DISTRICT FOUR
DIGITAL
IMPACT REPORT
2024
Client
Spotlight
Mississippi SBDC Network Awarded
Two-Year Grant to Establish the
Coastal Business
Growth Accelerator
On July 17th, the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission announced that the Mississippi SBDC Network, based at The University of Mississippi, received a grant to launch a two-year initiative aimed at supporting small businesses in the distressed counties of Stone, George, and Harrison, as well as the transitional counties of Pearl River, Hancock, and Jackson.
DISTRICT FOUR
Results
Clients Counseled
Capital Formation
Business Starts
Jobs Created
Sales Growth
Mississippi SBDC @ The Gulf Coast
Partners with Hancock Whitney
for Capitalize Event
In October 2023, Mississippi SBDC Network partnered with Hancock Whitney Bank and Legacy Business League for Capitalize, an event providing small business owners with critical insights into securing capital for business growth. This full-day event featured expert-led discussions with traditional and non-traditional lenders, offering guidance on available funding opportunities and no-cost business resources.