Startup Success
Jumpstarting startup success
Mississippi is known as the Magnolia State, and like its namesake, startups around here grow tall, wide, and require very little to thrive. Even so, the state offers a plethora of services to help businesses succeed, including The Entrepreneur Center and a host of business incubators focused on providing young firms with funding and resources.
A pro-business climate with a low cost of doing business means more money for a startups’ bottom line, helping them to become profitable at a much faster speed.
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Fast Facts
- The Entrepreneur Center
- Business Launchpoint
- Business Incubators
Helping businesses get started
The Entrepreneur Center helps startups by providing finance and accounting recommendations, marketing help, retail and general business assistance and other learning opportunities. As a part of the agency’s Minority & Small Business Division, the Entrepreneur Center has experience with businesses of all sizes and stages – from small scale startups to seasoned businesses looking to expand.
Resources for new startups
Business Launchpoint provides a step-by-step path for startups in the early stages of their business development plan.
Mentorship through professionals
Mississippi business incubators nurture young firms, providing guidance, management advice, access to financing and strategic exposure to local business communities.
Contact
Ready to see where Mighty Mississippi can take you? Contact the Mississippi Development Authority to learn more.

Featured Media
Three counties to participate in Aspire Mississippi 2020
Jackson, Mississippi — June 17, 2020 — Representatives from three counties are participating in this year’s Aspire Mississippi program, which is […]
Mississippi Development Authority accepting applications for 2020 Aspire Mississippi program
Jackson, Mississippi — January 8, 2020 — The Mississippi Development Authority’s Asset Development Division is accepting applications for the 2020 Aspire […]
Six counties participating in 2019-20 Aspire Mississippi program
Jackson, Mississippi — May 29, 2019 — Representatives from six counties throughout the state are participating in Aspire Mississippi, a […]
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