Natchez, Mississippi Dec 19, 2024 (Issuewire.com) - The Mississippi AI Agency, in collaboration with Alcorn State University Women’s Business Center, the City of Natchez, Mississippi Coding Academies, Alcorn State School of Business, Jackson State University Center For Innovation, Entrepreneurship, And Economic Development, and the Mississippi AI Collaborative, is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking 10-Week Business Development Program for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Applications are now open and can be accessed via the Mississippi AI Agency website starting December 19, 2024. The deadline to submit applications is January 3, 2025. This transformative program kicks off on January 28, 2025, and will run weekly on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Participants must attend at least 80% of the classes to qualify for the culminating Pitch Competition on April 17, 2025.
Program Highlights: This comprehensive program is designed to equip entrepreneurs with critical business development skills, including:
• AI integration for business planning, marketing, and operations
• Financial modeling and sustainable revenue strategies
• Branding and digital marketing mastery
• Legal and operational business foundations
• Pitch preparation and public speaking confidence
The program also offers participants access to cutting-edge tools from Adobe, Microsoft, and data.org, alongside expert mentorship from industry leaders and educators.
Interested participants can apply directly via the AI Agency.
Eligibility and Benefits
• Open to entrepreneurs and small business owners across Mississippi
• Gain hands-on experience with AI-driven solutions to enhance business operations
• Develop a comprehensive, investor-ready business plan •
Compete in the Pitch Competition for seed funding, mentorship, and partnership opportunities
Key Dates
• Applications Open: December 18, 2024
• Application Deadline: January 3, 2025
• Program Start Date: January 28, 2025
• Pitch Competition: April 17, 2025
Program Partners
This initiative is hosted by the Mississippi AI Agency, in collaboration with:
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Alcorn State University Women’s Business Center: https://www.alcorn.edu/discover-alcorn/womens-business-center/
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Mississippi Coding Academy: https://www.mscoding.org
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City of Natchez: https://www.natchez.ms.us
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Natchez Workforce Development
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Alcorn State University School of Business
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Jackson State University Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development: https://www.jsums.edu/innovationcenter/
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Mississippi AI Collaborative: https://www.mississippiai.org
Contact Information
For more details, please contact:
• Dr. Brittany Myburgh Email: J00962742@jsums.edu
• Jarita King Email: jfking@alcorn.edu
Media Contact
Mississippi AI Collaborative info@mississippiai.org http://mississippiai.org
