05/30/19
Lisa Toro is a Memphis native who’s grown right along with the city. And while she started off in a number of higher profile corporate positions, she didn’t feel these jobs were her true calling. She wanted to help others experience success and grow their passions. So, Toro and her husband eventually went on to…
02/25/19
Business ideas usually don’t pop out of thin air. In fact, many of us have had our best ideas when doing something completely different. If you’re struggling to uncover that next great business idea, it might be because you’re trying just a little too hard. To help break up the mental business fog, we recommend…
02/11/19
Female entrepreneurship in Memphis is gaining momentum. In almost every industry, new opportunities are available that help women stretch their wings and reach for their dreams. The culture of diversity is strong, and new programs are continually opening avenues that help women to get the financing they need to open businesses and maintain a positive…
01/22/19
The startup atmosphere is booming in Memphis, TN. Along with so many new businesses comes some questions about how many will make it in the cutthroat world of business. Joining the Greater Memphis Chamber adds credibility and a wide variety of benefits for your Memphis business. We are proud to partner with the Greater Memphis Chamber to…
11/29/18
When you think of Memphis, is entrepreneurship the first topic that comes to mind? If not, Epicenter Memphis is out to change those perceptions. This innovative new location for business brings together the best of the collaborative Memphis ecosystem with the support that creative, community-based businesses need to thrive. They utilize a systems-based approach to…
11/28/18
Memphis is a hub of small business, with innovation and change fueling Memphis’ unique culture and offerings. However, starting and maintaining a business is an incredible challenge—according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 50 percent of American businesses fail in the first five years. To help small businesses thrive in Memphis, TN, we’ve…
09/12/18
Memphis soul is in the heart of the ones who add to its vibration—the originators, taste-makers, musicians and entrepreneurs. Because of its boom in entrepreneurship over the last decade, Memphis has been named the No. 1 city in the nation for minority-owned businesses by “Fast Company” magazine. Memphis also has a Maker Movement underway, serving…
04/19/18
Entrepreneurship is a core component of the American dream. Here in Memphis, the spirit of entrepreneurship has spilled into Memphis, where a strong entrepreneurial culture is brewing across different sectors of the economy. In addition to Memphis’s popular Beale Street and BBQ locations, this constant growth is also being felt in other areas, including technology,…
04/04/18
Black entrepreneurship is on the rise nationwide, but not without its challenges. Getting venture capital funding for black business owners remains a struggle—fewer than 1 percent of black founders receive funding, according to Fast Company—which leaves many unable to hire employees. Despite these challenges, Memphis has emerged as America’s top city for black-owned businesses. Ranking…
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