- Ole Miss School of Business
- Innovate.ms
- Mississippi Angel Network
- Miss. Small Business Development Center
- Transactional Law Clinic
- UM Foundation
- Insight Park
- Division of Technology Management
- Haley Barbour Center for Mfg. Excellence
- Mississippi Development Authority
- Mississippi Small Business Development Center
- Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce
- North Mississippi Enterprise Initiative (NMEI)
Social in the ‘Sip Legacy Tour – Empowering Mississippi Family Businesses
The Social in the ‘Sip Legacy Tour is an exclusive, traveling networking series designed to connect, empower, and engage Mississippi’s family business community. Hosted across the state, each refined reception features insightful conversations, key industry experts, and actionable takeaways focused on navigating the complexities of family business success. This is a targeted opportunity for leaders to build genuine connections and gain strategic perspectives.
join the tour
- Network with fellow family business leaders
- Gain insights from expert speakers.
- Learn about the upcoming It’s All Relative Family Business Symposium.
- Enjoy great food, drinks, and conversations.
The Social in the ‘Sip Legacy Tour invites attendees to a premier networking experience designed for the Mississippi family business community. This exclusive event goes beyond typical networking, offering an environment for meaningful discourse, strategic connection-building, and high-value insights.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Connect with seasoned business owners, influential next-generation leaders, and key industry stakeholders.
- Empower their leadership skills by gaining unique perspectives crucial for navigating today’s business landscape.
- Engage with the impactful initiatives of the Legacy Leadership Program and the annual It’s All Relative Family Business Symposium.
Each two-hour event is curated to foster genuine connections among family business leaders in a refined and engaging setting. While enjoying premium refreshments and appetizers, guests will benefit from:
- Knowledgeable speakers who will deliver valuable insights on contemporary family business leadership, emerging industry trends, and the strategic agenda of the upcoming Family Business Symposium.
- An evening structured for actionable learning, concluding with an informal Q&A to deepen understanding and facilitate the exchange of ideas.
Social in the ‘Sip is your strategic opportunity to invest in professional relationships, elevate your understanding of the family business ecosystem, and celebrate the enduring legacy of family enterprise in Mississippi!
become a Sponsor
- Engage directly with influential entrepreneurs and next-generation leaders.
- Increase your business’s visibility among a highly targeted and affluent demographic.
- Contribute tangibly to the growth and sustainability of Mississippi’s family business community.
Let’s collaborate! As a Social in the ‘Sip Legacy Tour sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your business while fostering meaningful connections among Mississippi’s family business leaders.
Sponsors play a key role in creating the welcoming, high-value environment necessary for meaningful networking, insightful discussions, and community building.
Ready to get started? Click here to learn more!
2026 Social in the ‘Sip Legacy Tour
February – June 2026
Stay tuned for tour dates and locations!
2025 Tour Stops
April 24, 2025 – Laurel, MS at Studio5Fifty
Host: Studio5Fifty – located in Historic Downtown Laurel, Mississippi. “We have created an experience that surpasses the market standard for the services we provide. Whether you are using our venue, design services, or photography, our goal is to exceed your expectations by helping you create a quality event or product that is worthy of being shared with your friends, family, or business prospects.”
This tour stop was sponsored by Community Bank
May 15, 2025 – Southaven, MS at Abbikadabbi’s Baking Co.
Host: Abbikadabbi’s Baking Co. is built on a commitment to crafting delicious, beautifully designed treats that bring joy to every occasion. From custom sugar cookies to specialty baked goods, Abbi’s creations continue to make celebrations sweeter!
May 29, 2025 – Corinth, MS at Refreshments, Inc.
Host: Refreshments, Inc. – With the experience of an established business and the enthusiasm of a startup, Refreshments offers the best coffee, water, beverage, snack, and meal service in North Mississippi, Olive Branch Mississippi, West Tennessee, and Northwest Alabama. As the region’s only foodservice company with an on-site commissary, our food is fresher, healthier, and more delicious.
This tour stop was sponsored by Refreshments, Inc. and Worsham Brothers, Inc.
June 12, 2025 – Meridian, MS at Castle Headquarters
Host: Castle was founded in 1999 by Mike Castle Sr. under the name Progressive Pipeline, but from the very beginning, it was more than just a company – it was a family. Built on the principles of honesty, hard work, self-belief, and integrity, Castle has never shied away from doing things differently.
This tour stop was sponsored by Castle Headquarters, Wells Fargo and The Dowell Group at Morgan Stanley
June 26, 2025 – Gulfport, MS at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company
Host: Chandeleur Island Brewing Company – Chandeleur (“shan-duh-leer”) Island Brewing Company was started by Cammack Roberds and Cain Roberds from The University of Southern Mississippi. Their love of beer began in the 90’s, which eventually lead to homebrewing, and an endless pursuit of finding the best craft beers the World had to offer.
July 24, 2025 – Oxford, MS at Hunt Marketing Firm
Host: Hunt – Each member of the Hunt team brings unique personalities and skills to the table, but our shared commitment to build great brands, no matter the context, unites us. The pursuit of this common purpose is supported by applying a consistent set of values to everything we touch. We build great brands.
This tour stop was sponsored by Hunt
August 7, 2025 – Jackson, MS at Jax-Zen Studios
Host: Jax-Zen Studios – Discover your Zen! Floatation Therapy, Massage Therapy, Reiki, Classes & Creative Wellness. Located in Midtown’s Art District.
August 14, 2025 – Tupelo, MS at the Community Development Foundation (CDF)
As a public/private partnership organization, CDF collaborates with county and state officials along with private companies to help connect you to resources, prime locations, funding, incentives and more.
This tour stop is sponsored by Hardy Reed: At Hardy Reed, we understand the aspirations and dreams of high-net-worth individuals. Our goal is to help you turn those dreams into a reality by providing expert and unbiased financial guidance.
2024 Tour Stops
August 29, 2024 – Gulfport, MS
Host: Chandeleur Island Brewing Company – Chandeleur (“shan-duh-leer”) Island Brewing Company was started by Cammack Roberds and Cain Roberds from The University of Southern Mississippi. Their love of beer began in the 90’s, which eventually lead to homebrewing, and an endless pursuit of finding the best craft beers the World had to offer. Learn More
August 22, 2024 – Oxford, MS
Sponsor: HUNT Marketing – Whether they’re taking a partner’s marketing goal and turning it into a strategic campaign chock-full of engaging creative that inspires action or helping one of their own reach their full potential, Hunt builds great brands. Learn More
April 25, 2024 – Ridgeland, MS
Sponsor: Butler Snow, LLP – Butler Snow’s practice areas include the full range of business law and litigation services. They offer the depth to represent a broad spectrum of national and regional clients in a variety of legal areas. Learn More
Get Involved!
Email ciefb@olemiss.edu for more information on how you can be involved with the Social in the ‘Sip Legacy Tour!
