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FoundersPlus, a Pilot Program to Support Mississippi Founders Who Historically Lack Access to Capital and Resources

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1 year ago

March 21, 2023

Innovate Mississippi is pleased to announce the launch of the new pilot program, FoundersPlus. The program aims to provide support and resources to Mississippi founders from impoverished communities, women founders, and founders of color who systematically lack access to capital.

The 2-year pilot program has received financial support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The structure of the FoundersPlus program is designed to be iterative in its curriculum approach so that Innovate Mississippi can provide tailored advice using its Startup Stages methodology.

The program will launch the week of April 3, 2023, with an Introductory session, followed by one session per week for six weeks. The program will conclude on the week of May 8, 2023, with a Pitch Development session. After the…

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Title: FoundersPlus, a Pilot Program to Support Mississippi Founders Who Historically Lack Access to Capital and Resources
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Published Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:00:26 +0000

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Governor Tate Reeves, Mississippi Development Authority celebrate Economic Development Week

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3 hours ago

May 6, 2024

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Jackson, Miss. (May 6, 2023) – To recognize the important role economic development plays in the growth and prosperity of the state, Governor Tate Reeves proclaimed May 6-10 as Economic Development Week in Mississippi.

“There's no better time to celebrate economic development in Mississippi. That's because our state continues to shatter economic development records,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “This year alone, we finalized the largest private sector investment and payroll commitment in Mississippi history. Our state's unemployment rate is at an all-time low, and we're making historic investment toward training Mississippians for the jobs of the future. Mississippi has momentum, and I look forward to our state attracting even more companies and creating even more jobs…

By: Kirk Daniel
Title: Governor Tate Reeves, Mississippi Development Authority celebrate Economic Development Week
Sourced From: mississippi.org/news/governor-tate-reeves-mississippi-development-authority-celebrate-economic-development-week/
Published Date: Mon, 06 May 2024 18:03:31 +0000

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Governor Tate Reeves, Mississippi Development Authority celebrate Economic Development Week

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4 hours ago

May 6, 2024

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mississippi.org – Kirk Daniel – 2024-05-06 13:03:31

SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves proclaimed May 6-10 as Economic Development Week in Mississippi to celebrate the state's economic growth and prosperity. Mississippi has seen record-breaking private sector investments and job creation efforts, resulting in the lowest unemployment rate in its history. The Mississippi Development Authority recognizes the crucial role of economic developers in fostering economic growth and employment opportunities. Since 2020, over $20 billion in private sector investment has been attracted to the state, including major projects like Amazon Web Services and an electric vehicle battery joint venture. These investments have helped create thousands of jobs and boost the state's economy.

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Geartek expanding operations in Alcorn County

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5 days 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.

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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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