Black Business Funding Convening

This event will be dedicated to supporting Black business owners in the most beneficial ways. Register Here and fill out the form to make sure that we can adequately support you.  For additional information, please contact Oni Omoregie at (oni@higherpurposeco.org).

MEC Annual Meeting

Jackson Convention Complex 105 E. Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS, 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 […]

Blue Tech Networking Event

2605 13th St, Gulfport, MS 2605 13th St, Gulfport, MS, United States

Building the Blue Economy networking series. This is an open networking event welcoming innovators and practitioners alike. We will feature a bluetech innovator each month! Snacks, beer & wine will be served with the kind support Chandeleur Island Brewing. Keynote Speaker: Geneva Dummer Connect Gulf Coast Mississippi Gulf Regional Pitch Competition AND Innovate MS AND […]

Mississippi Aerospace & Defense Symposium

The University of Mississippi Oxford

Join aerospace and defense industry leaders and experts for the Second Annual Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium as we explore opportunities and challenges facing the sector in Mississippi during a productive two days of discussions and networking. Register here

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 […]

JSU / The Bean Path – Pitch Event

The Bean Path Makerspace 451 N Gallatin Street, Jackson, MS, United States

As a partner in the CoBuilders Accelerator, WBC at JSU will collaborate with The Bean Path to provide assistance to companies.

Microsoft TechSpark Fireside Chat: Transforming Communities: The Power of TechSpark Fellows program

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 […]

AI Mixer

Bean Path Makerspace 451 N. Gallatin St ., Jackson, MS, 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 […]

Higher Purpose, Co. – Pitch Competition

Jackson Medical Mall 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Avenue , Jackson, MS, United States

Black-owned Mississippi businesses should complete the membership application by April 17th. A pitch event will be held on May 17th.

Mississippi Polymer Institute – Pitch Event

The Accelerator 46 Shelby Thames Drive, Hattiesburg, MS, United States

The Mississippi Polymer Institute cultivates business growth and participation in advanced materials markets.  As the industrial outreach component of the University of Southern Mississippi’s 500-acre Innovation and Commercialization Park, we collectively provide capabilities and resources relevant to businesses at all stages of maturity. As a partner in the CoBuilders Accelerator and the NIST Manufacturing Extension […]