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Owl’s Head Alloys locating aluminum processing operations in West Point
SUMMARY: Owl's Head Alloys, an aluminum processing company, is investing over $29 million to establish operations in Clay County, creating 68 new jobs. The company, based in Kentucky, specializes in melting down and recycling aluminum products for reuse in manufacturing. The project is supported by the Mississippi Development Authority, City of West Point, and Clay County. Construction will begin in May, with completion in 18 months. Gov. Tate Reeves and MDA Executive Director Bill Cork are optimistic about the economic benefits this project will bring to Clay County and Mississippi. Owl's Head Alloys' decision to invest in the region demonstrates the area's potential for attracting innovative industries.
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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,…
By: jacksonfreepress
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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Mississippi Business
MSU Startup Summit
The Innovate Mississippi team recently participated in the MSU Startup Summit, an event that showcased the entrepreneurial spirit thriving within Mississippi's ecosystem. This annual summit serves as a launchpad for student founders, providing a platform to pitch their ideas, connect with mentors, and secure funding to bring their visions to life.
During the week-long event, we heard captivating pitches from various startups, each filled with potential and innovation. Keynote speakers Bonnie Harvey and Michael Houlihan, founders of Barefoot Wine, shared their journey from launching a wine brand with minimal capital from their laundry room to building America's number-one wine brand.
Standout startups like MagneBrite, Posidon's Vaults, and ConnectU received recognition for …
By: jacksonfreepress
Title: MSU Startup Summit
Sourced From: www.innovate.ms/msu-startup-summit/
Published Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:52:44 +0000
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Exploring CoBuilders
In entrepreneurship, community and collaboration are critical for success! Innovate Mississippi's CoBuilders accelerator is designed to empower startups and entrepreneurs by providing the tools and resources they need to thrive. Entrepreneurs can enroll in CoBuilders by participating in one of 8 regional pitch competitions in the first half of the year. Selected companies proceed to the main CoBuilders accelerator, where they benefit from valuable insights from seasoned mentors, connect with potential collaborators and investors, and receive guidance across various facets of business development, from product ideation to market strategy.
CoBuilders is a partnership-enabled initiative that would not be possible without the support and efforts of our 8 partners spread across the…
By: jacksonfreepress
Title: Exploring CoBuilders
Sourced From: www.innovate.ms/exploring-cobuilders/
Published Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:56:51 +0000
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