Systems Consultants Associates

SCA takes Columbus, MS! 📌

Consulting firm helps small businesses access funds Systems Consultants Associates hosts event to connect small businesses with resources.

📢 Today’s the Day, Columbus! 📢

Join us for the Bridging the Gap: Community Conversation happening TODAY in Columbus, MS!
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
📍 Location: Danny's Restaurant & Catering , 2124 Bell Avenue, Columbus, MS 39701
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Don’t miss this powerful discussion on access to capital, business development, and breaking barriers to success with local leaders, financial experts, and community advocates.

🎤 Panel, 💬 Networking, 🍽️ Food — all in one evening!
📲 Register now or stop by and join us: https://wkf.ms/41D0yC4

📢 Join Us Next Week for Bridging the Gap: Community Conversation! 📢

We’re excited to welcome Representative Kabir Karriem as one of our panelists! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights on access to capital, business growth, and overcoming barriers to success.

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
📍 Location: Danny's Restaurant & Catering , 2124 Bell Avenue, Columbus, MS 39701
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
💬 Come ready to connect, learn, and network! Register now to secure your spot: https://wkf.ms/41D0yC4

📢 Join Us Next Week for Bridging the Gap: Community Conversation in Columbus, MS! 📢

We’re excited to have RCLF Community Outreach, Education & Counseling Manager Jeremy Martin as one of our panelists! Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss access to capital, business growth, and breaking barriers to success.

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
📍 Location: 's Restaurant & Catering , 2124 Bell Avenue, Columbus, MS 39701
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
💡 Come ready to connect, learn, and network! Register now to secure your spot: https://wkf.ms/41D0yC4

📢 Join Us Next Week for Bridging the Gap: Community Conversation in Columbus, MS! 📢

We’re excited to have MS APEX Office Program Manager Sharon Butler as one of our panelists! Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss access to capital, business growth, and breaking barriers to success.

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
📍 Location: Danny's Restaurant & Catering , 2124 Bell Avenue, Columbus, MS 39701
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
💡 Come ready to connect, learn, and network! Register now to secure your spot: https://wkf.ms/41D0yC4

Save the date! Mississippi College School of Business is hosting an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp on Friday, April 4, 2025, beginning at noon. The featured speaker for the event is Jim Harper of the Small Business Development Center who will talk about the first steps to starting a business! There will also be speakers discussing marketing and tax/legal considerations, among other things. It's going to be a great event!

Join us at the Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum at the Embassy Suites on April 3-4. Now in its 10th year, the forum connects universities and entrepreneurs to share insights, success stories, and resources. Sessions will cover student entrepreneurship, campus innovation centers, and the impact of AI on digital entrepreneurship.

Innovate Mississippi’s very own David Collins is joining an exciting panel on AI and Digital Entrepreneurs in Mississippi moderated by Kelly Woodford, J.D. (Mississippi University for Women)

He’ll be joined by a powerhouse lineup:
— Natalie Burke (Millsaps College)
— Reed Parkinson (University of Mississippi)
— Derek Stephens (Mississippi SBDC Network)

This dynamic conversation will explore how AI is shaping entrepreneurship across the state. Learn more: https://meforum.olemiss.edu/

✅ Success! ✅

We had a fantastic Navigating the Certification Process workshop! 🎉 Small business owners took a deep dive into the MBE/WBE certification process with hands-on guidance to help set their businesses up for success. 💼✨

This informative session was led by Ms. Gernika Collins, Minority & Small Business Certification Manager at Mississippi Development Authority , who provided expert insights and valuable guidance.

A big thank you to everyone who attended and made this event a success! Stay tuned for more opportunities to grow and strengthen your business. 💪