UM CIE Legacy Leadership Program

05/07/2026

This June we're back on the road again 🚗💨
The Social in the ’Sip: Legacy Tour continues its journey across Mississippi to create space for meaningful conversation, authentic connection, and the celebration of family business and entrepreneurship.

📍 June 4th at Robinson Electric Company, Inc. in Cleveland, MS
📍 June 25th at Tauzin Wealth Management in Ridgeland, MS

🔗 RSVP Today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/q9MfZ0XJf9

04/21/2026

TOMORROW IS THE DAY!
The wait is almost over. We’ll see you at the Meridian Coca-Cola Bottling Co. tomorrow evening to kick off the inaugural Regional Legacy Forum: Meridian. We are ready to make history with the leaders of East Central Mississippi. If you haven't registered yet, this is your final call to be part of this inaugural event.

See you in Meridian!
🔗 Registration: https://olemisscie.com/regional-forum/

UM CIE Legacy Leadership Program

04/01/2026

We are excited to introduce our featured panelists for the inaugural Regional Legacy Forum: Meridian!

• Michael Castle, President and CEO at Castle
• Archie McDonnell, President at Citizens National Banc Corp.
• Tim Hogan, President at Mitchell Signs

Join us as we dive deep into the strategies that sustain and grow regional impact. This discussion will be expertly moderated by, Bill Hannah, President at the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain high-level insights from those leading the charge in the local business community.

📍 Meridian, MS | MSU Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts
🗓️ April 21–22, 2026
🔗 Registration is Open: https://olemisscie.com/regional-forum/
🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Ole Miss Business School X MSU College of Business

Ole Miss Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

03/12/2026

The wait is almost over! The 2026 Social in the ’Sip Legacy Tour officially begins next week 🥳 We are excited to host our very first stop of the year in Meridian, the Queen City. This kickoff event is a special opportunity for family business owners, entrepreneurs, and legacy builders from across Meridian and our neighboring communities to connect in a relaxed, local setting.

Whether you are first-gen or fourth-gen, you're invited to share stories, exchange ideas, strengthen the future of your enterprise alongside your peers, and get an exclusive first look at the upcoming Regional Legacy Forum: Meridian.

🗓️ March 19th
⏰ 4:00 - 6:00 PM
📍 Meridian Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

Great conversations are even better when shared. We encourage you to bring a fellow family business peer or a neighboring business owner with you.

Click the link below to RSVP for the tour today:
🔗 https://olemisscie.com/social-tour/

03/05/2026

We're hitting the road again! Join us!

02/27/2026

🗣️ Social in the 'Sip is BACK! First Stop: Meridian, MS 📍

From the historic storefronts of downtown to the industrial hubs of East MS, family businesses keep Meridian moving! We’re bringing the Legacy Tour to the Queen City to share our resources and hear your story.

🗓️ Join us March 19th at Meridian Coca-Cola Bottling Co. from 4 PM to 6 PM. Whether you’ve been in business for 50 years or 5, come see how we can support your family’s next chapter. RSVP Today: https://olemisscie.com/social-tour/

Ole Miss Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

02/18/2026

Registration is OPEN for the inaugural Regional Legacy Forum in Meridian!

What happens when the handshake agreements that built your family business aren’t enough to sustain its future? At this Forum, we are diving deep into a 3rd-generation case study that hits home for many Mississippi families: a business facing a talent gap in leadership, friction between active members and passive investors, and a rising generation eager for formal contracts that the founding generation never thought they’d need.

Join us April 21-22, 2026 at the MSU Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts. Secure your spot today by visiting https://olemisscie.com/regional-forum/ ❤️

02/18/2026

Starting a business without understanding your customer is one of the biggest reasons startups fail. That’s why the CIE Discovery Grant exists 💰

This micro-grant supports entrepreneurial students at Ole Miss who want to validate their business idea through real customer discovery. Before you invest time, money, and energy, make sure the market actually wants what you’re creating. If you’re serious about building something meaningful, start with discovery.

ℹ️ Learn more and apply through CIE at https://olemisscie.com/programs/cie-discovery-grant/

11/11/2025

🎶 On the road again… join us!

Social in the 'Sip is back 📍🧳 The Social in the ‘Sip Legacy Tour is returning to connect, empower, and engage Mississippi’s family business community.

This exclusive traveling networking series is specifically designed for family business leaders looking to navigate complexities and secure long-term success.

🗓️ TENTATIVE TOUR SCHEDULE 🗓️
・February | Gulfport
・March | Meridian
・April | Tupelo
・May | Cleveland
・June | Hattiesburg

Don't miss the tour dates near you! Stay tuned for registration details.
ℹ️ For more information on how you can get involved, please contact us [email protected].

09/23/2025

09/16/2025

Today we officially welcome over 200 family business leaders and partners to the 4th Annual "It's All Relative" Family Business Symposium 🥳

Together we’ll explore the challenges and opportunities unique to family-owned enterprises, while highlighting the resilience and innovation that defines Mississippi’s business community. Follow along for live updates and highlights as we celebrate Mississippi businesses built on legacy.