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David Collins to Work with Innovate Mississippi as Entrepreneurial Development Consultant

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1 year ago

February 13, 2023

The Innovate Mississippi team is pleased to announce that David Collins will work with us as a management consultant for entrepreneurial development. Collins worked as a management consultant for Deloitte in Toronto, Ottawa, New Zealand, and New York. He is the founder and CEO of the Red Beans Group, a consulting team that moved with him from Canada to Mississippi.

Collins first worked in the kitchens of an Italian restaurant as a teenager. His entrepreneurial journey started after he decided that “chef” wouldn't be his career path. He attended the University of Waterloo, known for its technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Waterloo is the hometown of Blackberry, Pebble, Lyft, Instacart, WattPadd, Substack, and others.

“I studied something called ‘knowledge…

By: jacksonfreepress
Title: David Collins to Work with Innovate Mississippi as Entrepreneurial Development Consultant
Sourced From: www.innovate.ms/innovate-mississippi-welcomes-david-collins-as-entrepreneurial-development-consultant/
Published Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:34:22 +0000

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Geartek expanding operations in Alcorn County

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2 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.

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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2 days 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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Title: Innovate Mississippi Wins Stage One of the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
Sourced From: www.innovate.ms/innovate-mississippi-wins-stage-one-of-the-u-s-small-business-administrations-2024-growth-accelerator-fund-competition/
Published Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:53:39 +0000

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