Posted by: Contributing columnist, Clarion-Ledger, Business, July 21, 2016 Few can argue that technology has made the world smaller. Steamships, then planes and jets cut travel times drastically. Telegraph, then phones, then cellphones and live video streaming cut communications times even more dramatically. At this point, any two people who want…
Posted by: Contributing columnist, Clarion-Ledger, Business, July 14, 2016 In this final installment on peer-to-peer businesses, I want to pose the simple question that I hope you’ll think about and respond to: What’s the next big peer-to-peer business opportunity? I’ve previously talked about what it takes to create a peer-to-peer…
Features new ways to consume content without the need for traditional set-top boxes ORLANDO, Fla., July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- C Spire announced plans today to introduce a new service that promises to dramatically change the in-home television viewing experience with a new, rich content delivery platform that eliminates the need…
As part of Bright Future plan, energy company invests $66.5 million in 2016 projects JACKSON, Mississippi–Strengthening and modernizing the grid to power the future. That’s the goal behind Entergy Mississippi, Inc.’s $66.5 million-plus investment in infrastructure projects designed to make your electrical service even safer and more reliable. “Infrastructure upgrades…
By Jack Weatherly, Mississippi Business Journal, Feature Article, July 8, 2016. Six Mississippi startup companies went to Bentonville, Ark., last week, and all came back as certified suppliers for the international retailing giant. “The potential for these Mississippi startups is incredible,” said Tony Jeff, president and chief executive of Innovate Mississippi.…
Just two days before their Sorority Formal, William Ault watched as his date Sara Kiparizoska frantically rifled through her closet, trying to decide what to wear. She had already worn all of her own dresses and most of her roommates’ dresses as well. Sara and William decided then that they would…
(Ridgeland, Miss.) – Education-based startup company Brydge, of Jackson, was recently accepted into two national accelerator programs that will further substantiate and fast-track its growth. The company was formalized, vetted and launched as a functioning business by the completion of Startup Weekend Jackson held April 29-May 1, 2016. Startup Weekend…
(Ridgeland, Miss.) – Innovate Mississippi announced today the New Technology Business Seed Fund investment of $100,000 in WSN Live, LLC of Flowood. This investment is from the Mississippi Seed Fund, a program created by the Mississippi State Legislature in 2008 and administered by Innovate Mississippi. The Mississippi Seed Fund is…
Posted by: Contributing columnist, Clarion-Ledger, Business, June 30, 2016 Last week I introduced the key criteria for peer-to-peer business opportunities and how these types of businesses are triggering an amazing revolution — from Airbnb and Uber to Oxford’s own Curtsey. If you recall, I outlined my belief that there are…
By Josh Mabus, Mississippi Business Journal, Feature Article, June 23, 2016. A few months ago, two of the world’s most successful lifestyle brands joined forces when Red Bull announced that GoPro was going to begin following and filming its Formula 1 racing team. The announcement reminded me of a conversation I…