Arts Incubator
The Arts Incubator is a program that includes a variety of workshops, peer learning sessions, and networking events to help you grow local artists' and entrepreneurs' arts business.
The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council and The Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation (EDF)'s BIG BAD BUSINESS SERIES is a free entrepreneur and mentoring program that gives North Mississippi artists, business owners, inventors, and startup enthusiasts an opportunity to develop an idea into their own sustainable small business.
Through monthly workshops and breakout sessions, participants will learn from some of the region's most successful business executives, innovate with local artists, and receive business coaching from local development experts. Whether manufacturing a prototype, developing a creative arts business, or starting a tech business, this program will connect you with the resources to turn your idea into an industry!
For more resources on growing your business, contact us!
Meghan Gallagher
662-236-6429
outreachyac@gmail.com
Allen Kurr
Chamber of Commerce
662-234-4651
allen@oxfordms.com
Upcoming Events
Who should apply? Creatives and small businesses in North Mississippi looking to level up their business through an intensive incubator program.
Deadline for Applications: Tuesday May 21, 2024 5PM
Pitch Event: Wednesday, June 12th, 2024, 2 pm - 6 pm at Insight Park on UM Campus
For More information: https://www.cobuilders.ms
To Apply for the Oxford Pitch Competition: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
We will select a maximum of 8 finalists following the close of the application deadline and those finalists will be connected with local pitch prep mentorship in advance of the June event. Cash Prizes of up to $7,500 will be awarded. Innovate Mississippi will be on hand to scout prospective companies for the statewide cohort.
Community Supported Arts
May 22nd
5:30 pm-6:30 pm
The Powerhouse
Come see the progress our CSA participants have made! Learn more about their projects, buy or pick up shares, and meet the participants!
This program is a mini-business incubator geared toward creative entrepreneurs allowing them to create/test new products or to achieve a business related goal. This is the perfect program for creatives looking to start a business or take their business to the next level. Up to $1000 in grant funds available to participants in this 6-month program!
