Mighty Mississippi Grow Your Business in Mississippi International Trade & Investment Entrepreneurship & Innovation Minority and Small Business Menu Startup Success HOME / ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION / 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. QUICK LINKS V-Quad Incubator Network Minority & Small Business Resources Innovate Mississippi FAST FACTS Fast Facts Top 10 Overall Cost of Doing Business Area Development Magazine, 2020 Top 5 Speed of Project Permitting Area Development Magazine, 2020 Small Businesses Account for 99.3% of Mississippi businesses SBA 2020 Small Business Profile The Entrepreneur Center Business Launchpoint Business Incubators HELPING BUSINESSES GET STARTED From recommendations to educational opportunities, the team at the Entrepreneur Center is ready to help. 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. View Department Contact Info Contact Ready to see where Mighty Mississippi can take you? Contact the Mississippi Development Authority to learn more. DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Joe Donovan Email Me Phone: 601.359.2399 Contact Us Featured Media View All Media MDA NEWS JUNE 17, 2020 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 […] Read Article MDA NEWS JANUARY 8, 2020 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 […] Read Article MDA NEWS MAY 29, 2019 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 […] Read Article NEWSLETTER Get the latest from Mississippi Want to stay in-the-know on the latest announcements and updates? Sign up to receive news from the Mississippi Development Authority. NAME(REQUIRED) FIRST LAST EMAIL(REQUIRED) SUBJECT(REQUIRED) Please Select I'm a site selector or business I'm a Mississippi-based business I'm interested in moving to Mississippi Contact Information P. O. Box 849 Jackson, MS 39205 Phone: (601) 359-3449 Toll-Free: (800) 360-3323 Grow Your Business in Mississippi Entrepreneurship & Innovation International Trade & Investment Minority and Small Business Contact Us Full Menu © 2021 MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. | PRIVACY POLICY | TRANSPARENCY We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Accept All