Renasant Center for IDEAs

Renasant Center for IDEAs The Renasant Center for IDEAs, is Tupelo/Lee County's Regional Business Incubator. It is operated by the Community Development Foundation.

Have you ever thought of starting your own business? Changing course from being an employee to an entrepreneur is a very big step, but if done correctly business ownership can be a very rewarding life choice. To ensure a successful transition from being a hired worker to becoming your own boss, the Renasant Center for IDEAs, the Tupelo/Lee County Regional Business Incubator, is ready to help! As a

small business owner, you will have to wear many hats to solve problems and to take advantage of opportunities to grow. That’s why we offer the following services:

• Help with the Fundamentals of Starting a Business
o One-on-one business counseling
o Business Plan reviews to help you stay on track
o Choosing qualified employees
o Networking with other business owners
• Administrative Services
o Basic clerical assistance
o Mail and package handling
o Desk-top publishing
o Access to common office equipment such as print, scanner, copier, and fax
• Technical Services
o Connections to legal assistance
o Market research
o Connections to business financing

If you need an office or other type of business space, we can help you locate here with terms that you will find very appealing. Instead of just leasing space to you, we would like to enter into a license agreement with you that will entitle you to use one of the business spaces in the incubator along with a bundle of services specifically designed to help you grow your business until you’re ready to move into a permanent space of your own. Call us today at (662) 842-4521 to schedule a tour of the Renasant Center for IDEAs and learn more about how to use our exciting business development program to help you create a new future!

Check out 1 of 6 of The Pitch finalists, Clarus Labs.Clarus Labs is building a rapid, on-site chemical testing platform ...
05/29/2026

Check out 1 of 6 of The Pitch finalists, Clarus Labs.

Clarus Labs is building a rapid, on-site chemical testing platform for oxidation-driven quality loss across food
and ingredient systems.

💡See Max pitch LIVE
📅Monday, June 15
📍CDF 398 E Main St., Tupelo
🕕6 PM

05/14/2026

🎉 Introducing the Top 6 Finalists for The Pitch 2026! 🎉

From AI and ag-tech to restaurants, education, and innovative startups, these entrepreneurs are building the future right here in Mississippi 👏💡

Over the next several weeks, these finalists will work alongside mentors to refine their businesses before the LIVE finals competition 👀🏆

05/07/2026

🚀 Big ideas start here—and grow with the right support. 💡

A huge shoutout to Innovate Mississippi for championing startups across our state and helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into thriving businesses 🙌

Ready to take your shot? 🎤🔥 Apply for The Pitch 2026!

The deadline to apply is THIS FRIDAY, May 8 🚨

👉 Sign up NOW: thepitch.org

05/05/2026

⏰ LAST CALL! ⏰

The deadline to apply for The Pitch 2026 is THIS FRIDAY, May 8 🚨🎤

Don’t miss your chance to compete for $20,000 in cash prizes 💰 and take your business to the next level! 💡

👉 Sign up NOW: thepitch.org

04/29/2026

🎤✨ The Pitch 2026 is STILL LIVE!!

Hear from our 2025 winner, Gulf Spore, about why Mississippi is the perfect place to start and grow a business. It’s a business-friendly state 🤝 with real support for entrepreneurs and small businesses 💼💡

If you’ve been thinking about launching your idea, there’s no better time. 🚀

⏳ Deadline to apply: Friday, May 8, 2026
👉 Sign up NOW: thepitch.org

Thank you to The Pitch presenting sponsor, WTVA 9 News, for the interview and for helping promote year's small business ...
04/21/2026

Thank you to The Pitch presenting sponsor, WTVA 9 News, for the interview and for helping promote year's small business plan competition. If you or someone you know has a business less than two years old or a business idea, sign up for The Pitch! www.thepitch.org https://www.wtva.com/video/interview-entrepreneurs-invited-to-participate-in-the-pitch-in-tupelo/video_b60b5ecd-6537-5898-bf51-b00035817a9c.html

Entrepreneurs are invited to participate in the small business competition, The Pitch, in Tupelo.

04/16/2026

✅Tanner Marrow knows firsthand that The Pitch (Small Business Plan Competition) is more than a competition. It is an opportunity to learn, grow, and gain insight from mentors who have been there before. Hear how that guidance made a major impact on his journey and be sure to sign up by Friday, May 8 at www.ThePitch.com ✏️

Don’t miss your shot!Think you've got the next BIG idea? Whether you're just getting started or have a business under 2...
04/09/2026

Don’t miss your shot!

Think you've got the next BIG idea? Whether you're just getting started or have a business under 2 years old — The Pitch 2026 is calling your name!

Deadline to apply: Friday, May 8, 2026

Sign up NOW: thepitch.org

04/01/2026

IT’S TIME! The Pitch 2026 is HERE!

Got a game-changing business idea? Own a business less than two years old? THIS is your shot!

Don’t wait—SIGN UP NOW! Deadline: May 8, 2026!
Register today: thepitch.org

Shark Tank is taking applications right now, so if you’ve got a business idea or a young startup, go take your shot. And...
03/04/2026

Shark Tank is taking applications right now, so if you’ve got a business idea or a young startup, go take your shot. And if you’re closer to home, don’t worry, The Pitch 2026 launches in April, and we can’t wait to see what you’re building!

“Shark Tank” is on a nationwide search to discover the next successful entrepreneurs, investors, business persons, creators and innovators for its 18th season.

🎉 Gulf Spore has been named one of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — a well-deserved ...
12/11/2025

🎉 Gulf Spore has been named one of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — a well-deserved honor for our 2025 The Pitch winner! Read more about this milestone achievement and how our mission is gaining national recognition ⬇️

Gulf Spore Named One of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce We are honored to announce that Gulf Spore has been recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as one of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses. This award represents more than just a milestone—it affirms ou...

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398 E Main Street
Tupelo, MS
38804

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16628424521

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