JSU Women's Business Center Holds Official Grand Opening

WJSU | By Cynthia Maxie Milton

Published February 8, 2022 at 5:01 PM CST

Jackson State University’s Women’s Business Center is now officially open for business. The university held the official grand opening for the center earlier this month in the College of Business rotunda. The WBC provides business services to those seeking federal contract dollars, as women-owned small businesses (WOSB) and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB). It is a project of the Small Business Administration. Natalie Cofield, assistant administrator for the US (SBA), says the fastest growing entrepreneurial demographic in this country is women and she’s proud the SBA has opened 140 centers across the country to help women walk out of the labor force and through the door of entrepreneurship. She says that's due in part, to strong support from the Biden-Harris Administration. JSU Provost, Alsia Mosley, Ph.D says the center represents an investment in the community. She says there is no better time than now for women to pursue entrepreneurship. The WBC at JSU is located on the 3rd Floor/Suite 332 in the College of Business.

Cynthia Maxie Milton

Cynthia Milton has had a lifelong love for the arts, the art of communication and business. This multiple award winning journalist is a powerful voice in the state of Mississippi. Her rich warm voice has endeared her to thousands of listeners. She can be heard every morning serving as the local host of NPR's Morning Edition. She is also the host and producer of the Candid Conversations talk show, which won a first place award from the prestigious Mississippi Association of Broadcasters within its first six months of production. Ms. Milton has also been cited for awards by the Louisiana and Mississippi Associated Press organizations. In addition, Milton is an international Amazon best selling author having co-authored the anthology, Your Faith Will Make You Unstoppable with dynamic women leaders from across the globe. She is a founding member of the international business women's organization Women Collaborating Together, which works to support, encourage and mentor women across the globe. Ms. Milton doesn't just speak, she also is a professional singer. Milton has lent her vocal ability and acting skills to several independent film projects.

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