Mississippi SBDC Network

06/18/2026

Ocean Springs, we’re headed your way!

The Mississippi SBDC Network is bringing "Digital Marketing Bootcamp: Put AI To Work For Your Business" to Ocean Springs on Wednesday, July 15 from 9:00–11:30 AM in partnership with the City of Ocean Springs (Ocean Springs Parks and Recreation) and the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau.

This hands-on bootcamp is designed to help small business owners learn practical digital marketing strategies and explore how AI can support their business goals.

Bring your laptop and join us for a morning of learning, action, and practical tools you can put to work right away.

Registration details here: https://loom.ly/Ees2hpo

06/18/2026

Congratulations to the Spring 2026 Coastal Business Growth Accelerator graduates!

This graduation marked the completion of an exciting program designed to help Gulf Coast entrepreneurs strengthen their business foundation, refine their growth strategies, and take the next step toward long-term success.

We’re grateful to everyone who helped make this accelerator possible and excited to continue supporting these business owners as they grow, adapt, and make an impact in their communities.

Photo credit: S7Visuals | S7Visuals

06/17/2026

Starting a business takes more than a great idea. Understanding the legal, financial, and operational steps from the beginning can help you build a stronger foundation.

Join ConnectMS and the Mississippi SBDC Network for "10 Steps to Legally Start Your Business", a one-hour webinar featuring Gene Finley, Center Director of Mississippi SBDC @ MS Delta.

Learn more and register here: https://loom.ly/a4usaRY | Innovate Mississippi

06/17/2026

McComb, we’re bringing the Digital Marketing Bootcamp to you!

Join the Mississippi SBDC Network for "Digital Marketing Bootcamp: Putting AI To Work For Your Business" on Tuesday, July 14 from 11:30 AM–2:00 PM in partnership with Southwest Mississippi Community College Workforce.

This hands-on session will help small business owners learn practical ways to strengthen their digital presence and use AI tools to support marketing, content creation, productivity, and more.

Lunch will be provided. Bring your laptop and come ready to work on your business!

Registration details here: https://loom.ly/lrdz6KE

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Thank you Jackson Leadership Foundation for hosting us in Jackson last week!

06/15/2026

Jackson small business owners and entrepreneurs put AI to work at our Digital Marketing Bootcamp last week!

This hands-on session focused on practical ways to use AI for digital marketing, content creation, productivity, customer research, and more. Attendees explored tools and strategies they can start using right away to strengthen their business and save time.

A special thank you to Jackson Leadership Foundation for providing the space for this event, and to Cadence Bank (now a part of Huntington Bank) for providing lunches for our attendees.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Jackson!

06/12/2026

Greenville small business owners and entrepreneurs put AI to work at our Digital Marketing Bootcamp!

This hands-on session focused on practical ways to use AI for digital marketing, content creation, productivity, customer research, and more. Attendees explored tools and strategies they can start using right away to strengthen their business and save time.

A special thank you to the Washington County Economic Alliance for providing the space and lunches for this event, and to the City of Greenville, Mississippi - Government for helping promote the bootcamp to local business owners and entrepreneurs.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Greenville!

06/09/2026

THIS THURSDAY: Don’t miss the upcoming Digital Marketing Bootcamp in Jackson, MS!

Join the Mississippi SBDC Network for this hands-on workshop focused on helping small business owners make AI work for their business through practical marketing strategies and real-time AI applications.

This session is offered in partnership with the Jackson Leadership Foundation and Cadence Bank, now part of Huntington Bank.

Learn how to:
- Set clear marketing goals
- Reach the right customers
- Improve your online presence
- Use AI to streamline your marketing

💲 No-cost to attend
☕ Coffee/light refreshments provided
💻 Laptops highly encouraged

Spots are limited! Register here: https://loom.ly/AtLw_nA

06/08/2026

ICYMI: Congratulations to Ameka Coleman, owner of Strands of Faith, on being named Small Business Person of the Year!

Ameka was recognized during the SBA Awards Luncheon a couple weeks ago and is pictured with Mississippi SBDC Network team members Don Calcote (SSBCI Project Director and RISE Center Financial Analysis Lead), Anthony (Tony) Cambas (Statewide Manager of International Trade), and Mitch McDowell (Assistant State Director).

We are proud to celebrate Ameka’s leadership, hard work, and continued impact on Mississippi’s small business community.

U.S. Small Business Administration