the next day, Thursday, November 9, from 8:00 am – 1:30 pm, for a day packed with fascinating keynote speakers and breakout sessions diving deep into subjects such as opportunities to bolster Innovation and Technology in Mississippi, Generative AI, Founders Panels, and why founders need to know that Mississippi has the resources to help them grow and stay in Mississippi. In addition, Innovation Alley will be lined with exhibitors, an investor and mentor lounge, a CoBuilders Company Showcase, an AI Experience Lab, and meaningful networking opportunities! You don’t want to miss this event!

Sponsorship opportunities are available now! Contact Janet Parker at jparker@innovate.ms or 601-960-3611 for more information!
For more information about Accelerate visit https://accelerate.innovate.ms/

CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs
2024-02-01 16:30 - 18:30
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!

Jackson Area Web & App Developers February 2024 Meetup
2024-02-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Mad Genius, 279 S Perkins St, Ridgeland, Mississippi, 39157, United States
LOCATION: Mad Genius: 279 S Perkins St Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Sponsors: Mad Genius, JetBrains & J.C. Hiatt
Want to sponsor? Read our sponsorship info here.
Check out our website: https://jacksondevs.tech/
Get updates on Twitter: @jacksondevs
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5:30 pm- 6:00 pm: Complimentary drinks, food, and socializing
6:00 pm- 6:30 pm: Intro, announcements, and general discussion
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Sam Johnson – Create a score-keeping app in React
Sam will share a React app he created for score-keeping games of golf or mini-golf.
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Michael Lamb – Redis Explained
Michael will walk through the architecture of Redis.
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Wanna speak? Get in touch! We are looking for two speakers for our upcoming meeting.
Call 601-919-6935 if you have any issues finding us!

Register Here

CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs
2024-03-07 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-04-04 16:30 - 18:30 | Fertile Ground Beer Co., 800 Manship St Suite 101, Jackson, MS, 39202

Business & Leadership Series: Critical Thinking
2024-03-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Billy Kim International Center, 1500 Peachtree Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
The world is changing at an alarming rate. We are confronted daily with more information through social media, increased data, and must make decisions quicker than ever before. Our success can depend in large part on our ability to evaluate the credibility and accuracy of information, ask good questions, and decide what should be dine in response to it – this requires Critical Thinking Skills.
Register Here

America’s Seed Fund Road Tour, Jackson
2024-04-03 08:00 - 14:00 | Jackson State University Student Center, 1328 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS, 39203, United States
America’s Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to non-dilutive, technology funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known as “America’s Seed Fund”.
America’s Seed Fund Road Tour plays an important role in encouraging participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by members of underrepresented groups while supporting the mission of the SBIR/STTR programs to support scientific excellence and technological innovation to build a strong national economy.
Federal Agency representatives have been invited to attend a series of events in Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas that bring together local and national innovation ecosystems to help attendees navigate over $4 billion in early-stage funding opportunities through America’s Seed Fund.
Sign up now and secure your spot. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/americas-seed-fund-2024-road-tour-jackson-ms-tickets-791325645307?aff=oddtdtcreator

Agenda:
7:00 – 8:00am – Registration and Networking
8:00 – 8:15am – Host Welcome and Introduction VIP’s: Janita Stewart, SBA Mississippi Director and Jackson State University Representative in Ballroom B
8:15 – 8:47am – America’s Seed Fund – SBIR/STTR Overview
(Erick Page-Littleford, Acting Director SBIR/STTR Program Office and Nancy Kamei, SBA Program Development Specialist)

8:45am – One-on-one’s kick off in Ballroom A
8:48 – 9:44am – Four-minute Reverse Pitches from Agencies
9:48 – 10:30am – Panel Session 1: Matching Your Project to an Agency
(Nancy Kamei)
Have you wondered how to get focused on a few SBIR agencies? We understand how America’s Seed Fund can seem a bit overwhelming at first, which is why the session is of value! Catch a general overview of the SBIR/STTR programs as experts answer questions about how to get started, what types of companies they are looking for, agency prerequisites, the nuances between granting and contracting agencies, and more!

10:30 – 11:10pm – Panel Session 2: Inside the Head of an Evaluator (Erick Page-Littleford)
Curious about what evaluators are looking for when reviewing submissions? Don’t miss this last session with Agency Program Managers as they share common and avoidable mistakes made by applicants. Enjoy candid insight for preparing more competitive proposals. The panel will also touch on items required by the SBIR Policy Directive to be reviewed at any SBIR program.

11:10 – 11:50am – Panel Session 3: Finding Support and Help (Nancy or Erick)
Join us for this important session to gain insights on the resources available to you from the SBA at sbir.gov, organizations within your state or region that can guide you along your journey, and additional resources connected to our nation’s innovation ecosystem. Leave with concrete next steps on how to get started.
12:00 – 12:15pm – Get lunches & move to “Cookies & Connections” in Ballroom B
12:15pm – Federal Agency representatives board the bus
12:15pm – Cookies & Connections with Universities
Want to work with a Mississippi Research University to increase your chances of a successful project and a successful SBIR/STTR Application? Come meet with various university research groups from Mississippi’s research universities in a rapid-fire networking event.

12:45pm – Mississippi-Specific Resources and the MS-FAST Program (Joe Graben)
The MS-FAST Program, led by Innovate Mississippi in conjunction with the USM Office of Innovation Management, aims to elevate the volume of SBIR and STTR proposals from small businesses in Mississippi, ultimately increasing SBIR/STTR awards. Through direct counseling with companies, solicitation matching and Phase 0 awards, MS-FAST helps Mississippi companies create winning SBIR/STTR proposals.
1:15pm – Show Me the Money! – The funding to fit your business (Tony Jeff)
While SBIR/STTR funding is a great source of non-dilutive funding, many other financial tools are available to get your business on the fast track. Innovate Mississippi has a wide variety of tools and connections to others with even more tools that will be explored and discussed.
1:45pm – Encountering Innovation and the Department of Defense with the RISE Center Edge
(Barbara Bonner-Stephens and Chip Templeton)
Mississippi SBDC participates in Encountering Innovation, a program offering opportunities for innovators, government tech scouts, and manufacturing & technology companies (from Federal Agency Prime Contractors to Small Businesses) to collaborate with each other for Commercialization and Contracting purposes via Private Tech Transfer Pitches and Matchmaking Sessions. MSBDC supports Mississippi technology innovators wishing to work with or advance technologies within the DoD.
2:15pm – Wrap-up & Adjourn
Learn more about Mississippi Resources for Securing SBIR/STTR Funding here: https://www.innovate.ms/mississippi-sbir-sttr-resources/

Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum
2024-04-03 16:00 - 2024-04-04 14:30 | Tougaloo College, Bennie G. Thompson Academic Center, 500 West County Line Road, Tougaloo, MS, 39174, United States
“The Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum provides a vital venue for entrepreneurs, economic developers, innovators and future business owners,” UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce said. “It is especially impressive how this event brings together colleges and universities to promote entrepreneurship, inform best practices and discuss community and economic development in Mississippi. This collaborative approach is essential to priming the conditions and fostering the talent for the emergence of breakthrough ideas that will lead Mississippi forward.”
Register Here

For more information, contact Dr. JR Love at jrlove@olemiss.edu

Women in Economic and Community Development: Spring Seminar 2024
2024-04-11 10:30 - 13:30 | Rickhouse by The Manship, 717 Poplar Blvd, Jackson, 39202, United States
Enhancing women in economic development’s resources and peer network through professional development, while raising awareness of the profession to emerging females in the workforce. With this group, we strive to provide the means to give women a place to grow and give support to others; to make a positive impact not just in their professional lives but within their personal life as well.
Register here

MEC Annual Meeting
2024-04-18 08:30 - 13:30 | Jackson Convention Complex, 105 E. Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS, 39201, United States
MEC will host our 2024 Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 18 from 8:30-1:30 p.m. at the Jackson Convention Complex.
Each year, MEC’s Annual Meeting brings MEC members together to focus on the best path for moving our state forward and celebrate our state’s economic successes.
This year marks the beginning of the 75th Anniversary of the Mississippi Economic Council and will bring exciting panels and an engaging keynote address to attendees.
We hope to see you there!
Register Here

CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs
2024-05-02 16:30 - 18:30 | 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

AI Mixer
2024-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Bean Path Makerspace, 451 N. Gallatin St ., Jackson, MS, 39203, United States
This event aims to unite the Jackson business and entrepreneur community. The event provides an opportunity for individuals to come together, support, and learn about AI. You’ll have the chance to meet AI experts, as well as sign up for free AI consultations with the AI Agency. Additionally, you can learn about Microsoft’s free and certified AI Learning initiative for you and your staff. During the event, the Digital Lab will be open for you to explore useful AI tools with our AI experts, or you can simply mingle and enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles.
Bean Path Makerspace, 451 N Gallatin St
RSVP Here

CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs
2024-06-06 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-08-01 16:30 - 18:30 | 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
