12/04/2025
🎉 Congratulations to Mississippi Hall of Fame Inductee – Nekieta Lofton-Carter! 🌟
2025 Best of Mississippi New Start-Up of the Year
We are honored to spotlight Nekieta Lofton-Carter, founder of 180 Career Center and Emerald City Enterprises, as a 2025 inductee into the Mississippi Hall of Fame!
Nekieta is a trailblazing entrepreneur whose passion for community advancement and personal development shines through every initiative she leads. As the visionary behind a life-changing vocational school and a powerhouse consulting firm, she is committed to helping others unlock their full potential through education, skills training, and mentorship.
Her entrepreneurial journey is one of faith, resilience, and legacy. From overcoming adversity to founding Not Your Average Entrepreneur Academy, Nekieta is building more than businesses—she’s building futures.
👏🏽 We celebrate her courage, her calling, and the transformative impact she is making in Mississippi and beyond!
đź“Ť Join us in celebrating her on Saturday, April 26th
📍 Lake Terrace Convention Center Plaza – Hattiesburg, MS
🎟️ Tickets available at: www.thebestofmsawards.com
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