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SUMMARY:Connect on the Coast
DESCRIPTION:Join our partners at StartUp Gulf Coast on Wednesday\, December 3rd\, from 5-7 PM at CRAVE Food Hall in Ocean Springs for the first-ever StartUp Gulf Coast Ecosystem Mixer! \nCalling all entrepreneurs\, investors\, mentors\, and service providers! Join us for the inaugural StartUp Gulf Coast Ecosystem Mixer\, a casual evening designed to connect the people driving innovation across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Whether you’re building\, funding\, advising\, or supporting startups\, this event is your chance to meet like-minded peers\, share ideas\, and strengthen our regional entrepreneurial network. \nEvent Details\n• Date: Wednesday\, December 3rd\n• Time: 5:00-7:00pm\n• Location: CRAVE Food Hall @ os1515 Downtown\n• Address: 1515 Government St Suite B100\, Ocean Springs\, MS 39564\n• Cost: Free to attend (registration required) \nFood & Drinks\nEnjoy access to CRAVE Food Hall and PROOF Cocktail Bar\, the Coast’s first and only food hall experience. Choose from eight chef-driven dining concepts and a vibrant indoor/outdoor bar offering globally inspired bites and handcrafted cocktails—all within one dynamic\, community-centered space. \nRSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-gulf-coast-ecosystem-mixer-tickets-1969395926230?aff=oddtdtcreator \nAbout StartUp Gulf Coast\nStartUp Gulf Coast is a regional initiative powered by the Gulf Coast Business Council and funded through Innovate Mississippi. Our mission is to cultivate a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem across South Mississippi by connecting early-stage founders\, innovators\, and visionaries with the resources\, mentors\, funding\, and community they need to bring bold ideas to life—and to scale them sustainably.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/connect-on-the-coast/
LOCATION:CRAVE Food Hall\, 1515 Government Street Suite B100\, Ocean Springs\, MS\, 39564\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gulf Coast
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SUMMARY:CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:CONNECT is an opportunity for entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and innovation to network and form meaningful relationships. \nCONNECT 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. \nJoin us at Fertile Ground and enjoy a cash bar and plenty of food options available for purchase while you connect. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRegister here \nFertile Ground:\n800 Manship Street #Suite 101 Jackson\, MS 39202
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/connect-networking-for-entrepreneurs-30/
LOCATION:Fertile Ground Beer Co.\, 800 Manship St Suite 101\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Connect,Jackson
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SUMMARY:Winter Practice Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Get a head start on your big ideas! Our Winter Practice Pitch is an opportunity for innovators\, entrepreneurs\, and students to test their concepts in front of a supportive audience before the main pitch competition in May. Participants will receive constructive feedback to strengthen their presentations\, refine their messaging\, and boost their confidence. Whether you’re polishing a business plan or exploring a new idea\, this practice round is designed to help you grow and prepare for success. \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fhm67w9
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/winter-practice-pitch/
CATEGORIES:Hattiesburg
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SUMMARY:CONNECT Hattiesburg
DESCRIPTION:Want to grow your business and connect with other entrepreneurs? Join us in Hattiesburg for CONNECT\, a monthly networking event designed for small business owners and startup founders in the Pinebelt region. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale\, this is your chance to exchange ideas\, tackle challenges\, and build relationships with people who understand the entrepreneurial journey. \nCONNECT is co-hosted by Innovate Mississippi\, the state’s leader in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship\, and the Mississippi Polymer Institute (MPI) at USM\, which offers hands-on support and technical expertise for growing businesses. Together\, they bring valuable connections\, guidance\, and tools to help strengthen the local startup community. Our next event takes place after our Winter Practice Pitch event on Tuesday\, December 9th at 4:30 PM at Patio 44 in Hattiesburg. Expect 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. \nRSVP here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/075a79d2-20d3-4bb0-8e22-ae9421833366
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/connect-hattiesburg-6/
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SUMMARY:MSU at MCity Holiday Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we bring together founders\, mentors\, and ecosystem partners for an evening of connection and celebration at MCity.  Enjoy hors d’oeuvres\, Key City beer\, and plenty of holicay cheer as we wrap up an incredible year of innovation in Vicksburg. \nRSVP Here
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