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Extra: March 28, 2025

MDES Hosts Virtual Conferencing Equipment Provided by SBDC at Select WIN Job Centers

Kickoff of the operation of Microsoft Surface Hub virtual conferencing equipment at the Grenada WIN Job Center. (Left to Right): From MDES, Jason Pope, Deputy Executive Director; Daphne James, Area Director; and Toris Tolbert, Branch Director join Sharon Nichols, State Director; and Derek Stephens, Assistant State Director of SBDC.

Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) will host virtual conferencing equipment provided and operated by the University of Mississippi’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC). SBDC offers services to Mississippians seeking to start small businesses. These available services include business counseling, as well as connections to resources, educational materials, and guidance. 

To register for counseling with Mississippi SBDC and for information on scheduling use of the virtual access centers, visit the website at https://www.mississippisbdc.org/ 

The partnership enables SBDC clients to access services virtually, at selected WIN Job Center (WJC) locations, while WJCs provide assistance and additional support to clients needing alternative solutions.

WJCs provide a wide range of employment services, programs, and resources to employers and job seekers working toward the mission of helping Mississippians get jobs. 

SBDC clients will make appointments with their SBDC business counselors to use the equipment, which is available at WIN Job Center locations in Columbia, Forest, Greenwood, Grenada, Laurel, Louisville, McComb, and Picayune. For location information, visit https://mdes.ms.gov/wjc