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=Campus Overview(2022)=

=~~Campus Overview(2014)~~=Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship: ==Jackson State University has a number of offerings to support students and the general public in spreading awareness about innovation and entrepreneurship. In order to inspire students, Jackson holds a number of talks dubbed '''Leadership Connection Speaker Series''', and '''Master Class Series'''. The Leadership Connection Speaker Series invites students/guests to join well-respected and accomplished executives from today’s leading companies as they discuss important issues affecting today’s students as they prepare for post-graduate life with an innovative and entrepreneurial mindsets. The Master Class series targets anyone interested in learning tried and true methods from individual leading the charge across different industries. [[File:Roaring into tomorrow.jpg|center|frameless|''JSU Leadership Connection: Roaring into tomorrow'' Financial Literacy ]]https://www.jsums.edu/academicaffairs/files/2022/01/Financial-Literacy-Flier1-Coach-Prime-240x300.jpg JSU holds how-to-workshops such as “'''Keeping your Koins'''” financial literacy seminar which are hosted by student clubs and Greek organizations under the lead of a faculty member. Communication to students happens primarily through the Jackson State University social media pages, and student email newsletters. Communication among students happens through class GroupMe chats, and student organization Instagram pages. Students can learn more about innovation and entrepreneurship through the following courses: '''BIZ 350''' - Business Communications, '''ENTR 285''' - Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship; '''ENTR 460''' - Managing Technological and Creative Art Innovations through the Department of Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurship & Business Administration under the College of Business.

~~==Business Development Resources on Campus==~~

The~~ ~~JSU '''~~MS e-Business~~ Center for Innovation ~~Center~~ and Entrepreneurship (~~MBIC~~CIEED)'''~~ is~~ offers students a ~~technology business incubator dedicated~~ makerspace and an innovation space to ~~assisting new businesses~~ experiment in ~~their development~~I&E. The space offers Software Development, Virtual Reality, 3D printing, Production Room, Collaboration rooms, Embroidery machine, Laser Cutter, and Silhouette Cameo.

*The MBIC is designed to guide the entrpeneurs ~~Jackson State encourages faculty innovation through the ~~process of building viable business operation by providing an environment tailored to meet their individual needs~~'''Faculty Development for Student Success Program'''.*The~~ MBIC provides networking opportunities~~initiated culture of innovation that encourages teaching, ~~mentoring~~advising excellence, and ~~coaching assistance. The focus is on ethical~~ collaboration, and ~~strong business practices. The MBIC process is intended to enable graduating companies to be successful~~ long faculty development in scholarly and creative activities as well as in ~~the business worldprofessional development activities.

== Actively supporting the university technology transfer function: ==

The '''Division of Research and Economic Development''' manages the technology transfer, licensing, and commercialization process at Jackson State University. The Tech Transfer Unit assists faculty, staff and students in identifying research with potential commercial interests and help to develop strategies for how to exploit these interests.

== Facilitating university-industry collaboration ==

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~~The '''Center for Business Development~~ == Engaging with regional and ~~Economic Research (CBDER)~~The '''~~ coordinates the research and service functions of the~~ Jackson State University~~'s College of~~ - Small Business~~. CBDER is actively involved in community and economic development through its partnerships with the Hinds County Economic~~ Development ~~District, the Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce, the City of Jackson, and other entities and agencies. CBDER ~~Center''' JSU –SBDC is ~~composed~~ part of ~~the Bureau~~ a network of ~~Business and Economic Research (BBER) and the~~ Small Business Development ~~Center (SBDC)~~has a business library that covers a wide range of business related topics and other resources. Also,~~ CBDER is involved with the education~~ clients can access demographic and ~~training arm of the Mississippi Consortium for International Development (<span~~ industry data~~-scaytid="20" data-scayt_word="MCID">MCID) which offers seminars, internships, and other training opportunities~~to help develop their business plan.

The center has knowledgeable and experienced business counselors who assist in making a business dream become reality. The center offer workshops on a monthly basis which provide valuable information for starting and planning a business.

==Campus Overview(2014)==

~~The '''Mississippi Minority Business Alliance, Inc. (MMBA)''' creates and expands mutually beneficial relationships between minority-owned businesses, suppliers, and service organizations throughout the state of Mississippi. As the only statewide minority business alliance, MMBA advocates, facilitates, and brokers for the advancement of minority-owned businesses. MMBA members are minority-owned businesses, corporate, governmental and educational insitutions, and small minority-business resource agencies.~~

The '''MS e-Business Innovation Center (MBIC)''' is a technology business incubator dedicated to assisting new businesses in their development.

*The MBIC is designed to guide entrepreneurs through the process of building viable business operation by providing an environment tailored to meet their individual needs.

*The MBIC provides networking opportunities, mentoring, and coaching assistance. The focus is on ethical and strong business practices. The MBIC process is intended to enable graduating companies to be successful in the business world.

~~Jackson State University's~~The '''~~Small~~ Center for Business Development ~~Center~~ and Economic Research (~~SBDC~~CBDER)''' ~~is part~~ coordinates the research and service functions of ~~a network~~ the Jackson State University's College of ~~Small~~ Business . CBDER is actively involved in community and economic development through its partnerships with the Hinds County Economic Development ~~Centers across~~ District, the ~~nation bringing expert business knowledge to small businesses at little or no cost to~~ Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce, the ~~small business owner. The Center has a business library that covers a wide range~~ City of ~~business related to topic~~ Jackson, and other ~~resources are available in the form of CD's~~ entities and ~~videos~~agencies. CBDER is composed of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Also, ~~also has access to demographic~~ CBDER is involved with the education and training arm of the ~~development business plans~~Mississippi Consortium for International Development (MCID) which offers seminars, internships, and other training opportunities.

The '''Mississippi Minority Business Alliance, Inc. (MMBA)''' creates and expands mutually beneficial relationships between minority-owned businesses, suppliers, and service organizations throughout the state of Mississippi. As the only statewide minority business alliance, MMBA advocates, facilitates, and brokers for the advancement of minority-owned businesses. MMBA members are minority-owned businesses, corporate, governmental and educational institutions, and small minority-business resource agencies.

Jackson State University's '''Small Business Development Center (SBDC)''' is part of a network of Small Business Development Centers across the nation bringing expert business knowledge to small businesses at little or no cost to the small business owner. The Center has a business library that covers a wide range of business related to topic and other resources are available in the form of CD's and videos. SBDC also has access to demographic data that can assist in the development business plans.

==Innovative Services offered by or in partnership with JSU==

'''Intelligent Solutions, LLC''' is designed around improving the efficiencies of organizations with the use of technology. Many businesses can produce better results by utilizing resources with optimal efficiency. We desire to help businesses operate at that level. Intelligent Solution's primary service areas include financial and accounting services, benchmarking, and computer networking.

==Entrepreneurial Ventures==

'''Tigertech @ JSU - '''First Apple store on an HBCU campus, first Apple store on a college campus in the state of Mississippi, and the second Apple store in the State of Mississippi.

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