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SUMMARY:Gulf Blue Networking - Building the Blue Economy
DESCRIPTION:Building the Blue Economy networking series. \nThis is an open networking event welcoming innovators and practitioners alike. \nJoin us Wednesday\, January 8th from 5:00 – 7:00pm as we welcome our January speaker\, LaDon Swann\, Director \nMississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium and Sea Grant Aquaculture Liaison. The Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium (MASGC) provides integrated university- and college-based research\, education and engagement (communications\, extension and legal) programs to coastal communities that lead to the responsible use of ocean and coastal resources in Alabama and Mississippi through informed personal\, policy and management decisions. \nSnacks\, beer & wine will be served with the kind support Chandeleur Island Brewing. \nLocation: 2605 13th Street\, Gulfport\, MS 39501\nDate and time: Wed\, Jan 8\, 2024 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/j474k3u
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/gulf-blue-networking-building-the-blue-economy-3/
LOCATION:Gulf Blue\, 2605 13th Street\, Gulfport\, MS\, 39501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gulf Coast
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SUMMARY:CyberSecure Mississippi
DESCRIPTION: Attention Mississippi Business Owners!\nDid you know 60% of small businesses close within 6 months of being hacked? Protect your business and join us for CyberSecure Mississippi!  \n January 17\, 2025\n 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM\n Sheraton Refuge Conference Center\, Flowood\, MS \nThis FREE event includes a Cybersecurity Binder  and LUNCH ! Learn about:\n Basic Cybersecurity Awareness\n System Security Plans\n Cyber Policies\n Cyber Resources\n Managed Service Providers\n Incident Response \n This is for business owners\, not just the “tech guy”! \n Register now: tinyurl.com/CyberSecureMS2025 \nThis event is sponsored by the Small Business Administration and the Mississippi State University Center for Cyber Education. Contact Shelly Hollis at MSU CCE for more details: shelly.hollis@cce.msstate.edu
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/cybersecure-mississippi/
LOCATION:Sheraton Refuge Conference Center\, 2200 Refuge Blvd\, Flowood\, MS\, 39232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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SUMMARY:Big Bad Business: Entrepreneur Hacks for 2025
DESCRIPTION:Big Bad Business is back and ready for 2025! Join us on Wednesday\, January 22nd\, for a meetup featuring entrepreneur hacks from our experts: Matt Parham\, Bank of Commerce\, Will Pipes\, Adelphos Consulting\, Marie Cope\, University of Mississippi Transactional Law Clinic\, Chris Green\, Oxford Media Group\, and Allen Kurr\, Oxford-Lafayette Economic Development Foundation & University of Mississippi Small Business Development Center. \nThis workshop is free to attend and open to all entrepreneurs with a special emphasis on those in creative fields. \n***YAC is offering a special opportunity for entrepreneurs: free headshots! Come between 5:30 pm and 6 pm and get a free headshot to use for your small business. Subject to allowable time.*** \nFor questions related to the workshop or to different abilities\, please email outreachyac@gmail.com. The Big Bad Business Series is funded in part through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Mississippi Arts Commission. \nRegister here: https://www.oxfordarts.com/shop/product/5768-bbb12225
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/big-bad-business-entrepreneur-hacks-for-2025/
LOCATION:The Powerhouse\, 413 S. 14th St.\, Oxford\, MS\, 38655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oxford
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SUMMARY:Mississippi’s Tech Startup Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, learning-filled weekend where we will guide you through what it takes to assess the market potential of a technology. \nBy Sunday\, participants will build and pitch a business idea based around a technology from our portfolio. Winners of the competition will be set up with tech licensing & grant writing opportunities. \nLearn more and Apply here: https://www.techms.info/
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mississippis-tech-startup-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Vicksburg
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SUMMARY:Connect & Emerge Event Planning Conference
DESCRIPTION:Get inspiration\, resources\, and connections that will transform your work. \nWhat You Will Experience: \n\nEngaging sessions with important topics for anyone involved in events\nSponsor tables showcasing the latest products\, services and information\nDelicious meals provided by local chefs and caterers who will share powerful insights to enhance food and beverage at your events\nOpportunities to share your resources at our Attendee Resource Table (bring your info!)\nLight bulb moments and serendipity as you find new ideas\, inspiration\, and new connections for future collaborations\nAll-day hot and cold beverages\, including a coffee and tea bar\, to fuel your day\nMaybe most importantly\, a chance for you to take time for YOU. The events industry is HARD. Let us take care of you for a day or two!\n\nConference topics include: \n\nResources\, tips\, tricks and trends for events\nEvent regulations and permits\nEvent marketing\nEvent safety and risk management\nFood and beverage trends and demos\nManaging music and entertainment\nAttendee management and the attendee experience\nFundraising and sponsorships\nVolunteer and event staff management\nEvent setup and logistics\nTechnology and events\nAccessibility at events\nFinding and managing event speakers\nPower of collaboration\nEvents on a budget\nAnd more!\n\nRegister here: https://www.emergeevents.com/connect/
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/connect-emerge-event-planning-conference/
LOCATION:PRCC Woodall Center\, 906 Sullivan Dr\,\, Hattiesburg\, 39401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hattiesburg
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SUMMARY:Ignite Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Community Development Foundation believes at our community’s core\, the ultimate catalyst for growth is the ability to identify\, engage and ignite the right people. Ignite is a leadership conference featuring world-class speakers\, incredible peer-to-peer interaction and an energizing atmosphere. Ignite will get you what you need to grow your leadership skills or those of your entire team. \nThree impactful speakers will guide the day through an inspiring journey to ignite the leader in you and your community. \nIgnite is not just a chance to hear some incredible speakers\, but it is also your opportunity to build your network with other great leaders in your community. \nIgnite will be held at The Orchard located at 1379 N Coley Rd Tupelo\, Mississippi 38801 on January 30th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nLearn more and register here: https://www.igniteleadership.com/
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/ignite-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:The Orchard\, 1379 N Coley Rd\, Tupelo\, MS\, 38801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Tupelo
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