Mississippi SBDC Network

Mississippi SBDC Network Guiding Your Business. Growing Our Economy. (Mississippi Residents Only) or call 662-915-5001 to reach the State Office.

Mississippi SBDC is a one-stop resource for no-cost counseling, business workshops, and information for start-ups and existing businesses. Resources Include:

• developing and updating business plans
• creating marketing strategies
• identifying and accessing sources of capital
• improving managerial skills
• analyzing financial records
• refining other business services as required


We are

open to serve businesses virtually through COVID-19 protocols. To locate a counselor in your area, or to register for a business training workshop, please visit our website at www.mssbdc.org or call us at 1-800-725-7232.

Join Kendall Causey, Digital Transformation Lead for the Mississippi SBDC Network, for "Digital Marketing Foundations: W...
09/02/2026

Join Kendall Causey, Digital Transformation Lead for the Mississippi SBDC Network, for "Digital Marketing Foundations: Websites, Search, and Social Media."

Learn practical ways to strengthen your website, improve search visibility, optimize your Google Business Profile, plan social media content, and use artificial intelligence tools to save time.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
💻 Live via Zoom
💲 No cost to attend

This is Week 3 of the Small Business Matters virtual series.

Register here: https://loom.ly/tn-RYkk

08/28/2026

Still recognizing a special celebration in Cleveland!

On Tuesday, we joined Leña Pizza + Bagels to recognize the business as the Mississippi SBDC Network’s 2026 Dining Destination of the Year. 🍕🏆

This award celebrates Leña’s impact on Mississippi’s culinary tourism, the memorable dining experience it has created in the heart of the Delta, and the national attention it continues to bring to Cleveland and Mississippi’s food scene.

Congratulations to owner Marisol Doyle, her husband Rory Doyle, and the entire Leña Pizza + Bagels team on this well-deserved recognition!

Thank you to everyone who joined us to help celebrate this Mississippi small business and its contribution to tourism, hospitality, and the local community.

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith | Congressman Bennie G. Thompson

On Tuesday, we had the opportunity to celebrate Leña Pizza + Bagels in Cleveland as the Mississippi SBDC Network’s 2026 ...
08/27/2026

On Tuesday, we had the opportunity to celebrate Leña Pizza + Bagels in Cleveland as the Mississippi SBDC Network’s 2026 Dining Destination of the Year! 🍕🏆

As part of our 2026 Statewide Awards celebrating Tourism and Hospitality, this recognition honors Leña Pizza + Bagels for its contribution to Mississippi’s culinary tourism, the distinctive dining experience it has created in the heart of the Delta, and the national attention it continues to bring to Cleveland and Mississippi’s local dining scene.

Congratulations to owner Marisol Doyle, her husband Rory Doyle, and the entire Leña team on this well-deserved recognition!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the celebration, including those pictured (in no particular order):
• Marisol and Rory Doyle, Leña Pizza + Bagels
• Gene Finley, Center Director, Mississippi SBDC at MS Delta
• Sharon Nichols, State Director, Mississippi SBDC Network
• Derek Stephens, Assistant State Director, Mississippi SBDC Network
• Bill Crump, Field Office Representative Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
• Shander Gund, Field Representative for Congressman Bennie G. Thompson

We’re excited to recognize businesses like Leña that are creating memorable experiences for visitors, strengthening their communities, and helping showcase all that Mississippi has to offer.

Congratulations, Leña Pizza and Bagels! 🎉

08/27/2026

We are incredibly honored to receive the 2026 Dining Destination of the Year award from the Mississippi SBDC Network 🙏

This statewide award feels especially meaningful as the organization celebrates tourism and hospitality across Mississippi this year. We’re grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate, and for all of you who continue to support us and help make Leña a destination. Come Visit Cleveland Mississippi and see us!

🎟️ Early bird tickets are officially on sale for Accelerate 2026!Join Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi SBDC Netw...
08/27/2026

🎟️ Early bird tickets are officially on sale for Accelerate 2026!

Join Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi SBDC Network for Accelerate: Connecting Mississippi’s Startup Ecosystem, November 10–11 at The Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel & Conference Center.

Accelerate brings together entrepreneurs, founders, funders, business leaders, innovators, and resource partners from across Mississippi to connect, learn, and explore new opportunities for business growth. Attendees can look forward to engaging sessions, conversations around innovation and entrepreneurship, opportunities to build valuable connections, and much more.

Save on your ticket when you register by October 5!

Register today at https://accelerate.innovate.ms/.

Join Dr. Flint Brent, Business Counselor with the Mississippi SBDC Network, this upcoming Tuesday for "Understanding You...
08/25/2026

Join Dr. Flint Brent, Business Counselor with the Mississippi SBDC Network, this upcoming Tuesday for "Understanding Your Business Financials. "

This no-cost session will explore cash flow, profitability, business expenses, and practical ways to strengthen your company’s financial performance.

📅 Tuesday, September 1
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
💻 Live via Zoom

This is Week 2 of the five-part Small Business Matters virtual series.

Register here: https://loom.ly/hMxPj8A

We had a great time at our Digital Marketing Bootcamp in Pearl last week!Attendees spent the session exploring practical...
08/24/2026

We had a great time at our Digital Marketing Bootcamp in Pearl last week!

Attendees spent the session exploring practical ways to put AI to work for their businesses, from digital marketing and content creation to productivity and everyday business operations.

A special thank you to our partners and sponsors, the Pearl Chamber of Commerce and Community Bank, for helping us bring this training opportunity to the Pearl business community.

We were also excited to welcome Ameka Coleman CEO, SBA Mississippi Small Business Person of the Year and founder of Strands of Faith, as our guest speaker! Thank you, Ameka, for sharing your experience and insights with our attendees.

And, of course, thank you to everyone who joined us and came ready to learn, ask questions, and work on their businesses!

🚨 Last Chance To Register 🚨Join ConnectMS with Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi SBDC Network for "Financial Plan...
08/23/2026

🚨 Last Chance To Register 🚨

Join ConnectMS with Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi SBDC Network for "Financial Planning for Business Growth", a practical webinar designed to help business owners better understand the numbers behind sustainable growth.

📅 August 25
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Virtual
🎤 Featuring Dr. Flint Brent, Business Counselor with the Mississippi SBDC Network

During this one-hour session, participants will learn practical strategies for:
• Building realistic budgets and financial projections
• Managing cash flow
• Evaluating pricing and profitability
• Preparing for financing
• Planning for future expansion

Whether you’re preparing to grow, pursue financing, improve profitability, or simply gain greater control over your business finances, this session will provide actionable insight you can put to work.

Register here: https://loom.ly/MKQbJDI

Winona small business owners and entrepreneurs put AI to work with us this week!We had a great time at "Digital Marketin...
08/21/2026

Winona small business owners and entrepreneurs put AI to work with us this week!

We had a great time at "Digital Marketing Bootcamp: Put AI To Work For Your Business" at the Holiday Inn Express in Winona. Attendees spent the session exploring practical ways to use AI for digital marketing, content creation, customer insights, productivity, and more.

A special thank you to our partners: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Winona North , Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital, Bank of Winona, Matt Bennett, Modern Woodmen of America, and the Grenada Area Chamber. We couldn't have done it without you!

And, of course, thank you to everyone who joined us, asked questions, shared ideas, and came ready to work on their businesses!

For more info on our DMB program, visit mississippisbdc.org/dmb.

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122 Jeanette Phillips Drive
University, MS
38677

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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