Friday, Aug. 15

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. 

Visit Sponsors, Networking & Breakfast Provided by From Scratch Bakehouse 

Add your business cards, flyers, etc. to the attendee resource table! 

9:00 - 9:20 a.m. 

Building Business - Building Community - Building Legacy - at this Summit! 

Jennifer Clark, Emerge Events

9:20 - 9:30 a.m. 

The Power of Photography: Boost Your Brand, SEO & ROI

Amanda Kyrie, Amanda Kyrie Productions 

9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

The Business of Building Community 

Reona Burnett, Boots on the Ground by Project GAP/ MS HUB Complex

Didi Ellis, Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center

Jason Niblett, Domestic Abuse Family Shelter

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. 

Estate Planning for the Business Owner
Shakita Taylor, Shakita Taylor Consulting

10:30 - 11:00 a.m. 

Break, Visit Sponsors & Networking 

11:00 - 11:30 a.m. 

The Mississippi AI Collaborative presents AI 101: Useful Frameworks and Tools for Your Business

David Collins, Mississippi AI Collaborative

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Laughing All the Way to the Bank
Lisa Salcedo, Hancock Whitney 

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

Empowered Lunch: The Story Behind the Food 

Enjoy a delicious lunch by a women-owned business, and hear the story behind the food! 

Jackie Munn, Catering by Jackie Munn 

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS

1:15 - 1:45 p.m. 

The Mississippi AI Collaborative presents AI 101: Useful Frameworks and Tools for Your Business - PART 2 

David Collins, Mississippi AI Collaborative

1:15 - 1:45 p.m. 

Building Community while Building Businesses

Christy Amay, Amay Jewelry Designs, Pink Ribbon Fund
Melissa Saucier, Mississippi Made & More, Shop Local Mississippi, Southern Cork & Barrel

2:00 - 2:30 p.m

Community and Your Legacy

Jessica Delrie, Hands UP! Coaching Services

2:00 - 2:30 p.m

Sales Tax and Your Small Business 

Kesha Smith, MS Department of Revenue

2:45-3:15PM 

Beyond the Brokenness: Dressing the Mind and Body for Resilience

Danyella Terrell, LCSW, Berry Boujee Boutique, Inc.

3:00-3:30PM

Summit Closing & Door Prize