Success stories

Success stories

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    Blissful Beginnings: The Story of The Blissful Bean

    In the charming town of Ecru, Mississippi, a new drive-thru coffee shop, The Blissful Bean, is quickly becoming a local favorite. More than just a place to grab coffee, it's the realization of a dream...

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    Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint

    Jeff Good and Daniel Blumenthal, Owners of Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint of Jackson, Mississippi, built a business from the ground up by being focused, fearless and fun. The pair are...

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    Nick Wallace Culinary

    Nick Wallace, owner of Nick Wallace Culinary passion is cooking and helping his community. The Jackson, Mississippi Chef was able to stabilize and expand his business during the COVID-19 pandemic....

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    The Studio Looking Good, Doing Good!

    In 2005, Lisa Cochran started “The Studio”, a beauty salon in Laurel, MS. Lisa’s passion lends itself well to this chosen venture given her extrinsic and intrinsic care for her clients. The salon...

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    AGJ Systems and Network

    AGJ Systems & Networks, Inc. is a veteran-owned small business that specializes in network solutions and integration, hardware and software computer sales, and Web site design and hosting, founded as...

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    Got Juice Mama Nature’s Juice and Salad Bar

    T’Keyah Williams is the owner of Mama Nature’s Juice and Salad Bar. The small business was started in November 2016. Williams’ mom went vegan in April 2016 to help with health issues. Williams began...

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    Vera Hall of Innovative Performance Construction Co.

    With guidance from the SBA Mississippi District Office and her local Procurement Technical Assistance Center, Vera Hall positioned her small business to better compete for government contracts. Vera...