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SUMMARY:2018 Rural Entrepreneurship Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Annual Rural Entrepreneurship Forum is as part of the “Catalyzing Entrepreneurship and Economic Development” (CEED) initiative at the McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement. The annual forum brings people together to promote entrepreneurship and economic development in rural areas throughout the state of Mississippi. Free of charge. \nDay One: \n\nTeresa Hubbard\, Mississippi Business Journal’s 2018 Business Woman of the Year\, will hold a “meet and greet” from 1:30-2:30 pm.\nThe Mississippi Small Business Development Center will host a pre-forum workshop on small business setup at 2:30 pm. Email Judy Forester at judy@olemiss.edu to sign up.\nVince Jordan\, Lobaki\, Inc.\, will showcase Virtual Reality from 2:30-4:00 pm.\nThe forum registration table will open at 3:00 pm. You will receive a nametag and program at this time.\nAt 4:00 pm\, there will be an opening session with a panel discussion on entrepreneurship and economic development in Mississippi.  Jon Maynard\, Oxford-Lafayette Economic Development Foundation\, will moderate a panel with Josh West\, Blue Delta Jeans; Haleigh Hurt\, Rent-A-Reb; Allyson Best\, UM Division of Technology Management; and Denotee Martin\, Minority PUL Alliance.\n\nDay Two: \n\nThe forum will start at 9:00 am and end at 4:00 pm.  Lunch will be provided.\nSpeakers include:  Janet McCarty\, Cotton’s Café; Phillip Ashley Rix\, Phillip Ashley Chocolates; Karen Kurr\, NoTime2Cook; Leonard Brown\, Brown’s Farm and Shiitake Mushroom; Eli Gross\, Trustmark National Bank; Alan Branson; Hope Credit Union; Tasha Bibb\, Innovate Mississippi; Clifton Williams\, Guaranty Bank & Trust Company;  Sheena Allen\, Capway; Ryan Snow\, CEED Innovation Fellow; Vince Jordan\, Lobaki\, Inc.; Bethany Cooper\, Base Camp Coding Academy; Taeisha Gambrel\, Sisters of Faith; Eli Harnett\, Aerial Production Photography; Lee Ingram\, Collegiate Tutoring; Albert Nylander\, McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement.\n\n 
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/rural-entrepreneurship-forum-2018/
LOCATION:The Innovation Hub at Insight Park\, 850 Insight Park Avenue\, University\, MS\, 38677\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Oxford
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Technology Expo
DESCRIPTION:Learn the tools of technology and trends of tomorrow at the 2018 Technology Expo. From social and digital trends in the workplace to understanding “The Cloud”\, this technology event will not be one to miss. Gain all of the tools you need to strive in a technology-growing world at the inaugural Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce\, Inc. Technology Expo. Keynote speakers will present during breakfast and lunch\, and there will be breakout sessions on specific technology topics for discussion.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mississippi-gulf-coast-chamber-commerce-technology-expo/
LOCATION:Beau Rivage Hotel and Casino\, 875 Beach Blvd\, Biloxi\, MS\, 39530\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Gulf Coast
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SUMMARY:SBIR Road Tour at Jackson State University
DESCRIPTION:The SBIR Road Tour is a national outreach effort to convey the non-dilutive technology funding opportunity provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Federal and State Program Managers representing the $2.5 billion in early stage funding have been invited to attend a series of events alongside technology entrepreneurs and innovation supporters from across the United States. \nThe highly competitive SBIR/STTR programs together account for more than 160\,000 awards totaling approximately $40 billion. These awards have helped U.S. innovators advance new technologies that help make the U.S. more globally competitive. \nClick here to RSVP for the SBIR Road Tour. \nContact Crystal Kehtel for more information.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/sbir-event-jackson-state-university/
LOCATION:Jackson State University\, 1400 Lynch Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Jackson - 2018
DESCRIPTION:A Weekend Accelerator for Ideas! The hardest part of starting up is starting out. At Startup Weekend\, you’ll be immersed in the ideal environment for startup magic to happen. Surrounded by smart\, passionate people and with the best tools and approaches at your disposal\, you’ll take giant leaps toward creating a business\, becoming a founder\, and connecting with the right people and resources. \nLearn more and register at Eventbrite >>
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/startup-weekend-jackson-2018/
LOCATION:Coalesce\, 109 North State St\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson,Launch/Startup Challenges,Oxford
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Robotics 2018 Annual Statewide Competition
DESCRIPTION:The STEM Advancement / Mississippi Robotics 2018 “STEM/SUMO” Annual Statewide Competition will be held on Saturday\, April 28\, 2018 at Nissan – Canton\, MS. \nThe time will be 8am – 5pm. Seven individual events and three team events will be included in the competition. \nMississippi Robotics is a non-profit organization involved in training youth and teachers in science\, technology\, math\, and engineering through practical hands-on activities. This STEM/SUMO Competition is designed to exercise and measure the students’ ability in several important areas involving skill\, critical thinking\, and strategy. Experience is not required. \nAwards. As we have done in our last two competitions students will be awarded 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, and 4th places per event with STEM Points that can be redeemed at our STEM Store at the end of the competition. We expect over $4\,000 in STEM gifts to be in the store. \nRegistration. Groups of four or more must sign up to be eligible for the team events. After serving over 1000 youth and after five years of competitions at no cost we will begin charging a fee of $10 a student. This competition is expected to be limited to 300 students due to facility space.  All fees are attached to a particular student and are non-refundable.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/stem-advancement-mississippi-robotics-2018-stem-sumo-annual-statewide-competition/
LOCATION:Nissan North America Plant\, 300 Nissan Drive\, Canton\, MS\, 39046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coding,Jackson,Youth/Student
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