Business Workshop: Start the Year Ready for Business

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to severe winter weather, this event is being rescheduled. Please check back here for a new date and time. If you would like us to contact you with the revised information, fill out the registration form and we’ll contact you.

Thinking about starting a business this year and don’t know where to begin?  Maybe your company is already in operation, but you’re not sure if you did everything the right way.

This workshop explains what you need to know to start and operate a business in Mississippi, with a focus on getting set up the right way from the beginning.

You’ll learn:

> How to register a business properly
> What licenses or permits may be required
> What needs to be in place before opening

Who should attend:

> Small businesses looking to get set up correctly
> Individuals exploring business ownership
> New and early-stage businesses

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: HOPE Economic Empowerment Center
5471 I-55 North
Jackson, MS

> No Cost to Attend
> Registration Required
> Refreshments Provided

This event is presented by Hope Credit Union and the Jackson State University Small Business Development Center. HOPE staff will be present to answer questions about business accounts and loans.

Space is limited: please RSVP by completing the form on this page to indicate your attendance.