• A Small Business Owner’s Basic Guide to Cashflow

    Cash flow can be one of the biggest challenges for small business owners. This month’s ConnectMS LIVE Webinar is focused on helping you better understand and manage your numbers. A Small Business Owner’s Basic Guide to Cash Flow 📅 Tuesday, April 28 ⏰ 1:30–2:30 PM 🎤 Don Calcote, Project Director, Mississippi SBDC Network In this […]

  • A Small Business Owner’s Basic Guide to Cash Flow

    Cash flow can be one of the biggest challenges for small business owners. This month’s ConnectMS LIVE Webinar is focused on helping you better understand and manage your numbers. A Small Business Owner’s Basic Guide to Cash Flow 📅 Tuesday, April 28 ⏰ 1:30–2:30 PM 🎤 Don Calcote, Project Director, Mississippi SBDC Network In this […]

  • Mississippi Polymer Institute Pitch Competition

    Mississippi Polymer Institute 46 Shelby Thames Drive, Hattiesburg, MS, United States

    Join us at the Mississippi Polymer Institute 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 […]

  • The BeanPath Pitch Competiton

    JSU College of Business, The Pittman Auditorium 1400 John R. Lynch St, Jackson, United States

    Join us at the BeanPath Pitch Event 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. The […]

  • CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs

    Fertile Ground Beer Co. 800 Manship St Suite 101, Jackson, MS

    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 […]

  • 2026 America’s Seed Fund Week

    America's Seed Fund Week is a free, virtual event that connects entrepreneurs with the country's largest source of early-stage research and development (R&D) funding. What Is America's Seed Fund? America's Seed Fund awards over $5 billion annually in non-dilutive funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Small […]

  • Gulf Blue Innovation Week

    Join us for three days of innovation, investment, and impact along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Gulf Blue Innovation Week brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and industry leaders to explore the future of the Blue Economy, from food security and coastal resilience to startup growth and national security. May 19-21, 2026 in Gulfport, MS Register Here: […]

  • StartUp Gulf Coast 2026 Pitch Competition

    Lynn Meadows Discovery Center 246 Dolan Ave, Gulfport, MS, United States

    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 […]

  • Hattiesburg CONNECT

    Southern Prohibition 301 Mobile St, Hattiesburg, MS, United States

    Want to grow your business and connect with other entrepreneurs? Come network at our CONNECT event, a monthly informal gathering designed for startups and entrepreneurs in our area. This is a casual, come-as-you-are atmosphere where you can gain insight, meet potential collaborators, and tap into local resources to help move your business forward. Whether you're […]

  • Entity Selection for Startups and Small Businesses

    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. Join 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, […]