Higher Purpose Co secures $500,000 in grant support to launch historic initiatives to empower Black entrepreneurs across Mississippi
FROM LEFT, RYNE S. GIPSON, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER; JARQUITA BROWN, COMMUNICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR; LEONETTE HENDERSON, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND PARTNERSHIP; IVORY CANCER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR; AND TIM LAMPKIN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. NOT PICTURED, ANGELA L. …
The Birthplace of American Music Festival
The second annual Birthplace of American Music Festival (BAM Fest) is taking place June 14 to June 16. The festival’s coordinator and founder, Jecorry Miller of Clarksdale, Mississippi said he wanted to help local businesses …
Dr. Temika Simmons Joins Higher Purpose Co. Board of Directors
CLARKSDALE, Mississippi – April, 29 2019 – Dr. Temika M. Simmons, native of Jackson, Mississippi, has joined Higher Purpose Co. board of directors. Simmons is a resident of the Mississippi Delta. She is a proud …
Higher Purpose Co Receives $10,000 Grant from the Solidago Foundation
Clarksdale, MS – The Solidago Foundation recently approved a $10,000 grant to elevate the work of Higher Purpose Co. “We are thrilled to support Higher Purpose Co. and shine a national spotlight on the organization’s …
Higher Purpose Co. Launches Delta Creative Business Challenge
Clarksdale, MS – Higher Purpose Co. announces the Delta Creative Business Challenge for local residents of Coahoma County to launch or expand their creative ventures. Enterprise Community Partners is funding this initiative with a $5,000 National Collaborative Action …