Mississippi Access To Capital Program
Capital Readiness Program
The Minority Business Development Agency’s Capital Readiness Program (CRP) is a FREE technical assistance program aimed at helping minority and other underserved entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses.
The program is funded by the Department of Treasury’s State and Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and was reauthorized under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The CRP provides funding to incubators and accelerators across the country, with expertise to assist and train minority and other underserved entrepreneurs seeking resource tools and technical assistance to start or scale their businesses in high-growth industries such as healthcare, climate resilient technology, asset management, infrastructure, and more.
Mississippi Access To Capital Program Benefits
- Businesses will have the opportunity to unlock expertise from expert advisors, practical resources, networking events, educational seminars, and workshops to become capital ready.
- Businesses that complete the Mississippi Access To Capital For Us Too Program can expect to emerge with more comprehensive understanding on how to build a sustainable business that generates.
- Businesses will walk away with defined or refined business strategies, marketing plans, and operational efficiency to make informed decisions to elevate their business to next level.
The iMACK Small Business Center
Ease. Quality. Customer Service. Relatable.
Mississippi Access to Capital and Knowledge
Ever used a place that couldn’t help you but wouldn’t tell you. That’s not us. At the iMACK, we tell you, you would do better getting help from that organization. Then we try to get you in their door versus just sending you off.
Ever feel small when working with some organizations. At the iMACK, we’ve been there. We know how some with knowledge try to make you feel small when they have info you don’t. Well at the iMACK, sharing info is part of our mission. In fact, that’s why we’re called iMACK, the access to capital and KNOWLEDGE Center.
The path to entrepreneurship can be a lonely path. People think your idea is crazy. Let’s get you with some folks like you. See other owners of small businesses, sometimes struggling, but enjoying the pride they feel every time they make a sale. Network with folks across Mississippi, from all walks of life who consider themselves part of the iMACK Small
Business Center Family. Network virtually or in person.
The IMACK Business Resource Center Directory
Identifying Business Resources in Your Community or Nearby
We’ve worked to pull together all the resources from across the state, presenting them to you in an easy format. Admittedly, we may have missed a few, but we think we’ve captured most of them. So, search by industry, service/geographic area, or service type. Tell us which ones you’re interested in and we’ll reach out to them. Let us be your representative. Saves you time. And, as you know, in business – Time is Money!
Walk out the door with tangible results, like:
Skeletal Business Plan Components
Website Landing Page
Next Steps for Your Business Growth Plan
Credit Profiles
Workforce Opportunities
The great divider often is knowledge.
Let iMACK help you close the knowledge gap.
Located at 720 Roseneath St, Jackson, MS
Vision
An annual trend bringing growth and profitability percentages of Mississippi socially and economically disadvantaged businesses (SEDIs) closer to that of non-SEDIs.
Mission
To grow and make profitable, socially disadvantaged businesses, by expanding their business knowledge, building their networks, accessing capital, and promoting multi-generational ownership.
Access to Capital
Annually expose SEDIs to business resources, contracting and grant opportunities, financial capital, and upskilling or promotional opportunities.
Building Capacity
Grow SEDI’s exposure to entrepreneurial tools, recognizing the communities they serve, they live in, and come from, or provide products, while helping them learn methods to increase their wealth in Central, Northeast and Southern Mississippi.
Access to Networks
Annually expose SEDIs to virtual or in-person networking opportunities.
Intergenerational Knowledge
Annually exposing youth to entrepreneurship, financing, life skills and positive work ethic.
Scaling
Setting the stage to enable and support growth in your company.
Center for Social Entrepreneurship
SCA’s non-profit partner will provide the following programs
10-Weeks Entrepreneurs Course: iPATH Business Bootcamp
An interactive workshop designed specifically for new entrepreneurs to build and create the essential tools to operate a thriving business. The master classes are intentionally small and led by experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders who guide each owner with success strategies and tackle issues.
E-STEAM Summer Camp
The one-month interactive and exploratory E-STEAM Summer Camp is a transformative experience that ignites the entrepreneurial spirit in middle school youth. Through hands-on activities and engaging lessons, participants learn the fundamentals of finance and business creation. the camp will culminate with an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their innovative products to the community.
Capital Readiness Team
