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Narratrip and ppx-TEC Receive Mississippi Seed Fund Awards

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1 year ago

February 12, 2023

Innovate Mississippi is excited to announce two new Mississippi Seed Fund award recipients this Fall.

Narratrip, LLC plans to work with state travel departments and other tourism bureaus to build mobile apps geared explicitly to tourists interested in history, heritage and authentic local experiences. CTO Derek Norsworthy said that, eventually, they'd like to develop an app that integrates with existing GPS tools so that users get audio summaries of and directions to historic sites, roadside markers and must-see dining, music and art experiences.

“Just off the beaten path is usually the best-kept secret,” said Norsworthy. “We miss those so many times—we don't know they're there.”

With a $10,000 proof-of-concept award from the Mississippi Seed Fund, the Narratrip…

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Title: Narratrip and ppx-TEC Receive Mississippi Seed Fund Awards
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Published Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:48:12 +0000

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Geartek expanding operations in Alcorn County

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1 day ago

May 1, 2024

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Industrial manufacturing company creating two jobs in MississippiProject represents corporate investment of $3.8 million

Jackson, Miss. (May 1, 2024) – Hydraulic gear pump and motor manufacturer Geartek is expanding its operations in Corinth. The project is a $3.8 million investment that will create two new jobs.

A division of Hydraulic Analysis, Inc., Geartek's products are used in a variety of industries, including forestry, energy, site clearing and mining. The company has long-established local ties to Corinth and is expanding its existing manufacturing facility by approximately 8,500 square feet to accommodate new manufacturing equipment for added production capacity.

The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax…

By: Ken patterson
Title: Geartek expanding operations in Alcorn County
Sourced From: mississippi.org/news/geartek-expanding-operations/
Published Date: Wed, 01 May 2024 07:00:33 +0000

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Geartek expanding operations in Alcorn County

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1 day ago

May 1, 2024

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mississippi.org – Ken patterson – 2024-05-01 02:00:33

SUMMARY: Geartek, a hydraulic gear pump and motor manufacturer, is expanding its operations in Corinth, Mississippi with a $3.8 million investment that will create two new jobs. The company's products are used in various industries, and it is expanding its existing facility to accommodate new equipment for increased production capacity. The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance through the MFLEX program, along with support from Alcorn County and the city of Corinth. Officials and local leaders have expressed their support for the project, highlighting the positive impact on the local economy and job market. Geartek's president looks forward to continued success and investment in the community.

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Innovate Mississippi Wins Stage One of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition

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1 week ago

April 24, 2024

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Innovate Mississippi was awarded $50,000 in prize money for equitable access to entrepreneurship

WASHINGTON– Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Innovate Mississippi as a Stage One winner for the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC). Innovate Mississippi will receive a $50,000 cash prize for its impactful and inclusive approach to nurturing a collaborative national innovation ecosystem to advance small business research and development (R&D) from ideas to the market.

By fostering connections between entrepreneurs, mentors, partners, philanthropies, corporations, investors, and other shared resources, GAFC 2024 catalyzes strategic ecosystem partnerships to build community and organizational capacity for the successful launch, growth,…

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Published Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:53:39 +0000

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