Membership
Southern Business Institute is a group of business owners united to empower and help one another.
Who can be a member?
The Southern Business Institute is open to individuals interested in launching and growing businesses in Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee - with a focus on small business entrepreneurs, women-owned businesses and businesses interested in expanding throughout the South.
Why be a Member?
Connections.
Locate, connect, and collaborate with other local business owners. Cross-market your business through the Southern Business Institute member network.
Resources.
Find resources and information to help manage your business, get answers to business questions from like-minded business owners, and share resources to help others.
Events.
Priority access to the Southern Business Institute events, including the premier business event, CollabSouth, and local regional and virtual SBI collaboration and networking meet-ups.
Awards.
Make your business eligible for consideration in business-to-business recognitions and awards. Qualify for additional certifications and accreditations for you and your business.
Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want help with your existing venture. Whatever it is, the Southern Business Institute will help you get there.
Memberships
$45/month
or $500 annually
Small Business Member
Businesses located in the South currently engaged in business activities.
Access to the member directory and member platform.
Access to business coaching resources curated for businesses in the South.
View idea boards created and shared by members to help businesses grow.
Priority registration to events.
Social media promotion of business.
Local, regional and virtual meet-up opportunities.
Newsletters, podcasts, and ongoing content.
$28/month
or $300 annually
Affiliate Member
Individuals who do not own a business, but may be interested in launching a business in the future or businesses located outside the South region.
Access to the member directory
Newsletters, podcasts, and ongoing content
Limited access to local and virtual events
Sponsorship and advertising opportunities within the member network
$150/year
Student Membership
Individuals currently enrolled full time in a higher education program who are interested in being connected for educational, networking, or potential business.