About this Event
Calling all entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and service providers! Join us for the StartUP Gulf Coast Summer Ecosystem Mixer, a casual evening designed to connect the people driving innovation across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Whether you're building, funding, advising, or supporting startups, this event is your opportunity to meet like-minded peers, exchange ideas, and strengthen our region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Event Details
• Date: Wednesday, November 4
• Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
• Location: CRAVE Food Hall + PROOF Cocktail Bar
• Address: 1515 Government St Suite B100, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
• Cost: Free to attend (registration required)
Food & Drinks
CRAVE Food Hall features eight chef-driven concepts serving everything from Central American and Filipino cuisine to fresh Gulf seafood, Italian favorites, burgers and sweet treats, plus craft cocktails and mocktails from PROOF Cocktail Bar.
About StartUP Gulf Coast
StartUP Gulf Coast is a regional initiative powered by the Gulf Coast Business Council and funded through Innovate Mississippi. Our mission is to cultivate a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem across South Mississippi by connecting early-stage founders, innovators, and visionaries with the resources, mentors, funding, and community they need to bring bold ideas to life and scale them sustainably.
Whether you're sketching your first concept or growing an established startup, StartUP Gulf Coast is here to champion your journey.
Get Involved
• Founders: Apply to upcoming programs
• Mentors: Help guide the next generation of entrepreneurs
• Investors: Connect with promising startups
• Service Providers: Share your expertise
• Community Members: Help strengthen our regional ecosystem
Questions? Email [email protected] or visit startupgulfcoast.com to learn more.
Event venue & nearby stays
CRAVE Food Hall + PROOF Cocktail Bar, 1515 Government Street, Ocean Springs, United States
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