You want to be a successful business owner.
You deserve a clear pathway.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Here’s how we help!
Meet With Your Counselor
After you request counseling, one of our subject matter experts in your field of work will reach out to setup a time to connect.
Tailored Solutions
Your Business Counselor will work with you to navigate obstacles and tailor a solution for you set you on the path to success.
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Client
“The RISE Center has really been so influential in helping us, as we now have problems that are much more segmented in different areas.”
- Hagan Walker, Glo® | Starkville
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"My business counselor has helped me put together a path to help me move forward into the successful business that I have now."
Dustin Castrinos, The Henry Smith House
Picayune
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“My SBDC business counselor helped me learn that there are so many more farmers' markets and different opportunities in this area.”
Jennifer Campbell, Taylor Flower Patch
Taylor
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"I would definitely recommend working with the SBDC. The resources are free, and they're very accessible."
Dr. Andrew Clark, Northtown Pharmacy
Jackson
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“I could tell that they were sincerely interested in what I was doing, and they wanted to find a viable, sustainable plan that would help me.”
John Ruskey, Quapaw Canoe Co.
Clarksdale
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“The SBDC has been a great sounding board for me. You can find that ground to grow your business and get out of the tough times.”
John Peeples, Starkville Café
Starkville
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"My business counselor always told me 'You have time, you were built for this, you were made for this, and you're doing it.' She is my biggest cheerleader!"
Chris Goree, Squared Up Barber Shop
Hattiesburg
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"He gave me so much information. He answered every question I asked and every question I didn't ask."
Daniel Beech, Wild Cultures Bakery
Hernando
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"I needed help with resources and how to do a business plan. I had no idea how to do a business plan myself… I got help along the way that was just instrumental to putting it all together."
Chris Jellema, 3D Miniz
Oxford
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"I don’t see us succeeding the way we have without the support we have had from the SBDC."
Roberto and Christy Amay, Amay Jewelry
Hattiesburg
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“No matter where you are, the Mississippi SBDC can provide a service to you. Whether you're starting out, expanding, or moving there's a service that's available and we've used all of them.”
Nelson & Felicia Haskin, Front Street Eats
Hattiesburg
Celebrating Entrepreneurial Spirit and Pushing Digital Tools Forward
Read our newest blog post by Derek Stephens, Mississippi SBDC Assistant State Director, as he delves into the importance of small businesses and examines the crucial impact of digital tools on economic growth!
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