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SUMMARY:The MENT Event
DESCRIPTION:What is MENT?\nMent is a conference for the modern woman looking to construct her own future & career. \nWhat will I experience at MENT?\nOur panelists and one-to-one mentors will address and talk through issues holding women back and how to overcome them. \nFrom forming an LLC & learning how to use QuickBooks\, to digital/social media marketing & approaching influencers – attendees will walk away from our time together prepped with valuable business understanding & skills. \nAttendees will also experience opportunities for less formal social events with panelists and other attendees. Sip complimentary cocktails with like-minded women and open the door for collaborations\, mentorships and overall networking. \n 
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/the-ment-event/
LOCATION:The Lyric Theater\, 1006 Van Buren Ave\, Oxford\, Mississippi\, 38655
CATEGORIES:Conference,Oxford
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SUMMARY:LUNCH WITH THE SOURCE - Desoto | Before You Press Send
DESCRIPTION:Description from the Source: Many professionals today tend to multitask with email. Any emailed correspondence bearing your name must be absolutely error-free. Even a careless mistake in an email can damage a leader’s reputation and make an entire workgroup look bad. Solutions lie in this fast-moving interactive lunch-and-learn targeted for anyone responsible for overseeing outgoing correspondence and email throughout the business day.\n\nParticipants will learn:\n\n* The top seven credibility-robbing email mistakes and how to avoid them\n* The importance of a complete email subject line—and how to write one consistently every time\n* How to get a grip on your inbox with a few email management tips\n* How to make sure your e-messages are absolutely error-free with no embarrassing typos or mistakes\n* BONUS: You’ll walk away with three tangible writing tools you can use immediately back at the office.\n\nNOTE: Membership in The Source is required. Click here for more info.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/desoto-the-source-before-you-hit-send/
LOCATION:1 Memphis Street\, 2467 Memphis Street\, Hernando\, MS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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SUMMARY:LUNCH WITH THE SOURCE - Tupelo | Before You Press Send
DESCRIPTION:Description from the Source: Many professionals today tend to multitask with email. Any emailed correspondence bearing your name must be absolutely error-free. Even a careless mistake in an email can damage a leader’s reputation and make an entire workgroup look bad. Solutions lie in this fast-moving interactive lunch-and-learn targeted for anyone responsible for overseeing outgoing correspondence and email throughout the business day.\n\nParticipants will learn:\n\n* The top seven credibility-robbing email mistakes and how to avoid them\n* The importance of a complete email subject line—and how to write one consistently every time\n* How to get a grip on your inbox with a few email management tips\n* How to make sure your e-messages are absolutely error-free with no embarrassing typos or mistakes\n* BONUS: You’ll walk away with three tangible writing tools you can use immediately back at the office.\n\nNOTE: Membership in The Source is required. Click here for more info.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/lunch-with-the-source-tupelo-before-you-press-send/
LOCATION:Community Development Foundation\, 398 East Main Street\, Tupelo\, MS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200206T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200206T183000
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SUMMARY:Connect: Networking for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Innovate Mississippi Presents: Connect\, an opportunity for entrepreneurs\, mentors\, and innovation ecosystem leaders to network\, connect and form meaningful relationships. \nConnect will be held the first Thursday of every month at the Cultivation Food Hall in The District. Cash Bar and plenty of food options will be available for you to purchase while you mingle. Due to the holidays\, the first event will be January 9th (second Thursday) from 4:30 – 6:30. Please RSVP!
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/connect-networking-for-entrepreneurs-2-20/
LOCATION:Cultivation Food Hall\, 1200 Eastover Dr Suite 125\, Jackson\, 39211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200109T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200109T183000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20191206T230507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T231306Z
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SUMMARY:Connect: Networking for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Innovate Mississippi Presents: Connect\, an opportunity for entrepreneurs\, mentors\, and innovation ecosystem leaders to network\, connect and form meaningful relationships. \nConnect will be held the first Thursday of every month at the Cultivation Food Hall in The District. Cash Bar and plenty of food options will be available for you to purchase while you mingle. Due to the holidays\, the first event will be January 9th (second Thursday) from 4:30 – 6:30. Please RSVP!
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/connect-networking-for-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Cultivation Food Hall\, 1200 Eastover Dr Suite 125\, Jackson\, 39211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T154027Z
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SUMMARY:Graphene Innovation & Research Conference
DESCRIPTION:This two-day conference will bring together leaders from academia\, industry\, and government funding agencies to focus on recent advances in graphene innovation and research\, bridging the gap between lab and industry and enabling graphene-focused technologies. \n\n\n\n\nDuring the event\, leaders from the government\, universities\, national labs\, and industries will convene to discuss strategies through which graphene can be leveraged to elevate already existing industries\, create new high paying jobs\, attract new companies and businesses and nurture and support spin off companies from the graphene academic and university network. \nThe conference will also incorporate a design competition with $15\,000 in prizes for five companies. More info on the competition page.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/graphene-innovation-research-conference/
LOCATION:The Westin Jackson\, 407 South Congress Street \, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191107
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SUMMARY:Oceans in Action Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The local Section of the Marine Technology Society (MTS) and the Mississippi Enterprise for Technology (MSET) invite you to attend the annual Oceans In Action Workshop. The event will take place at the Courtyard Marriott Beachfront in Gulfport\, MS on Nov 4-6\, 2019. Visit  www.mtsociety.org/oceans-in-action/ to learn more about this event. \nWhat’s Oceans in Action All About?\nIt’s the premier Gulf Coast regional marine technology event focusing on emerging technologies – bringing together federal\, state\, local\, and private organizations for presentations\, business-to-business/business-to-government meetings\, exhibits of the latest technology\, and pier-side demonstrations in association with the Advanced Naval Technology Exercise Gulf Coast. \nNEW this year! \n\nExpanded pier-side demonstrations supporting the Advanced Naval Technology Exercise Gulf Coast\nHigh-level presentations and panels by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)\nMore panels and meetings focused on how to do business with these and other federal agencies\n\n\nTo learn more contact Laurie Jugan at 228-688-1192 or at lajconsulting@bellsouth.net
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/oceans-in-action-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Courtyard Marriott Beachfront\, 1600 Beach Blvd\, Gulfport\, MS\, 39501\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191025
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Capital Conference
DESCRIPTION:McLaughlin\, PC’s inaugural Mississippi Capital Conference will be held October 24\, 2019 . This event will provide attendees with an opportunity to hear about the upswing in early stage finance for technology and innovation-based startups and emerging companies located in Mississippi. Attendees will also learn about what early stage finance opportunities exist in Mississippi\, how to prepare for a successful investor pitch\, and the nuances of the fundraising process. \nTopics will include: \n\nWhere to find early stage capital in Mississippi\nHow to prepare for the fundraising process\nThe mechanics of closing the deal\nWhat investors are looking for in investable companies\n\nThe Mississippi Capital Conference will be held at the Rick House located at 717 Poplar Boulevard  in Jackson. The event will begin with a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. and include a keynote address from Joel Bomgar\, the founder of Bomgar Corporation\, a Mississippi based remote support solution. \nThe Mississippi Capital Conference will conclude late afternoon with a networking reception where company founders and investors will have an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas. Attendees must preregister and space is limited. Click Here to register!
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mississippi-capital-conference/
LOCATION:Rick House\, 717 Poplar Boulevard\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20190109T221921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T193522Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi New Venture Challenge 2019
DESCRIPTION:Innovate Mississippi will present it’s 11th Annual Mississippi New Venture Challenge on Thursday\, October 3\, 2019 at the Clyde Muse Center on the Hinds Community College Campus in Pearl. \nIf you would like more information\, please contact Tasha Bibb at 601.960.3624 or tbibb@innovate.ms. \nDate: October 3\, 2019 \nLocation: Clyde Muse Center\, 515 Country Place Parkway\, Pearl\, MS 39208; 601-936-1860.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/new-venture-challenge-2019/
LOCATION:Clyde Muse Center\, 515 Country Place Parkway\, Pearl\, MS\, 39208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Launch/Startup Challenges
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191002
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20190823T185649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T143901Z
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SUMMARY:Southeastern Regional Opportunity Zone Summit
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nThe purpose of this two day event is to examine how the new federal Opportunity Zone incentive can accelerate regional efforts to build a stronger\, more vibrant and resilient Southeast economy\, and strengthen equitable growth in communities across Mississippi\, the region and the country.  \nOpportunity Zones is a new initiative created under the 2017 Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which provides incentives for qualified investors to invest capital gains in distressed communities across the United States. The idea is based on bipartisan legislation originally introduced by Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Corey Booker (D-NJ). According to estimates from the U.S. Treasury Department\, up to $6 trillion in sidelined capital could move into 8700 eligible census tracts. \nDay 1 of the event will address a known gap inhibiting future Opportunity Zone (OZ) program success: the lack of a robust\, investable pipeline of projects that Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds can invest in and achieve desired returns. Training will be offered to help Southeastern communities be OZ-ready and promote cross-sectoral collaboration leveraging Opportunity Zones to drive local economic development. \nDay 2 of the event will feature elected officials\, economic developers\, community leaders\, private investors\, and U.S. administration officials to discuss the power and promise of the new federal Opportunity Zone incentive. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nDetails\n\nWHEN \nSeptember 30 & October 1\, 2019 \nDay 1 | State & Local Opportunity Zone Boot Camp \nDay 2 | Regional Opportunity Zone Strategies Summit \n*Option to choose to attend single days or both. \nWHERE \nJackson Convention Complex \n105 East Pascagoula Street\, Jackson\, Mississippi \nCOST \nFree to attendees \n\nFor more information\, agenda and to register\, please click the link below:\nOpportunity Zone Summit 2019
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/southeastern-regional-opportunity-zone-summit/
LOCATION:Jackson Convention Complex\, 105 E. Pascagoula Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20190906T160741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T172048Z
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SUMMARY:Lobaki Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come Tour Lobaki’s New Headquarters! \n\nMeet the Team\nPreview Lobaki’s newest applications\nlight snacks and drinks\nopen to all partners\, collaborators\, and friends of Lobaki\nOculus Quest Giveway!!\n\nPlease RSVP! 
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/lobaki-open-house/
LOCATION:Lobaki\, 736 S President St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20190830T225257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T225257Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Digital Government Summit
DESCRIPTION:Government Technology’s passion is helping spread best practices and spurring innovation in the public sector. The Mississippi Digital Government Summit is designed to do just that. The summit has an advisory board that gathers public sector and private sector leaders to create an agenda that is relevant and actionable to the state and local government organizations attending the summit. Participants tell us they use the inspirational keynotes\, leadership discussions\, networking breaks\, and timely topics discussed in the numerous breakout sessions to help advance the goals of their organizations and their own career paths. \nTopics Include: \n\nNavigating the Cloud\nCybersecurity Resources – You’re Not Alone\nData Revolution\nA Workplace Culture for the Future\nEmerging Trends and Technologies\nDigital Transformation\nProject Management Best Practices
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mississippi-digital-government-summit/
LOCATION:Jackson Marriott\, 200 East. Amite Street\, Jackson\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190920
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20190808T211204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T224703Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Rise Summit 2019
DESCRIPTION:Committed to the rise of entrepreneurship in rural areas. \n\nExploring Innovative Partnerships\nIncreasing Access to Opportunity\nMeasuring Success Differently\nConsidering Multi-Generational Approach\nChanging Mind Sets\, Building Capacity\nMaking Entrepreneurhsip Language Accessible\nIdentity Programs that work and Scale\nDeveloping and Sharing Rural Success Stories
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/rural-rise-summit-2019/
LOCATION:Pine Bluff Convention Center\, 1 Convention Center Dr\, Pine Bluff\, AR\, 71601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20190808T210459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T144820Z
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SUMMARY:USACE Innovation Summit 2019
DESCRIPTION:A high-profile networking event with national visibility\, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Innovation Summit 2019 will attract industry\, government\, and academic participants by featuring presentations\, exhibits\, tech challenges\, and opportunities for collaboration and partnerships. \n  \n\n\nAgenda \nAll activities will be held at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) at the Waterways Experiment Station (WES)\, Headquarters Building. For the most up-to-date information\, please download the 2019 USACE Innovation Summit Mobile App from the Apple App Store or Google Play. (Mobile App Coming Soon) or visit https://www.erdcwerx.org/agenda.html
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/usace-innovation-summit-2019/
LOCATION:U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)\, 3909 Halls Ferry Road\, Vicksburg\, MS\, 39180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190908
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20190820T152202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T224709Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual "Money Purpose Success" Summit
DESCRIPTION:The “Money Purpose Success” (MPS/#MoneyPurposeSuccess) Summit was started by Higher Purpose Co. over four years ago\, and continues to celebrate Black women and provide a positive space to learn and grow. \nWe know business ownership is one way families can build generational wealth. Higher Purpose Co. brings together resources and nationally recognized entrepreneurs to help Black women entrepreneurs. \nThe MPS Summit was also recently recognized by the Mississippi Development Authority for creating a unique experience for local residents and tourists from across the region.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/4th-annual-money-purpose-success-summit/
LOCATION:Greenville Higher Education Center\, 2900 MS-1\, Greenville\, MS\, 38701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20190808T204724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T154009Z
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SUMMARY:UM Tech Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Summit will bring together leaders from government\, business\, and higher education to explore trends in technology and to stimulate discussions about technology-related needs in industry and education. \nGuest of Honor\nU.S. Senator Roger Wicker\nChairman\, Senate Commerce Committee \nKeynote Speaker\nDavid Cohen\nSenior Executive Vice President\, Comcast Corporation  \nGuest Speaker\nAjit Pai\nChairman\, United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) \nRegister here: http://techsummit.olemiss.edu/register-now/
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/um-tech-summit/
LOCATION:Gertrude Castellow Ford Center for the Performing Arts\, 100 University Avenue\, University\, MS\, 38677\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Oxford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20190506T215136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T145753Z
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SUMMARY:The Health Innovation and Transformation Forum (HIT Forum)
DESCRIPTION:The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s 2nd Annual Health Innovation and Transformation (HIT) Forum is an interactive event where health innovators from UMMC and across the state will share their ideas for improving the health of Mississippians. The HIT Forum will feature a startup pitch competition for innovative health care solutions from anywhere in the world. \nThe University of Mississippi Medical Center is looking towards home grown innovation and partnerships with leading innovators from around the globe to reach that goal. Please enter and/or attend if you are interested in learning how Mississippi is innovating in health care or if you are interested in working with us to move the needle towards a healthier Mississippi. \nSchedule: \n10:00am Welcome and Keynote Speakers\n10:45am Break\n11:00am Startup Catfish Tank\n12:00pm Keynote Speaker/Lunch\n1:00pm Innovation Working Session\n2:30pm Innovation PITCH Competition\n3:30pm Fireside Chat\n4:30pm Reception
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/the-health-innovation-and-transformation-forum-hit-forum-2019/
LOCATION:Norman C. Nelson Student Union\, 2500 N. State Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson,Launch/Startup Challenges
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190419
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20190404T013638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T013942Z
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SUMMARY:MagnoliaJS
DESCRIPTION:MagnoliaJS is Mississippi’s inaugural JavaScript and coding conference. If you are interested in JavaScript or other topics related to web development\, this conference is for you. Whether you are a seasoned professional\, a bootcamp or college student\, a self-taught dev\, or anywhere in between\, this conference is for you.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/magnoliajs-2/
CATEGORIES:Coding,Conference,Jackson
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190418
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20190404T013246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T014001Z
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SUMMARY:Tech JXN 2019
DESCRIPTION:Tech JXN is a two-day presentation of the value inherent in the City of Jackson and its geographic region as an attractive business hub for Tech. \nOverview: \nTECHNOLOGY – Highlight the region as a connected business community with high-speed\nbroadband and an active entrepreneurial tech-innovation ecosystem \nEDUCATION – Highlight 7 local institutions of higher education as Talent Development\nPipelines producing a STEM-educated workforce prepared for a global Innovation Economy \nCREATIVITY – Highlight the creative arts as an economic driver in the Innovation Economy \nHEALTHCARE – Highlight the region’s strong focus on health technologies and innovation\, including the Jackson Medical Mall and UM Medical Center
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/tech-jxn-2019/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190305T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190305T183000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20190131T184836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T060223Z
UID:13261-1551803400-1551810600@www.innovate.ms
SUMMARY:2019 Innovate Mississippi Legislative Open House
DESCRIPTION:Held at the Innovate Mississippi offices in downtown Jackson\, we invite Mississippi legislators and area leaders to learn more about Innovate Mississippi and our initiatives for growing the innovation ecosystem in 2019. Hors D’oeuvres\, beverages on the rooftop patio; meet our entrepreneurs; experience virtual reality.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/2019-legislative-open-house/
LOCATION:Innovate Mississippi’s Jackson Office\, 121 North State Street\, Suite 500\, Jackson\, MS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson,Open House
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190304
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20181129T234742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T155410Z
UID:12127-1551398400-1551657599@www.innovate.ms
SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Jackson 2019
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! Startup Weekend allows individuals or teams to go through the process of creating a company\, validating a product and presenting to the group. Great practice and experience—and it’s tons of fun! \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/startup-weekend-jackson-2019/
LOCATION:Coalesce\, 109 North State St\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson,Launch/Startup Challenges
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20190131T182825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T182825Z
UID:13256-1550134800-1550156400@www.innovate.ms
SUMMARY:TEDx Jackson 2019
DESCRIPTION:The TEDxJackson team returns this year to bring you “The Next 200\,” an exploration of “ideas worth spreading” about the next 200 years of our city\, our state and the world at large. Speakers will examine the ideas\, perspectives\, challenges and solutions that will shape our future\, from both a near term and far-reaching point of view. They are planning a day filled with exciting ideas\, captivating speakers and unique experiences. The one-day event will be held at the auditorium of the new Two Mississippi Museums complex in downtown Jackson. \nThe TEDxJackson team brought Mississippi’s first TEDx event to Jackson in 2014 with a conference themed “Fertile Ground.” The event featured the celebrated return of Jim Henson’s Kermit the Frog to Mississippi to give the muppet’s first-ever TEDx talk. Since that time\, the team has produced two additional TEDx events\, “Lift Off\,” in 2015\, and a TEDxJacksonWomen conference in 2016.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/tedx-jackson-2019/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20190131T185502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T185502Z
UID:13265-1550070000-1550080800@www.innovate.ms
SUMMARY:Fish 2.0 Gulf Coast Workshop - Reception and Pitch Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The USM Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center is helping host the Fish 2.0 Gulf Coast Workshop in conjunction with Monica Jain\, founder and Executive Director of Fish 2.0 and MS-AL Sea Grant. \nYou’re invited to attend the pitch session and the reception.  The event begins at 3pm February 13th  at the USM Marine Education Center\, Conference Room (101 Sweet Bay Drive Ocean Springs\, MS 39564).  If you would like a tour of the Aquaculture Center\,  it will begin at 2pm and conclude by the start of the event. \nFish 2.0 is a unique opportunity to grow small businesses focused on various types of aquaculture including technologies\, feeds\, traceability\, consumer product innovation and other topics. As a participant in the industry and investors event\, it is an opportunity to hear the workshop participants pitch their ideas\, gain access and insights into innovations and network.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/fish-2-0-gulf-coast-workshop-reception-and-pitch-sessions/
LOCATION:GCRL Marine Education Center\, 101 Sweet Bay Drive\, Ocean Springs\, 39564\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gulf Coast,Launch/Startup Challenges
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20180928T203551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T203551Z
UID:11455-1542121200-1542128400@www.innovate.ms
SUMMARY:2018 Company and Investor Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Company and Investor Spotlight is a session dedicated to showcasing some of the cool and interesting startups being developed in Mississippi. Throughout the showcase\, we will feature investor panels with educational info for both investors and entrepreneurs on topics such as the investment process and access to remote investors and opportunities. \nNetworking opportunities are built in to allow for further discussion. We invite investors\, service providers\, mentors\, economic developers and other entrepreneurs to this session. The Spotlight offers an opportunity for Mississippi entrepreneurs to gain some exposure for their venture while making valuable connections with mentors\, potential investors and others in the innovation ecosystem. \nThe event is free to the public and part of Accelerate: The Conference on Technology Innovation.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/2018-company-and-investor-spotlight/
LOCATION:The Westin Jackson\, 407 South Congress Street \, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20171208T215842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180710T143407Z
UID:5757-1542114000-1542202200@www.innovate.ms
SUMMARY:Accelerate: 19th Annual Conference on Technology Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join us in November for our annual conference featuring “big ideas” speakers\, breakfast and luncheon keynotes\, Innovation Alley and much more. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/19th-annual-conference-technology-innovation/
LOCATION:The Westin Jackson\, 407 South Congress Street \, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20180928T213134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T213134Z
UID:11457-1539795600-1539806400@www.innovate.ms
SUMMARY:SBIR Pitch Night
DESCRIPTION:Featuring a “pitch” competition for cash plus a $2500 in-kind award to the winner of the competition. \nTechnology companies\, SBIR-STTR candidates\, and technology investors including Angel funds and private equity will be invited to participate in this unique event.  Learn what investors are expecting and looking for\, valuable networking opportunities\, and ideas on how to give you the edge to move your technology forward…!! \n$25 registration fee.  Free for members of the SBIR Consortium. \nFor questions and further information please contact: \ninquire@sbirc.org 
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/sbir-pitch-night/
LOCATION:Great Southern Club\, 2510 14th Street\, Gulfport\, MS\, 39501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gulf Coast,Launch/Startup Challenges
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20171208T215634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T004151Z
UID:5755-1536861600-1536876000@www.innovate.ms
SUMMARY:Mississippi Innovators Hall of Fame Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Innovators Hall of Fame Awards Gala will honor Wade H Creekmore\, Jr.\, and James H. Creekmore\, Sr.\, and celebrate a number of other people and companies that represent excellence in innovation in Mississippi. The event takes place on September 13\, 2018\, at the Country Club of Jackson. \n2018 Inductees in the Mississippi Innovators Hall of Fame: Gail Pittman; Leo Seal\, Jr. (posthumously); Ernest Burdette\, Robert Sandoz and Frank Wilem\, Jr. \nInnovation Impact Award Recipients: Algix\, Brighter Health Network\, Kopis Mobile\, EdgeTheory. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mississippi-innovators-hall-fame-gala/
LOCATION:The Country Club of Jackson
CATEGORIES:Awards Gala,Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20180612T042222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T042234Z
UID:10504-1531468800-1531674000@www.innovate.ms
SUMMARY:Mississippi Choctaw Hackathon: Between the Earth and Sky
DESCRIPTION:All participants ages 16-26 are welcome as part of the Hackathon. \nThe program includes three days of exciting content\, leadership development programming\, hacking with hands-on mentorship\, a final pitch competition\, a VR and gaming gallery\, and a special afterparty. All meals are included with the program. The required contribution is $25 for students and $50 for professionals. For those from out of town\, two nights of accommodation at the Golden Moon Resort are available for $100 ($50/night). Scholarships are available\, more information is included in this application. \n100 Developers. Global Tech Leaders in Aerospace\, Augmented Reality and IoT. $10\,000+ in Prizes.\nSome of the most important aspects of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians’ first Hackathon are the exciting technical talks and hacking sessions supported by hands-on technical and business mentors with real-world experience and specialized expertise in our core subject areas. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has invited world-class speakers and mentors from locally and around the world to participate\, and more are always welcome. \nBe Part of the First Hackathon on the Reservation.\nDate: JULY 13-15\, 2018\nCHOCTAW\, MISSISSIPPI \n 
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mississippi-choctaw-hackathon-between-the-earth-and-sky/
CATEGORIES:Coding,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20180426T203346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T213656Z
UID:9302-1526378400-1526400000@www.innovate.ms
SUMMARY:The Health Innovation and Transformation Forum (HIT Forum)
DESCRIPTION:The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s inaugural Health Innovation and Transformation (HIT) Forum is an interactive event where health innovators from UMMC and across the state will share their ideas for improving the health of Mississippians. \n\nThe HIT Forum will feature a startup pitch competition for innovative health care solutions from anywhere in the world\,\, with a $25\,000 prize and additional benefits in the form of piloting the solution at UMMC and access to their accelerator space. \nThe forum will also feature a poster presentations and a business plan competition that is open to students and faculty of any Mississippi IHL college or university. \nFinally\, the forum will feature a “fireside chat” with clinicians and researchers who will discuss their innovation journeys. \n\nSchedule: \n10-11 a.m.: Introduction and keynote speaker\n11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Pitch competition\n12 p.m.-1 p.m.: Lunch and poster presentations\n1 p.m.-2 p.m.: Fireside chat\n2 p.m.-3 p.m.: Announcement of winners\, awards\, and closing remarks\n3 p.m.-4 p.m.: Networking reception
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/the-health-innovation-and-transformation-forum-hit-forum/
LOCATION:Norman C. Nelson Student Union\, 2500 N. State Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Launch/Startup Challenges
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180510T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180510T123000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174711
CREATED:20180501T232600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T002122Z
UID:9541-1525951800-1525955400@www.innovate.ms
SUMMARY:Lunch with the Source - Jackson - "Delivering Your Pitch"
DESCRIPTION:“Pitch Perfect: Delivering Your Pitch”\n \nGreg Word has spent over a dozen years in the economic development industry\, where delivering pitches is a way of life. \nHe brings a design and marketing mindset to developing\, fine-tuning and delivering a message crafted to reach and resonate with your target audience. \nWhether it’s for a small project or a billion-dollar deal\, Greg will help make you pitch perfect. \n 
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/lunch-with-the-source-jackson-delivering-your-pitch/
LOCATION:BankPlus @ The District at Eastover\, 1200 Eastover Drive\, 3rd Floor\, Jackson\, MS\, 39211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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