Mississippi Business
FoundersPlus Accelerator Cohort for Women- and Minority-Led Startups
Too often in Mississippi and nationwide, women and minority founders are not just underrepresented—they are underestimated. Seeing successful female and minority entrepreneurs empowers others to pursue their ventures and creates a chain reaction of community success.
The success of businesses led by women and people of color has a powerful impact on Mississippi's social and economic development. Such companies create jobs, contribute taxes, and address community needs, strengthening the overall social fabric of Mississippi. We invest in more robust, more vibrant communities by supporting their growth.
Innovate Mississippi is bridging the gap with FoundersPlus, fulfilling its commitment to fair and equitable access to entrepreneurial resources. FounderPlus provides the…
By: jacksonfreepress
Title: FoundersPlus Accelerator Cohort for Women- and Minority-Led Startups
Sourced From: www.innovate.ms/foundersplus-accelerator-cohort-for-women-and-minority-led-startups/
Published Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:44:34 +0000
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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
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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Mississippi Business
Innovate Mississippi Wins Stage One of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
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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