The Meeting Place seeks to increase the economic development activity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast region through providing a vibrant business environment in which companies can grow and thrive. As close partners with the Mississippi Small Business Development Center (MS SBDC), the South Mississippi Contract Procurement Center (SMCPC), the Mississippi Enterprise for Technology (MSET), Innovate […]
Encountering Innovation (EI) is 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. EI is not limited to warfighter or aeronautical technologies. Federal Agencies […]
Join us at the MSU Center for Entrepreneurship & Outreach Startup Summit Pitch Competition for an action-packed 2-day event where bold founders will hit the stage to pitch their big ideas, compete for cash prizes, and connect with Mississippi’s vibrant entrepreneurial community. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business leader, or an investor scouting […]
Join us at the Bean Path Pitch Competition for an action-packed event where bold founders will hit the stage to pitch their big ideas, compete for cash prizes, and connect with Mississippi’s vibrant entrepreneurial community. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business leader, or an investor scouting your next great prospect, you’ll find energy, […]
Join us at the Mississippi Polymer Institute Pitch Competition for an action-packed event where bold founders will hit the stage to pitch their big ideas, compete for cash prizes, and connect with Mississippi’s vibrant entrepreneurial community. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business leader, or an investor scouting your next great prospect, you’ll find […]
Join us at the Higher Purpose Hub Pitch Competition for an action-packed event where bold founders will hit the stage to pitch their big ideas, compete for cash prizes, and connect with Mississippi’s vibrant entrepreneurial community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business leader, or an investor scouting your next great prospect, you’ll find […]
Join us at the Gulf Coast Business Council/The Meeting Place Pitch Competition in Biloxi for an action-packed event where bold founders will hit the stage to pitch their big ideas, compete for cash prizes, and connect with Mississippi’s vibrant entrepreneurial community. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business leader, or an investor scouting your […]
Pitch. Win. Accelerate. Join us at the Oxford/Lafayette Economic Development Foundation Pitch Competition in Oxford for a high-energy event where you’ll pitch your business, compete for cash prizes, and connect with Mississippi’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. This business pitch competition, powered by Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network, offers two distinct pitch […]
Join us at the Community Development Foundation Pitch Competition for an action-packed event where bold founders will hit the stage to pitch their big ideas, compete for cash prizes, and connect with Mississippi’s vibrant entrepreneurial community. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business leader, or an investor scouting your next great prospect, you’ll find […]
Wednesday, June 26 at MCITy – 1622 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Vicksburg, MS 39180 🎤 12:00 – 5:00 PM: Cheer on Mississippi’s boldest founders as they pitch innovative ideas at the MSU @ MCITy Vicksburg Pitch Competition. It’s your chance to witness the next wave of high-growth startups and see who’s ready to take the […]