Brewing an industry from scratch

Mark Henderson, a founder of Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company, will share challenges this craft beer startup has faced over the last 15 years – from product perception and consumer education to navigating regulatory minefields – as well as significant successes. Esteemed as Mississippi’s oldest package brewery, Lazy Magnolia’s leadership and quality products have led to the brand’s extensive growth throughout Southeastern states and beyond.

Using technology to end distracted driving

Jeremy Chalmers is a founding member of the Ridgeland-based VRM Telematics and has worked with the company’s team of engineers – from concept through development – on a novel, high-tech solution to ending distracted driving. This work has led to the production of the VRM Sentinel, a truly innovative device that is successfully promoting car safety and discouraging speeding and phone and texting use while driving.