Geospatial program selected for funding

A program in South Mississippi centered around Stennis Space Center will receive $600,000 in funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration from its pilot "Innovative Economies" program. The announcement was made today by SBA Administrator Karen Mills. The Enterprise for Innovative Geospatial Solutions, which has transitioned to the South Mississippi-based non-profit Magnolia Business Alliance, focuses on the growth of the Mississippi and Louisiana geospatial cluster. It won a one-year contract with an option for another year to help create jobs. The Mississippi Enterprise for Technology is an MBA team member. There were 10 awards announced. (Source: Tcp, 09/20/10) SBA press release