Innovator Education

Want to refine your business pitch? Need inspiration from someone who's done it before? Perhaps you're in high school and want to start your first business. We're here to help.

First Steps Seminar
For those interested in starting a business, this seminar covers the initial material and questions an entrepreneur may have. From business plans, to financing, to hiring employees, First Steps will equip any new business with the essentials.

Seminars occur twice a month: the second Tuesday at Jones County Junior College, and the forth Tuesday at the University of Southern Mississippi. To register, call Greg Butler at 601.477.4235

Business Financial Resource Guide
Written to explain capital options for businesses located in Mississippi's Pine Belt. It highlights regional, state, and federal opportunities, as well as providing contact information for each of the available programs.

Southern Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Partnering the University of Southern Mississippi with local community colleges to teach entrepreneurship in Southern Mississippi high schools.