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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/
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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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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/
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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/
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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/
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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
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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/
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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/
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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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