Jackson
Business News We Can Use!
February 20, 2012
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LEMONADE
DAY- JACKSON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM EMPOWERS YOUTH
$100 Sponsors 10 Students; or $10 for 1 Student
Description: Lemonade Day is
a free program to
teach youth how to start, own and operate their own business--a lemonade stand.
Lemonade Day Jackson seeks
sponsors to provide training materials for kids in metro Jackson. For every $10
donation, children will receive free education materials on how to start their
own lemonade stand.
For Information: Visit http://jackson.lemonadeday.org/donate/ or
contact Bria Griffith at bria@lemonadeday.org
or 601-941-7144.
FIRST
STEPS TO STARTING A BUSINESS
Thursday, February 21, 2012 / 1:00 p.m. - 3:00
p.m.
Location:
WIN Job Center, 152 Watford Pkwy., Canton MS; 601-859-7609
Sponsor: Jackson State University
Small Business Development Center, a member of the Mississippi Small Business
Development Centers (MSBDC) network.
For Information:Contact
the SBDC Staff at 601-979-2795/fax 601-914-0833. Visit our website at http://sites.jsums.edu/cbder/sbdc, or our state website at www.mssbdc.org.
TRANSPORTATION & ECONOMIC SYMPOSIUM
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 21-22
Description:Learn how
Mississippi's transportation assets relate to economic development, discuss the
potential transportation has for generating economic growth and more livable
communities, hear success stories that can be duplicated throughout the states
and learn how new technologies can benefit their communities and organizations.
Location: MSU Bost Extension Center
in Starkville
Sponsor: Mississippi State University and Mississippi Development
Authority, Mississippi Department of Transportation, and
Pickering Engineering.
For Information: Visit http://mississippi.cvent.com/d/ccqk3y
SIX
STEPS TO A GREAT BUSINESS
Wednesday, February 22 / 2 - 6 p.m.
Description: Move your business to the
top by learning to: gain control of your time, team and money; turn your
marketing into an investment, not an expense; multiply your customers, revenue
and profits; leverage team, systems, technology and marketing; and recruit,
motivate and retain a winning team of employees.
Location: Mississippi
Crafts Center, Ridgeland
Sponsor: ActionCOACH
Seminars
For Information: Contact Scott Hamilton at
601-707-4000 or scotthamilton@actioncoach.com.
BASICS OF EXPORTING
Thursday, February 23 / 4:00p.m. – 5:30p.m.
Speaker:
Jim Harper, Director, Hinds Community College/SBDC
Location: Eagle
Ridge Conference Center, Raymond
Sponsor: Hinds Community College
Small Business Development Center, a
member of the Mississippi Small Business Development Centers (MSBDC) network.
To Register: https://www.mssbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=10320010
MARKETING FOR A SMALL BUSINESS
Thursday, February 23, 2012 / 6:00
p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Jackson State University - Small Business
Development Center
MS e-Center @ JSU; 1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, Mississippi 39204
Sponsor: Jackson State University
Small Business Development Center, a member of the Mississippi Small Business
Development Centers (MSBDC) network.
For Information: Contact
the SBDC Staff at 601-979-2795/fax 601-914-0833. Visit our website at http://sites.jsums.edu/cbder/sbdc, or
our state website at www.mssbdc.org.
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE TOWN HALL
MEETING
Wednesday, February 29 / 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.
Description:
Meet MBEIC Committee
and Board members and have questions answered about the benefits of certification
and how you can become an active part of your local council.
Location: Little Rock Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Guest Facilitator: Terri L. Quinton,
National Minority Supplier Development
Council's Minority Business Enterprises Input Committee
Sponsor: Arkansas
Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council
For Information: Mia McNeal, President/CEO at 501-374-7026 or Supha
Xayprasith, Chair, at 479-685-8402
6TH ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON
FOR MINORITY CONTRACTORS
Thursday, March 1 / 11:30a.m.
Theme: “Economic
Inclusiveness: Encompassing Opportunities for Minority Businesses”.
Location:
Hilton-Jackson Hotel, on
County Line Road
Speaker: Senator John Horhn, State
Senator for the 26th District of MS and member of the National Black Caucus of
State Legislators.
Sponsor:
Minority Contractors Association of MS, Inc.
For Information: Contact Jacqueline Berry at
601-720-1233.
SBA
LOAN CLINIC
Thursday, March 1, 2012 / 1:00 p.m. - 3:00
p.m.
Description: Workshops are free for small businesses
and entrepreneurs. Space is limited and you must register to attend.
Location: WIN Job Center, 152 Watford Pkwy., Canton MS; 601-859-7609
Sponsors: Small Business
Administration and Jackson State University Small Business Development Center. Please call SBA at
601-965-4378 ext 10 or 11.
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE FOCUS GROUP
Tuesday,
March 6 / 7:30a.m.; 10:00a.m.; and 3:00p.m.
Description: Sessions provide an
opportunity to relate experiences doing business in the public and private
marketplace in the Jackson metropolitan area, including the Airport and JMAA’s
DBE Program, as well as with other agencies’ contracts and subcontracts.
7:30–9:30 a.m. Construction contractors,
subcontractors, suppliers & related firms
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Architectural, engineering & other
construction-related firms
3:00–5:00 p.m. Goods and Services providers, including Concessionaires
Location:
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, Community Room, 3rd Floor
Mezzanine, 100 International Drive, Jackson, MS 39208-2306
Sponsor:
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority
For Information: Betty A. Mallett,
Attorney at Law, 601-572-3955; email bmallett@mallettlaw.com
BREAKFAST TOUR of NASA LABORATORIES
Wednesday,
March 7 / 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Description: A breakfast and tour of the NASA Laboratories
to familiarize local businesses with services available from the labs and the
mechanism by which these services can be utilized by other
companies.
Speaker: Charles Beasley, MSET president and CEO;
Robert Harris of the NASA Stennis Office of Procurement, and Al Watkins of A2
Research.
Location: John C. Stennis Space
Center, Building 8110
Sponsor: Mississippi Enterprise for
Technology
For Information: Contact
Belinda Gill at belinda.n.gill@nasa.gov or call 228-688-3144, or visit http://mset.org/index.php?eventid=72
STARTING A BUSINESS - FIRST STEPS
Thursday, March 8 / 5:00p.m.
– 6:30p.m.
Description: This
seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business. Topics include:
regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership;
basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending
terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in
starting a business.
Speaker:
Jim Harper, Director, Hinds Community College/SBDC
Location: Eagle Ridge
Conference Center, Raymond
Sponsor: Hinds Community College
Small Business Development Center, a member of the
Mississippi Small Business Development Centers (MSBDC) network.
For Information: Call 601-857-3537
or go to www.mssbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=10320010
HOW
TO START A SMALL BUSINESS
Thursday, March 8, 2012 / 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Jackson State University - Small Business Development Center
MS e-Center @ JSU; 1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, Mississippi 39204
Sponsor: Jackson State University
Small Business Development Center, a member of the Mississippi Small Business
Development Centers (MSBDC) network.
For Information: Contact
the SBDC Staff at 601-979-2795/fax 601-914-0833. Visit our website at http://sites.jsums.edu/cbder/sbdc, or our state website at www.mssbdc.org.
FINANCING
A SMALL BUSINESS
Thursday, March 15, 2012 / 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Jackson State University - Small Business Development Center
MS e-Center @ JSU; 1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, Mississippi 39204
Sponsor: Jackson State University
Small Business Development Center, a member of the Mississippi Small Business
Development Centers (MSBDC) network.
For Information: Contact
the SBDC Staff at 601-979-2795/fax 601-914-0833. Visit our website at http://sites.jsums.edu/cbder/sbdc/, or our state website at www.mssbdc.org.
2012 REVERSE TRADE
SHOW AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR
Tue, March 20, 2012 /
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Description: An opportunity for vendors to meet with
public procurement professionals from around the state; explain the products
and services you offer and learn about the needs of individual agencies;
develop new relationships and network with buyers who need the products and
services you sell. Lunch is included
with your $125 registration fee.
Location: Hinds
Community College - Clyde Muse Center, Rankin Campus Hwy. 80, Pearl
Sponsor: Mississippi State Association of Governmental Purchasing
and Property Agents
For Information: www.magppa.org/insidepages/events/?eventid=90f8cab3-a741-2cbe-a9bb-c2adeaa19962
DISCOVERY
LUNCHEONS
Tuesday, March 20 / 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Description: The Discovery Luncheon
series is the place for entrepreneurs, economic developers, service
providers and investors to connect!
Location: Embassy
Suites off Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland.
Sponsor: Mississippi Technology
Alliance
JACKSON BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS ROUNDTABLE
Wednesday, March 21 / 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Description: Develop
consensus on specific strategies and activities for local business development
agencies, organizations, and businesses to better exchange information and
establish a common community-based business development strategy to
strengthen small business in Jackson.
Location: Mississippi
e-Center, 1250 Raymond Rd., Jackson.
For Information: Michael Harris,
601-540-5415, michael@jacksonbusiness.net
Sponsor: Jackson Business
Accelerator Collaboration
MISSION
MISSISSIPPI MONTHLY BUSINESS LUNCHEON
Wednesday, March 21 / 11:30a.m. (every 3rd Wednesday of each month)
Description: Discuss in a
safe environment matters pertinent to racial and denominational reconciliation.
The environment is casual and courteous even when the discussion goes deep. By
the end of each gathering, it is hoped that greater understanding between the
races has taken place and more trust one unto another has been engendered. Not a business pitch session. $15/person
Location: Capital City
Club, South Congress and Pearl Streets
Sponsor: Mission Mississippi
For Information: Contact Johnny Donaldson (601-278-2922),
Henry Jones (601-260-2116), or the Mission Mississippi office at 601-353-6477.
HOW TO DEVELOP A BUSINESS PLAN
Thursday, March 22 / 5:00p.m. – 6:30p.m.
Description: This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a
business plan: industry research, description of company products and services,
identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan. Financial components
discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.
Speaker:
Jim Harper, Director, Hinds Community College/SBDC
Location: Eagle Ridge
Conference Center, Raymond
Sponsor: Hinds Community College
Small Business Development Center, a member of the
Mississippi Small Business Development Centers (MSBDC) network.
For Information: Call 601-857-3537
or go to www.mssbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=10320010
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 / 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Description: Discussions
include Carol Harris with the Mississippi Procurement Technical
Assistance Program, Veterans Affairs Small Business Programs presented by
Mike Black, Doing Business with Jackson Veterans Affairs presented by Calvin
Fogle and Doing Business with the Corp of Engineers presented by William
Cantrell of the US Army Corp of Engineers.
Location: Holiday Inn Trustmark Park Hotel, 110 Bass
Pro Drive, Pearl, MS 39208
Sponsor: Mississippi
Development Authority; Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Center
For Information: Joycie
Lenoir, jlenoir@mississippi.org,
601-359-3448 or visit
www.mscpc.com/Events/tabid/57/vw/3/ItemID/360/d/20120328/Default.aspx
4th ANNUAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DAY
Friday, March 30 /
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Description: IT Day is an
educational symposium for business, government, technology professionals, and
high school and college students interested in learning about the latest in
information technology topics and trends. The event will feature leading
industry experts presenting on topics ranging from emerging technologies to
best business practices.
Location:
Jackson Convention Complex
Sponsor: Lockheed
Martin
For Information: www.itdaymississippi.org
2012
ANNUAL EXPORT CONFERENCE
Tuesday – Thursday, April 10-12, 2012
Description: Export
resources and market opportunities focusing on Canada, Central America, and the
Caribbean. The first 50 Mississippi
companies that register and qualify as an SBA-defined small business are
eligible for 50% reimbursement of the registration fee.
Location: Beau Rivage Resort, Biloxi, MS
For Information: Ann Atkins at 601-353-0909 or email aatkins@mswtc.org;
website at www.mswtc.org/events/2012GCTA-Agenda.pdf
WEBINARS
National
Entrepreneurship Week Webinar Series
Webinars on financial empowerment, building
entrepreneurship skills of the next generation of small business owners, using
business basics, social networking, and business. strategizing.
Sponsor: U. S. Small Business
Administration
Topic:
Entrepreneurship Empowers Everyone
Tuesday, February 21 at 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Felipe Wright, CEO, Intelligent
Information Technology Solutions
Topic: The Things an Entrepreneur
Needs to Know
Wednesday, February 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Joseph Clarke, Chapter
Chair, Washington, D.C. SCORE
Topic: Building Your Team
Thursday, February 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Melanie Lamar-Hancock, President, Right
at Home, Washington, D.C.
Topic:
Entrepreneurship & Networking
Friday, February 24 at 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Jennifer Kushell, Founder
and CEO, YSN.com
Audio
Conference Login Instructions
1. Dial the AT&T Connect
Teleconference Toll-Free Number – 1-888-858-2144
2. Enter your AT&T Access Code – 4259370 (press the # key)
Web Conference Login Instructions
1. Login at www.connectmeeting.att.com
2. Enter “Meeting Number” 1-888-858-2144
3. Enter “Access Code” 4259370
4. Enter “Email Address, First and Last name”
5. Click Submit
6. Click Participant
7. Click Participant Application (Recommended)
8. Click “Enter” Event
9. Click Dial-In/Already Connected by Phone
For assistance with Conference Service, contact AT&T Connect Customer Care
at 1-888-796-6118.
For details on National Entrepreneurship Week visit www.entre-week.org/.
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAM LOGIC
February 22 / 1:00 p.m.
Defines the elements of a logic model and teach participants the importance of
constructing a good logic model.
To register, go to https://ojjdptta.webex.com/ojjdptta/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=740751401.
ADVANCED PROGRAM LOGIC
February 23 / 1:00 p.m.
Teaches participants familiar with logic models how to address common
challenges associated with their development and how logic models can be used
to improve program performance.
To register for “Advanced Program Logic” on February 23, go to https://ojjdptta.webex.com/ojjdptta/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=747734660. /
Sponsor: Office of Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention
For Information: Download
flyer at www.ojjdp.gov/enews/flyer/BuildBlocWeb021312.pdf
Jackson Business
Accelerator Collaboration, a broad-based community effort to
significantly increase the quality and number of businesses and jobs in the
Jackson region, is a community service program sponsored by Community Business
Strategies, Inc. an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider. Funded
in part by MS Development Authority, U.S. Dept. of Labor, American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act, MS Dept. of Employment Security, Office of the Governor,
Foundation for the Mid South, BankPlus, Blue Cross & Blue
Shield of Mississippi , Regions Bank, MS Technology Alliance, Mississippi
e-Center @ Jackson State University, HOPE Credit Union.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Harris, Program Manager
Jackson Business Accelerator Collaboration
601-540-5415 / info@jacksonbusiness.net
Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts shall be established.
Proverbs
16:3
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