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MISSISSIPPI POLYMER INSTITUTE ATTAINS LABORATORY ACCREDITATION
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 Over the past year, the Mississippi Polymer Institute has worked to achieve accreditation through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) by transforming its laboratories into ISO/IEC 17025 compliant spaces. Laboratory accreditation is based on internationally accepted criteria for competence and has been awarded to MPI based on an independent, third-party audit of its quality system. This accreditation is important to many industrial clients in that it provides assurance that the testing equipment, facilities, methods, and personnel perform the tests covered by the Scope of Services...LEARN MORE |
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TASHA MAY NEW MARKETING COORDINATOR
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 Tasha May is the Marketing Coordinator for the Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship at The University of Southern Mississippi. Her role is to coordinate all aspects of non-credit professional development programming for the Center including concept identification, planning, marketing, and delivery for financial success. In addition, she oversees all aspects of marketing for the Center including website, e-communication, and external constituent engagement. Prior to accepting her current position, Tasha worked in private sector marketing for an accounting firm as well as a regional credit union. She is a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi School of Business, having earned a Bachelors of Science in Marketing, as well as a Masters of Business Administration from William Carey University. Tasha is also an active member of the local community. She has served as the Vice President of Sales and Marking Professionals of the Pinebelt, and currently serves on the board of directors for the Pink Ribbon Fund. She is an active member Temple Baptist Church and has served in several capacities. She is married to Mr. Tommy May of Hattiesburg, and the couple has a 6 month old son named Trace.
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MPI DEVELOPING EUROPEAN NETWORK
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 The Mississippi Polymer Institute's (MPI) Director, Dr. Bryan Brister, and MPI's Operations Leader for the Accelerator, Robbie Ingram supported Mississippi's delegation to the Paris Air Show this week. Dr. Brister said, 'MPI and the University of Southern Mississippi continue to be global leaders in cutting edge materials science research and development, and advanced manufacturing. These are critical to the future of the aerospace and aircraft industries, and the Paris Air Show is the premier global bi-annual event in which decision-makers from all over the world meet.' ...LEARN MORE
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BILOXI INNOVATION CENTER STARTUP WEEKEND
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 So, you've heard of Startup Weekend, but what's it all about? Startup Weekend is an event where like-minded entrepreneurs gather for a weekend of company creation. In 54 hours, you take an initial idea for a start-up company which begins with a one-minute elevator pitch during the Friday evening networking. Over the next two days, mentors and specialists will guide you in fine tuning your idea into a working company...LEARN MORE
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Project Manager, Economic Development Association of Alabama, City of Opelika, AL...VIEW POSITION |
The Naval Air Systems Command's International Transportation Compliance and Hazardous Material meeting on July 30-31, 2013 in Biloxi, Mississippi...LEARN MORE
CLTT Industry Council Roundtable on August 6, 2013 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi...LEARN MORE
Startup Weekend, an event where like-minded entrepreneurs gather for a weekend of company creation, on August 23-25, 2013 in Biloxi, Mississippi...LEARN MORE
True South Basic Economic Development Course on September 23-26, 2013 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi...LEARN MORE
Southeast U.S./Japan Association 36th Annual Joint Meeting on November 17-19, 2013 in Biloxi, Mississippi...LEARN MORE
Logistics, Trade, and Transportation Symposium 2014 Theme: Southeastern Opportunities and Challenges on February 26-27, 2014 in Gulfport, Mississippi...LEARN MORE
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