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SUMMARY:Microsoft TechSpark Fireside Chat: Empowering SMBs
DESCRIPTION:The Microsoft TechSpark Fireside Chat Series brings together experts from various fields to discuss topics ranging from digital inclusion\, artificial intelligence\, nonprofit capacity building\, and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Each month\, we feature guest speakers who share their experiences and insights on the topic of the month. The fireside chats are open to the public and are suitable for individuals who are interested in learning more about building inclusive economic growth in local communities.  \nJoin us for the Fireside Chat to discuss how SMBs use AI to enable growth\, increase accessibility\, drive costs and business efficiencies. \nPresented by: \nErika Smith: Manager\, Microsoft TechSpark Atlanta\nAileen Hannah: Director SMB Business Strategy\, Microsoft SMB\nTirzah VanDamme: Sr. Specialist\, Microsoft Tech for Social Impact \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/microsoft-techspark-fireside-chat-empowering-smbs/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Fortifying Your Business: Strategies for Resilience in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Join SBA and the White House Office of the National Cyber Director for an engaging virtual session\, “Fortifying Your Business: Strategies for Resilience in the Digital Age\,” designed to empower small business owners with essential tools and insights to navigate today’s cyber landscape with confidence. \nSign up Here.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/fortifying-your-business-strategies-for-resilience-in-the-digital-age/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Microsoft TechSpark Fireside Chat: Sustainable Funding
DESCRIPTION:The Microsoft TechSpark Fireside Chat Series brings together experts from various fields to discuss topics ranging from digital inclusion\, artificial intelligence\, nonprofit capacity building\, and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Each month\, we feature guest speakers who share their experiences and insights on the topic of the month. The fireside chats are open to the public and are suitable for individuals who are interested in learning more about building inclusive economic growth in local communities. View all events and on-demand recordings here. \nNonprofit sustainability is looking at today\, tomorrow\, and years down the road. At this fireside chat\, we will explore approaches and funding strategies toward the viability of organizations. We will hear from experts in research\, practice\, and on the public and private side. Gain perspectives and insights on how the advancement of sustainability advances overall impact. \nPresented by: \nLinda Nguyen: TechSpark Manager\, Microsoft\nMark Muro: Sr. Fellow\, Brookings Institute \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/microsoft-techspark-fireside-chat-sustainable-funding/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Microsoft TechSpark Fireside Chat: Transforming Communities: The Power of TechSpark Fellows program
DESCRIPTION:The Microsoft TechSpark Fireside Chat Series brings together experts from various fields to discuss topics ranging from digital inclusion\, artificial intelligence\, nonprofit capacity building\, and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Each month\, we feature guest speakers who share their experiences and insights on the topic of the month. The fireside chats are open to the public and are suitable for individuals who are interested in learning more about building inclusive economic growth in local communities. View all events and on-demand recordings here. \nJoin us for a Fireside Chat to explore the powerful impact of the Microsoft TechSpark Fellows program on communities nationwide. Learn how this initiative empowers nonprofits to lead digital inclusion and transformation efforts. Discover impactful projects and explore the program’s influence on local nonprofit ecosystems. Don’t miss this chance to be inspired and witness the transformative power of technology and community collaboration \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/microsoft-techspark-fireside-chat-transforming-communities-the-power-of-techspark-fellows-program/
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SUMMARY:I2M Webinar: Protective Structure and System Technologies
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)’s patented protective structures and systems offer high potential for business growth and diversification. In collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)\, several of ERDC’s innovations have been deployed at events including the 2023 National Football League Draft\, 2024 Super Bowl\, and 2024 Indianapolis 500. \nBusiness entities with manufacturing or distribution capabilities are invited to attend an informational webinar on Monday\, June 17\, from 2:30 to 3:30 pm CT to learn how commercialization of these technologies can be beneficial for business growth and development. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/i2m-webinar-protective-structure-and-system-technologies/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Bean Path Tech Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening Tech Talk exploring the intersection of technology and the legal system. Discover how innovative tools and platforms are transforming legal services\, making them more accessible\, affordable\, and empowering for everyday individuals. Whether you’re a startup enthusiast\, a tech advocate\, or someone interested in simplifying legal processes\, this session is for you. \nRegister here: https://www.beanpath.org/event-details/december-tech-talk-featuring-representative-lawrence-blackmon
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/the-bean-path-tech-talk/
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SUMMARY:2025 America's Seed Fund Week - Virtual Road Tour
DESCRIPTION:America’s Seed Fund Week is a series of virtual events representing a collaborative outreach effort that will connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding. \nThis is a free and virtual opportunity for small businesses to learn about non-dilutive funding available through America’s Seed Fund that awards $4 billion annually to small businesses for R&D. Come and meet with federal agency representatives\, attend roundtables\, connect with Federal And State Technology (FAST) organizations\, and find other helpful resources. \nLearn more and Register here: https://www.americasseedfund.us/america-s-seed-fund-week
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/2025-americas-seed-fund-week-virtual-road-tour/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Spark Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network have teamed up to bring free\, high-impact webinars designed to equip small businesses and entrepreneurs with the knowledge\, resources\, and connections they need to grow and thrive. \nThe first session launches March 25 with “New Year\, New Venture – Turn Your Idea into Reality.” Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining a long-held idea\, this FREE webinar will help you evaluate your business concept\, access essential resources\, and take your first steps with confidence.\n\n📅 March 25 | noon – 1 PM\n💻 Online & Free\n🔥 Register now and ignite your entrepreneurial journey. https://startupspace.app/v2/dynamic-survey/view/402/2153
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/spark-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Mississippi AI Collaborative SPARK Chat September
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi AI Collaborative is launching SPARK Chats: a monthly virtual gathering where community\, technology\, and innovation come together. \n🎙️ Hosted by Krystal Chatman\, EdS\, with inspiring special guests each month\, SPARK Chats is your chance to connect\, learn\, and shape the future of AI in Mississippi. Open to all\, nationwide! \n📅 First Session: September 16\n🕕 Time: 6–7 PM\n💻 Location: Online \nLet’s build community around AI\, spark new ideas\, and open doors to opportunities across our state. \n👉 Register now at https://lnkd.in/gDeKUG9u
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mississippi-ai-collaborative-spark-chat-september/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T120000
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SUMMARY:The Bean Path Tech Talk (7th Anniversary Edition)
DESCRIPTION:Join The Bean Path Tech Talk (7th Anniversary Edition): Bean Path Then\, Now & Next! Founding board members Dr. Amber Johnson Avery\, Ivan Walker\, and Dr. Nashlie Sephus will share the story of how The Bean Path began\, how technology has evolved along the way\, and their vision for the future. \nRegister here: https://www.beanpath.org/event-details/day-5-7th-anniversary-tech-talk
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/the-bean-path-tech-talk-7th-anniversary-edition/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bean Path":MAILTO:theresa@thebeanpath.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T120000
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SUMMARY:Mastering Your Books: Essential Accounting for Mississippi Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Empower your Mississippi-based business with foundational financial skills in this interactive webinar from ConnectMS\, a partnership between the Mississippi SBDC Network and InnovateMS. Discover the critical difference between bookkeeping and accounting\, explore key reports like Profit & Loss\, Cash Flow\, and Balance Sheets\, and learn practical strategies to avoid cash pitfalls\, make informed decisions\, and prepare for growth. Ideal for entrepreneurs aiming to boost financial literacy and readiness—join us to turn your numbers into success! \nTuesday February 24th 12-1pm CST \nRegister here:  https://startupspace.app/v2/dynamic-survey/view/402/10600
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mastering-your-books-essential-accounting-for-mississippi-small-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T214608Z
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SUMMARY:Financing to Fit your Business
DESCRIPTION:The wrong money can cost you more than no money at all\, and chasing the wrong money costs you your time. High-growth companies must align their financing strategy with their stage\, business model\, and long-term vision. In this webinar\, Tony Jeff of Innovate Mississippi will break down debt\, equity\, and alternative funding options and share what investors truly look for when evaluating opportunities. Whether you’re scaling a venture-backed startup or building a strong growth company\, you’ll learn how to pursue capital strategically. \nRegister here: \n\nhttps://startupspace.app/v2/dynamic-survey/view/402/10676\n\n \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/financing-to-fit-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:MSBDCN event - Get Expert Help on Your Business Plan Today
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to move your business plan forward—together. \nJoin us for this no-cost\, live webinar led by Mississippi SBDC Network counselors\, where you’ll get practical guidance and personalized support to help you regain momentum and confidently continue building your business plan. \nDeveloping a business plan is one of the most important challenges you will face as an entrepreneur. The process of developing a good business plan requires an understanding and appreciation for the tools required to do it right. \nThis workshop was developed to guide you through that process and give you a hands-on systematic way to develop an outline\, investigate and evaluate the resources and create a draft of your own business plan. In this workshop\, we’ll show you how to: \n\nResearch and analyze the individual components needed for a business plan\nApply skills to create a business plan for different audiences\, including investor\nand banks.\nExplain the purpose and future of your business in easy to understand terms\nDescribe your marketing\, sales\, and planning strategies and more\nLearn how your finished plan should look in this live webinar!\n\nLive Q&A session! Write your business planning questions down in advance\, to ask them during the webinar. \nSpeaker(s): \nApril Williams\, Mississippi SBDC \nDr. Alex White ED.D\, Training Specialist \nREGISTRATIONS ENDS 24 HOURS BEFORE THE EVENT! SIGN UP TODAY! \nLearn More
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mississippi-sbdc-network-webinar-finish-writing-your-business-plan/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T080000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T165003Z
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SUMMARY:Get Expert Help on Your Business Plan Today!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to move your business plan forward—together. \nJoin us for this no-cost\, live webinar led by Mississippi SBDC Network counselors\, where you’ll get practical guidance and personalized support to help you regain momentum and confidently continue building your business plan. \nDeveloping a business plan is one of the most important challenges you will face as an entrepreneur. The process of developing a good business plan requires an understanding and appreciation for the tools required to do it right. \nThis workshop was developed to guide you through that process and give you a hands-on systematic way to develop an outline\, investigate and evaluate the resources and create a draft of your own business plan. In this workshop\, we’ll show you how to: \n\nResearch and analyze the individual components needed for a business plan\nApply skills to create a business plan for different audiences\, including investor and banks.\nExplain the purpose and future of your business in easy to understand terms\nDescribe your marketing\, sales\, and planning strategies and more\nLearn how your finished plan should look in this live webinar!\n\nLive Q&A session! Write your business planning questions down in advance\, to ask them during the webinar. \nSpeakers: \n\nApril Williams\, Mississippi SBDC\nDr. Alex White ED.D\, Training Specialist\n\nSign Up Today: https://clients.mississippisbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=1460031
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/get-expert-help-on-your-business-plan-today/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T143000
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CREATED:20260422T181230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T181230Z
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SUMMARY:A Small Business Owner's Basic Guide to Cashflow
DESCRIPTION:Cash flow can be one of the biggest challenges for small business owners. \nThis month’s ConnectMS LIVE Webinar is focused on helping you better understand and manage your numbers. \n\nA Small Business Owner’s Basic Guide to Cash Flow\n📅 Tuesday\, April 28\n⏰ 1:30–2:30 PM\n🎤 Don Calcote\, Project Director\, Mississippi SBDC Network\n\nIn this session\, you will learn how to:\n\n Understand where your money is coming from and where it is going\n Avoid cash shortages and stay financially on track\n Use your numbers to make better day-to-day business decisions\n\nWhether you are just getting started or looking to improve your financial process\, this webinar will give you practical insights you can use right away.\n\n👉 Register now: https://fluoriq.com/
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/a-small-business-owners-basic-guide-to-cashflow/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T143000
DTSTAMP:20260523T184810
CREATED:20260423T163727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T163727Z
UID:938395-1777383000-1777386600@www.innovate.ms
SUMMARY:A Small Business Owner's Basic Guide to Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:Cash flow can be one of the biggest challenges for small business owners. \nThis month’s ConnectMS LIVE Webinar is focused on helping you better understand and manage your numbers. \n\nA Small Business Owner’s Basic Guide to Cash Flow\n📅 Tuesday\, April 28\n⏰ 1:30–2:30 PM\n🎤 Don Calcote\, Project Director\, Mississippi SBDC Network\n\nIn this session\, you will learn how to:\n\n Understand where your money is coming from and where it is going\n Avoid cash shortages and stay financially on track\n Use your numbers to make better day-to-day business decisions\n\nWhether you are just getting started or looking to improve your financial process\, this webinar will give you practical insights you can use right away.\n\n👉 Register now: https://startupspace.app/v2/dynamic-survey/view/402/10724
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/a-small-business-owners-basic-guide-to-cash-flow/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T184810
CREATED:20260519T152640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T152837Z
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SUMMARY:Entity Selection for Startups and Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Choosing the right business structure is one of the most important early decisions a founder can make\, and the wrong setup can create costly challenges down the road. \nJoin Innovate Mississippi and GranthamPoole for a practical webinar designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners better understand the differences between LLCs\, S Corps\, C Corps\, and other entity structures. Michael Langdon\, Enrolled Agent and Certified Financial Planner with GranthamPoole\, will walk through the pros and cons of each option and explain how those choices can impact taxes\, operations\, growth\, and long-term planning. \nThis session will also cover foundational startup topics including:\n• Setting up your business correctly\n• Tax considerations and common mistakes\n• Opening business banking accounts\n• Establishing bookkeeping and financial systems\n• Key considerations for startups and growing businesses \nWhether you are launching a new company or reevaluating your current structure\, this webinar will provide practical guidance to help you build a stronger financial foundation. \nTuesday\, May 26\n12:00 PM – 12:45 PM\nVirtual Webinar \nRegister Here: https://startupspace.app/v2/dynamic-survey/view/402/10739
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/entity-selection-for-startups-and-small-businesses/
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