The first class of the Vicksburg Entrepreneur Bootcamp introduces participants to the program, the Business Model Canvas, and the Business Plan Competition while providing an overview of key business fundamentals. […]
This session continues customer discovery with a focus on customer segmentation and identifying competition. Participants define their target customer and assess whether a viable market exists for their product or […]
This session focuses on one of the most common challenges for new businesses: effectively executing sales and marketing. Participants explore how to build strong customer relationships and the channels used […]
Class 5: Stop Boosting. Start Advertising -- Organic vs Paid SocialUnderstanding the difference between organic social media and paid advertising is critical for modern business growth.This session will break down […]
This session focuses on one of the most common and costly startup mistakes: overspending. Participants learn how businesses generate revenue, what it takes to operate, and the financial tools needed […]
This session focuses on a common startup mistake: not seeking help early enough. Participants are introduced to key professional partners needed to build a strong business foundation.A legal professional covers […]
This session focuses on the operational side of building a business. Participants identify the key activities that set their company apart from competitors, along with the resources needed to execute […]
Class 6: Clicks Don't Happen by Accident -- Search Engine Marketing in the Age of AISearch has fundamentally changed.Consumers now search in conversational, AI-driven ways. Costs are increasing, algorithms are […]
Want to do business with the federal government? It all starts with SAM.gov registration--and this free class will show you how to get it done the right way.The Mississippi APEX […]
The Mississippi APEX Accelerator, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren Chamber of Commerce, invites you to the second class in a FREE three-part series designed to help Mississippi businesses break into […]
Class 7: Audience Targeting -- Find Them. Reach Them. Convert Them.Effective marketing is no longer about casting a wide net -- it's about precisionThis session dives into the fundamentals of […]
Rust College, MCITy, and Cisco are teaming up to tackle Mississippi’s 2,186 unfilled cybersecurity jobs and a nationwide gap of nearly 470,000.
