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2023 IMPACT REPORT

WELCOME

Welcome video from Mississippi SBDC State Director, Sharon Nichols

Results by Congressional District

WHO WE ARE

The Mississippi Small Business Development Center serves as a resource partner for the entrepreneurial ecosystem throughout all 82 counties, offering no-cost, confidential business advising to small businesses at all life stages. Funded in part through a collaborative agreement with the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Mississippi SBDC provides counseling, training, and technical assistance.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to foster Mississippi’s entrepreneurial ecosystem; providing businesses expertise and resources that drive success.

Our Vision

The Mississippi SBDC is the gateway and premier provider of small business assistance and resources that lead to success and entrepreneurial growth.

Client Spotlight 

“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 and Felicia Haskin Front Street Eats

“[My Business Counselor] has helped me put together a path to move forward into the successful business that I have now.”

Dustin Castrinos The Henry Smith House

THE RISE CENTER

In 2023, The Resources for International Success and Expansion (RISE) Center was created to provide resources for established businesses poised for growth.

CLIENTS COUNSELED

2023: 6,134

A growth of 2.3x in the last five years

BUSINESS STARTS

329

CAPITAL FORMATION

JOBS CREATED

JOBS SUPPORTED

SALES REVENUE

GROWTH

ANNUAL

SALES